Sports Agents

Wed, Nov 18 2009
Boras grabs Mike Gonzalez

Boras grabs Mike Gonzalez

Also in: Arbitration, MLB Players, MLB Teams

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
Rookie Duties: New Challenges and New Opportunities

Rookie Duties: New Challenges and New Opportunities

Also in: Lead Story, NHL

If you asked me what I enjoy most about being a hockey agent, I’m not sure I’d be able to narrow it down to just one thing. If you asked me for a list of reasons why I love what I do, at some point... 

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

Hendricks Brothers = Rosenhaus Brothers, Of Baseball?

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Players, Recruiting

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
Trouble In Golden State

Trouble In Golden State

Also in: Lead Story, NBA Players, NBA Teams

Agent Mark Stevens is in the news again. Back in 2006 he was compared to Drew Rosenhaus when he and another high profile client, Ron Artest, were in a strikingly similar situation. Well he seems to... 

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Thu, Nov 12 2009
DeBartolo Loses Another WR To Rosenhaus

DeBartolo Loses Another WR To Rosenhaus

Also in: Lead Story, NFL Players

Yesterday, I tweeted that DeSean Jackson of the Philadelphia Eagles dropped DeBartolo Sports as his representation and picked up Rosenhaus Sports.  Jackson is on pace to break his impressive stat-line... 

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Thu, Nov 12 2009
Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter

Athletes And Agents Need To Learn How To Properly Use Twitter

Also in: Lead Story, NHL, Social Networking

There has been a lot of discussion this week regarding the Kansas City Chiefs releasing their once-upon-a-time star running back, Larry Johnson.  Did they release Johnson because he has not done anything... 

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Tue, Nov 10 2009
Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Cuban Defectors Affect Their Agents

Also in: Lead Story, MLB Players, Recruiting

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
Giving Away Five Free Copies Of Donald Dell’s New Book

Giving Away Five Free Copies Of Donald Dell’s New Book

Also in: Lead Story

On July 13, 2009, I wrote a Book Review on Donald Dell’s Never Make the First Offer.  The book actually hit shelves on September 1, but I was lucky to get an advance copy.  I loved it, and my review... 

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Mon, Nov 9 2009
Rookie Duties: Taking the Next Step

Rookie Duties: Taking the Next Step

Also in: Lead Story, NHL, Recruiting

Last week I finished my entry by briefly introducing you to the annual Bauer International Invite that was held this past weekend in Chicago. If you were able to check out the tournament’s website, you’ve... 

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Wed, Nov 4 2009
Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Jason Bay Is No Urbon Myth

Also in: MLB Players

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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Mon, Nov 2 2009
Rookie Duties: Back on Track

Rookie Duties: Back on Track

Also in: Lead Story, NHL

Well after weeks of coming up just short, I was finally able to get Matt officially signed. After two days of practicing with his new team, I got a text from Matt Wednesday afternoon – “what’s... 

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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: MLB Players

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 28 2009
Aroldis Chapman’s Agency Up To Shady Business?

Aroldis Chapman’s Agency Up To Shady Business?

Also in: Lead Story, Recruiting

For the past 48 hours, I have been debating whether or not I should actually make this post.  Then, after talking to a few people, they woke me up and made me realize that I actually had absolutely no... 

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Wed, Oct 28 2009
Name That “Agent”

Name That “Agent”

A few people recently tipped me to a certain sports agent’s LinkedIN profile.  Apparently, this agent has been calling and emailing established professionals in this industry and giving them a good... 

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Tue, Oct 27 2009
John Wall May Have To Sit Out A Few Games

John Wall May Have To Sit Out A Few Games

Also in: College Basketball Players, Recruiting

Eligibility issues for John Wall.  I didn’t see that one coming.  Oh wait, yeah I did.  To refresh your memory, Brian Clifton was Wall’s AAU coach and was also a formerly registered agent. ... 

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Mon, Oct 26 2009
Rookie Duties: Another Bump in the Road

Rookie Duties: Another Bump in the Road

Also in: Lead Story, NHL

Last Monday my phone rings and it’s the call I’ve been waiting to get…well, sort of. It’s Matt and I’d been anxious and excited to negotiate my first pro contract, which we... 

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Mon, Oct 26 2009
A Year And A Day Behind Bars For Andrew Moss

A Year And A Day Behind Bars For Andrew Moss

Also in: Golf

Andrew Moss was supposed to be sentenced on June 13.  A little over four months later, he has received his punishment, which is much less than the maximum of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. ... 

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Wed, Oct 21 2009
LenDale White Switches To Rosenhaus Sports

LenDale White Switches To Rosenhaus Sports

Also in: Lead Story, NFL Players

That tweet from @RosenhausSports (Drew Rosenhaus), flashed on my screen yesterday.  Congratulations are definitely in order for Mr. Rosenhaus and his colleagues.  Even though LenDale White is playing... 

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Tue, Oct 20 2009
Jimmy Sexton Speaks About Some Of His Clients

Jimmy Sexton Speaks About Some Of His Clients

I am a sports agent, but I am also a fan of my home teams.  That’s why, to this day, I have a problem with Nick Saban.  He bailed out on my Dolphins after he said there was no way that he was... 

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Mon, Oct 19 2009
Rookie Duties: Waiting is the Hardest Part

Rookie Duties: Waiting is the Hardest Part

Also in: Lead Story, NHL

Is it just me or is it every week that I leave you with the impression that Matt will have a contract within the next few days?  I’m starting to feel like a Major League closer who just can’t get... 

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