VC, you have a pm
the Florida Bombers
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VC,
I am curious as to why/how you know so much about Delgado.
I am curious as to why/how you know so much about Delgado.
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Originally posted by baseonballs50:
VC,
I am curious as to why/how you know so much about Delgado.
I have to confess. I am his secret love child from an ilicit relationship with Barbara Bush during Spring Training many years ago.
My half Brother in the White House refuses to acknowledge me so I take out my frustration posting on different internet sites.
Only you know this so please keep it between us.
VC,
Your weird sense of humor and scarcasm breeds familiarity, I will be sure to keep it between us.
Your weird sense of humor and scarcasm breeds familiarity, I will be sure to keep it between us.
baseonballs
If you have interest in CDelgado
I can send you a PT with a link
Very informative...
No sarcasm.
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If you have interest in CDelgado
I can send you a PT with a link
Very informative...
No sarcasm.
______________________________
By the time you learn how to play the game...
You can't play it anymore ~ Frank Howard
Chill,
Thank you very much for your help, with no sarcasm. I have all the info I need on Delgado from his agent.
Thank you very much for your help, with no sarcasm. I have all the info I need on Delgado from his agent.
voodoo,
How many years of experience do you have in the agent business as it relates to the draft?
Also, based on your experience, are some clubs better/worse as far as negotiations go for a draft pick?
Lastly, what type of work do you do prior to the draft as far as trying to improve a player of your's standing? Just curious.
How many years of experience do you have in the agent business as it relates to the draft?
Also, based on your experience, are some clubs better/worse as far as negotiations go for a draft pick?
Lastly, what type of work do you do prior to the draft as far as trying to improve a player of your's standing? Just curious.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by MrOctober:
voodoo,
"How many years of experience do you have in the agent business as it relates to the draft?"
>20
"Also, based on your experience, are some clubs better/worse as far as negotiations go for a draft pick?"
Yes some teams will make more of an effort to get players signed reasonably quick for "market value" & into rookie league. Other teams will wait to see the direction of the market & react to it not wanting to "set the bar". Still others will flat out say that another team would give a player "x" dollars to sign but our organization doesn't have those kind of dollars to work with.
"Lastly, what type of work do you do prior to the draft as far as trying to improve a player of your's standing? Just curious."
Taking for granted you're talking about a premium player, my goal is to try to get him to the team with the best player development program. For a player who is a mid-level pick, there isn't much I can do other than inform their family what their options are & what not to say to scouts, cross checkers etc.
Bear in mind, as I've stated in previous posts, it is my firm belief that the most important aspect of the draft is to end up with a team that has a good player development program. Same as if you're kid is a potential Dr., you'd want him to go to a college with a good track record of producing graduates that go to good Med. Schools.
voodoo,
"How many years of experience do you have in the agent business as it relates to the draft?"
>20
"Also, based on your experience, are some clubs better/worse as far as negotiations go for a draft pick?"
Yes some teams will make more of an effort to get players signed reasonably quick for "market value" & into rookie league. Other teams will wait to see the direction of the market & react to it not wanting to "set the bar". Still others will flat out say that another team would give a player "x" dollars to sign but our organization doesn't have those kind of dollars to work with.
"Lastly, what type of work do you do prior to the draft as far as trying to improve a player of your's standing? Just curious."
Taking for granted you're talking about a premium player, my goal is to try to get him to the team with the best player development program. For a player who is a mid-level pick, there isn't much I can do other than inform their family what their options are & what not to say to scouts, cross checkers etc.
Bear in mind, as I've stated in previous posts, it is my firm belief that the most important aspect of the draft is to end up with a team that has a good player development program. Same as if you're kid is a potential Dr., you'd want him to go to a college with a good track record of producing graduates that go to good Med. Schools.
voodoo - what's your take on the Royals & how they handled their picks last yr after the first few rounds, the effect it had last yr, this yr and in the future??
lefties? - - - they just aint right!
lefties? - - - they just aint right!
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Bee:
vodoo - what's your take on the Royals & how they handled their picks last yr after the first few rounds, the effect it had last yr, this yr and in the future??
