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11:06 AM ET 08.26 | The Rockies are expected to offer Dexter Fowler a multiyear contract this winter. The chances of a deal getting done increased, even if only slightly, when Fowler left agent Scott Boras, known for his hard-line approach, for Casey Close three weeks ago. Fowler talked highly of Boras, but said Close made more sense for him at this juncture in his career.

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August 26, 2012 12:19 PM ET

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How do careers have "junctures?" But I hope he plays long and happily for the Rocks.

Traded to Seattle

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August 26, 2012 12:39 PM ET

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I wonder if Scott Boras even remembers who Dexter Fowler is?

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August 26, 2012 09:09 PM ET

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Who?

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August 27, 2012 12:52 PM ET

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I'm sure any team is relieved when their dealings with Scott Boras are minimized.

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August 27, 2012 01:35 PM ET

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I've always felt Fowler played way under his potential over the years, especially the way he dogged it in the outfield. No real surprise that he's playing very well now that his contract is up for renewal. I'd like to see him stay as long as he doesn't get the usual "post-big-free-agent-contract-slump".

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August 27, 2012 02:54 PM ET

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So Scott Boras has a reputation for getting top dollar for his clients? Yea, fire him - he works too hard.

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August 27, 2012 02:55 PM ET

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Fowler could've stayed in Colorado if that was his choice. Boras is well known for creating a bidding war for players even if it's just one team lol - See Alex Rodriguez...

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August 27, 2012 03:44 PM ET

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Originally posted 12:19 PM ET 08.26 by Traded to Seattle

How do careers have "junctures?" But I hope he plays long and happily for the Rocks.

Wow, really? One of the meanings of the word juncture from Merriam-Webster:

a point of time; especially: one made critical by a concurrence of circumstances