Tag Archives: signing bonus

Mon, Oct 26 2009
In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

In-Depth Discussion About NCAA Proposal No. 2009-22

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On August 25, I took a peek at a new NCAA proposal, first introduced to me by Anastasios “Tassos” Kaburakis, Ph.D., Attorney at Law and Assistant Professor of Sport Law and Sport Management/Director... 

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Wed, Oct 14 2009
The Lockout Provision

The Lockout Provision

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Finding a professional athlete work during a lockout might amount to getting him on teams in other countries or minor leagues in North America. This strategy was widely used during the last NHL lockout... 

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Wed, Sep 9 2009
Ask The Expert: Emery B. Sheer, Berenfeld LLP

Ask The Expert: Emery B. Sheer, Berenfeld LLP

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On August 18, we announced that we will be running a new segment titled, Ask The Expert, in conjunction with AccessAthletes.  The first speaker of the series was Emery B. Sheer of Berenfeld LLP.  Sheer... 

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Fri, Aug 14 2009
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (8/14/09)

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (8/14/09)

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In South Florida this weekend?  Head to the Boca Town Center Mall tomorrow.  I will be there with my step-father as he hosts a large Franchise & Business Opportunities Show.  Then, on Sunday, it’s... 

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Tue, Jun 30 2009
Bryce Harper Is Growing Up Real Fast

Bryce Harper Is Growing Up Real Fast

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A young-adult receives many benefits from going to college.  The education attained from living on your own for the first time, sitting in on lectures taught by the best of their trades, drinking too... 

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Wed, Jun 10 2009
Ingram Sets Pace for No-Contract TEs

Ingram Sets Pace for No-Contract TEs

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Drew Rosenhaus, agent of Eagles Tight End Cornelius Ingram, said via his Twitter account, “…we have just agreed to terms on a 4 year deal for rookie TE Cornelius Ingram.” This is great... 

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Tue, Jun 9 2009
Are You Ready For Some #MLBDraft?

Are You Ready For Some #MLBDraft?

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I have been waiting for today for a very long time.  The beginning of the 2009 MLB Amateur Draft is just hours away (it kicks off at 6 p.m. EST on MLB Network and MLB.com) and will last well into Thursday,... 

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Mon, Feb 23 2009
Former Athlete Selling Products To Athletes

Former Athlete Selling Products To Athletes

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From 1965-2001, 961 players in total had been selected in the 2nd round of the MLB Amateur Drafts.  Of those 961 players, 876 signed and accepted the signing bonuses proposed by the teams that picked... 

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Thu, Nov 6 2008
Baseball And Money

Baseball And Money

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The owners and GMs are crying for help while the agents are saying that the sport may benefit from a hurting economy.  Who should you believe?  On one hand, guys like Jeff Borris of Beverly Hills Sports... 

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Thu, Oct 16 2008
Max Contract Vs. Max-Plus Contract

Max Contract Vs. Max-Plus Contract

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Nuances.  That’s what contract negotiation often times boils down to.  You think you got your client the best deal possible until a more clever agent finds a way to add in that extra clause into... 

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Mon, Sep 29 2008
International Bonuses – Worth It?

International Bonuses – Worth It?

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I spent a lot of time preparing for this year’s MLB Amateur Draft and then following all of the news surrounding those selected leading up to the signing deadline of August 15th.  But MLB organizations... 

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Tue, Sep 23 2008
Pedro May Soon Be A Pirate

Pedro May Soon Be A Pirate

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Was it all an image issue?  Was Boras Corp pissed that Buster Posey, a guy drafted later than Boras client, Pedro Alvarez, received the highes signing bonus in the history of the MLB Amateur Draft? ... 

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Thu, Aug 14 2008
Friday’s MLB Draft Deadline

Friday’s MLB Draft Deadline

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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... 

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Thu, Jul 3 2008
Questions About Lara And Representing Baseball Players

Questions About Lara And Representing Baseball Players

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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... 

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Tue, Jul 1 2008
Michael Inoa Slaughters International Signing Bonus Record

Michael Inoa Slaughters International Signing Bonus Record

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Would you pay $4.25 million for a 6′7 205 lbs 16-year old pitcher who can throw 95 mph?  I would strongly consider purchasing the kid so that I could show him around to my friends and instantly... 

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Sun, Jun 22 2008
Top Pick Earns $6.15 Mil

Top Pick Earns $6.15 Mil

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Last week, Tim Beckham received a $6.15 million signing bonus after being selected first overall by the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft.  The $6.15 million bonus is the largest sum that any... 

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Fri, Jun 13 2008
Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

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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),... 

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Thu, Jun 12 2008
Would An MLB Salary Scale Be Good?

Would An MLB Salary Scale Be Good?

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We recently had a deep discussion over whether the NBA Rookie Salary Scale is bad. Commentators seemed to believe that it is actually a good thing that the scale is in place and that the NFL should mirror... 

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Wed, Jun 11 2008
Boras Loses A Couple Of Danks’

Boras Loses A Couple Of Danks’

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While I was sifting through the names of players drafted from the 5th to 25th round of this year’s MLB Amateur Draft, a few names stood out to me. Some caught my eye because I had talked to them... 

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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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