Agent sues agent for poaching client; ITF says ok to play to Wickmayer, Malisse; Landon Donovan has contract with Los Angeles Galaxy; O's and Mike Gonzalez agree on two years/twelve million

December 17, 2009


The poaching of one agent's client by another agent, is as much a part of the agent game as is filing an injury grievance for a player in football, negotiating a contract and providing tax and financial advice. It is just the dirty part of the business. It has gone on for ages and will continue to go on. Here is another story where one agent alleges someone did him wrong.
http://www.newsobserver.com/sports/baseball/story/242705.html



Quoting their press release:  "The ITF has removed both Mr. Malisse and Ms. Wickmayer from the list of suspended players, and both are eligible to participate with immediate effect,”
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http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news;_ylt=AjE3S8NHFkurbxinNfyMC3Q4v7YF?slug=ap-wickmayer-banlifted&prov=ap&type=lgns




Major League Soccer's MVP has signed a four year contract.  Landon Donovan has come to terms with the Los Angeles Galaxy, and he is happy about it.  "I'm fortunate.  This opportunity is incredible."

http://sports.yahoo.com/mls/news;_ylt=AuR_i.ZjNOArP5uEXLeCNyomw7YF?slug=ap-galaxy-donovan&prov=ap&type=lgns





The Baltimore Orioles and reliever Mike Gonzalez have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/121409-Latest-MLB-buzz
 

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