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At exactly what point can they lock in a bonus offer to whoever is 1-1? Can they do it now, after they draft them, not until a later date?
At exactly what point can they lock in a bonus offer to whoever is 1-1? Can they do it now, after they draft them, not until a later date?
Where is the draft?
So much for Crane demanding that they take Appel. BA looks ridiculous now.
So much for Crane demanding that they take Appel. BA looks ridiculous now.
7:20 [Comment From laxtonto laxtonto: ]
I guess Appel didn't meet thier price?
Monday June 4, 2012 7:20 laxtonto
7:20 Frankie Piliere: That's what I'm hearing
Wow Correa
So much for Crane demanding that they take Appel. BA looks ridiculous now.I think you are discounting that all those rumors might well have been negotiating ploys.
Who is he?
Best SS in the draft.
College kid or HS?
Not sure what Appel might have refused for a bonus, but he's already down to 5.2 million. Twins took Buxton
So will the people claiming that Crane was meddling with the draft admit they were full of shit now? Can we expect BA to amend their statements or are they just your typical twitter journalist now too.
Not sure what Appel might have refused for a bonus, but he's already down to 5.2 million. Twins took Buxton
So what if anything does this say about Mier/Villar?Nothing. It means they picked who they think is the best player available, at a price they liked. Just as they should have done.
So what if anything does this say about Mier/Villar?
[Mock BA quote] "We stand by our statement that Crane was meddling in the draft. We just had the wrong reason. The real reason is that he was too cheap to draft Appel or Buxton." [/Mock BA quote]
Nothing. It means they picked who they think is the best player available, at a price they liked. Just as they should have done.
Sad to see BA stoop to that level (I know your comment was in jest, Im talking of the original BS). I would expect that tripe from someone like Heyman. My wife's (who is also a big Astros fan) 1st comment when I got home was about BA saying Crane was forcing the Astros to take Appel and she was pissed at Crane.... Unbelievably irresponsible journalism imo. Glad they have a pile of egg on their face.You still don't think the "rumor" was leaked on purpose, by the Astros. Sure, it makes BA look like like fools, I guess, but I seriously doubt they drew it up out of thin air.
You still don't think the "rumor" was leaked on purpose, by the Astros. Sure, it makes BA look like like fools, I guess, but I seriously doubt they drew it up out of thin air.
I am not saying they "drew it up out of thin air," but they took some 2 bit rumor and tried to pawn it off as the truth. And now they look like fools for doing so. A respectable journalist wouldn't run with something like that unless they were 100% sure it was true.Ok. I'll buy that.
I'm starting to feel bad for Appel, but not for Satan. This is getting ugly.
I'm starting to feel bad for Appel, but not for Satan. This is getting ugly.
I don't feel sorry for Appel he chose to dance with the devil.
Kevin Goldstein @Kevin_GoldsteinI guess. They will lose a pick, but if it is a mid or late twenties pick, I guess it could happen. Still seems like a steep price. But interesting nonetheless.
Crazy rumor of Boras trying to push Mark Appel all the way to Washington at 16.
Kevin Goldstein @Kevin_Goldstein
Crazy rumor of Boras trying to push Mark Appel all the way to Washington at 16.
Pirates!
BTW, FYB.Yeah, I don't normally watch this. I was hoping for Dierker to announce.
Bud sucks at this.
Callis butchered that, based on my understanding. The Pirates have 2.9 mil for their first pick. They can't transfer all that other money from their 6.5 mil total to use towards Appel. Either Appel signs for something under 3.5ish or the Pirates better take a bunch of low-rent chumps with their next picks.
BTW, FYB.
Bud sucks at this.
Callis butchered that, based on my understanding. The Pirates have 2.9 mil for their first pick. They can't transfer all that other money from their 6.5 mil total to use towards Appel. Either Appel signs for something under 3.5ish or the Pirates better take a bunch of low-rent chumps with their next picks.
or take some draft hits...Is he worth it?True, but it is hard for me to believe the Pirates can afford to lose one or two picks, but who knows. Glad it is not a problem near and dear to me.
There's real punishment for going a little over slot too.Yeh, I butchered my post also. It is 5% of the 6.5 million, or 325K. That is what they have to play with, if all their other picks sign for suggested price. That is my understanding at least.
Callis butchered that, based on my understanding. The Pirates have 2.9 mil for their first pick. They can't transfer all that other money from their 6.5 mil total to use towards Appel. Either Appel signs for something under 3.5ish or the Pirates better take a bunch of low-rent chumps with their next picks.
How deep are we going tonight? 2 rounds?
How deep are we going tonight? 2 rounds?
Astros next pick at 41... If its any consolation, the Los Angelleeez Angels of Anaheim do not have a pick tonight, so you won't have to hear Bud say it. That's something, no?!?
Dojers.
The Dodgers moved to Anaheim?!? Did Magic Johnson approve this, or did Nolan force the move down his throat?!?
Ah, figured you were referring to the "Los Angeleez." *shudder*
I'm starting to feel bad for Appel, but not for Satan. This is getting ugly.
I don't. It takes two to tango.
I'm a Courtney Hawkins fan.
Dude's twenty years old and had people telling him he could get $7mm+. I'd cut him some slack.
Dude's twenty years old and had people telling him he could get $7mm+. I'd cut him some slack.
That was AWESOME - not to mention the fact that had he missed the landing badly, it'd cost him about $2M...
Dude's twenty years old and had people telling him he could get $7mm+. I'd cut him some slack.
I don't understand a world where a gooney goofy buffoon like Bud Selig is the commissioner of MLB, but here I am.
I don't understand a world where a gooney goofy buffoon like Bud Selig is the commissioner of MLB, but here I am.
