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Thu, Nov 5 2009
Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace

Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

This is my first post on Sports Agent Blog after getting my start at Entertainment Agent Blog.  Being from outside the Philadelphia area, I’m heartbroken the Phillies lost to the Yankees.  But... 

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Wed, Nov 4 2009
Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Also in: Sports Agents

Don’t tell Creative Artists Agency (CAA) that the company is #2 to anyone in any sport.  They just don’t want to hear it.  Even in baseball, where Scott Boras is known as the king of the... 

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Fri, Oct 30 2009
Darek Braunecker Is A Fan Of This World Series

Darek Braunecker Is A Fan Of This World Series

Also in: Sports Agents

If you had two clients playing in the World Series, who would you want them to be after watching the first two games of the world series?  Would they be Cliff Lee and A.J. Burnett?  If your name is Darek... 

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Wed, Oct 21 2009
Jack Marucci Has A Product That Players Want To Buy

Jack Marucci Has A Product That Players Want To Buy

Also in: Endorsements, Lead Story, Sports Business

Darren Rovell has a very interesting piece on his blog that describes the development of Jack Marucci’s bat company, which has its products used by some of Major League Baseball’s best hitters. ... 

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Fri, Oct 16 2009
The Phillies Get Defeated

The Phillies Get Defeated

Also in: MLB Teams, Sports Law

After a 8-6 win in game one of the NLCS last night, the defending World Series Champions, the Philadelphia Phillies, haven’t had to deal with many defeats this season…until last week.  They were... 

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Wed, Sep 30 2009
Twins Add To The List of Foreigners

Twins Add To The List of Foreigners

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

The Minnesota Twins have signed Miguel Angel Sano, a 16-year old Dominican shortstop who is rumored to be one of the best (if not, the best) teenage prospects in Latin America. According to Sano’s... 

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Tue, Sep 22 2009
Orlando Hudson Update: Benched

Orlando Hudson Update: Benched

Also in: Contract Negotiation

Recently, Darren Heitner wrote a piece about Orlando Hudson and his unique contract. It is reported that Hudson has already pocketed $7.63 million this year, which  includes his $3.38 million base salary.... 

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Tue, Sep 22 2009
End Of Season, But Not End Of Baseball

End Of Season, But Not End Of Baseball

Also in: Everything Else, Lead Story, MLB Teams

Tonight’s Triple-A Championship game between the Memphis Redbirds and Durham Bulls will mark the end of play for all Minor League teams across every level of play.  Many players will enjoy the time... 

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Thu, Sep 17 2009
18 Million…Even If You Strike Out

18 Million…Even If You Strike Out

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story

Imagine that you are a professional baseball player and you’ve just signed a deal with a major-league team. In your contract, $18 million is guaranteed only if you appear at the plate for a minimum... 

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Wed, Sep 2 2009
Nats Clients Shining At Every Level

Nats Clients Shining At Every Level

Also in: Dynasty Athlete Representation, MLB Teams

While the Washington Nationals may be ridiculed by casual sports fans and members of the media, the team’s farm system actually is not all that bad.  Dynasty is fortunate to have a stud at three... 

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Tue, Aug 25 2009
Transitioning Athletes Need Help

Transitioning Athletes Need Help

Also in: Everything Else, Retirement

Whether you represent a Minor League player or a advise a clubhouse leader at an MLB team for over a decade, will you be there for him once his professional baseball career is over?  Helping your clients... 

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Thu, Aug 13 2009
Jack Toffey Gets A Sweet Bonus For Dwyer

Jack Toffey Gets A Sweet Bonus For Dwyer

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story, MLB Teams

The Kansas City Royals seem to be committed to spending decent money on their 2009 draft picks.  Rumor has it that the club made an offer to Aaron Crow for $3 million.  And Jim Callis recently reported... 

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Wed, Aug 5 2009
Where We Sit With The First Round Picks

Where We Sit With The First Round Picks

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story, MLB Teams

The signing deadline for players drafted in the 2009 MLB Rule 4 Draft is less than two weeks away.  In fact, players and their advisors have 12 more days to come to agreement with MLB organizations. ... 

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Wed, Jul 22 2009
Outline of Pedro’s New Deal

Outline of Pedro’s New Deal

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

Jayson Stark of ESPN received inside information on Pedro Martinez’s new contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. The contract is full of incentives and looks as though it will force Pedro to work... 

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Fri, Jul 17 2009
Orlando Hudson’s Collecting On His Contract

Orlando Hudson’s Collecting On His Contract

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story, MLB Teams

Initially, I was not accurate on the name of Orlando Hudson’s agent, but I was right on giving his agent praise for the structuring of Hudson’s 2009 contract.  As a reminder, this was the... 

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Thu, Jul 16 2009
An Illusion Of Collusion, Or The Real Thing?

An Illusion Of Collusion, Or The Real Thing?

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Rules, MLB Teams

Labor law. It’s not the most interesting of law school subjects, but it is definitely not the worst. In fact, just yesterday, I was messing around with fellow Co-Founder of AccessAthletes.com (yes,... 

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Tue, Jul 14 2009
Aroldis Chapman Finds A New Home

Aroldis Chapman Finds A New Home

Also in: Recruiting, Sports Agents

Last week, the world baseball community was abuzz about the news that one of Cuba’s top young pitchers, Aroldis Chapman, defected from the Cuban national team and was roaming around somewhere in... 

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Fri, Jul 10 2009
Red Bull’s Philly Phanatic, a.k.a. Jimmy Rollins

Red Bull’s Philly Phanatic, a.k.a. Jimmy Rollins

Also in: Endorsements, Sports Business

Philadelphia Phillies short stop Jimmy Rollins, better known as “J-Roll” in Philadelphia, is the first Major League Baseball Player to be in partnership with energy drink leader Red Bull. J-Roll, former... 

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Tue, Jul 7 2009
Ariza, Ariza, ¡Ándale!

Ariza, Ariza, ¡Ándale!

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

Contractual negotiations are not all about the final number published by columnists on Yahoo! Sports and ESPN.  In fact, athletes often sign with teams that do not make the largest offer.  For some... 

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Thu, Jul 2 2009
Advisors For Players Selected In Top 10 Rounds Of 2009 MLB Draft

Advisors For Players Selected In Top 10 Rounds Of 2009 MLB Draft

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Agents

This week, BaseballAmerica released its listing of the players selected in the top 10 rounds of the 2009 MLB Draft and their advisors (if they used one).  Below are my notes. CAA dominated all other... 

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