Rapper Jay Z’s amateurish foray into the world of professional sports management almost cost his client, Robinson Cano, a deal with the Seattle Mariners, NJ.com reports.
The NY Yankees second baseman signed a 10-year deal with the Mariners worth $240 million, ending his employment with the Yankees. But talks between the star and his new team broke down late Thursday when Jay Z showed up making absurd demands for a 10th year at $255 million, according to the NY Daily News.
The Mariners thought they had a done deal with a very generous offer of 9 years, $225 mil, But Jay Z’s ridiculous demands so enraged the Seattle brass that they stomped out of the meeting.
Cooler heads soon prevailed and the deal was done. This is what happens when an amateur (Jay Z) is given too much power.
From NJ.com reports:
According to the report, Cano basically had a nine-year, $225-million offer — all he had to do was agree. Then Young Hov showed up, demanded a 10th year and $252 million, and enraged Seattle officials so much that they walked out.
Maybe we’ll hear about the whole situation from Jay Z himself on day. Maybe even in a rap. But, after checking out these lyrics, you’ll hope he avoids the subject in his songs.
“Shout out to World Wide Wes. Everywhere we go we leave a worldwide mess.” — Drake F/ Jay Z “Pound Cake”
World Wide Wes works with CAA, the agency Jay has partnered with. He has a ton of connections throughout professional sports. So, a mess, huh? Isn’t this looking a bit prophetic? Robinson, your thoughts?
Photo: Yahoo Sports
amateurish foray
theres no dominican babershops in seatle i hope they mess his hair line up
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Wonder how much RocNation charges their artist percentage wise?
I would have been fine with 9 yrs 225 million
Jay Z has accomplished a lot in his life. It should be acknowledged, but I don’t find him that intriging. When he did that Oprah’s MasterClass it was not like a Maya Angelou’s or Jane Fonda, or Sidney Portier.
He almost lost bout 50 mil fuggin with jay.
ION think anyone needs that much money, but that’s neither here nor there
Ole boy got some big hands
Damn baseball is where its at fugg basketball
I loved watching Cano grow as a player with the Yankees. Its bittesweet for me to see him go but he was asking for close to 300 mil if not more and thats something that we cant afford to agree with for any player. We learned tuhday with A Rod. I can understand asking for more money because Cano has expressed wanting to stay with the Yankees if the money was right. Although Im no hater with gettin that coin dude you asking for the most.
I will watch Sports Center later and the YES Network for all updates Yankees. Things are changing daily. Change is good
scorpio says:
Jay Z has accomplished a lot in his life. It should be acknowledged, but I don’t find him that intriging. When he did that Oprah’s MasterClass it was not like a Maya Angelou’s or Jane Fonda, or Sidney Portier.
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Cause this ninja is not intriguing
He gets the respect he has only because of money 
that is it …. not for brains IMO !
That is what I don’t understand about these women. They stay chasing NBA and NFL players when Baseball MLB is where the real money is…
And its guaranteed money @gypsy..u have slim chances of getting hurt in baseball
It seemed like the media was trying to undermine Jay. Every time they’d talk about these negotiations they’d say his name with a hint of disdain, like he was over his head. You know how hard it is to get those type of contracts when players like ARod, Kevin Brown, Abert Pujols, etc… making them look like a bad investment every time? Kudos.
I am having trouble getting on Sandra site from my computer aww shyt
hope they haven’t blocked it
Jay just doing his job, I thought that’s what agents do try to get more money
But u dnt push it to the point where they say fk it lol @smonae lol..
He got him $240 so it worked out, ION see the problem
We dont kno what was said behind closed doors, if the agent wasnt Jay we wouldnt have even heard about this
That is what I don’t understand about these women. They stay chasing NBA and NFL players when Baseball MLB is where the real money is…
by gypsyeyes on Dec 6, 2013 at 12:05 pm
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Jay need to b my agent
Contract negotiations fall apart every day. This is newsworthy because its Jayz. If he were say, the real life Jerry Maguire, hed be noted as bold, innovative, not afraid to branch out and take chances…Is what it is I guess. It seems as though they, do, and will continue to do, whatever it takes to keep us boxed in. Thats a given, its only weird, when we too, follow protocol
Ill be damned if I block my blessings 
I wish him well 
I mean he did get him 15 mil more for another year and half of what they asked for. The mariners caved caused they were not about to let cano go
Smonae says:
He got him $240 so it worked out, ION see the problem
^Its so deep rooted, that indeed, it is hard to see
Mornin 
He kinda favors Strahan
rwilliams4782 says:
Jay need to b my agent
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jeniefrumdabloc says:
I am having trouble getting on Sandra site from my computer aww shyt hope they haven’t blocked it
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They can’t block your smartphone or your tablet, girl.
I just hate when they (others) try to paint us like we just dont know what the hell we doing when its just business. If Jay was Justin T or one of their favs they would be praising him… end rant
If he were say, the real life Jerry Maguire, hed be noted as bold, innovative, not afraid to branch out and take chances…Is what it is I guess.
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thats how it works. If your agent doesnt fight to get you more money or at least negotiate he aint worth the chit in your toilet.
Dare I say Jay Z looks kind of sexy in that pic
What y’all in here talm bout
I am having trouble getting on Sandra site from my computer aww shyt hope they haven’t blocked it
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Jay rockin a TWA now?
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