Go get Upton, Alvarez, and Kazmir...

[Es4M11]

When did you work for Boras? Are you telling me that his people don't lay out a strategy for their clients and that their clients don't buy into that strategy?

If his clients buy into it then that is on them. That is what they want. It's not as much about Boras as so many seem to think.

[Il BuonO]

Except Boras does not decide which offers Alvarez sees, nor does he decide when Alvarez sees those offers - unless instructed to take that approach by said client. And if that is the reality, that is what the player wants. What Boras wants doesn't really factor in too much.

The misinformation on this forum in regards to Boras is ridiculous.

So, you think Boras always fully discloses to his clients. Interesting.

[mdbdotcom]

If his clients buy into then that is on them. That is what they want. It's not as much about Boras as so many seem to think.

I think you have Boras on the brain. Any good agent would have Alvarez wait until the market is better for him. They've already gained by waiting for Lind to be off the board.

[weams]

If his clients buy into then that is on them. That is what they want. It's not as much about Boras as so many seem to think.

He a heck of a team builder.

[Roll Tide]

Cesedes' date=' not Upton; no pick attached.[/quote']

Upton is tight with Adam Jones ...Thats probably the reason. Much rather have Upton and worth the pick as he's 2 years younger and much more likely to produce through the contract....35

[Es4M11]

He a heck of a team builder.

Yea, and what was the mission of these two players? probably went something like this "Get me the most money, Scott! Wherever that is..."

[Number5]

"It's out of my hands."

Evidently Chris ceded control. And that is what he wishes. Not knowing "anything about the business side."

This is the standard professional athlete response to questions about contract negotiations. They really don't want to talk to the media about this. They are coached to respond in this manner.

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[Es4M11]

I think you have Boras on the brain. Any good agent would have Alvarez wait until the market is better for him. They've already gained by waiting for Lind to be off the board.

Boras on the brain? Nah, but every time I turn around on this board someone is referring to Boras like he is the bogey man that runs MLB player movement from behind the scenes and can't be stopped. It's just not true.

I don't disagree with your thoughts on strategy. But Alvarez would have to agree to something like that, Boras couldn't just make that decision for him. My whole point is Boras does not decide these players fates - the players do.

[weams]

Boras on the brain? Nah, but every time I turn around on this board someone is referring to Boras like he is the bogey man that runs MLB player movement from behind the scenes and can't be stopped. It's just not true.

I don't disagree with your thoughts on strategy. But Alvarez would have to agree to something like that, Boras couldn't just make that decision for him. My whole point is Boras does not decide these players fates - the players do.

"It's out of my hands."

But granted, they decided to cede their control to this man.

[mdbdotcom]

"It's out of my hands."

But granted, they decided to cede their control to this man.

ARod's finest moment was firing Boras for breaking an unwritten rule and announcing, during the World Series, that ARod was opting out of his contract with the Yankees.

[Es4M11]

So, you think Boras always fully discloses to his clients. Interesting.

I do. Because if he didn't on a regular basis, word would get around eventually, and Boras would not have the business he has today.

Again, his clients agree to allow him to do business the way he does. He may have his own methods, but he employs said methods for his clients at the clients behest

[paulcoates]

Jon Morosi:

Source: #Brewers interested in Pedro Alvarez to play first base following Lind trade; he is son-in-law of MIL bench coach Pat Murphy.

While I like my father in law plenty, who would want your father in law hanging around you infinitely for 9 months out of the year

[mdbdotcom]

While I like my father in law plenty, who would want your father in law hanging around you infinitely for 9 months out of the year

Right? I don't see why an NL team is interested in a guy who can't even play 1B adequately.

[Number5]

While I like my father in law plenty, who would want your father in law hanging around you infinitely for 9 months out of the year

LOL. Yeah, I could definitely see the possibility of some tension on road trips.

[mdbdotcom]

Rather have Chris Carter for DH anyway.

Very even splits and he knows the pitchers in the league.