How do MLB agents and front offices actually negotiate blockbuster contracts? Legendary baseball agent B.B. Abbott joins former MLB General Manager Thad Levine to break down one of the most fascinating contract negotiations in recent memory: Byron Buxton’s extension with the Minnesota Twins.
Abbott explains why his biggest responsibility isn’t maximizing every last dollar, but making sure players never miss a life-changing opportunity. Thad shares why trust, patience, and creativity ultimately kept Buxton in Minnesota, while both discuss what separates great agents from those who simply chase the biggest contract.
If you’re interested in MLB free agency, baseball contracts, sports agents, front office strategy, and how deals really get made behind the scenes, this conversation offers a rare insider perspective.
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