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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 Players

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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Fri, Oct 16 2009
The Phillies Get Defeated

The Phillies Get Defeated

Also in: MLB Players, 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 Players

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
Dennis Gilbert May Buy The Rangers

Dennis Gilbert May Buy The Rangers

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Agents

The Texas Rangers are for sale.  Creditors want their money and owner Tom Hicks is giving in.  Right now, there are three groups that have revealed interest in making the purchase, including Dennis Gilbert,... 

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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 Players

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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Wed, Sep 2 2009
Nats Clients Shining At Every Level

Nats Clients Shining At Every Level

Also in: Dynasty Athlete Representation, MLB Players

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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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 Players

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 Players

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 Players

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 Players

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 Players, MLB Rules

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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Wed, Jul 15 2009
All Star Break Numbers

All Star Break Numbers

Also in: Everything Else

There are a couple of good reads at the All-Star break surrounding the state of Major League Baseball.  Both involve money.  One says that the more money a team spends, the much better chance it has... 

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

Ariza, Ariza, ¡Ándale!

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Players

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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Tue, Jun 30 2009
Top 3 Picks Of MLB Draft Are Playing The Waiting Game

Top 3 Picks Of MLB Draft Are Playing The Waiting Game

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Players

Players selected in the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft still have roughly a month and a half to decide if they will sign with the team that drafted them or return/go to college.  Even though there is a lot of... 

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Sat, Jun 27 2009
Pete Parise Getting Noticed

Pete Parise Getting Noticed

Also in: Dynasty Athlete Representation, MLB Players

You already know that Pete Parise went undrafted, that he played at the University of Pittsburgh, and that he was not truly a pitcher until he hit the Frontier League.  But did you know that his fastball... 

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Mon, Jun 22 2009
Is Scott Boras Stepping Over the Line?

Is Scott Boras Stepping Over the Line?

Also in: MLB Players, Sports Agents

I’ve only written about hockey on this site, but I am a huge sports fan in general. I like to think that I have a good working knowledge of the business side of the four major North American sports... 

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Mon, Jun 22 2009
Boras Calls Out The Tigers For Being Narrow-Minded

Boras Calls Out The Tigers For Being Narrow-Minded

Also in: MLB Players, Sports Agents

Myopic – [mahy-op-ik, -oh-pik] –adjective Ophthalmology. pertaining to or having myopia; nearsighted. unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted. lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded. Scott... 

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
Early First Round Signings Below Slot

Early First Round Signings Below Slot

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story, MLB Players

The MLB Draft occurred just last week, but already, three first-round picks have signed with the teams who picked them.  The disadvantage of signing early is that you forfeit seeing what other players... 

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Mon, Jun 15 2009
Boras Pulling Out All the Tricks for Strasburg

Boras Pulling Out All the Tricks for Strasburg

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Players

Scott Boras has started to put on a show in an effort to pull some leverage out of his hat for Stephen Strasburg’s contract. Boras is wisely positioning the righty from San Diego State as the next best... 

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Thu, Jun 11 2009
Way to Go, Griffey

Way to Go, Griffey

Also in: Contract Negotiation, MLB Players

Previously, I wrote a piece on attendance clauses in contracts of professional sports players. Recently, a story broke which touched upon my analysis. In Ken Griffey Jr’s contract with the Seattle... 

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