Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook
Man Tries to Order Priciest Starbucks Drink Ever Total cost: $23.60 »

Braves Prez Calls Furcal's Dealings 'Despicable'

By the Associated Press

Posted Dec 19, 2008 6:27 PM CST

(AP) – Braves president John Schuerholz has vowed to never again do business with Rafael Furcal's agents, whom Schuerholz has accused of conducting "despicable" dealings with the team, the AP reports. Schuerholz and Braves general manager Frank Wren were quoted as saying the Wasserman Media Group negotiated dishonestly by taking the team's signed terms of agreement sheet for Furcal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who then reached a preliminary agreement Wednesday to re-sign the shortstop.

Schuerholz said he would never make an offer for any other player represented by the agency, which includes Kinzer and agents Arn Tellem, Adam Katz and Joel Wolfe. Tellem heads the baseball practice. "Having been in this business for 40-some years, I've never seen anybody treated like that," Schuerholz said. "It was disgusting and unprofessional. We're a proud organization, and we won't allow ourselves to be treated that way."

Shortstop Rafael Furcal, back when he was on the Braves, plays at US Cellular Field on July 15, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois.
Shortstop Rafael Furcal, back when he was on the Braves, plays at US Cellular Field on July 15, 2003 in Chicago, Illinois.   (Getty Images)
Rafael Furcal, then an Atlanta Brave, bats on July 15, 2003 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.
Rafael Furcal, then an Atlanta Brave, bats on July 15, 2003 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois.   (Getty Images)
In this April 6, 2008 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal is shown in action during a baseball game in San Diego.
In this April 6, 2008 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers' Rafael Furcal is shown in action during a baseball game in San Diego.   (Lenny Ignelzi)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 1 of 1 comment
Guest
May 30, 2009 4:40 AM CDT
Boo-Hoo

Copyright 2012 Newser, LLC. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. AP contributed to this report.

More Newser Stories

Baseball's New Fave Booze: Tequila

Dodgers File for Bankruptcy: Manny Ramirez Biggest Creditor

Bud Selig Scuttles Dodgers' TV Deal, McCourt Divorce

LA Man Busted in Vicious Attack on Giants Fan

Braves Suspend Pitching Coach Over Gay Slurs, Threat


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne