When Scott Boras' phone rings, agent quips: 'Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal'
Boras said Skubal could top $325 million as teams rush to strike deals before an expected lockout and reject a proposed salary cap.
- On Wednesday, veteran agent Scott Boras held a press conference in Las Vegas, urging his free agent clients including two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to finalize deals before the December 1 lockout deadline.
- Boras vehemently opposes a proposed salary cap, citing private equity investments as proof teams possess substantial resources; he noted The Broncos sold for $4.5 billion and the Seahawks for $9.6 billion.
- Skubal is seeking a record-setting deal exceeding $325 million, with the San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Toronto Blue Jays confirming meetings with the pitcher.
- Boras claims veteran players are willing to sit out to fight the proposed cap, mirroring the resolve demonstrated during the 99-day lockout in 2021.
- Despite the potential work stoppage, Boras insists that savvy front offices drive success rather than payroll, citing this year's Milwaukee Brewers World Series championship as proof.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Han Dong-hoon] Major League Baseball's "Devil's Agent" Scott Boras has started to make his move. This winter's top free agent, Tarik Scuval, along with slugger Randy Arozarena and Japanese pitcher Taira Kaima, are among Boras's key clients. On the 12th (Korean time), the American sports media outlet *The Athletic* reported that "Boras delivered his first speech at the general managers' meeting held in Las Vegas," indicati…
Boras Touts ‘Math’ Behind Skubal’s Record-Setting Market as Mets Circle
Agent Scott Boras argues that elite aces like Tarik Skubal translate mathematically into championship odds, as Skubal prepares to meet the Mets and other teams in Southern California while his market could top Yoshinobu Yamamoto's record pitcher contract.
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Independent EspañolScott Boras had spent 15 minutes of his annual press conference, full of puns, during general manager meetings.
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WellandTribune.caWhen Scott Boras’ phone rings, agent quips: ‘Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal’
Agent Scott Boras anticipates teams will aggressively try to sign free agents before an expected lockout by Major League Baseball after the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. During a pun-filled news conference, Boras said veteran players are willing to sit out to fight off management's proposal of a salary cap. He said the veterans appreciate what players did before them to establish their economic rights in the only major U.S. …
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When Scott Boras' phone rings, agent quips: 'Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal'
Agent Scott Boras anticipates teams will aggressively try to sign free agents before an expected lockout by Major League Baseball after the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1.
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