[vincesanity82]

You'd think that yesterday's announcement that the Braves were going to let Andruw Jones walk as a free agent would make Scott Boras a happy man. After all, he's now got a chance at duping some other team into overpaying for a client coming off of his worst season as a major leaguer. But Boras being Boras he can't just move on without slamming John Schuerholz one last time.

"Andruw Jones was treated no differently than Greg Maddux or Tom Glavine. These are historic Braves players. The Braves are making millions of dollars. Because of their budget, apparently the current Braves can only keep a certain number of superstar players. I haven't spoke to John in well over a year which is contrary to what general managers do when they have statured players on their team."

For the record the Braves were outbid for Glavine and offered Maddux arbitration, something they've indicated they won't do with Jones. Why wouldn't they since they would get draft pick compensation if Jones signed elsewhere? Probably because Boras went back on his word and accepted arbitration for Maddux which forced the Braves to make deals to fit his salary back into their ledger.

Andruw Jones Is Free but Scott Boras Isn't Happy About It - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[vincesanity82]

Boras is a punk..

[EmpireWF]

Say what you want, but he is the best agent in the business. If I were a pro baseball player, I'd want him representing me.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Say what you want, but he is the best agent in the business. If I were a pro baseball player, I'd want him representing me.

Not me, im sure theres other agents out there that are better than this guy..

[EmpireWF]

Name someone who gets his players better deals. He routinely gets his guys the best contract.

From a team standpoint, a ownership standpoint, I see how some can't stand Boras. But his job is to get the players as much money, and whatever as possible.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Name someone who gets his players better deals. He routinely gets his guys the best contract.

From a team standpoint, a ownership standpoint, I see how some can't stand Boras. But his job is to get the players as much money, and whatever as possible.

Your right, he does anything he has to get it done including lying, cheating, and decieving..I just dont care for him..or his smart a$$ comments towards the Braves..

[azrael492]

Say what you want about him, but he is a great agent. Who else could get a high school ballplayer a $2 million signing bonus without even playing one inning. Fans and owners may hate the guy, but I bet the athletes love his paydays.

[ThePundit]

They love him because he gets them the most money. But take A-Rod for example: He went to Texas and was miserable.

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by ThePundit

They love him because he gets them the most money. But take A-Rod for example: He went to Texas and was miserable.

He wanted the payday and became the highest paid player. Miserable may be too strong a word.