You put in a quarter, pull the handle, and hope for the best. You may end up with the jackpot, but odds are you are going to fall victim to the law of averages. Vegas-style slots are set up so that more often than not, you will walk away without that quarter or [...]
The signing deadline for players selected by MLB organizations in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft has passed. On Thursday, I looked at which players had yet to sign, including Buster Posey, who was predicted to garner a rather large $7.5 million bonus. It turns out that he received much less: $6.2 million. The bonus is [...]
As Zak Kurtz pointed out earlier today, tomorrow is the signing deadline for those players selected by MLB organizations in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. Besides Pedro Alvarez, many early selections remain unsigned with the deadline looming over their heads. Some will be content to forego signing with an MLB club and will attend a [...]
Some good questions were asked by new commentator, I want to be an agent too. I figured I would answer them here instead of in an email. The questions are in italics with my answers in plain font.
Maybe a post about how Lara got to where he is at, decided to accept a signing bonus [...]
For Immediate Release
ROBERT LARA STAYS TRUE TO HIS COLORS
Becomes the First Drafted Player in the 2008 MLB Class to Sign with Dynasty
HOLLYWOOD, FL - July 1, 2008, Robert Lara, a 6′2 205 lbs pitcher out of University of Central Florida has signed with Dynasty Athlete Representation, LLC. Lara was selected in the 19th round [...]
Trying a slightly new format here for a change. Do you like it organized by category below? Anyway, a ton going on in this very busy summer. As I am sure you are aware, Dynasty acquired an agency that represents coaches. We have additionally begun our recruiting efforts in football and basketball. Dan Leatherman continues [...]
I hope you are enjoying the NBA Finals; nothing like a classic match-up of Lakers vs. Celtics. You have Kobe vs. Pierce, a three-headed monster in Pierce, Garnett, and Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen), and who can forget the Shabbat Shalom favorite, Jordan Farmar? Why is he a favorite you may ask. Simply [...]
I hope that you got a good sleep last night. It is time to get a solid morning workout in and then get your draft binders out and find a comfortable place on the couch where you can enjoy the early rounds of the MLB Amateur Draft on TV and follow the remaining 40+ [...]
How do you like the brand new layout? I have only received positive comments and am happy to provide you with this new and improved product. Apparently, SportsAgentBlog.com is valued at $80,348, but don’t worry, I have no plans of selling this site any time soon. Anyway, it was a huge week [...]
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up got a treat this week. We were informed that our non-Jewish brother that is definitely from another mother, Eric Gordon, decided to announce that he was leaving Indiana early to play professional basketball at a press conference held at an Indianapolis JCC (that stands for Jewish Community Center). I [...]
Dynasty Notes will take you through the development of Dynasty Athlete Representation, LLC. If you have not yet read Dynasty Notes - Part 9, go ahead and read it. Enjoy Dynasty Notes - Part 10.
When the last Dynasty Notes was published, I was going through a very hectic period, juggling all of the [...]
