Scott Boras
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Viciedo Switches Agents, Positions
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 9, 2010
White Sox director of player development Buddy Bell recently told reporters he envisions the first few years of Cuban prospect Dayan Viciedo's career panning out like those of another former defector fresh off of a breakout season, Angels first baseman… Full Story »
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Why Joe Mauer's not going to New York
MLB News on Bugs and Cranks &bull Mar 9, 2010
Yankees fans already have Joe Mauer fitted for a 2011 World Series ring. They're sure Mauer's headed for the Bronx. Why? Because how can the Twins possibly keep him? See Rodriguez, Alex; Teixeira, Mark; Sabathia, CC, et al. I mean,… Full Story »
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Blalock Close To Signing With Rays
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 7, 2010
Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times reported (via Twitter) that the sides were near a deal and added that the deal should be finalized soon (via Twitter). Jon Heyman of SI.com reported (via Twitter) that Blalock was deciding between… Full Story »
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Discussion: Crede and Washburn
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 7, 2010
Scott Boras clients are disappearing from the market; Hank Blalock is narrowing his options and talking seriously with the Rays. Two who remain unsigned and without a major suitor yet, however, are Joe Crede and Jarrod Washburn. Crede, 31, had… Full Story »
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Discussion: Jacoby Ellsbury
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 7, 2010
Alex Speier of WEEI confirms today what we heard reported last week by CSNNE.com's Joe Haggerty: neither Jacoby Ellsbury or his agent, Scott Boras, have discussed a long-term extension for the outfielder with the Boston Red Sox. Speier points out… Full Story »
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Brewers talked Fielder extension with Boras
MLB News on NBC &bull Mar 4, 2010
Bingo. Fielder says the two sides talked about an extension, however no offer was made. Fielder, who turns 26 in May, remains under team control through the 2011 season. He's on tap to make $10.5 million this season. Full Story »
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Brewers Discussed Fielder Extension With Boras
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 4, 2010
Prince Fielder told Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that the Brewers met with agent Scott Boras yesterday to discuss an extension for the first baseman. The details aren't clear, but Fielder knows the Brewers haven't made an offer.… Full Story »
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Blalock Deciding Between Rays And Marlins
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 4, 2010
Hank Blalock is deciding between the Rays and the Marlins, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com (Twitter link). The Scott Boras client made $6MM last year, but he's in line for a considerably smaller salary this coming season. Blalock, 29,… Full Story »
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HBT: Matsui feels comfortable with Angels
MLB News on NBC &bull Mar 3, 2010
Matsui took less [than Johnny Damon] but signed earlier, accepting his standing in the market. My market price four or five years ago was different because my age was different." Matsui's agent is Arn Tellem. Tellem may not get the… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Scott Boras
- Johnny Damon
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Perjury is the danger for athletes in Galea probe
Steve Henson on MLB on Yahoo! Sports &bull Mar 3, 2010
Several athletes were pointed in Galea's direction by Dr. Richard Steadman's highly regarded clinic in Vail, Colo. It's the facility where Kobe Bryant was being treated for a knee injury when he was charged with sexual assault in 2003. Rodriguez… Full Story »
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Beltran recommended Galea to teammate Reyes
MLB News on Sports Illustrated &bull Mar 3, 2010
The New York Times reported on its Web site Tuesday that authorities wanted to speak with Beltran and former Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado because another athlete said he was referred to Galea by the stars. Beltran got into a… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Scott Boras
- Carlos Delgado
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Hendricks and API settle in Chapman case
MLB News on Sports Illustrated &bull Mar 2, 2010
Hendricks Sports Management, agents for Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman, has reached an out-of-court settlement with Athletes Premier International, the pitcher's original representatives, a league source told SI.com on Tuesday. The settlement comes one week after the Coral Springs Police… Full Story »
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Reports: Feds want to talk to Beltran about doctor
MLB News on NBC &bull Mar 2, 2010
Investigators talked to Mets shortstop Jose Reyes last week and New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said Monday that he had been contacted about the probe. Beltran got into a squabble with the Mets in January when he had… Full Story »
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Reports: Feds want to talk Mets' Beltran (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Mar 2, 2010
Investigators talked to Mets shortstop Jose Reyes last week and New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez(notes) said Monday that he had been contacted about the probe. Beltran got into a squabble with the Mets in January when he had… Full Story »
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Korean military service looms for Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo
MLB News on ESPN &bull Mar 1, 2010
I think I'm getting better at everything, not only hitting, but defense and stealing bases," Choo said. That's my goal every year." Choo's improvement could cause another problem for the money-conscious Indians. Although he can't be a free agent until… Full Story »
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Military commitment leaves Choo's future in doubt
MLB News on NBC &bull Mar 1, 2010
In this photo made Feb. 28, 2010, Cleveland Indians' Shin-Soo Choo waits his turn to take batting at spring training in Goodyear, Ariz. I think I'm getting better at everything, not only hitting, but defense and stealing bases," Choo said.… Full Story »
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Military commitment clouds Choo's future (AP)
MLB News on Yahoo! Sports &bull Mar 1, 2010
I think I'm getting better at everything, not only hitting, but defense and stealing bases," Choo said. That's my goal every year." Choo's improvement could cause another problem for the money-conscious Indians. Although he can't be a free agent until… Full Story »
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Odds & Ends: Calero, Beckett, Robles
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 1, 2010
Links to kick off the new month... The Mets "would have interest in Kiko Calero on a minor league deal," tweeted Ken Davidoff of Newsday yesterday. Calero is holding out for a big league contract, which seems reasonable. Scott Boras… Full Story »
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Odds & Ends: Calero, Beckett, Robles, Bay
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Mar 1, 2010
Links to kick off the new month... The Mets "would have interest in Kiko Calero on a minor league deal," tweeted Ken Davidoff of Newsday yesterday. Calero is holding out for a big league contract, which seems reasonable. Scott Boras… Full Story »
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Felipe Lopez agrees to one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals
MLB News on ESPN &bull Feb 27, 2010
Following a solid 2009, Lopez expected to be in some team's camp much earlier than this. Upset by his status, Lopez changed his representation two weeks ago from Scott Boras to Beverly Hills Sports Council. Full Story »
