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A-Rod, Boras split

Alex Rodriguez is no longer represented by Scott Boras, the power agent who negotiated for him the two highest-paid contracts in baseball history, USA Today reports.

The Yankee slugger now is working with Pittsburgh sports attorney Jay Reisinger and Washington lawyer Jim Sharp, who have been handling his legal and government affairs since February 2009. The USA Today report says Reisinger confirmed the relationship.

CraigK Posted: September 02, 2010 at 07:37 PM | 31 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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   1. Gamingboy Posted: September 02, 2010 at 08:42 PM (#3632367)
The other woman? Yes, Jon Heyman.
   2. Jose Can You Seabiscuit Posted: September 02, 2010 at 08:48 PM (#3632373)
Does Boras still get the commission on the contract? Assuming he does this seems like a move designed to look ahead to life after baseball and make sure that his advisors are designed with a focus on the issues that would come up in that setting rather than negotiating active player contracts which Boras is obviously good at.
   3. nick swisher hygiene Posted: September 02, 2010 at 08:48 PM (#3632374)
[cat paw produced comment deleted]
   4. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 08:51 PM (#3632376)
The Yankee slugger now is working with Pittsburgh sports attorney Jay Reisinger


A-Rod, coming to Pittsburgh! They laughed when I said it would happen, but who's laughing now, huh?
   5. zachtoma Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:02 PM (#3632385)
Might as well, all A-Rod's paydays are now behind him.
   6. birdlives is one crazy ninja Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:09 PM (#3632394)
This is just a rouse by Boras. Pure genius.
   7. The importance of being Ernest Riles Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:16 PM (#3632397)
Is that even legal? (....aaaaand we've come full circle!)
   8. Shock Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:17 PM (#3632398)
What exactly does A-Rod need an agent for at this point?
   9. Misirlou's got a busy day, he's wearing a vest Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:17 PM (#3632399)
Does Boras still get the commission on the contract?


Pretty sure he does.

Assuming he does this seems like a move designed to look ahead to life after baseball and make sure that his advisors are designed with a focus on the issues that would come up in that setting rather than negotiating active player contracts which Boras is obviously good at.


Yes. Boras and ARod basically have no use for each other anymore.
   10. Moneyball can't buy you love (Joey B.) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:17 PM (#3632402)
Does Boras still get the commission on the contract?

Of course he does.
   11. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:20 PM (#3632405)
Boras: "Bye A-Roid!!!"

*counts money*
   12. snapper (history's 42nd greatest monster) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:21 PM (#3632406)
who have been handling his legal and government affairs since February 2009.

"government affairs"???

Is he negotiating a personal trade deal with Mexico? Or is that a euphemism for plea bargains.
   13. Freeballin' (Tales of Met Power) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:21 PM (#3632407)
"What exactly does A-Rod need an agent for at this point? "


Dancing With The Stars?
   14. jwb Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:33 PM (#3632420)
I think "legal and government affairs" is a euphemism for "tax attorney," as well as the obvious legal matters.
   15. ursus arctos Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:36 PM (#3632423)
Actually, it's a more common euphemism for "lobbyist".
   16. jwb Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:43 PM (#3632426)
True, ua, but what would Rodriguez be lobbying for? An extension of the Bush high income tax cuts would certainly save him some money. Perhaps he has some tax shelters which are coming under scrutiny.
   17. ursus arctos Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:53 PM (#3632436)
Reisinger represented Sosa and Petite in their Congressional testimony, and a number of other players in connection with the Mitchell Report. Perhaps A-Rod has concerns about being called in Round Three (should that ever happen).

His bio is actually quite interesting.
   18. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 09:56 PM (#3632439)
True, ua, but what would Rodriguez be lobbying for? An extension of the Bush high income tax cuts would certainly save him some money. Perhaps he has some tax shelters which are coming under scrutiny.


Maybe he's going to run for office.
   19. Who wants to know? Posted: September 02, 2010 at 10:03 PM (#3632446)
What exactly does A-Rod need an agent for at this point?

"Less money, more personal attention"?
   20. Lassus Posted: September 02, 2010 at 10:17 PM (#3632462)
[cat paw produced comment deleted]

Bummer. I'd like to know what your cat thinks about Scott Boras. Not really kidding.
   21. For the Turnstiles (andeux) Posted: September 02, 2010 at 10:28 PM (#3632468)
"government affairs"???

He's ####### Sarah Palin.
   22. Greg Goosen at 30 Posted: September 02, 2010 at 11:43 PM (#3632525)
The most surprising celebrity break up sine Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.


Hasn't filed paperwork with union yet, according to Joel Sherman
   23. jwb Posted: September 03, 2010 at 01:21 AM (#3632604)
Jim Sharp is an interesting guy, too.
   24. ursus arctos Posted: September 03, 2010 at 02:09 AM (#3632628)
Indeed he is.
   25. ValueArbitrageur Posted: September 03, 2010 at 04:27 AM (#3632677)
I thought A-Rod negotiated his 2nd deal, not Boras.
   26. Tripon Posted: September 03, 2010 at 04:46 AM (#3632687)
The story goes that A-Rod hired a guy from Goldman Sachs to negotiate with the Yankees, but then had Boras come in to finalize the details.
   27. Lassus Posted: September 03, 2010 at 05:12 AM (#3632692)
I have never been able to get away from always initially thinking of Goldman Sachs as a department store. "He hired WHO now?"
   28. Rich Posted: September 03, 2010 at 05:34 AM (#3632696)
When you are negotiating a deal with Hank Steinbrenner on the opposing side, do you really need an agent?
   29. Diapers McGee Posted: September 03, 2010 at 01:30 PM (#3632767)
Reisinger represented Sosa and Petite in their Congressional testimony, and a number of other players in connection with the Mitchell Report. Perhaps A-Rod has concerns about being called in Round Three (should that ever happen).

Why do I get the sinking feeling that we havent heard the last of this.....
   30. Rich Posted: September 03, 2010 at 02:38 PM (#3632840)
Who's Petite?
   31. SoSH U at work Posted: September 03, 2010 at 02:47 PM (#3632855)
Who's Petite?


Guys not called to testify on their PED usage.

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