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Two questions immediately arise from the recent hosing of the Braves at the hands of Rafael Furcal and his agents, Arn Tellem and Paul Kinzer. First, was misleading Atlanta -- a relatively safe assumption according to both accounts of how negotiations went down -- an ethical business practice? And secondly, are John Schuerholz and Frank Wren doing the smart thing by refusing to ever negotiate with Tellem's clients again?
Because that's what they're planning on doing.
"It was disgusting and unprofessional. We're a proud organization, and we won't allow ourselves to be treated that way. I advised Arn Tellem that whatever players he represents, just scratch us off the list. Take the name of the Atlanta Braves off their speed dial. They can deal with the other 29 clubs, and we'll deal with the other hundred agents."The second question is a fairly easy one to answer. In a word, "No." The Braves are not, by any stretch of the imagination, forwarding their ability to either extract later revenge on the agents, nor are they giving themselves full access to future free agents by striking themselves off of Tellem's list of clients.
Chase Utley
The Phillies haven't done much to keep
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The Philadelphia Phillies haven't had much bad news in the past month and a half or so, but today they were dealt a devastating blow.
Footprints in the Snow
While the Phillies celebrate a well-deserved World Series victory, life (and business) goes on for Major League Baseball.
Last year, the Red Sox celebrated their championship by re-signing World Series MVP 

