Posted on Mon, Nov 29, 2010 : 10:44 a.m.
Former Michigan star outfielder Casey Close is Derek Jeter's agent
By AnnArbor.com Staff
Former Michigan baseball player Casey Close starred as an outfielder in 1986, was drafted by the New York Yankees, but never made it to the major leagues.
These days, he's making a name for himself as the agent for Derek Jeter as the longtime Yankees shortstop goes through the toughest contract negotiations of his career. The New York Times profiles Close's transition from player to agent.
Comments
Kal Kelley
Mon, Nov 29, 2010 : 4:14 p.m.
Both Casey Close and Derek Jeter are nuts if they think anyone will pay Jeter $100M for 4 years.