Boras Speaks
2008/07/boras-speaks-4.htmlBoras referenced Mark Teixeira and the Drew brothers, who received deals in the $7-10MM range. … Super agent Scott Boras called Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently; here are a few highlights.
Draft Reactions: Nationals
2008/08/draft-reactions-2.htmlBowden wanted the Hendricks brothers to explain the rationale behind that figure, but the Hendricks brothers did not provide it… I agree with Bowden's implication that the Hendricks brothers didn't do a great job here - their client now has…
Ringolsby’s Latest: Fuentes, Atkins, Holliday
2008/10/ringolsbys-late.htmlBrothers Jayson and Laynce Nix are both free agents… However, the Rox are still not likely to re-sign Brian Fuentes
Odds And Ends: Sosa, Harper, Pedro, Ibanez
2009/06/odds-and-ends-harper-pedro-ibanez-1.htmlNot only did the Rockies agree to terms with Tim Wheeler, they made progress with Rex Brothers and signed 27 players…… ESPN.com's Jayson Stark profiles Raul Ibanez and the hot start to the 37-year-old's season.
Rockies Sign Rex Brothers, Two More
2009/07/rockies-sign-rex-brothers-two-more.htmlThe Rockies signed three picks, including supplemental rounder Rex Brothers, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Royals’ Talks With Aaron Crow Intensify
2009/09/royals-on-verge-of-agreement-with-aaron-crow.htmlThe gap was reportedly $900K, with Bowden stopping at $3.5MM and the Hendricks brothers coming down to $4.4MM… The extra year will probably cost Crow in the long-term; other '08 draft picks such as Brian Matusz, Buster Posey, Gordon Beckham, Ryan Perry, and Daniel Schlereth have already accrued Major League service time.
Aroldis Chapman Drops API
2009/11/aroldis-chapman-drops-api.htmlThe move was first reported by Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald, who also said that Chapman is now represented by the Hendricks Brothers.
Passan On Arguelles, Bedard, Jackson
2009/11/passan-on-arguelles-bedard-jackson.htmlAndy Pettitte and Roger Clemens are/were both represented by the Hendricks brothers. … Passan thinks Bedard will sign with someone for an "incentive-loaded one-year deal" in an effort to prove that he's healthy and worthy of a more lucrative longer-term deal for 2011.
The Latest On Aroldis Chapman
2009/11/the-latest-on-aroldis-chapman.htmlFernandez, who works for the Hendricks Brothers, says Chapman has a reserved nature and prefers not to be in the…… "The $40-$50 million being floated by the other agent was silly," the exec said
Heyman On Lowell, Tejada, White Sox
2009/11/heyman-on-10.htmlKendry Morales apparently advised Aroldis Chapman to switch from API to the Hendricks brothers. … A competing agent believes Fern Cuza might be able to get a three-year deal for Miguel Tejada, which seems unlikely…
Odds & Ends: Reed Johnson, Laynce Nix, Counsell
2009/12/odds-ends-2-12.htmlChad Jennings of the LoHud Journal notes that Yanks GM Brian Cashman hitched a ride to Indianapolis with the Levinson brothers, so of course Jason Marquis came up. … The Padres have been linked to Reed Johnson, writes Bill Center of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Milton Bradley Rumors: Monday
2009/12/milton-bradley-rumors-monday.htmlSullivan says the Cubs are letting Bradley's agents, the Levinson brothers, talk to other teams in an attempt to repair…… 7:51pm: Royals GM Dayton Moore tells MLB.com's Dick Kaegel that the Bradley-Meche rumors are "unbelievable." However, no player on the Royals is untradeable, though Zack Greinke and Billy Butler are among the Royals who are almost certainly staying put.
Chapman Works Out In Front Of 15 Teams
2009/12/chapman-works-out-in-front-of-15-teams.htmlAnother note, again from Arangure Jr.: Chapman's previous agency, API, is suing the pitcher's current agency, the Hendricks brothers. … They're not serious players for him according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Odds & Ends: Thome, Chapman, Mariners
2009/12/odds-ends-mets-chapman-mariners.htmlOlney also notes that other agents, such as the Levinson brothers, moved quickly to get many of their top clients signed.
Orioles Rumors: Bordick, Chapman, Waters
2009/12/orioles-rumors-bordick-chapman-waters.htmlSo far, team president Andy MacPhail says the O's have only spoken with the lefty's representatives in "generalities." The O's have yet to make the Hendricks Brothers a formal offer and have not heard from the agency recently. … Mike Bordick signed a one-year deal to become a minor league coach with the Orioles, according to Dan Connolly and Jeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun.
Blue Jays Pursuing Aroldis Chapman
2010/01/blue-jays-pursuing-aroldis-chapman.htmlThe Hendricks brothers were in Florida, so Arangure Jr. … They held a private workout for the Cuban left-hander in Florida yesterday morning and met with his representatives.
Aroldis Chapman Decision Coming Soon?
2010/01/aroldis-chapman-update-decision-coming-soon.html4:13pm: The Baltimore Sun reports that the Orioles haven't been in touch with the Hendricks brothers since telling Chapman's representatives how they valued the pitcher. … The Red Sox have continued talking with Chapman's representatives since making their initial offer of $15MM-plus.
Aroldis Chapman Rumors: Saturday
2010/01/aroldis-chapman-rumors-saturday.htmlBoston was one of the first clubs to offer a contract to the Cuban left-hander, worth a reported $15.5MM and…
Reds Sign Aroldis Chapman
2010/01/aroldis-chapman-agrees-to-30mm-deal.htmlAn agency called Athletes Premier International represented Chapman along his path toward big league free agency, but he switched to…… The early notion that Chapman's price tag would limit bidding to large-market clubs proved false.
Kendry Morales Hires Scott Boras
2010/02/kendry-morales-hires-scott-boras.htmlThe 26-year-old Morales was previously represented by the Hendricks brothers… Morales is entering the final season of a six year, $4.5MM contract and will be arbitration-eligible for the first time after this season.
Odds & Ends: Chapman, Upton, Mets, Gallardo
2010/03/odds-ends-gallardo-crede-red-sox-heyward.htmlThe Hendricks brothers, who represent Chapman now, reached a settlement with API, who used to represent the lefty, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. … Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports writes that Aroldis Chapman may be the most well-known of the recent Cuban defectors hoping to make an MLB impact, but that he's hardly the only one.
Free Agent Deals By Agency
2010/04/free-agent-deals-by-agency.htmlJust two deals for the Hendricks brothers: Aroldis Chapman and Andy Pettitte. … They did Jose Valverde's two-year deal, and were also behind a bunch of one-year deals, including Octavio Dotel, Orlando Cabrera, Kevin Gregg, and Russell Branyan.
Which Agency Had The Biggest Offseason?
2010/04/which-agency-had-the-biggest-offseason-2.htmlThe Levinson brothers' deals were more spread out - Chone Figgins, Shane Victorino, Placido Polanco, Marlon Byrd, Jason Marquis, and…… They've got the Upton brothers, and Justin's contract makes up most of the total
Largest Contracts In Draft History
2010/04/largest-contracts-in-draft-history-2.htmlUpton, Rays (2002, 1/2): $4.6MM Tate, Beckham, Borchard, Mauer, and both Upton brothers had their bonuses spread out over five years under baseball's provision for two-sport athletes. … The 17-year-old catcher from Las Vegas is almost guaranteed to sign one of, if not the most lucrative contract in the history of the MLB draft.