Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (2/27/09)

I am heading to Orlando for the Magic vs. Pistons game.  Going to meet with the Magic General Counsel and General Manager (Otis Smith) prior to the game.  At the end of next week, my Spring Break begins.  I will be heading around Florida to visit my baseball clients in Spring Training and checking up on Kevin Grant at his training facility.  Speaking of Kevin, we are so excited about his Pro Day.  Looking at the numbers put up at the NFL Combine, Kevin is ready to make some headlines.  Here are some stories I missed over the past week:

Sports Business

• I have never heard of HOK Sport before, but after checking them out, I think the company should have an even higher ranking [The Most Innovative Companies in Sports].
• A nice Communications internship opportunity in the business of sports [Job Opening: Boston Bruins Communications Internship].

Baseball

• But will he stay healthy? [Twins add 3B Crede to lineup]
• Apparently the Braves were in the market for an outfielder close to retirement [Reports: Braves, Anderson agree].
• The Houston Astros and Randy Wolf have been affected by the economic climate [Baseball contracts are reflecting the economic downturn].
• So start focusing more on the Tampa Bay area scouts [Rays Ditch Human Advance Scout].

Football

• Throw the Franchise Tag out the window on this one [Tailback Jacobs to remain a Giant].
• Cutting jobs, freezing salaries, and freezing ticket prices [NFL Makes More Cuts ].

Sports Agents

• Joe Linta’s annual charity event is coming up [NFL players coming to Wallingford].
• My man, Glenn Toby, continues to make things happen [Sports agent, celebrity rep in town to find ‘Write Stuff’].
• Let me know if this clears things up or only makes you more confused [When does an Attorney become an Athlete Agent?].

Basketball

• Some praise for Dynasty’s Kevin Keathley [Run-N-Gun].