Brewers right-hander Zack Greinke continues to interview agents for representation and is expected to make a decision this week prior to Opening Day, a source tells Jim Bowden of ESPN (via Twitter). Casey Close of Excel Sports Management appears to be the frontrunner, according to Bowden (Twitter link).
Greinke has been operating without an agent since leaving CAA last spring. The 28-year-old figures to be one of the top free agent starters following this season and says that he is open to signing an extension with Milwaukee. Earlier this month, Greinke indicated that he wouldn't look to hire an agent until after the 2012 season.
For a look at other players represented by Excel Sports Management, head over to MLBTR's Agency Database.
My sources tell me his agent is going to be Dr. Phil.
Who cares who is agent is as long as he resigns with the Brewers.
The Decision Part 2
After all this wait and speculation, Zack Greinke will chose himself as his agent…
He’s going to hire Jamie Moyer.
Scott Boras
Surely the whole baseball world is on pins and needles waiting for Greinke to select his agent. I can’t take, tell me now!…..not!
he’ll tell boras that he’s hiring him as his april fools’ prank