Stupid Strasburg Question

[allstars]

Why isn't he in BDP&P? Is there a contractual problem?

 

[mredsox89]

None of Boras' clients signed with Topps. Boras has had a lot of trouble with Topps

 

[allstars]

That blows

 

[mredsox89]

That blows

He, along with Boras' other clients from the 09 draft could still sign and be placed into draft or sterling, but its unlikely

 

[allstars]

Amazing how a guy that's supposed to represent the best interests of his clients would make them look bad to their fanbase...

 

[mredsox89]

Amazing how a guy that's supposed to represent the best interests of his clients would make them look bad to their fanbase...

The baseball card fanbase is only a small, small portion of the real fanbase.

 

[rookies_plus]

Why does Boras have trouble with Topps?

 

[Jaypers]

Why does Boras have trouble with Topps?

Simple. Razor.

Last year, Brian offered Boras' clients substantially more to sign with Razor than Topps did.

However, I doubt all of his clients will boycott Topps this year.

 

[bassprokvd]

so will he be in a product this year then?

 

[Jaypers]

so will he be in a product this year then?

No one knows for sure yet.

 

[200lbhockeyplayer]

Why does Boras have trouble with Topps?

Simple. Razor.

Last year, Brian offered Boras' clients substantially more to sign with Razor than Topps did.

However, I doubt all of his clients will boycott Topps this year.

Agreed.

Razor went nuts last year with their exclusives and to use the word "overpaying" would probably be an understatement.

2009 will be a transition year back to reality and 2010 should be back to normal...hopefully.