Vernon Wells, the former all-star center fielder, has decided to continue his career in the MLB but instead of playing on the field he will be representing players. In fact, Wells has decided to join The Legacy Agency, the firm that represented him throughout his career. Vernon Wells had a very successful career in the MLB appearing on […]
The Legacy Agency (TLA) has signed Georgia State Star R.J. Hunter to a representation agreement. TLA will handle all off-the-court endeavors for Hunter, including marketing, endorsements, licensing and merchandising, speaking engagements, and appearances. Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports & Entertainment will serve as Hunter’s NBA Agent and negotiate his NBA contract. Hunter is a two-time AP […]
According to his Twitter account, Jerry Crasnick reports that free agent pitcher Joe Saunders has returned to The Legacy Agency after being represented by Craig Landis for a year. The Legacy Agency’s baseball division, according to its website, is one of the leading baseball practices in the world having negotiated over $2 billion in player […]
On the same day Jameis Winston announced he would be entering the 2015 NFL Draft to go pro, he announced another big decision. Winston has chosen The Legacy Agency to represent him leading up to the draft. Winston is regarded as a potential #1 pick. Jameis Winston is one of the best players in the […]
The Legacy Agency was recently ranked one of the top-five MLB sports agencies in 2014, according to research by Forbes.com. TLA represents the likes of OF Carl Crawford (Los Angeles Dodgers), P Edwin Jackson (Chicago Cubs) and 2B Rickie Weeks (Milwaukee Brewers). The standout athlete representation and marketing firm also recently inked top Houston Astros […]
Shabbat Shalom! and happy long Labor Day weekend to you and yours. I am off to Dallas tomorrow to celebrate the wedding of one of my fraternity brothers (Go Gators!). College football is here and the NFL regular season is right around the corner. This may be the most magical time of the year. This […]
I am heading up to New York City later today and will be up north for the entire weekend. It’s the most beautiful time to be in the City, so why not? It is with great joy that I announce Mark Burns will be contributing much more frequently on this site. Give him a follow; […]
First baseman James Loney has made a change of representation, switching from Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to The Legacy Agency. Loney was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers and made his professional debut with the club in 2006. In 2012, he played for the Boston Red Sox and in 2013 enjoyed a successful season with […]
Chicago White Sox reliever Matt Lindstrom is currently in the middle of a 1-year, $2.8 million contract he signed in January of this year. There is a $4 million option for 2014, which includes a buyout if the White Sox choose to not pick up the option. However, all signs seem to indicate that the […]
Last week’s Sports Lawyers Association annual gathering in Atlanta, Georgia was a great event. Over 700 attendees were on site to listen in on some interesting panels, but my favorite part is to see colleagues from around the country who are continuing to put forth excellent work on behalf of their clientele. How about the […]