If your son was predicted to go in the first or second round, would you let Scott Borris represent him?
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Absolutely. Scott Boras, even.
I would shop around. Like a searching for a college, searching for an agent requires a "good fit".
quote:Originally posted by rz1:
I would shop around. Like a searching for a college, searching for an agent requires a "good fit".
What he said!
Take the "F" out of "Free" and the "F" out of "way".
(see the two legged turtle joke in Unusual for my thoughts on Boras)
(see the two legged turtle joke in Unusual for my thoughts on Boras)
just my opinion,but.if your a lower round pick.there are many things to look out for.as far as being labled for saying and doing things,that can follow you through the minors.
if your a first or second round pick and get slot money.you really should like,trust your agent.just from looking at and listening to scot boras.now i don't know him ,but i don't think much of him.if your a second rounder you might not even meet him?the long answer....no.
if your a first or second round pick and get slot money.you really should like,trust your agent.just from looking at and listening to scot boras.now i don't know him ,but i don't think much of him.if your a second rounder you might not even meet him?the long answer....no.
I agree with beenthere and cong. If he were the best agent for your situation, why not?
This whole thing is a business and decisions should be made with the best interests of your "business" in mind. Everyone else (MLB, agents, etc...) are behaving on that premise...why shouldn't you?
This whole thing is a business and decisions should be made with the best interests of your "business" in mind. Everyone else (MLB, agents, etc...) are behaving on that premise...why shouldn't you?
Boy I'd love to have that decision to make! 
Not sure why you are asking this question. I do see on your profile that your son is a college player. Scott Boras usually advises only college players, unless they are HS and predicted to go very high.
I know many who do not like him or his organization, but my understanding is he does his job well as an agent, and that is he works hard for and doesn't sell out his players.
JMO.
I know many who do not like him or his organization, but my understanding is he does his job well as an agent, and that is he works hard for and doesn't sell out his players.
JMO.
Extracted from the 2006 MLB draft database comments on players.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2427955
Complicating matters, agent Scott Boras represents Kennedy.
He was a candidate to go No. 1 overall to the Diamondbacks, but his signability dropped him to the Dodgers at No. 40. On Labor Day weekend, Hochevar switched agents from Scott Boras to Matt Sosnick and agreed to a $2.98 million bonus.
His lefthanded power alone merits second- or third-round consideration, but his choice of Scott Boras as his adviser clouds his signability. If Hamilton seeks more than slot money, he could plummet.
Overall, Donald has a utilityman's skills and tools with an everyday pricetag and Scott Boras as an adviser.
Daley will have to find the right fit of a club that doesn't care if his adviser is Scott Boras
Like Larish, he was making a late charge with his performance and is a Scott Boras client, both making it tough to tell where he'll be drafted.
Pelfrey moved ahead as the draft approached, though where the two would go in the draft remains uncertain because both have Scott Boras as an adviser.
The Boras relationship complicates matters when trying to figure out where he’s selected; he’s expected to go anywhere from the sandwich round (to a team with extra picks and a history with Boras clients) to the fifth round, or to go completely undrafted.
Teams are always reluctant to buy a pitcher out of Stanford eligibility—let alone one with below-average stuff who is represented by Scott Boras.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2427955
Complicating matters, agent Scott Boras represents Kennedy.
He was a candidate to go No. 1 overall to the Diamondbacks, but his signability dropped him to the Dodgers at No. 40. On Labor Day weekend, Hochevar switched agents from Scott Boras to Matt Sosnick and agreed to a $2.98 million bonus.
His lefthanded power alone merits second- or third-round consideration, but his choice of Scott Boras as his adviser clouds his signability. If Hamilton seeks more than slot money, he could plummet.
Overall, Donald has a utilityman's skills and tools with an everyday pricetag and Scott Boras as an adviser.
Daley will have to find the right fit of a club that doesn't care if his adviser is Scott Boras
Like Larish, he was making a late charge with his performance and is a Scott Boras client, both making it tough to tell where he'll be drafted.
Pelfrey moved ahead as the draft approached, though where the two would go in the draft remains uncertain because both have Scott Boras as an adviser.
The Boras relationship complicates matters when trying to figure out where he’s selected; he’s expected to go anywhere from the sandwich round (to a team with extra picks and a history with Boras clients) to the fifth round, or to go completely undrafted.
Teams are always reluctant to buy a pitcher out of Stanford eligibility—let alone one with below-average stuff who is represented by Scott Boras.
There are plenty of great agents out there. Boras brings alot of baggage to the table with him. He far too often becomes the issue. Wouldn't go near the guy.