Tagged With "Full Contract"
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Minor league pay
this story is floating around the web today, I really don't have much of an opinion on it but i do question the validity of the claim, without ever seeing a minor league contract i have to believe that the pay has to spelled out pretty clearly....
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Red Sox Dempster steps back...not playing in 2014
Very shocking news for Dempster to step back for physical and family reasons. Leave a lot of money left to fulfill on this contract. ...
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Help me understand this Jeter $12M contract thing.....
So, I don't typically get my news from that well respected daily the NY Post, but the facts are right there in black and white. So, Jeter (39yo) had a $9.5M option that he exercised, and the Yankees raised it $2.5M, huh? I'm not sure I get...
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Puig
If you were the Dodgers GM/Ownership Group, what would you do with Puig? What are your options? The 23 year old has proven himself (many times) to be irresponsible and un-coachable. You are 1 year into a 7 year / $42M contract. Is he worth the...
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Hot Stove League heating up
Well it looks like Texas and Detroit just pulled off the first huge trade of the winter with Prince Fielder (plus $30 million) being swapped for Ian Kinsler. This trade potentially open numerous possibilities for both teams and may start an arms race...
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Tony Armas Slugger
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My kid is going Pro.
I just wanted to let everyone know that we have been contacted by a Major League team( cant mention) and they want to offer us a contract. I've called my Lawyer and he is in the process of drawing up some criterias we want addressed before we ink the...
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Congratualtions
I'd like to congratulate Chris Colabello of Milford Ma on his signing a free agent contract with the Detroit Tigers last week. Chris was an outstanding ballplayer for Milford High School, Milford Post 59 Legion, Assumption College in Worcester and...
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Justin Upton Signs
Justin Upton signs for a reported $6.1 million package. It is suposivly the largest ever for a drafted player who signed a minor league contract http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/art...i&fext=.jsp&c_id=ari
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METS sign first round pick
This is for TR, itsinthegame and I guess, TPM PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - The Mets yesterday finally came to terms with their 2005 first-round pick, agreeing to a four-year deal with righthander Mike Pelfrey that could be worth as much as $6.5 million,...
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Scapula loading
Personally, I am still trying to determine the value of this. A couple of thoughts have crossed my mind. 1. There is a process in muscle contraction called reciprocal innervation. This is when the antagonist muscle is inhibited so that the agonist...
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Petrino signs with Arkansas
Petrino resigns as Falcons coach Jay GlazerFOXSports.com, Updated 14 minutes ago STORY TOOLS: print send blog RSS LIKE THIS STORY? Bobby Petrino resigned as Atlanta Falcons coach on Tuesday and will take the head coaching job at Arkansas,...
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Predictions Mitchell Report
Anyone with Predictions???I have several just from here say locally. Some already accused for a while now and I wouldn't be shocked to see more pitchers than regular position players. 1) Pettitte2) Brett Boone3) Jay Payton( many Mets for his time...
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$150k man
Tuesday, January 29, 2008Mets agree to Santana deal, pending extension agreement--------------------------------------------------------------------------------ESPN.com news servicesThe Mets have agreed to a trade with the Minnesota Twins to acquire...
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I must be doing my squats wrong according to this guy
From this thread in the Hitting forum.quote:Originally posted by Quincy:You can report that as another Wikipedia error.We are talking about the arms not the legs.If your quads are working on the downward movement, you are doing your squats...
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Agent/Advisor 101
I read with some interest, a recent thread of an apparent “agent” arguing with some veteran posters. I don’t know the history and I don’t go back to read a lifetime of posts but it did get me thinking.Are agents good or evil?...
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Pulling the trigger tomorrow!
Tomorrow i am signing with(Senior 08 right outfielder) Harford C.C. a local JC about 30 mins away from me.Im excited because im going to potentially start right away as a fresh and the schools a great place to start my career and education.6 guys are...
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A-Rod Flinches
The New York Yankees are getting close to re-signing third baseman Alex Rodriguez to a multi-year contract that would pay him as much as $290 million, multiple baseball sources told MLB.com A-rod talks with Yankees without BorasI am sure that he was...
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Are you killing your own career
Recent I heard these things about quite a few players and many MLB scout and college coaches were questioning if many players have lost their mind.1)Academically ineligible college player was asked by a MLB scout would he be willing to sign a free...
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Selig gets 3-year extension through 2012
Selig received $14.5 million in the 12-month period ending Oct. 31, 2005, according to Major League Baseball's last available tax return. quote:You're doing a helluva job Brownie!Baseball's labor contract runs through the 2011 season and its national...
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Merry Christmas for Skiles
Well, on the surface it looks like a bummer Christmas for Scott Skiles who just got fired.On the other hand he is really better off not having to babysit that fragile group of players who apparently weren't "responding" to his coaching.Like they say,...
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Hotels and Tournaments:
I posted this in the General Discussion Forum but since the hotel is in Bloomington and some of you might want to be aware not to stay there, I put it here. I'm going to ask Julie if I can post the name of the hotel. However, anyone that wants to pm...
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Boras says Beltran wants a 10 year deal
Enough of the election, Agent Scott "Let's See How Extreme My Demands Can Be" Boras says Mr. Beltran wants a 10 year deal. I'd guess he also want veto power over trades, a private plane, luxury boxes, nights off when the temperature is over 86...
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Draft & Follow
Could someone explain this program to me. How does it differ from a standard draft/contract? Also, what or how does the MLB scholarship program work and is it a part of every pro contract for kids coming out of high school? -(or anyone for that matter)
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For those with sense of humor
This is from a satirical website:MINNEAPOLIS, MN--The contract battle between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Latrell Sprewell heated up yesterday as Sprewell refused to feed his family until his contractual demands are met. The 34-year-old forward is...
