Between signing new clients, continuing to get settled in my new apartment in Ft. Lauderdale, providing new (hopefully quality) posts to this website, promoting the hell out of my guys (Clint Robinson up for Triple Crown winner in the Texas League!), doing some Trademark & Family Law work, and much more – this has been a very busy week. But busy is always better than boring. The University of Florida kicks off its 2010 season on Saturday. I experienced it in person for the past seven years. That is no longer the case. I will be back up for the LSU game, though, so if you plan on being in Gainesville for that game, make sure to hit me up. To my Jews, Happy New Year next week. Here are some stories I missed over the past week:
Baseball
- Not news. A-Rod has had Resinger as legal rep for a while now [Alex Rodriguez using Pittsburgh attorney, not Scott Boras, as legal representative].
- A look at an email Brandon Webb’s agent sent to a popular baseball blog [Webb Seeking Significant Base Salary For 2011].
- Teams that do not spend big money in free agency are proving to be very aggressive in the draft [Surprise Teams Spend On Draft].
Football
- As of today, the San Diego Union-Tribune story is still up [Vincent Jackson, agents demand retraction from San Diego Union-Tribune].
- I bet they also live longer than offensive tackles, on average, due to an adherence to a healthier diet [Is Cornerback The Next Great Money Position?].
Sports Law
- I think Stoops is way off, but they did not quote me on that! [Bob Stoops: Amnesty for some players].
- California’s sports agent law being tested [Sports Agent Sued for Collecting Illegal Commissions; Action Sports Athletes Entitled to Refund].
Sports Business
- No one has seen a lift in popularity quite like Victor Cruz [Rising Sports Stars: September 2010].
4 replies on “Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (9/3/2010)”
Darren,
Are you certified in baseball or football yet as an advisor/agent? If not, what do other agents think of them using your opinions in these articles?
Don’t have plans on becoming certified in football yet, and baseball certification is coming soon. Still don’t understand your question, though. How would I know what other agents think of (them = who?) using my opinions?
How are you being certified? I am not sure the Royals will protect Clint. I believe only two position players were taken in the Rule 5 draft last year. It is mostly arms that teams look at. Scouts are not sure if Clint sticks at 1st and a DH is not really a Rule 5 kinda guy. Would the Royals use a 40 man spot on a DH spot? Would they protect another 1B with Hosmer in the shadows? Not trying to be pessimistic, just what I think. I really hope you are certified. And them = the ESPN article you linked. If I were another agent and I seen media looking for quotes about the “agent perspective”, I would want someone who has been certified to be the one they seek out.
Well when you become a member of the media, I won’t be expecting any calls from you. Clint will most likely not be available in the Rule 5 draft, and if he is, he will most certainly be taken. You are always entitled to your opinion here, though.