From Levine (via Twitter (https://twitter.com/zacharylevine/status/209815412744007682)):
Heck: "I don't think there was a true No. 1 guy. There's 4 other guys we could have talked about up there and we all would have been happy."
From Jayson StarkThere is so much conflicting info out there. I could swear it was 5% of the total allotment of the picks they sign in the first ten rounds. 1 mil would make that total pool 20 mil. I saw their allotment at 6.something. I'm really confused.
"If Pirates were to exceed their pool by more than $1M, they'd get fined $1M+ & lose 1st-round picks in each of next 2 drafts."
Random, but Twitter really is an awesome service. Selig said Appel was from Stanford, Stanford California. Isn't it Palo Alto or does the campus actually have a geographic name of "Stanford" also?
Comment From spano23spano23: ]
Where do you think Lance McCullers goes?
Monday June 4, 2012 9:20 spano23
9:20 Kiley McDaniel: No idea but only a few teams have the pool to sign him, possible spots are going fast.
There is so much conflicting info out there. I could swear it was 5% of the total allotment of the picks they sign in the first ten rounds. 1 mil would make that total pool 20 mil. I saw their allotment at 6.something. I'm really confused.
There is so much conflicting info out there. I could swear it was 5% of the total allotment of the picks they sign in the first ten rounds. 1 mil would make that total pool 20 mil. I saw their allotment at 6.something. I'm really confused.
I imagine Kenny Williams will strongly suggest he not do that anymore.
. Selig said Appel was from Stanford, Stanford California. Isn't it Palo Alto or does the campus actually have a geographic name of "Stanford" also?
And so it begins... Fro (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevik (via Twitter (https://twitter.com/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/209824826624454657)):
Uh-oh, here we go. Mark Appel is "not available" for conference call with Pittsburgh media, according to #Pirates.
And so it begins... Fro (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevik (via Twitter (https://twitter.com/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/209824826624454657)):
Uh-oh, here we go. Mark Appel is "not available" for conference call with Pittsburgh media, according to #Pirates.
And so it begins... Fro (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review sports columnist Dejan Kovacevik (via Twitter (https://twitter.com/Dejan_Kovacevic/status/209824826624454657)):
Uh-oh, here we go. Mark Appel is "not available" for conference call with Pittsburgh media, according to #Pirates.
Hensley off the board. Mccullers still out there, 10 picks in the way
Official statement from Appel through Pirates:
"I’m currently concentrating on winning a national championship and finishing my academic endeavors at Stanford. I will address the possibility of a professional career in due time."
Hensley off the board. Mccullers still out there, 10 picks in the way
Callis implies on twitter McCullers most likely signable by team with supplemental pick.
Dejan Kovacevic @Dejan_Kovacevic
Mark Appel had as much to do with authoring that statement as I had in the Magna Carta.
Cards are up, will Mccullers fall?
Cards are up, will Mccullers fall?
He falls, Bos, Mil, Tex, and Philly to go
Just Tex and Philly left...
And then there was one....
Nolan'll screw us over, whoever he chooses... Just sayin'...
Luhnow....we aren't worthy
Mayo saying he thinks Correa goes for less than full cap and that money goes to McCullers.
Holy shit they took Mccullers!
Holy shit they took Mccullers!
This might be the best Astro night in years.
"Hey Scott, have a seat. Can't wait to talk to you about McCullers. How're your other draftees?"
McCullers rated #13 by BA. Doesn't sound too shabby. Good night indeed.
Negotiating will begin at 5 million.That can't even be in the ballpark. That is almost 4 million over the allotment.
"Hey Scott, have a seat. Can't wait to talk to you about McCullers. How're your other draftees?"
That's the beauty of it... As an advisee, they'd talk to McCullers himself, no?!?
First negotiation line to McCullers should be: Boras just cost Appel $3.9 M. Are you really going to let that guy tell you what to do?!? [Maybe wishful thinking, but still...]
That can't even be in the ballpark. That is almost 4 million over the allotment.
That can't even be in the ballpark. That is almost 4 million over the allotment.
You're 100% correct. Bora$ most certainly will start at $8M+ over allotment for that slot...
Doesn't matter what they ask for. After Correa signs what ever is left he will be offered (plus maybe the 500k they can go over without losing a pick)Makes sense to me. So, if he doesn't sign, is there a compensation pick next year for an unsigned supplemental pick?
Makes sense to me. So, if he doesn't sign, is there a compensation pick next year for an unsigned supplemental pick?
Unfortunately, noI hope they know what they are doing. You know Satan will be using that as leverage.
Unfortunately, no
I hope they know what they are doing. You know Satan will be using that as leverage.
I wonder if, for insurance so to speak, the Astros take some other signability guys later on. You know, plan on nabbing two out of three for example. It would give them some leverage in the negotiation.
So compensation picks don't have the same rules as the first round?
I hope they know what they are doing. You know Satan will be using that as leverage.
I wonder if, for insurance so to speak, the Astros take some other signability guys later on. You know, plan on nabbing two out of three for example. It would give them some leverage in the negotiation.
his senior season he went 13-0 with a 0.18 ERA in 77IP, with 140K:30BB
This sure doesn't sound promising.
http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/when-talent-and-revamped-draft-collide-mccullers-l/14010/
Neither Perfect Game nor Baseball America has him in the top 10 picks. The reasoning has nothing to do with his talent, but everything to do with money and signability.
“It’s frustrating, the whole draft thing is frustrating,” McCullers said. “I’ve done nothing than get better since I’ve been ranked No. 1 forever, and no one in the country had a better year than me on the hill.
“If Major League Baseball wants to undervalue me, then I’ll show them what I’m really about three years from now.”
This sure doesn't sound promising.
http://www.tampabay.com/hometeam/blog/when-talent-and-revamped-draft-collide-mccullers-l/14010/
Neither Perfect Game nor Baseball America has him in the top 10 picks. The reasoning has nothing to do with his talent, but everything to do with money and signability.