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Life in the minor leagues
My son found this article to be a pretty solid description of life in the minor leagues. Written by one of his teammates from last summer. Covers a number of topics including salary, health insurance, travel, day in the life, etc. The life is not...
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5 tools or 6
There's always talk of the "5" tools you need in baseball, but with all the steroid, drug and related talk, there is truly a need for a 6th - character.I bring that up after seeing that Denny Neagle was just released by the Rockies, who have voided...
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The Big Unit...
Yankees/D'Backs agree in principal on trade for Randy Johnson. Vasquez/Halsey/Navarro and 9 mil cash. They are also bringing Tino back having signed him to a 1 yr contract.
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LaRussa
At least the Cardinals know a great manager when they see himCongratulations on the contract extension-- one of the best managers-- Tony LaRussa--he wins no matter where he is
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MLB Tuition Policy?
What exactly is MLB's tuition policy?If a kid is drafted out of H.S. and he signs with the club the team pays his tuition should he later opt to go to college.- Is this mandatory or something that is negotiated into the contract.- Does this apply...
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Hotels and Tournaments
The team I coach in is going through an argument on our hotel stay at the (I'm going to ask Julie if I can insert the name of the hotel) Bloomington, Illinois. I'll give you the scenerio, what we've experienced in the past AND what has been done. This...
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Getting to the Major Leagues
I need opinions to from players, coaches, parents, scouts, TRhit-college showcase runners, anyone What exactly do you think it takes to get to the Major League level of baseball competition? Hard work? God-given ability to hit and crush a ball oevr...
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Eighty-one percent of baseball players test positive for being Latino
Eighty-one percent of baseball players test positive for being LatinoMajor League Baseball officials are reeling after last week’s league-wide steroid testing results showed that not only are five to seven percent of players on steroids, but...
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Matt Harrington signs with the Reds for one dollar
Matt Harrington signs with the Reds for one dollarBy Jason Blair4 time draftee and long time draft hold out Matt Harrington has come to terms with the Reds for a record sum of one dollar and a few interesting perks thanks to Super Agent Scott...
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New Friends
Last week my wife received a phone call from another player's mother who was, as she stated, "in a panic". Her son is a highly regarded left-handed high school pitcher in the area. She was concerned about her son jumping at a professional contract...
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Minor League Uniform Player Contract - FOREWARNED IS FOREARMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
99% of players who are drafted next month will sign the Minor League Uniform Player Contract. If you haven't read one yet & are being scouted, ask a scout to give you one. Most will act as if you've asked for their firstborn child or CIA level National Security info. READ The Uniform Player Contract in advance so you understand what's going on & how one sided the agreement is. Pay close attention to Paragraph 17 section B. It gives the team the right to void the contract if their Dr. thinks...
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Is Boras up to dirty tricks?
Interesting article in the houston chronicle!http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/ssistory.mpl/editorial/outlook/2996464 Jan. 17, 2005, 7:15PMDid Carlos Beltran's agent play fair with the Astros?News reports suggest Boras may have overstated biddingBy MARC A....
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Tennessee gives Delmonico contract Extension 2010
DELMONICO RECEIVES CONTRACT EXTENSION THROUGH 2010 Delmonico Holds A Career Record Of 643-347 Nov. 2, 2005After guiding the Volunteers to the NCAA College World Series for the third time in his 16-year tenure, Tennessee head baseball coach Rod...
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ThunderBolts Offer Contract to T.O. and Sign T.O
ThunderBolts Offer Contract to T.O. and Sign T.Ohttp://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3241723
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Austin's Vaccine
“Austin died.” On October 10, my teenaged son had to say those words about a friend, a teammate. Then he and many other friends gathered to say good-bye to a buddy who had just started out on the same road they were following –...
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She's a "keeper" ...
I know a lot of people think minor league players are better off NOT married during this time in their careers, but our son married his high school sweetheart last January (their picture is o the FRAPPR site if you are interested) and I wanted to...
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Pro ball to college
We had a conversation with a pro scout over the weekend.He told us that if our son was drafted and signed to play minor league baseball that if he didn't like it he could return to a D-2, D3 or NAIA college for whatever length of time he had left for...
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Mazzone to Baltimore!!!!!
According to today's Baltimore Sun, Mazzone and the O's have reached an agreement to bring him to Baltimore as pitching coach; compensation to the Braves must be worked out, although in 3 weeks, his Braves contract dies and no compensation would be...
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Great Story
When I read the following story, my heart was warmed. This is about Jason Armstrong - infielddad's son who is a pro player in the Blue Jay's system. There is a thread up in the main forum right now about what are the ingredients for the successful...
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Importance of Age vs Grade in HS
We've had many long and somewhat acrimonious debates about this at times but this seems to answer the question pretty convincingly:quote:According to the data, it appears that the importance of a draft pick’s age has, in fact, changed over...
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McKenry Named to Wallace Watch List
McKenry Named to Wallace Watch List Junior Michael McKenry was named to the Preseason Wallace Watch List by the College Baseball Foundation on Tuesday, an award presented annually to the national college baseball player of the year. McKenry, a...
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To southpaw_dad (of No VA) who asks
As blogged in the "Scout" Topicsouthpaw_dad Posted September 10, 2009 12:40 PM What suggestions can you offer to parents (and players) of Apptitude guys? Posted September 10, 2009 5:16 PM ... and what types of trade-off's you will make when assessing...
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Say anything?
I am not sure this is the appropriate forum for my question, but here goes.My 14-year old son is in an intensive training program that is run by former college/professional players who have high expectations of the kids. When we (parents) registered...