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Originally posted by voodoochile:
"Originally posted by fmarq7901:
Schilling and Sheffield's contracts should in no way be understood as the norm. Generally speaking, a player is at a distinct disadvantage when negotiating his own contract. Moreover, player's who do so tend to take the negotiations a lot more personally.
It is not easy for a top ballplayer to go back-and-forth with a team GM who is trying to convince the particular athlete he is not worth his asking price, or that he can go fetch another ballplayer at a cheaper price.
To go through that, and then eventually have to play for the same group can be burdensome for the player. The agent's presence minimizes such an effect."
Agreed.
"In both situations, top management was under pressure to get both deals done.Hence, their (the players) had much more leverage than if they were regular free agents "
Wrong. NY's only pressure IS from the guy @ the top. You can say what you want about George but the old man wants to win no ifs, ands or buts about it & for whatever insane reason, George thinks he can help his team win. Having spoken to most of their front office people about this, they preferred Guerrero but it's always George's call to make.
As far as pressure on Boston, they want to beat NY & break "the curse". If anything, they will use Schilling to put pressure on Pedro in his negotiations.
"Also, both are still star players who can be important individuals both in the clubhouse"
Schilling yes, Sheffield... NO WAY. Ask any of the players in Atlanta. They couldn't wait for him to leave.
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