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Hope Will Rise…

As India prepares to pick up the pieces from the horrific attacks in Mumbai last week, the world sends their collective thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims and a hope that an end to such senseless acts of violence will one day run its course.  10 men, each carrying 7 bullet magazines […]

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MLB Players MLB Teams Recruiting

The Future of Major League Baseball, Far-East Talent Pool

Guest contribution by a loyal reader of SportsAgentBlog.com, Brent DeCoster With the recent report coming out of Boston that the Red Sox have agreed to a three year deal, worth about $3 million with Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa, is it finally time to start paying closer attention to the impact of Asian-born players on America’s […]

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Contract Negotiation MLB Players MLB Teams

Follow Up: BoSox Sign Tazawa

This post is a follow up to: Red Sox Make Offer to Japanese Righty Tazawa The Boston Red Sox and Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa have come to terms on a 3-year deal worth about $3 million. Although not officially announced, the completion of a physical is the only hurdle left in the team’s way. BoSox […]

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MLB Players MLB Teams Recruiting

Pittsburgh Pirates going Global

Guest contribution by loyal reader and current Q2 intern, Michael Goldman. Real pirate ships aren’t the only pirates in the news for their global endeavors anymore.  Recently, the Pittsburgh Pirates have made additions to their club from around the globe, including Monday’s signing of Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel from India, and the South African […]

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MLB Players MLB Teams Performance Analysis

Speed/Athleticism > Power

Now that steroids are being filtered out of baseball, will chicks no longer dig the longball?  Highly doubtful.  But GMs and scouts are focusing a lot more on speed and overall athleticism.  Makes sense to me.  While I am not a loyal student of sabermetrics, I do value stats like OBP (on-base percentage) and OPS […]

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Contract Negotiation MLB Players MLB Teams

Red Sox Make Offer to Japanese Righty Tazawa

The Boston Red Sox, one of the top clubs when it comes to recruiting overseas talent, appears to be at it again. The BoSox have reportedly offered a contract to Japanese right-handed pitcher Junichi Tazawa, who pitched for the Nippon Oil team in Japan’s Industrial League. Tazawa, 22, allegedly has a fastball that tops out […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

At home this weekend against The Citadel, away next week against FSU, and then the SEC Championship vs. Alabama.  Can the Florida Gators pull it off and return to the National Championship game?  If so, it will be in my backyard of Miami, Florida.  Dynasty is real happy about Dan Leatherman re-signing with the Nats.  […]

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Contract Negotiation

STAY OUT OF IT!!!

There has been some talk recently that the MLBPA is suggesting or pressuring C.C. Sabathia to accept the Yankees offer of 6 years and $140 million. For the MLBPA to even get involved in this issue sets a horrible precedent for baseball and its players. I understand that the MLBPA exists to watch out for […]

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Sports Agents

Ask Mr. Boras

In two hours, you may have the opportunity to have one of your questions answered by baseball agent, Scott Boras.  Up until 11:00 a.m. EST, USATODAY is accepting questions for Mr. Boras, and you can even remain anonymous in the process.  All you need to do is put in your hometown, hopefully a thought-provoking question, […]

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Friday Wrap-Up

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up

This past Saturday officially began the month of Movember.  Go follow our pals at Hugging Harold Reynolds and help fight prostate cancer.  I take the Ethics and Professional Responsibility portion of the Bar Exam tomorrow.  Don’t ask me why.  I think I am the only 2L at UF taking it.  To tell you the truth, […]