Scott Boras Remarks on Player Interest Amidst General Managers Meetings
During the general managers meetings in Las Vegas, prominent baseball agent Scott Boras quipped that a ringing cellphone likely indicated another owner wanting to meet with his client, Skubal.
Dothan, AL, November 11, 2026 —
Las Vegas, NV – Prominent baseball agent Scott Boras made a notable remark regarding the intense interest surrounding one of his clients during the recent general managers meetings held in Las Vegas.
While attending the meetings, Boras, known for representing some of the sport’s top athletes, humorously suggested that the sound of a ringing cellphone was indicative of continued owner engagement with his client, identified as Skubal.
The specific context of Skubal’s situation or the exact nature of the interest was not detailed in Boras’s comment. The agent’s statement, described as a quip, was made during the gatherings where team executives and general managers convene to discuss player personnel, strategies, and league matters.
The general managers meetings serve as a significant event in the baseball offseason calendar, often providing a backdrop for player negotiations and team building discussions. Boras’s observation highlights the ongoing attention that high-profile players, and by extension their agents, can attract from various club owners.
Details regarding the specific player, Skubal, including their team affiliation, contract status, or the precise reason for the purported owner interest, were not provided in conjunction with Boras’s statement.
Story summarized from the original created by RONALD BLUM, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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