Matt Wieters. No huge surprise there, but the details released by Brian Gray of Razor on FreedomCardBoard.com are pretty big considering this is a deal unlike any that have ever been made before.
As follows is the post by Brian about this subject.
Razor Announces Card #154 is none other than Matt Wieters as widely speculated.
In and of itself, this doesnt appear to be an “industry changing event”, however the terms and ramifications of this deal are unprecedented in the hobby.
Razor has signed Matt Wieters to a contract that extends from now until 365 days after he makes the 25-man roster of an MLB team. This is an EXCLUSIVE for images and autographs of Matt.
What this means:
1> For Razor: we get to use his image/autographs in all products for this term.
2> For all draft pick companies: Any contracts in effect now are still valid until expiration, at which point they are not renewable.
3> For upper deck: when Matt makes the 25-man, they can use his picture on a card per their deal with mlbpa. If they want his autograph, they have to come to Razor to get it…. we all know companies will need autographed rookie cards!!!!!!!
4> For topps: Topps will have NO RIGHTS AT ALL to make Matt Wieter’s rookie cards (as they dont have the licensing for such). THE ONLY way they will have a rookie card of Matt is by coming to Razor to get the rights. The same goes for autographs. TO CLARIFY, NO BOWMAN ROOKIES of ANY kind unless Topps licenses from us.
Hope this wasnt a letdown too bad, but more than the card #154 itself, this has huge ramifications for the future….
What if I sign 20-30 players this way next year?
This is a pretty interesting thing, I should be speaking to Brian on this tonight hopefully. I have to give him credit again, he was ready to record something right away, but unfortunately I am at work on my EEE PC away from my desktop and recording studio, so can not do that at this time. Check back later though for more!!!
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