Tagged With "pro contracts"
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Mike Loves Baseball
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Question about the Draft and being in College
Ok heres my deal, Im going to a division 1 school next year to play ball, I didn't enter the draft because i would of been selected very late. I feel that I'm getting better with every outing as i proceed into my first year of college. And i believe...
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BREAKING NEWS!!!! ... ALB press conference for Oct. 17th @ 12:30pm
BREAKING NEWS!!!! The American Legion National Office has important information regarding the American Legion World Series contract for Shelby and Cleveland County. A press conference is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17, at 12:30 PM at the LeGrand...
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Contract Problems
Being new to all this I have no idea about what is happening when the ESPN states a particular professional player’s start is in question because there is a problem with his contract. After a week or two I’m starting to get a feel for...
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Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staff for Shenandoah University
Cameron likely leaving WVU coaching staffA veteran assistant coach for the West Virginia University baseball team will likely be leaving WVU to take a similar position at Shenandoah University – a small Division III school located in Winchester,...
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Travel Ball nightmare
We have 4 games left in the most expensive lesson I have ever learned.We paid $1500 plus uniform. Which was $235.That gave us 9 tournaments plus a nationals.It was supposed to include two paid coaches, practice field rental, indoor rental, and game...
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Twenty-Two Million Big Ones:$22,000,000.00
We all know A-Rod's contract was just nutty, but that's history. Roger, good-guy, in Houston-to-be-with-my-family, future hall of famer, etc. wants $22,000,000.00, to pitch for Houston for one lousy season. So if he wins 22 games, $1,000,000.00 per...
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Tito Is Moving On
MLB Network is announcing the Red Sox will not renew Terry Francona's contract for next year.
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Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red Sox
Mariano Rivera signs incentives-based contract with Red SoxNew York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera inked a lucrative, incentives-based contract with the Boston Red Sox today, a deal that could net him more than $2 million this year alone if he...
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Draft Rounds
I'm trying to find information online which can equate mlb draft round selection to "typical" contract content, i.e. signing bonus, overall contract value, etc. Any help out there? Prefer not to have to subscribe if possible.
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UT ARLINGTON SIGNS DARIN THOMAS TO THREE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
Thomas signs extension to remain head coach through 2010-2011 seasonJuly 22, 2008ARLINGTON, Texas - The University of Texas at Arlington and head baseball coach Darin Thomas have agreed on a contract extension that will keep Thomas with the Mavericks...
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Utility Player
I was listening to the MLB radio station this evening and Brendon Harris was on talking about his 3.2M 2 year contract with the Twins. Apparently he is or has been a "utility player".If a player has the skills to "float" at the MLB level between 3 or...
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Coaches, players and parents
She realized he probably wouldn’t be able to hear her.Still, as Tywanna Patterson watched her son, Patrick, get lambasted by former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillispie during a game at Rupp Arena last season, the outspoken mother felt...
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Strasburg to start season in minors
VIERA, Fla. (AP)—Washington Nationals manager Jim Riggleman dropped another strong hint Tuesday that right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the top pick in June’s amateur draft, is destined to start the season in the minor...
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"and school" -- need some info about the mlb scholarship program
“and school” – what does this really mean? I am asking questions on (1) amounts, (2) inflation and (3) taxes. When a player moving directly from high school to college receives a scholarship (either athletic or academic or based upon...
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Contract Structures
Hello everyone, glad I joined this great community.Question?My son is about to announce his verbal commitment with a University. He also has the potential to be drafted in 2010. My biggest question is how are contracts designed for HS players.Signing...
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Big Mac finally comes clean
McGwire admits steroids useComment Email Print Share Associated PressNEW YORK -- Mark McGwire finally came clean Monday, admitting he used steroids when he broke baseball's home run record in 1998.McGwire said in a statement sent to The Associated...