“It’s frustrating, the whole draft thing is frustrating,” McCullers said. “I’ve done nothing than get better since I’ve been ranked No. 1 forever, and no one in the country had a better year than me on the hill.
“If Major League Baseball wants to undervalue me, then I’ll show them what I’m really about three years from now.”
Pure posturing and sour grapes from a naive high school kid. I put no stock in it. If the Astros can offer him $3 mil, he'd be a damn fool not to take it.
Astros also have $844k for their first pick tomorrow. Could get a deal worked out and squeeze another $500k or so for McCullers there if they're so inclined.
I'm predicting (again, wild ass guess here, mostly...) that the Astros end up with $2M extra from Correa at 1.1 to spend elsewhere... My WAG on McCullers is $2.5M'ish ($1.25M above slot)... And that he ultimately signs. That's my WAG, anyone care to to opine?!?
Pure posturing and sour grapes from a naive high school kid. I put no stock in it. If the Astros can offer him $3 mil, he'd be a damn fool not to take it.
Appy I hope you have your tickets already.
“We called his people and talked prior to taking him to make sure that we were thinking in the same area and we felt comfortable with the answer that we got,” general manager Jeff Luhnow said, adding that he did not make the two picks in coordination with each other.
any good place for a list of top guys remaining?
If McCullars signs - we can thank the Pirates for signing Clint Barmes for making it possible.
If McCullars signs - we can thank the Pirates for signing Clint Barmes for making it possible.
From Levine (http://blog.chron.com/ultimateastros/2012/06/04/astros-take-pitcher-mccullers-jr-with-compensation-pick/):
And from the "Just one of those things that is 'meant to be'" files?!? Also from Levine (via Twitter (https://twitter.com/zacharylevine/status/209866920743272448)):
Lance McCullers Jr. was the No. 41 overall pick in 2012. Lance McCullers Sr. was the No. 41 overall pick in 1982.
Carlos' interview with MLB network last night.
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=22025399&topic_id&c_id=hou
any good place for a list of top guys remaining?Here (http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2012/06/ba-500-best-available/). All HS guys except for Fontana, a SS, and Wood, the LHP with the funky delivery.
...first two people he mentions are Beltran and Yadier. Seems like a good kid regardless. Love the pick!
Two of the highest-profile Puerto Ricans in the majors. Makes sense.
Here (http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/2012/06/ba-500-best-available/). All HS guys except for Fontana, a SS, and Wood, the LHP with the funky delivery.
If Boras weren't involved I would be more optimistic. He may even feel the Astros embarrassed him over Appel and try to even the score even though it wouldn't appear to be in his best interest.
How are rounds 11-40 governed?
Nolan Fontana, SS.
Another shortstop? What does this mean for Correa?
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Another shortstop? What does this mean for Correa?
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PerfectGame Bio: (http://www.perfectgame.org/players/playerprofile.aspx?ID=68236)
"Good MIF, exc arm, very good player, big time consistent, good at PG National, exc at WWBA, made 18U Team USA, Pedroia type player"
Crane has overruled the baseball people and is refusing to pay Correa's slot money. Fucking typical necktown gorvelshit.
THAT'S the answer I was looking for!
Doesn't sound like a guy who would accept less than slot. Must be they have enough for McCullers with what Correa will save them?I have no idea, but he is a four year senior.
I have no idea, but he is a four year senior.
he's listed as JR on mlbSorry, my math was wrong. They said he came to campus in 2009, which does make him a junior.
Must be they have enough for McCullers with what Correa will save them?
In the end, Fontana plays the game with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and is the type of player who will get every last ounce out of his natural ability. With his steady play over three years on a big stage at Florida, plus all his intangibles, he represents one of safest selections in this year’s college draft class and could advance quickly to the big leagues.
How much dealings did the Co-ards have with Boras?Is Beltran still a Boras guy?
Tweets last night said that Appel was shopping an $8MM price tag. Classic Boras.
Another shortstop? What does this mean for Correa?
[/handwringing]
Tweets last night said that Appel was shopping an $8MM price tag. Classic Boras.
The more money Appel gets, the better. Less for the Longhorn commits the Pirates are drafting.
The more money Appel gets, the better. Less for the Longhorn commits the Pirates are drafting.
The more money Appel gets, the better. Less for the Longhorn commits the Pirates are drafting.They were speculating this morning on MLB Radio that the Pirates just took him to not sign him and get the pick next year.
Seems like the system is finally filling up with some quality/upside MIFs now. Paredes,Villar, Mier, DDsJr, Correa, Fontana, Batista...
Read an article this morning that said he was asking in the 6s.
Two polished college players after the two young upside guys.
Brady Rogers, RHP, Arizona State (hometown: Houston)
Also, two seniors to ensure signability.
Both juniors.
Really? I misread that.
Quote from the article linked above.
"The guy is so good. He's so complete -- four pitches for strikes, any count, competitive," UCLA coach John Savage said after facing Rodgers last week. "He's as good as there is out there in terms of pitchability and competitiveness. I can't say enough about him."
WTF is pitchability?
Really loving this draft so far.
They also think he won't be a slot-money pick, and that HOU must think it has some extra money to sign him.
Between this draft so far and the Melancon deal, I'm ready for the trade deadline.
Liking the Ruiz pic, also. Sounds like he would have gone much higher if he had been healthy this season. Lots of talent coming in so far.
Don't skip past us (hopefully) signing Soler this week.
Ruiz is another Boras guy. UghThere goes my theory about playing signability guys against each other.
Ruiz is another Boras guy. Ugh
If he signs, he signs.
Brewers take Quintana. That creep can roll, man.
