Agents on the forum?

[casmith07]

I've got a family friend that's looking to go A or AA baseball in the next couple of years, and with me starting off in law school he said that he would like to look into me possibly being his "agent" for the minor leagues and maybe more.

Anyone know what certifications are required or what classes I need to sign up for in order to earn a certification? Thanks in advance.

 

[Jon88]

You just have to be greedy and threaten hold outs.

Just kidding. I have no idea.

 

[theogt]

That's the kinda thing a law student should be able to look up.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I've got a family friend that's looking to go A or AA baseball in the next couple of years, and with me starting off in law school he said that he would like to look into me possibly being his "agent" for the minor leagues and maybe more.

Anyone know what certifications are required or what classes I need to sign up for in order to earn a certification? Thanks in advance.

Barry Bonds' 1st agent was a public defender who helped his father beat a drunk driving charge. I don't believe you have to do anything to become an agent. Just draw up a contract, and have him sign on with you. So when he goes into contract negotiations, he just introduces you as his agent.

BTW what do you mean he's looking to play minor league ball? I thought you had to be drafted by an MLB team in order to do that, and the team who drafts you designates you there.

 

[Dawgs0916]

Barry Bonds' 1st agent was a public defender who helped his father beat a drunk driving charge. I don't believe you have to do anything to become an agent. Just draw up a contract, and have him sign on with you. So when he goes into contract negotiations, he just introduces you as his agent.

BTW what do you mean he's looking to play minor league ball? I thought you had to be drafted by an MLB team in order to do that, and the team who drafts you designates you there.

Yeah I instantly thought the same thing. You don't just wake up one day and say I am gonna go sign on with a minor league team.

He probably meant he'll get drafted in the next couple of years.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Yeah I instantly thought the same thing. You don't just wake up one day and say I am gonna go sign on with a minor league team.

He probably meant he'll get drafted in the next couple of years.

I don't know why a minor leaguer would need an agent either.

 

[Jon88]

I went undrafted again this year. I'm looking to hire an agent and get some negotiations underway for next year. (I think I've missed too much of camp so far.)

 

[Dawgs0916]

I don't know why a minor leaguer would need an agent either.

Well the higher round guys negotiate contracts the same way an NFL player would. Also some HS drafted guys have more leverage because they always have that fallback of going to whichever college to play where they committed to.

But I get the sense that this family friend is no Stephen Strasburg. lol.

 

[casmith07]

Well the higher round guys negotiate contracts the same way an NFL player would. Also some HS drafted guys have more leverage because they always have that fallback of going to whichever college to play where they committed to.

But I get the sense that this family friend is no Stephen Strasburg. lol.

No he's not.

Plus there are many other A and AA level teams that are not affiliated with MLB.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Agents on the forum?

 

[Clutch]

Call Ricky Williams, he can set you up a meeting with Master P.

 

[Jon88]

Call Ricky Williams, he can set you up a meeting with Master P.

 

[DallasCowpoke]

No he's not.

Plus there are many other A and AA level teams that are not affiliated with MLB.

I bet that $37.50 you make off THAT "contract" will go a long way towards that Maserati Quattroporte you've had your eye on?

 

[Dawgs0916]

No he's not.

Plus there are many other A and AA level teams that are not affiliated with MLB.

?? I hope your ok getting paid in pesos then.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

I went undrafted again this year. I'm looking to hire an agent and get some negotiations underway for next year. (I think I've missed too much of camp so far.)

It could possibly be your 135lb weight, too. But let's not lose hope. You play big.

 

[Jon88]

It could possibly be your 135lb weight, too. But let's not lose hope. You play big.

Try 6'2 215.

I think it's my 40 time. I only run a 4.4.

 

[Clutch]

And, I like pizza.

 

[Jon88]

And, I like pizza.

You too?

Oh it's great. It's good with beer too.

I also like working out, but not with a hangover!

 

[DallasCowpoke]

You too?

Oh it's great. It's good with beer too.

I also like working out, but not with a hangover!

Man, it's like cowboyjoe had a son.

 

[Clutch]

You too?

Oh it's great. It's good with beer too.

I also like working out, but not with a hangover!

Supreme pizza. Bud light.

Not so much with the working out. Laziness is my forte.