DDSM (Double Diamond Sports Management)

[agent39]

I don't get the drama, no one can mention who the PTBNL is. Sadly, it was leaked out, I assume by the Tribe, but that's neither here nor there.

 

Both Brantley and Green are members of the Brewers until they are informed differently...just like the 170 other guys under contract. I'm sure most players wish they were good enough to be considered.

 

I spoke to the reporter that "leaked" this. He is a very good reporter and got a pretty good vibe Mike and Taylor were the guys directly from shapiro. This is still JUST SPECULATION. I dont even know right now. Taylor doesnt know and Mike doesnt know. I am doing everything I can to find out but neither team is confirming or denying that Mike or Taylor are the guys involved. I truthfully have no idea why they dont just name the player now but I assume it is because CLE wants to do more research before picking the guy.

[agent39]

Press release going on the blog in a few.....

 

As of right now both Taylor Green and Michael Brantley are both members of the Milwaukee Brewers organization and could not be happier with their respective situations. Michael and Taylor are both working very hard to achieve their lifelong goal of reaching the major leagues and will do everything the Milwaukee Brewers ask of them. There have been many rumors circulating lately that both players could be involved in the CC Sabathia/Matt Laporta trade. As of right now, nobody from either organization has contacted Michael or Taylor with regard to that transaction and until we hear otherwise both will continue to work as hard as possible for the Milwaukee Brewers. Michael is very much looking forward to playing in the Southern League All Star game this weekend while Taylor looks to build upon his strong first half in the Florida State League.

Thank You

Sincerely,

Joshua A. Kusnick

Vice President

[Nader Raider Tim]

Thanks for all the info you pass on to us Agent39. Like most of us here I am hoping that both Michael Brantley and Taylor Green are part of the Brewers organization for a very, very long time.

[Crewin06]

Agent 39 could you ask Michael and Taylor to tank it till the PTBNL is named, so they have a less likely chance of being involved in this trade. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

I like both players as prospects but I really think Taylor Green could be a Mat Gamel type prospect in a year and hope to see him in Milwaukee by 2010.

[agent39]

Luis Pena was named to the PCL all star game today!

[berniebrewer4life]

Luis Pena was named to the PCL all star game today!

I can't wait to see this kid up in Milwaukee. Hopefully he becomes our longtime closer situation.

[agent39]

Note on D ford trade added. Much tamer than usual.

 

Edit: to link to specific blog post

[Mass Haas]

Josh's criss-cross schedule has me tired -- awesome that he's going to San Jose, I would imagine to meet with Darren Ford, but Josh, what will you accomplish in that meeting that you couldn't do over the phone? California in a day? Yikes.

[agent39]

I think it's important to be there for all of my players and when a trade happens I like to be there to help get them settled in, no matter what level they are at.

[agent39]

For anyone who hasnt seen, Taylor's father sent me this link.....

 

http://mfile.akamai.com/14668/wmv/milb.download.akamai.com/14668/2008/atm/video/061408_fslasg_green_400.wmv

 

It's pretty neat.

 

Thanks

 

J

[sbrylski]

Cool, thanks!

 

A nice little piece, but it would have been better with some more video outside of a few swings in the HR derby. For me anyway.

[agent39]

Random update I havent posted, been insanely busy lately with the draft deadline and all..... I am excited to let everyone know our agency has signed Omar Aguilar. Ive known Omar a long time, he lives with Patrick Ryan and Mike Brantley and I could not be happier to have him in the fold. So at least its another Brewer I can keep everyone up to date with. Thanks again to everyone who reads the blog. I am hoping for more fan interaction, so if anyone wants to post comments more frequently I will be available to answer just about everything that I am able to as time permits. Thanks again.

 

J

 

ps I should have a massive announcement on monday (though it isnt brewer related news.)

[Mass Haas]

Josh, how did Jimmy Mojica's independent league signing come about? Who contacted who?

[agent39]

I do not represent that player any longer and have not for some time. I wish Jimmy the best but have no clue on what his status is at this time.

[GamelToe]

I'm just curious, where did you go to school and what for? I've always had boyhood aspirations to be a sports agent, but I've shrugged them off as unrealistic.

[JJHardy7]

Which players do you represent that are in the bigs?

 

How closely do players follow the organization (ie a AAA guy that plays a position and follows the MLB to see what that position guy is doing or isn't doing)?

[agent39]

Im almost there, I have three 40 man players (Pena, Javier Brito and Carlos Martinez) I'm doing pretty okay I think for a 26 year old agent. I had Adrian Nieto sign today which was awesome and all is going to plan aside from the two major leaguers I dont represent anymore. All part of the business I guess.

[Mass Haas]

Only thing left is for the season to end and for the Indians to pick their PTBNL already. At least I've still got a secret.

 

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Give it up, Josh!

[twobrewers]

I do not envy Josh.

 

Being an agent seems like a pretty rough lifestyle.

[DannyKmilw]

Hey there just wondering what the the status of Lorenzo Cain, looks like he was taken out of the game on the 21st in the 7th and hasnt been in action since. Great stuff in your blogs by the way, just awesome. Thanks.

[Mass Haas]

Danny, we mentioned in a recent Link Report that he's nursing a hamstring strain. The Stars' training staff doesn't want him to aggravate it by playing right now.

 

See transaction thread for update -- pulled hamstring, out for season.

[agent39]

Posted a personally exciting update on the blog today. Hopefully going to MIL friday.

[battlekow]

Also pretty sure about the PTBNL in the CC trade, so much so I informed the player today. Wont be announced until after the world series, or at least that is my understanding.

At least that means it's not Lucroy.

[Never Outhustled]

Will Brantley still represent Milwaukee in the AFL?

[dadofandrew]

Seems to me Taylor Green may have been held out with a minor injury because he's the PTBNL.