A 6-foot-1, 185-pound outfielder, Phillips has a good profile as a lefthanded hitter who throws righthanded and has plus speed. His fast-twitch athleticism helped him become an all-county football player as a senior--the only year he played varsity. He's also raw on the baseball diamond but has plenty of tools, including perhaps the state's best throwing arm. Some scouts give him 70 grades on the 20-80 scale for his arm and his speed, though that's more often on his jailbreak swings. He should be an above-average center fielder with experience. Scouts' biggest questions center on his bat. Phillips uses the whole field, but scouts have to project to give him even average power. He uses more of a contact-oriented swing at this point, though he will show power in batting practice. Phillips had draft helium in May, and scouts were trying to judge his signability. He has committed to a resurgent North Carolina State program, which spirited a similar player, Trae Turner, out of Florida last spring. He may have to go in the first three rounds to keep him away from college.
Interesting video at the bottom of this (http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/6/1/3057719/top-100-baseball-draft-prospects-for-2012-scouting-reports) Top 100 list, with a guy from Perfect Game talking about Correa's fielding. Apparently they clocked one of his throws from SS to 1st at 97mph.
They ranked Correa #1 overall, FWIW, McCullers 12th, Fontana 51st, Rodgers 92nd.
Phillips was #103 on BA's list.Yep, and Rio Ruiz was #98 (picked at 129 by Astros). Here's a snippet from BA's report:
Ruiz projects as a third baseman in pro ball, and his sure hands, good instincts and body control give him a chance to be an average to plus defender despite his lack of lateral mobility. He is a below-average runner but owns an above-average arm, and he has touched 94-95 off the mound. Scouts like Ruiz's lefthanded swing, quick hands and bat speed, but his approach needs refinement, as he has a tendency to dive out over the plate at times. He has flashed plus raw power, and he projects as an average hitter with average to plus game power.
Preston Tucker OF, U of Florida
In a year where affordable college seniors might get a long look early in Drafts, Tucker is one who many teams have paid attention to. Playing for one of the best college teams in the country with other top-notch Draft talent, Tucker has continue to show his one plus tool: power. The left-handed hitter can flat-out mash, especially to the pull side. With good bat speed, he's shown some aptitude as a hitter, but it remains to be seen if he can continue to make adjustments in order to become a better all-around hitter, not to mention making enough contact to tap into that power. He's an average right fielder with a pretty good arm, though his lack of speed limits his range a bit. Playing first would add to his positional flexibility. In the end, though, the team that takes him will be buying his bat. He should improve on his Draft slot from when the Rockies took him (16th round) a year ago.
At worst, Tucker should anchor a Triple-A lineup down the line and get some big league cups of coffee thanks to his bat. At best, he could be a second-division regular in the Brian Daubach mold.
Not a bad pick if we were going College Senior. I'm still holding out hope that we can pick the best name in the draft, Skye Bolt.
The Cubs already got the best Cub name in the draft: Pierce Johnson
The Cubs already got the best Cub name in the draft: Pierce Johnson
After playing sparingly for two years as Steve Rodriguez's backup, Heineman assumed the everyday job this spring and had a breakout season. He hit over .400 deep into the season before cooling off late. With a stocky 5-foot-10 build that evokes Mike LaValliere or a Molina brother, Heineman is a hard-working, blue-collar player with a passion for the game. He's not a polished receiver but projects as an average defender with enough quickness to block balls in the dirt effectively. He handles pitchers well and controls the running game, thanks to an average arm and a quick transfer and release. Offensively, Heineman is a switch-hitter with a contact approach from both sides. He sprays the ball around the field and doesn't strike out often, but he doesn't offer any power. He profiles as a solid backup catcher in the big leagues.
Interesting video at the bottom of this (http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/6/1/3057719/top-100-baseball-draft-prospects-for-2012-scouting-reports) Top 100 list, with a guy from Perfect Game talking about Correa's fielding. Apparently they clocked one of his throws from SS to 1st at 97mph.
They ranked Correa #1 overall, FWIW, McCullers 12th, Fontana 51st, Rodgers 92nd.
Jim Bowden just tweeted that some reporter for the Padres is saying that Boras turned down the Astros offer of $6 mil for Appel, which is why they went elsewhere.
Jim Bowden just tweeted that some reporter for the Padres is saying that Boras turned down the Astros offer of $6 mil for Appel, which is why they went elsewhere.
Via MLB Trade Rumors (LINK (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/06/draft-bonus-notes-appel-garcia.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter)):
First rounder Mark Appel and his representatives at the Boras Corporation turned down a $6MM offer from the Astros, Tom Krasovic of Inside the Padres reports... The Pirates selected Appel eighth overall, which means his recommended bonus is $2.9MM ...
The Pirates' budget is $6,563,500. If they go over by $328,175 they pay 75% tax on the overage and lose a first round pick. Of course Boras doesn't care about the Pirates. The fallout from this new slot system is going to be fun to watch.
10/309: Joe Bircher, LHP, senior at Bradley University. #421 on BA 500.
Astros 11th round pick (339): LHP Hunter Virant, Camarillo (Calif.) HS. BA Had him listed as the 53rd best prospect in the draft.
Round 9, pick 279: Daniel Minor RHP Texas A&M CC
Law says the Astros never made an offer to Appel.
Astros reporters are saying they hope to have Correa signed by the end of the week. He'll be in Houston Thursday for a physical. Once he signs, he'll apparently head to the GCL. Let's hope he gets promoted to the Appy League quickly!
Not a formal offer. You have conversations with the player's group to get an idea of what he would sign for.
Astros Expect To Sign Correa By Thursday
By Zach Links [June 5 at 5:52pm CST]
General Manager Jeff Luhnow said that the Astros expect to sign first-overall pick Carlos Correa by Thursday, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com (via Twitter). The high school shortstop was tabbed by Houston after the club also considered Stanford right-hander Mark Appel and other top prospects.
