C’mon son, Hov & Robinson have been friends — but apparently because they are also involved business wise, Jay Z could be in some trouble. So you’re telling me Jay can’t give his friend gifts anymore because they’re in business together? I get that there are rules, but this just seems silly. I’m sure Jiggaman ain’t worried about it.
The MLBPA is reportedly investigating Hov for giving Robinson Cano that dope birthday present. Details after the jump…
Via CBSSports:
Did new agent Jay Z of Roc Nation recently commit his first misstep with star MLB client Robinson Cano? According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com, the answer to that question is yes, as he’s being investigated by the Major League Baseball Players Association for a possible rules violation. Per the report, Jay Z gave Cano a watch valued at $33,900 as a gift.
… the MLBPA rule:
Section 5(B)(5)(a): “No Player Agent or Applicant shall provide, cause to be provided or promise to provide, any money or any other thing of value to any player, or any person related to or associated with such player, the purpose of which is to induce or encourage such player to use or continue to use any person’s or firm’s services as a Player Agent, Representative, or Draft Advisor.”
The rule is there to prevent agents from retaining players simply by showering them with gifts. If Jay Z is found in violation of the rule, he faces “unspecified discipline,” according to Crasnick.
