Contract Negotiation

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

Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace

Also in: MLB Players, 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
Is Beckham a Trick or Treat for LA Galaxy?

Is Beckham a Trick or Treat for LA Galaxy?

Also in: Lead Story, Soccer

The L.A. Galaxy and David Beckham are experiencing Halloween a bit late. On Monday, the team confirmed that Beckham will be changing his costume come January.  Beckham has seemed like a trick to many... 

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Tue, Nov 3 2009
Ron”dough” Cashes In

Ron”dough” Cashes In

Also in: Lead Story, NBA Players, NBA Teams

Rajon Rondo, the six-foot point guard for the Boston Celtics, has captured the worlds attention. The publicity he is getting is both positive and negative. The positive side being his performance with... 

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Tue, Nov 3 2009
Rajon Rondo Signs A $55 Million Extension

Rajon Rondo Signs A $55 Million Extension

Also in: Lead Story, NBA Players

A year after helping a Garnett-less Boston Celtics get within one game of the Eastern Conference finals by averaging near a triple double (17.6ppg, 9.7 rpg, 9.6 apg), Rajon Rondo wanted to be among the... 

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Wed, Oct 28 2009
This Hard”Ware” Isn’t Going Soft

This Hard”Ware” Isn’t Going Soft

Also in: NFL Players, NFL Teams

I recently wrote a piece on veteran NFL players who were playing poorly during their contract year. News has broke from the Dallas Cowboys that they have signed DeMarcus Ware to a 6-year/$78,000,001 contract... 

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Tue, Oct 27 2009
Quinn Can Lose More Than Starting Job

Quinn Can Lose More Than Starting Job

Also in: NFL Players

Brady Quinn looked ever-so-promising at Notre Dame. He made many believe that he’d be a solid quarterback in the NFL, but after a rough start to the season, he has been benched for former starter... 

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Thu, Oct 22 2009
Cutler Gets a New Cut

Cutler Gets a New Cut

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Jay Cutler has agreed to a 2-year/$30 million contract extension with the Chicago Bears; this contract includes $20 million in guaranteed money. Cutler is scheduled to make about $50 million. The possibility... 

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Mon, Oct 19 2009
The Necessity Of Law School And The Art Of Negotiation

The Necessity Of Law School And The Art Of Negotiation

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Law

No matter how many times I address the issue, I continue to get at least one question a day through email (and sometimes on this site), asking whether law school is necessary or even preferable for someone... 

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Wed, Oct 14 2009
The Lockout Provision

The Lockout Provision

Also in: Agent Terms, Lead Story, NHL

Finding a professional athlete work during a lockout might amount to getting him on teams in other countries or minor leagues in North America. This strategy was widely used during the last NHL lockout... 

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Tue, Oct 13 2009
The Crabtree Contract: A Breakdown

The Crabtree Contract: A Breakdown

Also in: NFL Players, NFL Teams

Michael Crabtree may have shot himself in the foot when he decided to hold out these past four weeks of the season. The reason for this is that Crabtree pretty much lost all leverage when the 49ers started... 

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Thu, Oct 8 2009
Don’t Underachieve? You Better Believe

Don’t Underachieve? You Better Believe

Also in: Lead Story, NFL Players, Performance Analysis

The end of the 2009 NFL season will allow a number of solid football players to hit the open market. Usually, in the last year of players’ contracts, that player will play hard and put forth a great... 

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Thu, Oct 1 2009
Attractive Free Agents, Unattractive Market

Attractive Free Agents, Unattractive Market

Also in: Lead Story, NBA Players, NBA Teams

With the lack of big name free agents, the conservative salary cap projections for next year, and the well publicized salary cap cutting for the summer of 2010, this NBA off-season has not been the most... 

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

Twins Add To The List of Foreigners

Also in: MLB Players, 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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Thu, Sep 24 2009
Crabtree In Charge Of His Wrongs And His Rights?

Crabtree In Charge Of His Wrongs And His Rights?

Also in: NFL Players, NFL Teams

I’m tired of people saying that Michael Crabtree is the last man standing in the 2009 NFL Draft class.  Let’s call it how it is.  Michael Crabtree is the last man sitting.  Sitting on his... 

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Tue, Sep 22 2009
Orlando Hudson Update: Benched

Orlando Hudson Update: Benched

Also in: MLB Players

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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Mon, Sep 21 2009
Messi Situation is Anything but Messy

Messi Situation is Anything but Messy

Also in: Agent Terms, Performance Analysis, Soccer

Lionel Messi joined FC Barcelona at the age of 13, where he lit up opponents and scored his way to a massive contract with the premiere squad, eventually earning a starting job.  On Sept. 18th, Messi... 

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

18 Million…Even If You Strike Out

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Players

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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Tue, Sep 15 2009
Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Crabtree

Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Crabtree

Also in: Lead Story, NFL Players, NFL Teams

Not only 49ers faithful, but a lot of readers of SportsAgentBlog.com, are getting crabby with Eugene Parker.  Fans of the game of football cannot stand seeing one of the best wide-receivers in the 2009... 

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Tue, Sep 8 2009
NFL: No Cap, No Problem

NFL: No Cap, No Problem

Also in: Lead Story, NFL Players, NFL Teams

The 2009 NFL regular season has not yet started, and already, people can’t help but to wonder what the NFL will look like in 2010, when there will be no salary cap.  The absence of a salary cap... 

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Fri, Sep 4 2009
Bobby Lu’s New Deal

Bobby Lu’s New Deal

Also in: NHL

Roberto Luongo is the latest National Hockey League player to join the “decade deal” club. This Wednesday, Luongo agreed to a 12 year, $64 million contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks.... 

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