MLB Players

Wed, Nov 18 2009
Boras grabs Mike Gonzalez

Boras grabs Mike Gonzalez

Also in: Arbitration, MLB Teams, Sports Agents

Scott Boras and company have landed another top MLB client. Two league sources confirmed that Mike Gonzalez of the Atlanta Braves has switched to Scott Boras, leaving Dan Lozano of the Beverly Hills... 

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Mon, Nov 16 2009
Hendricks Brothers = Rosenhaus Brothers, Of Baseball?

Hendricks Brothers = Rosenhaus Brothers, Of Baseball?

Also in: Lead Story, Recruiting, Sports Agents

Drew Rosenhaus has had his fair share of clients that he represented prior to and during the NFL Draft, but he is mainly known for the sheer number of players who switch to him when it is time for them... 

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Fri, Nov 13 2009
Braves Solidify Pitching With Hudson

Braves Solidify Pitching With Hudson

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

Tim Hudson and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a 3-year/$28 million contract yesterday. Hudson agreed to take a pay cut in order to stay with the Braves, since he is from Alabama, which I guess it close... 

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Wed, Nov 11 2009
“World’s Best Teammate” Is Back

“World’s Best Teammate” Is Back

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

Ken Griffey Jr. is proclaimed by his Seattle Mariners team as the “world’s best teammate.”  After his contract expired this past season, the Seattle Mariners invited him back for his... 

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Tue, Nov 10 2009
Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Also in: Lead Story, Recruiting, Sports Agents

Cuba is known for producing remarkable talent on the diamond.  Its players are followed by every single MLB organization, and many agents dream about getting their hands on the next Cuban-born prospect. ... 

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Mon, Nov 9 2009
Sox Snatch Up Kotsay

Sox Snatch Up Kotsay

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Teams

Mark Kotsay has inked a new deal with the Chicago White Sox on November 5th (15 days before he is slated to become a free agent and hit the open market). According to RotoWorld.com (my #1 source for contract... 

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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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