Tag Archives: Free Agency

Fri, Nov 13 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/13/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/13/09)

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Yesterday was the first day of Puerto Rico Baseball League game-play.  We are lucky to have two clients on Ponce, the most dominant team in the league.  The players are Pete Parise and Roberto Feliciano. ... 

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Fri, Nov 13 2009
Japanese Free Agency

Japanese Free Agency

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While all the talk has been focused on potential free agents in MLB, 87 players in the Japanese Baseball League became eligible for free agency on Monday.  The league, domestically known as Nippon Professional... 

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

Cliff Lee: The Phillies Bargain Ace

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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 23 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/23/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (10/23/09)

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Driving down to South Florida today.  I will be spending the weekend with my family before traveling back to Gainesville on Monday.  En route to Gainesville, I’ll be stopping off at Barry University... 

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Fri, Aug 7 2009
What Exactly is the “Spirit of the CBA”?

What Exactly is the “Spirit of the CBA”?

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In June, I wrote an article describing the future implications of the “decade deal” as I called it, on the National Hockey League. A player typically signs a deal longer than ten years for tens of... 

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Mon, Apr 27 2009
“This is the Business We Chose”

“This is the Business We Chose”

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If you’re not a Godfather fan like myself, you may not have caught the Hyman Roth quote, but these words are easily applicable to the sports industry.  Whether you like it or not – and if... 

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Thu, Mar 26 2009
Marvin Harrison vs. Torry Holt

Marvin Harrison vs. Torry Holt

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Marvin Harrison vs. Torry Holt So there are two of the all-time greatest receivers still left out there in free agency, wondering to themselves…Why isn’t anyone giving us a chance? The question boggles... 

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Wed, Mar 18 2009
The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

The Economy, the NHL, and Contract Negotiations

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There has been much concern about the financial conditions of NHL teams the past few months.  Obviously, a struggling economy isn’t good for any sports team.  So how will the depressing economic... 

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Thu, Mar 5 2009
A Discussion About Salary Arbitration

A Discussion About Salary Arbitration

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Squawking Baseball has an excellent interview on its site with John Coppolella, Director of Baseball Administration for the Atlanta Braves.  The discussion: salary arbitration.  Here are my favorite... 

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Tue, Feb 17 2009
A Young Agent’s Attempt To “Make It”

A Young Agent’s Attempt To “Make It”

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A good buddy of mine/CEO of Chaney Sports Group, Chris Chaney, passed along this interview with his friend, Matthew Seminara.  Matthew is the CEO of Seminara Sports, which looks to be a full-service baseball... 

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Fri, Feb 6 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/6/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/6/09)

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Baseball Worth $18.35 million per year? [Selig’s pay climbs past $18 million]. Hopefully the $36 million will serve as an incentive to hit the strike zone more often [Sources: Perez to return to Mets]. Versatile,... 

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Fri, Dec 5 2008
Arbitration Decisions Loom

Arbitration Decisions Loom

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If you took notice of my recent Crash Course on MLB Free Agency, then you would know that the deadline for clubs to offer their potential free-agents arbitration expired on December 1 (this past Monday). ... 

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Thu, Nov 6 2008
A Crash Course On MLB Free Agency

A Crash Course On MLB Free Agency

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We are in one of the most exciting periods of the year for baseball aficionados.  With the culmination of the World Series, free-agency is quickly approaching.  Use this guide so that you do not become... 

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Mon, Jul 14 2008
MLB Free Agent Compensation

MLB Free Agent Compensation

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I have mentioned it briefly in the past, so I will bring it up again.  Paul DePodesta (of fame from the book, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game), has his own blog.  It’s called, It Might... 

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Sun, Jul 6 2008
Paying The Price: The NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paying The Price: The NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

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In March 2006, NFL Owners voted almost unanimously, 30-2, to accept the NFLPA’s final proposal to extend its collective bargaining agreement (CBA). On May 20, 2008, NFL Owners unanimously voted to... 

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Sat, Jul 5 2008
July 1st Post Mortem

July 1st Post Mortem

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I wrote an article a few weeks ago in anticipation of the start of the NHL free agency period. I described it as the NHL’s “silly season”. I had no idea it would be as silly as it was. In... 

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Tue, Jun 3 2008
NFL Collective Bargaining Answers

NFL Collective Bargaining Answers

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Have not been able to get much sleep since the announcement that the NFL owners opted out of the Collective Bargaining Agreement? Doubtful. But if you are a fan, agent, player, or personnel related to... 

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Sat, Apr 19 2008
AFL Issue No.1: Free Agency

AFL Issue No.1: Free Agency

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I have briefly touched on AFL and free agency in the past, but a story came to light this week that has brought it back on the agenda. Player Agent Ricky Nixon has said that over the past couple of years,... 

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Wed, Mar 12 2008
Model Teams of the NFL

Model Teams of the NFL

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With the free agent season well under way, every analyst out there will give you his run down on the winners and the losers. But I think it’s just as important to point out those teams that really just... 

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Tue, Mar 4 2008
It’s Drew Rosenhaus’ (Extra) Busy Season

It’s Drew Rosenhaus’ (Extra) Busy Season

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In terms of Bernard Berrian, Lance Briggs and their respective deals these past few days, agent Drew Rosenhaus is batting .500. In their 2008 NFL Free Agency Preview, footballguys.com listed Bernard Berrian... 

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