Professional sporting has always defied logic...don't believe me, remember when the New York Red Bulls were the Western Conference Champions? Did you see the Flyers comeback from a 3-0 series deficit, and a 3-0 game deficit to eliminate the Bruins from the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs....inconceivable! You get the point.
What I'm talking about is the comments from agents. Logically, the time to start up the press release machine is when the recent stellar performance of your client tips the scales in his/her favor in order to acquire more money. Like when you were a colossal disappointment in the latest USA National Team Friendlies, or the going goal-less so far in the MLS Season (this was before Thursday). Clearly Robbie's agent suffers from Tourettes when it comes to negotiating through the press, OR the intern he has working for him hit "send" to early.
Where in the manual of "Sports Agentry" does it state: "Piss off the management of your clients team by stating that your client is going to Europe at the end of the season, event though he's out of contract at the end of the season anyway". Genius! What type of illuminating resume deeds proves your an a**hole enough to be a sports agent...2001-2002: Clubbed Baby Seals in Antarctica, 2002-2004: Health Insurance Claims Adjuster, 2006-2009 Tobacco Exec, 2009-2010 Massey Mining - Head of Safety?
Or is Mr. Findley's agent simply trying to get the money now...whether from RSL or a team in Europe? Has he seen the writing on the wall with the stellar play of Saborio, or is he assuming Robbie will improve in Europe like Yura apparently has? Does Robbie really want to leave RSL?
Regardless how this plays out it's in the hands of Garth Lagerway and right now, he holds the high card. With Robbie being in USA camp, we'll see how we fair with Sabo, Campos, and Espy. If we continue to pick up the points while Findley plays in a different sandbox...who knows maybe we'll tell Robbie...no thanks, we can get our Swedish cookies from Ikea...take care up there, where a warm hat, and tell Yura we said "Hi".
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Nice post!
Speaking of illogical, remember that time when a team from the Western Conference finished the regular season with as many losses as wins, but somehow managed to win the Eastern Conference Championship and even the MLS Cup? ;)
I've enjoyed Jason's comments in light of Findley's agent's posturing, specifically that he hasn't been overly impressed with Findley's performances with the Nats. Neither have I. Seems like this latest call up is developmental. Robbie had a great year last year and shows lots of potential.
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