tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post116577704677121281..comments2024-03-28T07:19:18.670-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: Boras Tries To Scare Sox FO, Fansallanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165973541398297182006-12-12T17:32:00.000-08:002006-12-12T17:32:00.000-08:00Now, if he's not accurately representing Boston's ...<I>Now, if he's not accurately representing Boston's offers to his client, if he is, indeed, using Matsuzaka to bust apart the posting system, then he's not serving the best interests of his client. </I><BR/><BR/>Yes, it would be - but we have no idea if he's diong that. It's just gossip and innuendo.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165967341248771512006-12-12T15:49:00.000-08:002006-12-12T15:49:00.000-08:00If Boras hasn't told Matsuzaka about the Sox offer...If Boras hasn't told Matsuzaka about the Sox offer(s), then that's a scummy thing to do, but look at his track record - he gets huge deals for his players. That's his job. To get the best financial offers he can on the table for his players to make up their mind - it's up to the player to decide which offer they want to take, but if Boras didn't explore every option he wouldn't be doing his job.<BR/><BR/>Now, if he's not accurately representing Boston's offers to his client, if he is, indeed, using Matsuzaka to bust apart the posting system, then he's not serving the best interests of his client.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165896791010736302006-12-11T20:13:00.000-08:002006-12-11T20:13:00.000-08:00as some have speculatedNo one should be dis-anythi...<I> as some have speculated</I><BR/><BR/>No one should be dis-anything'd based on speculation. People always speculate on those who do what they do better than anyone else. They have to be cheating, right?laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165896110794968262006-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:002006-12-11T20:01:00.000-08:00Kids Rule.....But then again mine are still young....Kids Rule.....But then again mine are still young....9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165894503766538262006-12-11T19:35:00.000-08:002006-12-11T19:35:00.000-08:00I'm hoping they live in a world without billionair...<I>I'm hoping they live in a world without billionaires.</I><BR/><BR/>After the revolution. Until then...<BR/><BR/><I>Maybe I just shouldn't have kids... </I><BR/><BR/>That's been my approach.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165884318098768792006-12-11T16:45:00.000-08:002006-12-11T16:45:00.000-08:00Jack, Boras is scum? That's a little harsh.Dice ha...Jack, Boras is scum? That's a little harsh.Dice hasn't played out yet so let's not crucify him for that one yet..Greed ??? It's not about the money with anymore I think hea has enough .it's about reputation and credibility...which I guess you can interpret as ego..<BR/><BR/>Jere, my son and not me? I think I might have missed my prime.....<BR/><BR/>And I think his clients do have say .I think he wanted Tek to get more than he did.....but Tek might have stepped in........9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165852569098733482006-12-11T07:56:00.000-08:002006-12-11T07:56:00.000-08:00I'm hoping they live in a world without billionair...I'm hoping they live in a world without billionaires. Maybe I just shouldn't have kids...Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165850202516396482006-12-11T07:16:00.000-08:002006-12-11T07:16:00.000-08:00Good point. But I'm sure you wouldn't want to teac...Good point. <BR/><BR/>But I'm sure you wouldn't want to teach them that if they work for billionaires - whose fortunes depend on their talents - that they should let themselves be exploited.laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165849382359094502006-12-11T07:03:00.000-08:002006-12-11T07:03:00.000-08:00"I'd let Boras represent me or anyone in my family..."I'd let Boras represent me or anyone in my family ... why wouldn't you?"<BR/><BR/>Because I'd like to teach my kids honesty, and that "gettin' money" doesn't equal happiness.Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165848509579633402006-12-11T06:48:00.000-08:002006-12-11T06:48:00.000-08:00Boras, sure! Who better? The reason everyone disli...Boras, sure! Who better? The reason everyone dislikes him is because he's so good at his job.<BR/><BR/>Jere, you should defend Boras and all cut-throat agents. You don't want to have anything else in common with Michael Kay, do you?? ;-)laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165823567522483682006-12-10T23:52:00.000-08:002006-12-10T23:52:00.000-08:00I'd let Boras represent me or anyone in my family ...I'd let Boras represent me or anyone in my family ... why wouldn't you? He consistently gets the best deals for his clients. <BR/><BR/>I say the Sox offer Matsuzaka the Gil Meche deal, plus incentives based on starts and wins and awards and post-season performance (even team based if that's what it takes). Offer 5 years/ 55 mil, with another $10-15 mil in possible incentives. <BR/><BR/>If Boras is willing to walk away from that, let him. Then take the $51 mil posting fee and the $11 mil you were offering and see what that buys, either this off-season or next off-season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165813964427871322006-12-10T21:12:00.000-08:002006-12-10T21:12:00.000-08:00Why do you say your son and not yourself? I'd pers...Why do you say your son and not yourself? <BR/><BR/>I'd personally keep my children away from Boras. Far away.Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448619048422750447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165810121657448062006-12-10T20:08:00.000-08:002006-12-10T20:08:00.000-08:00If my son was in the mlb draft and predicted first...If my son was in the mlb draft and predicted first rounder I would want no else but Boras....He secures futures....He may be ruthless but no one does the job better.......<BR/><BR/>My prediction 4 years 52 million....9caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214364466933716867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-1165790222514984982006-12-10T14:37:00.000-08:002006-12-10T14:37:00.000-08:00I'm not surprised by this, but appalled neverthele...I'm not surprised by this, but appalled nevertheless: None of the Boston media appears to have invested any resources in cultivating contacts in Japan for information from over there. Even though everyone knew that with Boras, the deal will probably go the full 30 days.<BR/><BR/>1. Does Dice-K have a bilingual advisor giving him feedback about the debate over here? I'd hate to have Dice-K arrive in LA and only hear the Red Sox offer as spun by Scott Boras.<BR/><BR/>2. What's the mood at corporate Seibu? Are they convinced that MLB owners are indeed insane and that maybe they can sit out this year, repost next year, and still get mega-bucks/yen? I'm not sure a second posting of this nature is allowed, but I'd like to see it nailed down.<BR/><BR/> A few facts from the Japanese side rather than mindless ethnic stereotypes about honour and face would be nice.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise, not worried (is there an emoticon for whistling past the graveyard)?Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10275164807141705059noreply@blogger.com