Question for Someone More Plugged In Than I

[chicoruiz]

Ruminating on all the minor-league-with ML-invite, lowball, seemingly redundant signings we've had of late, I can't help but wonder if any of these are motivated less by a desire for that particular player and more to maintain a good relationship with a given agent. In other words, let's say Chris Nelson's agent is also Homer Bailey's agent (as far as I know that's not true). Does a team help an agent out by giving a marginal player a shot, in the hope that doing the agent a favor will help the more important negotiations down the road? Does anyone know if this goes on? And if so, could it explain some of the recent signings?

[mattfeet]

That makes some sense and could play into it but I think it's more in hope of solidifying MiLB depth and hope someone sticks.

[757690]

I'm one of the least plugged in posters here, but I do know that discussion like that happen all the time in the entertainment industry. They're called package deals, and sometimes even include writers and directors.

Agents tell a movie they can get Amy Adams, but they have to hire another of the agency's client for a smaller role.