The deal is expected to be worth roughly $5MM, sources tell Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com. The Astros were considering a few other options very late in the game as one source told Heyman that the decision "came down to the last thirty seconds.''
Phillips, an outfielder, said he will decline the scholarship offer from North Carolina State and sign with the Astros in the next few days. He also said there were teams willing to pick him in the fourth and fifth rounds, but they were unable to sign him for the amount the Astros offered.
Hmmmm... someone should put that video on the SnS homepage. I know, "there is a home page?".I didn't know that, cool.
BTW - the guy is David Rawnsley, one of the best talent evaluators out there and once the head of scouting for the Astros (back in the days of Bagwell and Biggio being in the minors)
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I might have missed this earlier in the thread, but OutSTANDing piece on Correa: LINK (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/page/paese-120602/carlos-correa-rises-top-mlb-draft-list-strength-family-support)
Right - 1560 = 1040 = even less on "old" scale
I might have missed this earlier in the thread, but OutSTANDing piece on Correa: LINK (http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/page/paese-120602/carlos-correa-rises-top-mlb-draft-list-strength-family-support)
1040 may be good enough to get him into ivies/duke/vandy/stanfords of the world with his skill. Frankly, I'm impressed after reading the article osf linked above
I'm not saying he's stupid, its just a lot of people might attribute a lot more meaning to it because they don't know the test has changed (more than once).
I didn't think you were, and writers should include X score on an X scale for really any and all metrics to provide context.
My point was also just to provide some context for these super talented players at even the toughest institutions. I went on a "recruiting visit" to an ivy league school, and I was floored when the captain of the team told me he was accepted with a 1050 on the SAT (1600 scale). The specifics escape me, but he told me he had to retake the test to get in and score above X (insert comparatively low score) threshold on the verbal. This was not even a relative powerhouse program along the lines of Princeton lax, Penn/Princeton basketball, etc. I can't even begin to relate the intellectual ineptitude of the hockey team at the school where I eventually ended up.
Correa seems like a great kid. Happy to hear his in the organization, and I hope he keeps grinding.
I don't mean to take a dig at Ed Wade and Tal Smith, but I don't know how to finish this post without doing so and still making my point.
But can you imagine how this draft would've gone with them at the helm under the new rules? Make fun of Luhnow, sabermetrics, etc. all you want but it seems like these guys were built to tackle complex situations like this.
Honestly the credit needs to go to the new CBA draft rules. The Yankees and Red Sox can not buy guys like they could before. This allowed Houston and other teams that had a bigger pool to get more talent than they could of in past years. Don't get me wrong, what team Luhnow did with their allotment bordered on pure genius, but had this been last years CBA, it could not have been done. Mccullers was the best player available by far for many picks and only Houston had the money left to sign him.
I'm a huge fan of the new draft rules. It eliminates the need for a salary cap.
There are many athletes who cannot get into Stanford academically who end up at the Ivies. Duke will take NCAA qualifiers if they are good enough.
Right - this really isn't that fucking complicated.
Where will Correa go when he signs?
Astros reporters are saying they hope to have Correa signed by the end of the week. He'll be in Houston Thursday for a physical. Once he signs, he'll apparently head to the GCL. Let's hope he gets promoted to the Appy League quickly!
I'm not familiar with Stanford's recruiting policies, but my assumption is that this is largely due to the fact that Stanford has a far superior athletic program, rather than more selective admissions than ivies (I think the admissions are fairly comparable.). Therefore, they can turn away a 1250 SAT pretty good athlete because they have a great athlete that wants to attend Stanford who scored a 1300 or higher. The Ivy schools will take the 1250 pretty good guy because he's relatively better at sports than pretty much anyone else they have on their radar.
And, on a tangentially related topic, the Astros drafted a Dartmouth guy, Joe Sclafani (SS), in the 14th round.
Yes, it appears that Luhnow and company are doing a good job, but I don't get the "Ed Wade couldn't have done this." It really wasn't rocket science: a bunch of guys were relatively equal, play them against each other to get a good price, use the money saved for players other teams can't afford. Most people do this in their lives every day.
Besides, we won't know if the scouting evaluations of these guys pan out for many years.
I don't mean to take a dig at Ed Wade and Tal Smith, but I don't know how to finish this post without doing so and still making my point.
But can you imagine how this draft would've gone with them at the helm under the new rules? Make fun of Luhnow, sabermetrics, etc. all you want but it seems like these guys were built to tackle complex situations like this.
Yes, it appears that Luhnow and company are doing a good job, but I don't get the "Ed Wade couldn't have done this." It really wasn't rocket science: a bunch of guys were relatively equal, play them against each other to get a good price, use the money saved for players other teams can't afford. Most people do this in their lives every day.
Besides, we won't know if the scouting evaluations of these guys pan out for many years.
When my daughter took the SAT seven years ago, the routine was to ignore the writing section (because most colleges did) and report your score as the two number composite. My son four years ago was still doing the same. It's at least possible that the 1560 is ignoring the writing score, and the kid is pretty damn smart.
Yes, I've seen people do that, too, which is why its confusing. If he got a 1560/1600 after only speaking English for 3 years he'd be up there with Barzilla.
This never crossed my mind before, but is the test only in English?
Yes, I've seen people do that, too, which is why its confusing. If he got a 1560/1600 after only speaking English for 3 years he'd be up there with Barzilla.
You don't see any Americans winning spelling bees
You don't see any Americans winning spelling bees
Most of them are 2nd generation, though, right? Or from South Asia where English is spoken by 200M+ people?
I'm a huge fan of the new draft rules. It eliminates the need for a salary cap.
You don't see any Americans winning spelling bees
Right - this really isn't that fucking complicated.
