A-Rod signs with William Morris agency
NEW YORK (AP) - July 22, 2008 The New York Yankees slugger signed with the powerhouse talent
agency in Beverly Hills, Calif., according to published reports
Tuesday.
The deal was completed this month and set up by Rodriguez's
manager, Guy Oseary, a music business mogul who has worked closely
with William Morris.
"Partnering with William Morris will enable me to broaden the
scope of my career in creative and innovative ways," Rodriguez
said in a statement in The Wall Street Journal. "I'm excited to
see what we will be able to accomplish together, both domestically
and abroad."
Dwyane Wade, Serena Williams and Kevin Garnett are among the
star athletes handled by William Morris, whose client list includes
some of the biggest names in sports, entertainment and business.
Among the entertainers it represents are Denzel Washington and
Russell Crowe.
Rodriguez's decision to join William Morris comes at a time when
he is now a staple of celebrity gossip. His wife has filed for
divorce and his relationship with Madonna has generated blaring
tabloid headlines and daily fodder for talk-show radio.
The 32-year-old third baseman has 538 home runs and is on pace
to pass Barry Bonds on the career list. He is drawing a major
league-high $27 million salary this year and last December signed a
record $275 million, 10-year contract with New York. The deal that
allows him to make up to $305 million if he reaches certain
milestones.
