Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar has hired Octagon to serve as his representation, per Robert Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). You can find all updated agency relationships in MLBTR’s Agency Database.
Andujar, who’ll soon turn 24, turned in an exciting 2018 season in which he narrowly missed a Rookie of the Year nod. Despite 27 home runs and a .297/.328/.527 batting line over 606 plate appearances, Andujar placed second in the American League voting to the unique Shohei Ohtani.
With just over a year of MLB service on his ledger, Andujar won’t be eligible for arbitration until at least 2021 — with three more years to go from that point before potential free agency. Unless surprise extension talks come up, there won’t be much in the way of near-term contract negotiations. But he’ll surely ask his new reps to explore marketing opportunities befitting a young slugger who plays on the game’s biggest stage.
Why is a player changing representation reported on MLBTR?
Love it. It shows their prominence in the sports world.
Do all you do is complain about a free service?
I think Octagon is one of agents, likely to sign extension
It’s good news for Yankee fans. Metsie fans on the other hand point their fingers in other directions until the agent gives wagon Wheel the finger. Then the Metsie fans have a finger up their —-.
That was dumb.
Despite the name, they do not report solely upon trade rumors. I mean, there are only so many trade rumors to go around. Whats next, you gonna complain when MLBTR reports on Harpers eventual signing? Him signing wont be a trade nor a rumor! Oh, the humanity!
Syndergaarden Cop….they have been reporting agency changes for years. Are you just now noticing?
They even have an “Agency Database”. Despite the name it’s not just rumors anymore and hasn’t been for years.
Come on. His teams owners are the Thriftpons.
It’s clearly within our coverage area and we’ve done it for a looong time. Most fans probably aren’t interested but some are and we also have industry readers that care.
Industry leaders aren’t getting ANY info from this site … you guys are crumb snatchers
I’m not claiming that anyone cares what I think. But I have good reason to believe people in the industry utilize the website. Wouldn’t say so otherwise.
We’re interested. Thank you for the reporting.
Imagine coming on the website, creating an account, and taking the time just to complain about the so called “crumb snatchers”
Daver520,
Jeff said industry readers, not industry leaders
You were close, both rhyme.
Crumb snatchers? This site is an extremely strong compilation of major (and often minor) baseball news of all sorts. It’s not crazy to think that industry folks might use this site to verify information or to get timely news without following hundreds of writers on twitter.
What’s that make you then Daver?
Jeff I’m just busting on you I enjoy all of your writing and am thankful that you get me thru the hot stove season … keep on doing what you do because you are a talented and knowledgeable professional that does the sport justice !
Jeff Todd why no blog report this past Sunday?
@JeffTodd
I landed an internship and eventual Job at The MVP Sports Group 100% because of your MLBTR agency database.
Emailed every agency my resume on that list. So thank you!
@JeffTodd
I landed an internship and eventual Job at The MVP Sports Group 100% because of your MLBTR agency database.
Emailed every agency my resume on that list. So thank you!
Thanks Jeff, I appreciate all that you guys do! Although people have a right to speak their mind, I don’t think it’s very cool to do it in someone else’s house when it’s a negative or just plain irrelevant. I wish I had radar that would switch on before I waste my time reading such comments.
About Andujar….It’s always a smart move for a man to have representation in this game. His agency has a great track record of getting endorsement deals for players, and this kid is very marketable.
The BIGGER question is who the heck cares !??
Daver needs 420
If you don’t care about baseball, why are you here? Ask yourself that question and don’t spew negativity on a public forum.
No prize for guessing what the “r” stands for after “Dave”.
If you’re afraid it will interfere with all the wild speculation about Bryce Harper, never fear, they have a large enough staff to cover both
Seriously though, why not? Some readers may find it interesting and it’s not like they have limited to space to write on.
If it’s not your thing, move on. Not clicking a link doesn’t even cost you time.
love it
Why wouldn’t they? Dumb question
Miguel is better than Machado
Can his agent help him to learn how to play defense?
Unless you count in Machado’s speed, superior defence at 3rd and superior power, you are 100% correct.
He doesn’t have superior power and I’m not sure he is that much faster. But yes he is indeed a superior fielder.
Mid 30’s hr vs high 20’s and double digit sb vs 2. So superior power and superior speed.
Poised for 500 HR’s this year..no questions asked
Have you been hitting the jug, juggy?
Cabrera in his prime?
Agreed
Huh. Andujar is not better in any area of the game… hitting, fielding or running.
Andujar is more likeable, that doesn’t make him better.
Andujar will be better than Machado over the next 10 years. Great decision by the Yanks to not sign Machado and keep Andujar.
And we will pay 29.4M less next year for Andujar.
I don’t know the future, but I don’t envision him being better any time soon.
And yes, for that paycheck and commitment, I’d rather have Andujar.
Miggy… Get back to working on your defense and off the internet.
If you actually think that you are a truly biased yankee fan…. andujar cant play the kind of defense machado can at 3rd and machado is kne of the most consistent bats in baseball over the last few years
NFL trade rumors community > MLB trade rumors community
Comment sections do NOT = communities
NFL sucks
Football is boring.
Also, I miss the XFL
NHL comments are way better than those here, too. Way fewer, though.
Smaller comment communities tend to be better. The larger one becomes, more trolls come and trolls seem to create more trolls. The community was better here back in the black background/white text days
Was Hexagon full?
This was the perfect picture choice to go along with the title of the story.
agreed.
Was hoping someone would make that comment.
I love this kid and his work ethic
Miguel Andujar steps into the octagon…and becomes a cage fighter.
Great move for Miguel! With those stone hands, he’s going to dominate in the Octagon.
Can’t believe the site missed the news that Rob Refsnyder changed his agency to Michael Cohen, Esq.
Probably because they only cover baseball players…
“Wait, don’t you mean Future Hall of Famer Miguel Andujar?” – Yankees fans, probably
You are truly a moron we are all dumber for having to had listened to you. On a more intelligent note this makes no sense he does not go into arbitration until 2021 why get an agent now.
goldenmisfit…. Agents do more than negotiate MLB contracts. They line up endorsements, many handle such things as travel for family, off-season travel/vacation plans for the player, handle the immense headache of filling taxes in every state that has a “jock tax”, etc.
Google this….”MLBTR Why I Chose My Agency”. They did a whole series of interviews with players as to why they picked the agent they did…here are two, Jake Odorizzi and Jay Bruce. You can find the rest if you like.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/03/why-i-chose-my-agency-jake-odorizzi.html
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/02/why-i-chose-my-agency-jay-bruce.html
People are so certain Machado is 10 times the player Miguel is well in 2013 Manny’s first fall season 283 batting average 14 home runs 71 RBIs last year was Miguel‘s first season 297 batting average 27 home runs 90 RBIs
“I call it The Octagon. You girls play your cards right and you might just get to meet the whole team.”