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The Liars Club
There's a wise passage I italicized that applies to any college sport including baseball. It came up in a recent thread.Dan Shaughnessy - Boston GlobeCollege coaches lie. How do these guys sleep at night?It’s unfair, of course, to include all...
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Zach Duke News....
The Pirates and starter Zach Duke this morning agreed to terms on a contract, thus avoiding salary arbitration, according to a source directly involved in talks.It is believed to be a one-year term, but no salary was immediately available.Duke, 26,...
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Advisor/Agent
This summer I have received private pms from several folks regarding the contact of advisor/agents for their players. I figured instead of repeating myself I could give some general information as well as my own opinion on the process. ...
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Advisor expectations
I am interested in hearing what sorts of things players who have been drafted, signed and are playing professional baseball should expect to get from their advisor? My son was drafted and signed a professional contract and has been playing Short...
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All Tidewater!!!
Thoughts? ALL-TIDEWATER FIRST TEAM PLAYER OF THE YEAR ZACH RUTHERFORD , Western Branch, Senior outfielder/infielder/pitcher Staff ace who helped the Bruins win the Group 6A state championship – the program’s first since 2004. Finished 11-1 on the mound with a 1.29 ERA and 10 complete games. Batted .479 with 30 RBIs, 30 runs scored and 19 stolen bases. Played first base, third base, outfield and pitcher. Monitor-Merrimac Conference Player of the Year and All-South Region co-Player of the...
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Pitcher- College Summer Teams
Hello everyone, I'm currently playing in the Arizona Collegiate Wood Bat League at the moment, and just for the sake of just getting out of town for a few days or weeks after the end of my summer season, would anyone know of any collegiate...
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Any college summer teams looking for a pitcher this late into the season?
Hello everyone, I'm currently playing in the Arizona Collegiate Wood Bat League at the moment, and just for the sake of just getting out of town for a few days or weeks after the end of my summer season, would anyone know of any collegiate...
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When does the game really end?
I know this question will have myriad of answers as that answer really lies within the heart of each player when he is finally faced with the final NO. Many cleats are hung up when a player hears that word. The dream has finally come to an end and now...
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Rescinding NLI
The last week I have heard 3 stories of D1 programs rescinding NLIs for 2014 kids about to start school in the Fall. Something about over committing. I thought the NLI was a binding contract that the school had to honor. Any...
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Signed Pro Contract and Left to Attend College?
This is a link to an article about a HS kid drafted by the Braves who signed a pro contract, was at their facility for a week, then left to attend a community college. I was under the impression that this wasn't even possible... http://www.dailyfreeman.com/sp...er-community-college BASEBALL: Kingston High graduate Pat Dorrian leaves Atlanta Braves, will attend Herkimer Community College By Freeman staff Tuesday, July 22, 2014 Pat Dorrian’s professional baseball career seemingly came to an...
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The #1 Strength technique to prevent Arm Injury
Do you have a Superior Labrum Anterior to Posterior (SLAP) tear? Do you want to know how to prevent a SLAP tear, Elbow pain, or any significant injury from happening as a baseball player? Enter Chris, a 15y/o left handed pitcher who was throwing good heat for his age (sitting in the low 80's) without any formal pitcher training. Chris began developing a painful pinch on the back of shoulder early in the Spring of 2014 in the late cocking position. This pain eventually brought him to my...
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Summer college league
My son a 2015 grad was offered a spot and just received a contract to play in a college summer league. just wondering what the typical cost is and what does that usually include. Thanks
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Hot stove talk
While we wait for the high school and collegiate seasons to start I was wandering what some of yall's thoughts are on the big moves taking place in the last few days around ML baseball. I will post my thoughts but of course feel free to agree or...
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Troubled--the right choice?
My son is a 15 yr old freshman. Last year he started varsity at shortstop for our small class 1A high school in Iowa. Since then, the administration of our school did not renew our 1st year coaches contract with the reasoning that the kids were not...
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I'm just curious...
