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Scott Boras is an Ass
simononsports.blogspot.com - 10/29/2007
Scott Boras is an Ass
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The 8th inning of the potential last game of the World Series. This is when Scott Boras decides he would like to break the news to the World that his prized client is opting out of his contract. The 8th inning of a World Series game. What a intention whore. Not only do we get the simple announcement but we even were lucky enough to get a generic bullshit statement about how the flux of the ...

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A-Rod Says Thanks, But No Thanks
Babes Love Baseball — ... is clear, however. Alex Rodriguez has backed out of his record $252 million, 10-year contract and put the ball in the court of the New York Yankees, who said earlier this week they would not offer the star third baseman a deal if he were to opt out.Superagent Scott Boras informed Yanks GM Brian Cashman by way of text message that A-Rod will now become a free agent, which should make this year's winter meetings that much more interesting.[SI.com] | [Simon on Sports] | [My Pinstripes] | [East Coast Bias] | [ ...

THE MIDWAY: BAD TIMING BY A-ROD & THE NHL
Epic Carnival — ... The 8th inning of the potential last game of the World Series is when Scott Boras breaks the news that his prized client is opting out of his contract? (Simon On Sports) ...

It's Always About A-Rod [A-Rod]
Deadspin — You can just imagine Scott Boras sitting in his office a week and a half ago and doing the math. He clearly would be rooting for a quick series; it's difficult to steal the attention away from a face-melting, nail-gnawing seven game series, no matter how well times your revelatory press release comes out. No, no, would be much better for a blowout; they'll be looking for something to talk about in the eighth inning anyway. You might think Scott Boras is an ass, you might think he's duping his clients and you might even think A-Rod just wants to be ...

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