Sorry, this was a poor characterization. They are Americans. However I believe many of them learned English as a second or in a dual language household
There are a number of things that I like in the new system. I am concerned, however, about the HUGE disparity between money allotments even between 1.1 and 1.4 ($3M / roughly 40%). I think the delta here needs to be paired down some...It does seem like a flaw given this year's class. However, if there was an individual who was clearly 1-1 worthy, the disparity would seem more reasonable.
It does seem like a flaw given this year's class. However, if there was an individual who was clearly 1-1 worthy, the disparity would seem more reasonable.
The complication isn't in the math - its in that there are a TON of moving parts... I've been very impressed with the way they've played this!Most of the moving parts are essentially information. Information about the price of each potential draftee. We do not yet know if the Astros nailed that part of the process, although they are acting as if they did. Let's hope so.
Yes, I've seen people do that, too, which is why its confusing. If he got a 1560/1600 after only speaking English for 3 years he'd be up there with Barzilla.
Most of the moving parts are essentially information. Information about the price of each potential draftee. We do not yet know if the Astros nailed that part of the process, although they are acting as if they did. Let's hope so.
Thanks for the clarification.
I didn't know that, cool.
While he was working for BA, Rawnsley also had some rather unkind, although not unwarranted, things to say regarding the Astros skimping on the draft by continually taking college seniors far more often than (more expensive) college juniors and high school players. One of the only journalists to actually call out the organization on that point, if I recall correctly.
Don't know if this got posted already, but Tom Krasovic retracted story on Appel: UDPATE: Another MLB source says the Astros and Mark Appel's camp had no financial discussions, giving zero credence to today's earlier post.I'm going to reserve judgement until he changes his story a few more times.
I'm going to reserve judgement until he changes his story a few more times.
Don't know if this got posted already, but Tom Krasovic retracted his story (http://insidethepadres.blogspot.com/2012/06/draft-intrigue-ii.html) on Appel:
"UDPATE: Another MLB source says the Astros and Mark Appel's camp had no financial discussions, giving zero credence to today's earlier post. "
Another reason to never trust a writer who starts his story with, "MLB source says..."
Being first, is way more important to journalist these days, than being right.
Another reason to never trust a writer who starts his story with, "MLB source says..."Which is still loads better than the old "there are some who say...", JDJO's favorite agenda-fueling ploy.
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At least in this case he came out and said he'd gotten it wrong. Seems like a lot of the time they wouldn't even bother.
From what I've read it seems to me that if you were to canvass the globe looking for a 17 year old to whom you could give $5MM without fucking him up for life Correa might well be the kid you'd find.
Astros take CJ Hinojosa (Klein Collins shortstop) in the 26th round. He was ranked #70 by BA and he's committed to UT, so I'm guessing he's a long shot to sign.
Via Astros County post (LINK (http://www.astroscounty.com/2012/06/26-789-ss-cj-hinojosa.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AstrosCounty+%28Astros+County%29)):
Here's some background (http://www.dailytexanonline.com/sports/2012/02/15/cj-hinojosa-back-high-school-after-early-enrollment-plans-fall-through) on Hinojosa's Texas/Not-Texas back-and-forth. His father asked him what it would take to get him out of his commitment to Texas, and he said: “I asked him, ‘So what are you feeling?’ and his response to me was, ‘If I don’t get [2011 No. 8 overall pick] Francisco Lindor money [$2.9 million], then there’s no question I’m going to Texas,”
Good luck with that kid...
And MLB.com says he was planning to head to UT in January but for whatever reason stayed in high school that last semester. I think we can go ahead and say he's not signing.
Via Astros County post (LINK (http://www.astroscounty.com/2012/06/26-789-ss-cj-hinojosa.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AstrosCounty+%28Astros+County%29)):
Here's some background (http://www.dailytexanonline.com/sports/2012/02/15/cj-hinojosa-back-high-school-after-early-enrollment-plans-fall-through) on Hinojosa's Texas/Not-Texas back-and-forth. His father asked him what it would take to get him out of his commitment to Texas, and he said: “I asked him, ‘So what are you feeling?’ and his response to me was, ‘If I don’t get [2011 No. 8 overall pick] Francisco Lindor money [$2.9 million], then there’s no question I’m going to Texas,”
Good luck with that kid...
Just got done with a self-tortue Kieth Law video.
How does ths guy have a job?
How does ths guy have a job?
Yup. I think Rawnsley is one of the best if not the best at running evaluations of high school and college players. He was adamant his group does "shoe leather" evaluations, meaning they go see the player and not just pour over numbers.
If you're going to anticipate having extra bonus pool money (a la Virant) then why not pick several guys you might give it to? It gives you a little more leverage.Exactly, unless they somehow really feel like they'll be setting themselves back by not drafting quite as many roster-filler guys in the later rounds, I'd expect them to do this. With the draft now cut to 40 rounds instead of 45-50, who knows, but I'd assume we'll just see more signings of NDFA's afterwards.
That brings up a question: how are NDFA signings handled? Can you spend as much as you like, or is the bonus treated like signings from rounds 11-40? Seems like it must be handled as rounds 11-40 or the obvious strategy for certain players would be try like hell not to be drafted so they can receive a larger bonus. Also, the timing of the NDFA signings, if they are wrapped into the draft bonus pools, would appear to be create problems.
NDFA signings can be applied against a team's bonus pool. Off the top of my head though, I can't remember if it is any amount over $100,000 that counts against a team's bonus pool, or simply any amount paid to a NDFA (though I *think* it is any amount over $100K).
That's the path once traveled by the likes of Larry Parrish, Dan Quisenberry, Kevin Mitchell, Bobby Bonilla, Jim Leyritz, Mike Bordick and Kevin Millar, among others.