This doesn't really apply to me (at all)... but, if a HS player sings a professional contract and then decides to go to college a few years later, obviously he can't play NCAA college ball... but can he play club ball at the school?
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Article about recruiting players at Burbank HS in San Antonio
My wife is a SA native, and since the boys had a bye this week, I was forced to go to the In Laws for the weekend.Perusing the paper Saturday morning, there was this front page article about Burbank HS recruiting players.Allegations splitting fans at...
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Marlins sign Reyes-Is Pujols next?
The Florida Marlins are reloading having signed Reyes of the Mets to a $106 million dollar contract which will alow them to move Hanley Ramirez to third and close another hole. Their owner says he still has the money for Pujols and is going to make a...
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Texas Scholarships
When we were going through the college selection process I always wondered about recruiting trends, especially here in Texas. Now that I’ve been through it several times, I thought I’d share some general observations with the understanding...
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A loophole in the draft
After inquiring from mlb scouts, surprising teams do not test for steriod use on potential 1 st rounders before the draft. Meaning a player could use steriods, collect his bonus and later fail the minor league drug test after he signs and still...
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FAME CAN BE FLEETING
Fame can be fleeting so be prepared--- a short few years back Carlos Pena came to the bigs with Rookie of the Year written all over himLast year he signs a 2.8 million contractThis spring he goes 1 for60 and he is released getting paid just under...
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Soriano refuses to play
" Alfonso Soriano refused to play the outfield for the Washington Nationals in what was supposed to be his spring training debut Monday night, and general manager Jim Bowden said his biggest offseason acquisition will go on the disqualified list if he...
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Beverlin to be named UT pitching coach
Jason Beverlin will be named pitching coach for Tennessee’s baseball team in the next few days, a source confirmed to the News Sentinel.Beverlin comes from Georgia Southern, but has ties to UT head coach Todd Raleigh from Western...
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Big Shoes
My son's best friend wears a size 18 shoe. They can't find any company that sells baseball spikes that big. Does anyone have any ideas other than waiting until he has a shoe contract and can get them custom made? (He's a 2011 throwing 91 so there's a...
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Florida Gators Baseball Club
The Florida Gators Baseball Club is a collegiate club baseball team that competes in the NCBA ( www.clubbaseball.org ). We are looking for '09 graduates that are coming to UF and are interested in trying out for our team. Every year there are...
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A Great Story
Here is yet another example of how the kids these days can be simply awesome... Photos and video in the link...http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12334533?source=rssExcerpt:A great day for baseballBy Daniel BrownMercury News"If you want the latest steroid...
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Player/Parent Contracts
I know ther are a few coaches here that have mentioned that they use a player contract. Some even use a parent contract. I have used them to let parents and players know what is expected. I thought it would be a good discussion and I would also like...
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MONIES
Does MLB have to set a cap, such as the NBA has done, for rookies and what they can sign for?I have a problem with guy who has been around 10 years watching a kid, still wet behind the ears, making more than he does and doing it in the first...
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Cool Story
From Scott Ostler at the SF Chronicle-If you'd never heard of this guy, you weren't alone. In an organization rich in well-publicized pitching prospects in recent years, Sadowski has been the Unknown Hurler.His college career was a joke and his long...
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Pro decision
BobRMy son was released 3 days before leaving for spring training. "Numbers" also. Unfortunately, he had two surgeries on his groin and hip that caused him to miss two complete seasons which was probably the real reason. He worked out for a couple of...
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Dallas Stars 2014 Spring/Summer Tryouts
The Dallas Stars will be holding tryouts for the 2014 spring/summer season. We are a professional coached baseball organization that prides itself in player development and winning at competitive level. Since 2010, we have had over 100 players go on...
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Russell Wilson Heading to Spring Training
Thought I'd throw this one out there for discussion. Texas Rangers buy his contract for $12,000.00 from the Rockies. Maybe that's why he took it to the Broncos.