Scott Boras is the Darth Vader of agents to fans and probably owners, but to the players, he is well-respected and a noted negotiator. The Boston Red Sox have had numerous dealings with Boras and his clients with the latest being the signing of Xander Bogaerts to a seven-year deal.
Boras has mastered the ability to develop new baseball terminology with the latest addition being “snuff contracts” as recently reported. Essentially buying out as many years as possible for a highly regarded player. The Atlanta Braves have been especially aggressive with an eight-year deal for Ronald Acuna Jr.