I Hate Scott Boras

Bryce Harper to be introduced on Thursday

steve — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:20:06 +0000

, the Nationals No. 1 draft pick this season who signed just before Monday’s midnight deadline, will be introduced on Thursday at Nationals Park before the club plays the first of four games against St. Louis, according to Washington General Manager Mike Rizzo. Harper, 17, and agent Scott Boras … — full article at voices.washingtonpost.com

Dunn’s defense still an issue for Nationals

steve — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:20:04 +0000

Adam Dunn’s defense is still a concern for the Nats — full article at masnsports.com

Signability and the 2010 Red Sox Draft

steve — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:20:04 +0000

	While baseball’s selection day doesn’t have the same collegiate star-power of the NBA Draft or the glamor of the NFL draft, its importance is equal. A lot of Red Sox fans may be unaware of how masterful the team has been at the draft process the past few years; but these are the … — full article at sportsofboston.com

For Nats, Bryce Harper Hype Is Different

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:07 +0000

Drafted one year apart, by the Nationals , at No. 1 overall, represented by Scott Boras and signed for lofty bonuses, Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper seem destined to be connected in baseball lore.

In the end, that’s probably a just fate. The Nats, with little foothold in a town mad about … — full article at mlb.fanhouse.com

It’s Bryce Harper Hype Time!

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:07 +0000

	Scott Boras has a flair for the dramatic. Like last year’s no. 1 draft choice Stephen Strasburg, Bryce Harper and his agent waited until the final seconds of the day until he and his client inked a deal… — full article at babeslovebaseball.com

Deadline looming for Washington Nationals to sign top pick Bryce Harper

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:06 +0000

	Top draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals faced a midnight deadline to agree to a contract, putting agent Scott Boras in the spotlight once again as the final hours for a deal approached. — full article at sports.espn.go.com

Hallelujah! Mets Sign First Round Pick P Matt Harvey

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:06 +0000

	After the Mets 3-1 win against the Houston Astros last night, The Mets officially announced that 7th overall pick Matt Harvey has agreed in principle to a deal. Matt Harvey inked the deal, at the last minute. Reportedly, Harvey is expected to receive a $2.5 million dollar signing bonus, this … — full article at risingapple.com

Damon hints at wishing he were a Yankee

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:05 +0000

	Although I didn’t agree with the majority of John Harper’s column in today’s Daily News , I do think he shared some information that shows Johnny Damon second-guessing his (and Scott Boras ’) negotiation tactics in December. Let’s get right to it: …when he was asked if he would like to have … — full article at lennysyankees.com

Harper, Top Pick, Signs With Nationals

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:05 +0000

Bryce Harper, a 17-year-old slugger who was the top overall pick in this year’s amateur draft, reached a contract with the Washington Nationals shortly before the signing deadline. — full article at bats.blogs.nytimes.com

Jim Bowden responds to Thomas Boswell

steve — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:20:05 +0000

Thomas Boswell wrote a typically fascinating column on Monday morning dealing with Scott Boras’s complicated and important place in the Nationals organization. The focus of the column was Boras’s role in the future, but there were a couple quick glances to the past, like so: Boras, who despised … — full article at voices.washingtonpost.com