Much like Torii Hunter, I always thought that contract negotiations took place in boardrooms with expensive leather chairs, large tables, and lots of long distance dialing. Guess I was wrong. Apparently they can occur anywhere, like at a fast food joint if necessary. The Riverside Press-Enterprise says the Angels negotiated Torii Hunter's free agent deal at a Del Taco in Corona, CA:During [Hunter's agent Larry] Reynolds and [Angels GM Tony] Reagins' conversation, Reynolds said he wanted to make sure that the Angels were truly interested. When he found out they were, he and Reagins decided to meet Tuesday afternoon at the Del Taco off the Serfas Club Drive exit off the 91.The second spot was at a hotel the following day where the deal was finalized. Torii as you could imagine, was quite surprised:
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"I think it was more Tony not wanting people to see either he or myself," Reynolds said. "It was kind of an unsuspecting spot. Both those spots met that criteria, I guess."
"I always imagined my deal would get done inside a board room or a Capital Grille," Hunter told USA Today. "Turns out it was done at a Del Taco. Can you believe it? The deal gets done over some tacos."Maybe Reagins was just trying to save a few bucks to pay Hunter's $90 million. They may do business at cheap places, but nobody can call the Angels cheap after that move.
(via SPORTSbyBROOKS and Ballhype)
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
11-27-2007 @ 9:54PM
rank said...
Should have hit up Miguel's Jr., it's much better.
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11-27-2007 @ 10:17PM
JOE said...
CAPITAL GRILLE A GREAT PLACE UNTIL THE NEW TAKEOVER THEN WATCH IT FAIL
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11-27-2007 @ 11:13PM
Eric said...
I think you guys are missing the point.....cuisine and ambiance were irrelevant.....anonymity was the priority.
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11-27-2007 @ 11:36PM
rank said...
No, I get it. I grew up a couple blocks from that Del Taco, so I was just giving a shout out to all my peeps in the 9.
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11-28-2007 @ 12:24AM
Jeff said...
Yes, at least have some decency and sign the contract at Miguel's.
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11-28-2007 @ 1:24AM
Wers said...
Maybe baseball should end its hypocricy and just close down about 15-20 teams so that the rich can play in their little sand box instead of trying to sell the rest of us that everyone has a chance. Football can do it, Basketball can do it but Baseball is so gutless that they will never figure it out until its too late. Maybe when 600-800 overpaid players are on the street and their agents are chasing ambulances for a living maybe some sense will finally come to baseball, but I doubt it.
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11-28-2007 @ 9:00AM
Moonshine Mike said...
I think all business deals should be done at taco stands.
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11-28-2007 @ 9:46AM
Sports Bettor said...
LOL - Moonshine Mike
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11-28-2007 @ 10:50AM
leo G said...
Hunter is a low class traitor..............hope he breaks a leg in spring training
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11-28-2007 @ 12:29PM
merwin8887 said...
Agree with Wers. It all starts with getting a REAL COMMISSIONER who makes the integrity of the game the No. 1 priority. Until then we true fans can only cheer for the haves to have not, despite their payrolls.
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11-28-2007 @ 6:02PM
encinomangt said...
God Bless Arte Moreno.
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