It showed that the Royals priorities had changed from building the best Minor League system to building the best that fit their budget which was slashed by ownership right before the draft.
vodoo - what's your take on the Royals & how they handled their picks last yr after the first few rounds, the effect it had last yr, this yr and in the future??
It showed that the Royals priorities had changed from building the best Minor League system to building the best that fit their budget which was slashed by ownership right before the draft.
slashed draft budget = slashed commitment to player development??
and does it continue this yr??
lefties? - - - they just aint right!
and does it continue this yr??
lefties? - - - they just aint right!
What will the commissioners office present for this years slotted amounts? Will they have an increase over last year, stay the same, or decrease? If adjusted upward what % increase will it be and if moved down what justification could be presented?
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Originally posted by PCX:
What will the commissioners office present for this years slotted amounts? Will they have an increase over last year, stay the same, or decrease? If adjusted upward what % increase will it be and if moved down what justification could be presented?
They will try to continue the trend of Bonuses decreasing. If it were up to Kenesaw "Molehill" Selig, you would have to pay for the privilege of playing professional baseball.
voodoo,
Would love to hear your take on the Mets wonderful winter adventure.
Would love to hear your take on the Mets wonderful winter adventure.
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Originally posted by itsinthegame:
voodoo,
Would love to hear your take on the Mets wonderful winter adventure.
Short answer...Think their Major League team has improved(that's not setting the bar high). Still won't contend though.
Their Minor League/Player Development system is still a black hole.
Bottom line, if it were my kid, I'd rather see him drafted by another organization.
Voodoochile
While we are asking, could you comment on the most publicized trade that never happened? Is the Manny for Arod trade dead and buried, or merely in a deep sleep? It appeared that Gene Orza/Tom Hicks/Larry L. killed the deal. I can't tell who is mostly responsible. Inquiring Red Sox fans wanna know.
While we are asking, could you comment on the most publicized trade that never happened? Is the Manny for Arod trade dead and buried, or merely in a deep sleep? It appeared that Gene Orza/Tom Hicks/Larry L. killed the deal. I can't tell who is mostly responsible. Inquiring Red Sox fans wanna know.
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Originally posted by Dad04:
Voodoochile
While we are asking, could you comment on the most publicized trade that never happened? Is the Manny for Arod trade dead and buried, or merely in a deep sleep? It appeared that Gene Orza/Tom Hicks/Larry L. killed the deal. I can't tell who is mostly responsible. Inquiring Red Sox fans wanna know.
Strictly my 2 centavos:
1)Think Manny & ARod got the contracts they & their Agents asked for... nobody forced them to sign so they should shut up & honor their deals. If the "shoe was on the other foot" & the team had tried to change the terms & conditions, they would have howled like a scalded dog.
2) Think/hope the deal is dead as it is a distraction to all players on both teams. Eventually, they have to play Baseball so the less said the better.
3)The MLBPA opposed the deal out of concern that it would result in NFL type deals where players are signed to deals & then coerced into lowering their salaries so they don't get cut. Granted MLB deals are guaranteed but the MLB according to what their reps told me considers this a "slippery slope" situation.
Voodoo
Thanks. I agree as an outsider its a potential slippery slope but was hoping for ARod and Maggs switched out for Nomar and Manny, if possible.
Hoping for the locker room to get back to baseball and the Red Sox to finally get by the Yanks this time. I like their chances.
http://www.ragincajuns.com/Baseball/baseball.htm
Thanks. I agree as an outsider its a potential slippery slope but was hoping for ARod and Maggs switched out for Nomar and Manny, if possible.
Hoping for the locker room to get back to baseball and the Red Sox to finally get by the Yanks this time. I like their chances.
http://www.ragincajuns.com/Baseball/baseball.htm
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dad04:
I like their chances.
Me 2.
I like their chances.
Me 2.
Dad04
This is the year, right??
Mr & Mrs. Hamm are ready.......jk
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By the time you learn how to play the game...
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This is the year, right??
Mr & Mrs. Hamm are ready.......jk
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By the time you learn how to play the game...
You can't play it anymore ~ Frank Howard
