Two Major League sources have confirmed that Mike Gonzalez has chosen Scott Boras to now serve as his agent. The left-handed reliever had previously been represented by Dan Lozano of the Beverly Hills Sports Council.
Mike Gonzalez signs with Scott Boras
Frank Wren and agent Scott Boras are on better terms than Boras and John Schuerholz were, so the relationship should no longer be a hurdle, but the $$$ that Gonzo will now cost might be. I wonder if this will affect whether or not the Braves will offer him arbitration.
Bowman said he didn’t think that it would affect our pursuit of Gonzo
Zeus12888 - November 17, 2009
But it means we can offer him arbitration now...
…without any kind of fear that he’ll accept and make things difficult. And while I don’t think it’ll affect our “persuit” of him, it probably will affect our ability to sign him again since Boras is already comparing him to a “Mariano Rivera crossed with Billy Wagner” or some such.
FineHamAbounds - November 17, 2009
whats funny
is i dont recall Wagner really declining.
drumzalicious - November 17, 2009
less risk in offering arb to gonzo...
means less rick in offering it to soriano too (since the big fear was both accepting).
Mr. Sanchez - November 17, 2009
+1
We should offer him arbitration on Dec. 1st because he’s almost certain to decline it.
Jay212033 - November 17, 2009 via mobile
+1
We should offer him arbitration on Dec. 1st because he’s almost certain to decline it.
Jay212033 - November 17, 2009 via mobile
+1
We should offer him arbitration on Dec. 1st because he’s almost certain to decline it.
Jay212033 - November 17, 2009 via mobile
Mobile posting
Gotta love it!!!
Jay212033 - November 17, 2009 via mobile
i think we should offer him arbitration on Dec 1st becuase he’s almost certain to decline it
do you have any thoughts on the topic?
Swo12bv - November 17, 2009
This actually made me laugh out loud.
cbwilk - November 17, 2009
Agree!
I don’t think we can afford to offer arbitration because Boras is very likely to try to use us to raise the price for his closer. Boras maybe great for his players but I think he is bad for baseball. He plays with Monopoly money amounts while us fans have to pay out the “gazoo” just to buy a ticket to a ballgame!
Gjmoody - November 18, 2009 via mobile
Bye Gonzo.
Wonder where he signs.
drumzalicious - November 17, 2009
Who cares
As long ATL offers arb.
Yakker - November 17, 2009
Further reason
to resign Soriano.
Perrinbar - November 17, 2009
I think I’m gonna need room for a bigger avatar.
Lizziebeth - November 17, 2009
Thats what i was thinking-he wants a bigger watch!
10-4 - November 18, 2009
All the more reason to offer arbitration. Cause Boras won’t accept it.
Sparhawk - November 17, 2009
No way Gonzo comes back now. Braves will definitely offer arb now but I’m sure Boras will want more $$ and years than Wren is willing to offer.
beeswax - November 17, 2009
Boras will want more $ and years and he will get it. Say what you want about him, but he does a heck of a job getting enormous contracts for his clients.
blitzerlover - November 17, 2009
Once again it is all about the $
So Gonzo is with Bora well that mean ATL can say goodbye to him b/c their is no way I would give him the type of money or years that Boras will want. I can already here the Boras ranting can’t you all.
“Oh he is the most complete reliever on the market, period”
Gonzo see ya.
Holty_Panthers_Fan - November 17, 2009
Plus
Gonzo is no longer our closer anyway and peter moylan can step up games just as well as gonzo could. Gonzo is nothing more than a setup man now anyway and he is not a closer and shouldn’t be viewed as one on the open market.
Have fun playing for the Nats gonzo. I sure the are going to shell out the big money. LOL
Holty_Panthers_Fan - November 17, 2009
Gonzo is indeed every bit of a closer.
As much as I think closers are overrated, Gonzo is a damn good one.
justincredubil02 - November 18, 2009
Bore Ass strikes again. Nice knowin ya, Gonzo.
J-Freak - November 17, 2009
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