Agency Quote by Scott Boras
“On the other side, I do think there’s a melding in there. There are situations -- I’ve done contracts for Carlos Gonzalez, or just recently I did one for Elvis Andrus -- to where there is a melding of the club’s wants and the player’s wants where you do things in advance of free agency.”
About This Quote
The speaker describes aligning club and player interests before free agency, creating mutually beneficial agreements.
In simple terms: Aligning club and player goals early.
Seek early alignment of interests.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports contracts
- career planning
- team building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks exist in pre‑free‑agency deals?
- How can clubs ensure fairness?