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Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Scott Boras holds court at MLB GM Meetings, says 2022 free agency is ‘carnivore’s market’

What is the value of free agent shortstop Carlos Correa? “He’s the Dior of defense, the Hermes of hitting, the Louis V of leadership, and Prada of the season. It’s a one-stop shop for a championship designer.’’

Boras was just getting started, with plenty of punchlines for his free agent clients:

– On starter Taijuan Walker: “Taijuan is one of the few players under 30 and he’s had multiple 150 inning pitched seasons, so essentially Taijuan is on an island. The only question is who is willing to Tai-pei.’’

– On center fielder Brandon Nimmo: “There are a lot of teams in the waters of free agency. Whoever Pixar guy will be the lucky one in Finding Nimmo.’’

– On shortstop Xander Bogaerts: “His uncle Humphrey left him a message in his memoirs: ‘There’s going to be a lot of teams looking at you kid.’ “

– More on Bogaerts: “This is the first time teams have had the opportunity to sign the X-Man. They are finding it a Marvelous opportunity. ... It kind of X marks the spot on the map to the treasures of Sierra Madre.’’

–On starter Carlos Rodon: “The thinking team chose him. He’s sculpted a masterpiece.’’

RoyalsRetro (AG#1F) Posted: November 09, 2022 at 10:24 PM | 14 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. The Duke Posted: November 09, 2022 at 10:32 PM (#6104973)

Boras on misuse of analytics:

"We're constantly seeing players talk about the fact that focus on the standards given by the team are different than what the player utilized to arrive into the major leagues.’’

I bet that is a huge problem - "change everything you do, kid, need more launch angle or you won't make it up here "

2. Bhaakon Posted: November 09, 2022 at 11:03 PM (#6104976)

Comparing a player to luxury fashion items is one hell of a back-handed compliment.

3. the Hugh Jorgan returns Posted: November 09, 2022 at 11:14 PM (#6104977)

He also blasted MLB for implementing a pitch clock, believing it will have serious repercussions during the postseason.

“They need to reflect,’’ Boras said. “They need more time. It's a different scenario than the regular season. We do not want their performances rushed. ... You don't want these men have a completely different emotional environment where the settings mean so much more.’’

Dear Scott,

Go F*CK yourself. The game is immeasurably worse as it's become slower. Speed it up. Not just for "those kids out there" but for us oldies who are accustomed to a snappy, always interesting game of MLB.

4. SoSH U at work Posted: November 09, 2022 at 11:21 PM (#6104979)

I clicked on this thinking it was some parody of Scott Boras ridiculously and painfully extolling the greatness of his clients.

5. cardsfanboy

Posted: November 09, 2022 at 11:29 PM (#6104980)

I clicked on this thinking it was some parody of Scott Boras ridiculously and painfully extolling the greatness of his clients.

It's impossible to do a parody of Scott Boras.

6. vortex of dissipation Posted: November 09, 2022 at 11:49 PM (#6104981)

"...the Hermes of hitting..."

So, any Japanese pitcher with a sinker will be able to get him out?

7. Cooper Nielson Posted: November 10, 2022 at 01:55 AM (#6104985)

It's impossible to do a parody of Scott Boras.

Not gonna lie, the Taijuan Walker one made me chuckle.

8. Rally Posted: November 10, 2022 at 08:47 AM (#6104991)

Never thought much of Hermès as a hitter. Great speed, but does he get on base enough to use it?

9. cardsfanboy

Posted: November 10, 2022 at 11:18 AM (#6105006)

Never thought much of Hermès as a hitter. Great speed, but does he get on base enough to use it?

He's also quite difficult to tag, being a limbo champion and all. So maybe he pulls a Baez from time to time.

10. Itchy Row Posted: November 10, 2022 at 11:26 AM (#6105008)

I said "Hey, Scott Boras," not "Hey, Scott, bore us."

11. The Gary DiSarcina Fan Club (JAHV) Posted: November 10, 2022 at 12:46 PM (#6105021)

He's also quite difficult to tag, being a limbo champion and all.

"My Manfred-wich!"

12. Howie Menckel Posted: November 10, 2022 at 03:07 PM (#6105044)

I saw Carnivore's Market open for The Ramones at the Capitol Theater BITD.

the whole band seemed wasted, but the drummer was spot-on.

13. Brian C Posted: November 10, 2022 at 08:19 PM (#6105070)

So today I learned that Gene Shalit is still alive and paid $8 for a Twitter parody account of Scott Boras.

14. My name is Votto, and I love to get Moppo Posted: November 10, 2022 at 08:59 PM (#6105076)

Boras was interviewed on Effectively Wild a couple of months ago, and was quite charming.

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/effectively-wild-episode-1903-great-scott/

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