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The Bigger Picture: Baseball Business Dynamics
Every move in this dynamic league is intricately tied to relationships—between agents, players, teams, and even the media. Boras understands this landscape better than most, often leveraging media relationships to ensure his influence remains strong. His connections are broad, extending even to existing players like Jose Altuve, who can sway the young stars in their favor.
While the Astros may mourn the potential loss of Pena—one of their rising stars—they are also witnessing the continuing evolution of player representation and negotiation in MLB. As teams recalibrate their approaches, they face the reality that they're no longer merely vying for a player’s skill, but also competing against the master negotiator known as Scott Boras.