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catlover79 · 07-20-2007, 11:05 PM

Bizarre.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A sports memorabilia company is suing Boston Red Sox star David Ortiz -- claiming the popular slugger does not sign enough autographs.

Steiner Sports Marketing is seeking at least $1 million in damages from the 31-year-old Dominican, in a lawsuit filed on Friday in New York state court.

The lawsuit charged that Ortiz consistently fell short of the autograph quota to which he agreed and that he lent his autograph to competing companies.

Ortiz also failed to appear at signing sessions or at corporate meet-and-greet events, as his contract requires, the lawsuit said.

According to the suit, Ortiz entered into an exclusive contract with Steiner in 2004 to provide 8,000 autographed memorabilia for sale and to participate in up to four two-hour-long autograph sessions.

Representatives for Ortiz and the Red Sox were not immediately available for comment.

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2007, 11:30 PM

Well, if you sign a contract, then you need to abide by it.

catlover79 · 07-20-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well, if you sign a contract, then you need to abide by it.

Exactly! What is with these pro athletes who think they are above the law!?

Ireneparalegal · 07-20-2007, 11:54 PM

I didn't even know they sign contracts with sports memorabilia companies. God, what happened to just good ol' sports and fans?

catlover79 · 07-21-2007, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

I didn't even know they sign contracts with sports memorabilia companies. God, what happened to just good ol' sports and fans?

It's all just money, money, money. God knows these athletes aren't being paid nearly enough to feed their families.

Janice · 07-21-2007, 12:07 AM

Not Big Papi. He's one of my favorite players. I hope there's another side to this. Everyone should honor their contracts.

Mikado · 07-21-2007, 12:08 AM

THIS is why I stopped collecting hockey cards years ago!

Mikado · 07-21-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It's all just money, money, money. God knows these athletes aren't being paid nearly enough to feed their families.

Well, its not like the average person can LIVE on 20 million a year, is it?

Janice · 07-21-2007, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It's all just money, money, money. God knows these athletes aren't being paid nearly enough to feed their families.

There's nothing wrong with earning all the money you can, or want.

Mikado · 07-21-2007, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

There's nothing wrong with earning all the money you can, or want.

Thats debateable , some people want more than their fair share

Janice · 07-21-2007, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

Thats debateable , some people want more than their fair share

Nobody makes the consumer buy anything. It's free will and a free society. Capitalism is a beautiful thing.

Ireneparalegal · 07-21-2007, 12:19 AM

Autographs use to be free...now there is $$$ behind it.

Janice · 07-21-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Autographs use to be free...now there is $$$ behind it.

Money talks, that's for sure. I see autographs for sale on eBay. They have autograph websites for celebs, athletes, you name it. It's all part of the game these days. It's now a business.

theshark8777 · 07-21-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Janice

Money talks, that's for sure. I see autographs for sale on eBay. They have autograph websites for celebs, athletes, you name it. It's all part of the game these days. It's now a business.

You're right, the real problem here, is that people are willing to pay for what you used to get for free. It's happening all over this country with everything now adays.

TJL · 07-21-2007, 10:37 AM

This wouldn't happen to Derek Jeter...

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I didn't even know they sign contracts with sports memorabilia companies. God, what happened to just good ol' sports and fans?

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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Autographs use to be free...now there is $$$ behind it.