Berman Levine and McTaggart are all reporting the club has a verbal agreement with Correa. That was quick.I thought that was pretty much assumed the minute they drafted him. Not to mention the reports that he's coming to MMPUS Thursday and they expect to get his contract signed then...
Footer tweeting that Brady Rodgers (rd 3) is about to sign his contract, family in tow. I wouldn't be surprised if he went for a little below slot.
Boras not happy with the new system: http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/6/6/3069073/scott-boras-2012-mlb-draft
Boras not happy with the new system: http://mlb.sbnation.com/2012/6/6/3069073/scott-boras-2012-mlb-draftAs if we didn't already love how this draft went enough.
Hinojosa has until mid-July to decide whether to sign with the Astros or proceed with plans to attend Texas this fall. He said his adviser in the matter will be local agent Peter Vescovo.
“I honestly don’t know,” Hinojosa said. “I have to sit down with my family and talk with my adviser and see what will happen.”
He said his decision will not be affected by Wednesday’s announcement that longtime Texas assistant coach Tommy Harmon, who recruited Hinojosa, will not be back with the Longhorns next season.
“Tommy was a great guy, but my dream was always to play for Texas coach Augie Garrido,” he said. “As long as Augie is there, I don’t have any reason not to go.”
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow acknowledged that Hinojosa has alternatives to going pro.
“We do like him a lot, and if the situation arose where we could come close to meeting what he feels he needs to forego that Texas education and opportunity to play there right now, we’ll pursue it,” Luhnow said.
I haven't looked at all the commitments and drafting, but it was speculated that the new rules would drive more players to college. I was kind of hoping for a blossoming of college baseball, and associated ability to retain more recruits for Texas. Curious to see how it finally shakes out.
Correa will, according to sources, sign for $5.135 million
I thought I read where Hinojosa was asking for 2.5 million to opt out of UT. Unless the astros are able to convince a bunch of top 10 round guys to go WAY under slot, or can't sign 3 or 4, I don't think they could offer even 1 million without losing draft picks. Would be a huge get for Lunhow though.
2nd hand info via McTaggart Tweet:
@brianmctaggart
From 45 minutes ago @JonHeymanCBS Hear carlos correa deal with astros is for $4.8M
Callis is reporting $4.8M as well.
It is confirmed. According to astros.com, they have signed Correa for $4.8 mil.
The Astros saved 2.4 million dollars on the Correa signing. They now have that 2.4 mil to spend on other picks.
The Angels entire draft budget, 2.1 million. Tigers Draft Budget, 1.645
I haven't been keeping up very much. Do the Astros have a larger budget simply because they were the first pick?
I haven't been keeping up very much. Do the Astros have a larger budget simply because they were the first pick?
Anyone hear a # on what Rodgers signed for?No, but I wonder if it will be disclosed as the Astros probably don't want all the hard signs to know exactly what they can afford, although the Correa disclosure kind of goes against that theory.
No, but I wonder if it will be disclosed as the Astros probably don't want all the hard signs to know exactly what they can afford, although the Correa disclosure kind of goes against that theory.
Last night, JD and Brownie said that Boras said McCuller definitely has options when it comes to playing college ball. I wonder if Scotty Boy got wind of money to be had because Correa didn't break the bank.
What a shrew man that Boras guy.
Yep, you can almost count on Boras eating up every last cent that the Astros saved on Correa.
Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Do the Astros try and sign as many people as they can ASAP and leave just enough to match McCullers original #? And hope he honors that and tells Boras to stick it?
The FO and scouts believed that they had a reasonable idea of what it would take to sign McCullers before doing so. And from what I 'think' I've gleaned from all of the discussions is that it is not going to take the entire Correa difference. Remember as well that Ruiz (4th rd pick) is also a Boras client. Now between the two of them (if Ruiz also signs) I would imagine most of the Correa difference will be used.
So, there's an extra $2.4M to play with from the Correa signing. If the Astros sign McCullers for #10 pick money ($2.7M), that eats up $1,441,300 of the surplus, and leaves $958,700 to work with. That's enough to bump up every other pick in the first 10 rounds by 35%, or throw $1M+ at Hinojosa.
Maybe Boras is stupid enough pass on top 10 cash for McCullers, but that's a hell of a risk for the possibility of a deferred reward that's not a whole lot greater. I suppose I could see him pushing for #8 money, to take some of the sting off the perception of him costing Appel money, but even that would only take another $200,000.
This is some masterful work by Luhnow and company, regardless of how it actually plays out. In the first year of a draft system with no roadmap, a seeming lack of ability to overspend, and no clear 1.1, they have maximized the value of their position beyond anything I could have imagined. Amazing job.
A lot of Astros-related stuff in the Callis chat yesterday (LINK (http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/chat/2012/2613542.html)), but the following is relevant to this discussion:
Mike (Orlando): Several interesting strategies this year, can you explain the Astros plan for signing Hunter Virant?
Jim Callis: Sure. I think by the time they sign Correa and McCullers, they'll have saved roughly $1 million vs. pick value. They might be able to take some discounts in rounds 2, 3 and 5, plus they can save maybe $500,000 with their senior signs in rounds 7-10. That could give them an extra $1.7 million or so to play with as they pursue Rio Ruiz and Virant.
Will someone prepare a list of all the dratees & note the ones that have signed thank youGee, can we get you some coffee, while we're at it?
