Aug
26

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (8/26/11)

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I am officially teaching my first college class next Monday.  I am more excited than nervous.  The one thing I am not looking forward to is putting together the Powerpoint slides.  Two days after that, I will be taking a much deserved vacation to Las Vegas.  Shout at me if you will be in Vegas…
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Aug
30

MLB Teams = Big Spenders

Immediately following this year’s August 16th MLB First-Year Player Draft signing deadline, I noted that I had heard from various sports agents and sports law scholars, that based on the strong possibility of a future mandatory (instead of the current “recommended”) slotting system, some of the big spending teams (i.e. Red Sox, Yankees) will be…
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Aug
17

“Reverse” National Origin Discrimination In The MLB First-Year Player Draft

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A good way of getting my attention in an email is by starting out by saying that you are an avid reader of Sports Agent Blog.  Dan Hauptman, you are a smart man.  But truthfully, the 3L at Loyola Law School deserves credit for being smart based on recently being published in the Loyola of…
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Jun
08

The MLB Draft Day 1 Broken Down

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First Round Bryce Harper (Washington Nationals) – Boras Corp. – Interesting to note that Bud Selig referred to Harper as an outfielder even though he has played mostly catcher his entire life.  Get this kid on the fast track through the Minors. Jameson Tallion (Pittsburgh Pirates) – Hendricks Sports Management – Big high school arm…
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Jun
07

The 2010 MLB Draft Begins Tonight

While Bryce Harper is the clear #1 overall pick in terms of talent, he leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to character.  Getting a two-game suspension slapped on you after your second ejection of the season, right before the biggest day of your life (the MLB Draft), might cause you to slip…
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