Mik 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 Nov. 20 - Jered Weaver is confident he'll be pitching in the Angels' system next year, but according to the Orange County Register, his agent isn't nearly so optimistic. "We will get it done, but it may not be with the Angels," Scott Boras told the newspaper. Weaver was the Angels' top draft pick -- slipping to No.12 overall since other teams didn't want to pay Boras' asking price (around $10 million) -- but talks have not gone anywhere. "The Angels knew full well what kind of player they were getting and what his fair-market value was, because we told them in good faith," said Boras. "We were ready to sign at any time based upon information we gave them before the draft." GM Bill Stoneman denied the framework for a deal was in place before the draft: "All I can say is there's absolutely no accuracy to that. We have had absolutely no agreement with him." Boras believes Weaver shouldn't be viewed as other drafted players because the Long Beach State right-hander is polished enough to pitch in the major leagues next year. Weaver was a unanimous choice as the best college pitcher in 2004, when he went 15-1 with a 1.62 ERA. Said Boras: "He can step in and help a team immediately." If the Angels don't sign Weaver by June, he will go back into the draft and the Angels will have wasted their top pick. Weaver is not interested in playing independent ball, so he could risk going an entire season without pitching. Sounds to me like he wants to sign, but Boras is the one who is stopping him from doing so. Something needs to be done about Boras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 If Weaver wants to play, he should go into Boras' office and say get a contract done. By no means am I a Boras fan, but he is looking to get the best deal for his client. If his client decides that the best deal is to get in now, then and only then, should his concern be to get Weaver signed quickly. Otherwise, if he thinks he can get more money than oh well he'll do what he wants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cartman 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 I don't blame Boras at all. I hear people say Boras is this and Boras is that because of his demands for Varitek. Well if Varitek really wanted to sign with Boston and no other team like he says he does, then he should fire Boras and get another agent...but that will never happen because when it all comes down to it, the players want as much cash and security as possible no matter where it lands them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 I think giving so much guaranteed money to pitchers straight out of college is a bad investment. Particularly since you can get an average pitcher for the same price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted November 20, 2004 When has giving a pitcher big money before throwing a big-league game ever worked out? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