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 | $ Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | POS SS RHP SS RHP 3B CF CF OF C RHP LHP LHP LF LHP SS RHP LF RP C 2B LHP CF LHP RHP SS SS SS CF 3B RHP RHP C LHP RHP RHP C 1B RHP 3B RHP RHP | School Puerto Rico BB Academy, PR Jesuit HS, FL Florida, FL Arizona State, AZ Bishop Amat HS, CA Arizona State, AZ Seminole HS, FL Florida, FL UCLA, CA Texas A&M – Corpus, TX Bradley University, IL Adolfo Camarillo HS, CA Florida State College, FL Wake Forest, NC Dartmouth, NH Gateway CC, AZ Jacksonville University, FL Washington, WA Point Loma Nazarene U, CA Dallas Baptist, TX Kent State, OH Chabot College, CA Illinois State, IL Texas State, TX Wake Forest, NC Eastern Illinois, IL Klein Collins HS, TX Ole Miss, MS U Texas Pan American, TX Florence-Darlington Tech, SC Texas Tech, TX St. Mary's University, TX Plainedge HS, NY Dayton, OH Catawba College, NC Skyline HS, WA Florida International, FL Wake Forest, NC LaSalle Institute, NY Houston Christian HS, TX Ennis HS, TX | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS | B/T R/R L/R L/R R/R L/R L/L L/R L/L S/R R/R L/L R/L R/R L/L S/R R/R L/L R/R L/R S/R L/L L/R L/L R/R R/R L/R R/R L/L L/R R/R R/R R/R L/L R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R R/R | Ht/Wt 6'04" / 190 6'01" / 190 5'11" / 192 6'01" / 195 6'01" / 180 6'00" / 194 6'00" / 175 6'00" / 220 5'11" / 205 5'11" / 188 6'04" / 220 6'03" / 175 6'03" / 230 6'04" / 205 5'09" / 185 6'01" / 175 5'11" / 200 6'01" / 205 6'02" / 205 5'11" / 185 6'03" / 175 5'11" / 195 6'00" / 165 6'00" / 160 5'10" / 180 6'02" / 205 5'11" / 185 5'11" / 180 6'02" / 220 6'02" / 175 6'02" / 195 6'02" / 215 6'03" / 180 6'03" / 210 6'00" / 195 5'10" / 185 6'00" / 215 6'02" / 194 6'01" / 200 6'07" / 240 6'05" / 215 | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 |
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 | Signed Yes - - Yes - Yes - - - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - - - - - - - - - - - Yes Yes - - - - - Yes - - - | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $50,000 $100,000 | over/[under] [$2,400,000] [$81,100] $0.00 | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 | Scouting Report links |
Anyone hear a # on what Rodgers signed for?
Per Astros.com press release, they sign eight more players--
Minor-9th round
Gulbransen-16th
West-17th
Elkins-19th
Ibanez-28th
Garcia-29th
Jankowski-34th
Dimock-37th
Here's the link:
http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120609&content_id=33042604&vkey=pr_hou&c_id=hou
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 | Signed Yes - - Yes - Yes - - - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - - - - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - - Yes - - - | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $50,000 $100,000 | over/[under] [$2,400,000] [$81,100] $0.00 | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 | Scouting Report links |
As mentioned on AstrosCounty, 23rd rounder Travis Ballew signed (according to himself):
https://twitter.com/Tballew18/status/211557894859145217 (https://twitter.com/Tballew18/status/211557894859145217)
Tri-City:
https://twitter.com/Tballew18/status/211584962640625665 (https://twitter.com/Tballew18/status/211584962640625665)
OFFICIAL SIGNINGS: "...Heck has announced the following three signings today: LHP Joseph Bircher (10th round), RHP Travis Ballew (23rd round), 1B Michael Martinez (36th round)...Bircher and Ballew have been assigned to Tri-City and Martinez has been assigned to Greenville...
UNOFFICIAL SIGNINGS (e.g. Other sources): Astros 22nd round pick Kenny Long has also signed (via his Twitter account (https://twitter.com/kelong36/status/211967777123205122)): I just signed my contract. I'm officially an #astro
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 | Signed Yes - - Yes - Yes - - - Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes - - - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes - Yes Yes - - - | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $50,000 $100,000 | over/[under] [$2,400,000] [$81,100] $0.00 | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 | Scouting Report links |
There's a perception that all Boras clients (especially at the top) will wait until the last minute to sign, trying to extract every $ possible. We have a few of his guys, most notably McCullers, whom I've been skeptical of getting signed any time soon. But, it turns out, Luhnow might not have been crazy to put out hope that we could have him signed by this weekend.
I think that for some Boras clients, this will hold true. Appel is one such example. I wouldn't be surprised to see Ruiz as another. McCullers is one that I've never particularly thought was going to go that route. For one, I've not gotten the impression that McCullers Sr. or Jr. are the types that'd simply let Boras run roughshod over them - rather he is there to advise and 'reasonably' try to maximize value. I think HOU had a pretty good idea of what it was going to take to sign McCullers Jr. in the first place, has made reasonable offers to sign him, and will get it done. Just my $0.02 anyway...
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2nd Tampa Bay draftee to sign today RT @RodneyHomeTeam Brett Phillips signs with Astros. $300 grand signing bonus http://bit.ly/KotHqa
A few signings this morning: 25th rounder Ryan Dineen reported to be signing (http://www.dennews.com/sports/panther-sluggers-drafted-honored/article_02e81294-b440-11e1-af06-001a4bcf6878.html)
33rd Rounder Hauschild & His buddy a Non Drafted Free Agent Brian Blasik have both signed and will report to Gville (http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/springfield-oh-sports/university-of-dayton-flyers/ud-baseball-players-sign-with-houston-astros-1389733.html)
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2nd Tampa Bay draftee to sign today RT @RodneyHomeTeam Brett Phillips signs with Astros. $300 grand signing bonus http://bit.ly/KotHqa
The contract also includes a clause that the Astros will pay Phillips' college tuition.
Pincus said the Phillies were interested in taking Phillips in the fourth round of the draft but could not match the bonus money offered by Houston.
I wonder how a deal like that affects the slotting number?
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings Brian Blasik | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 n/a | Signed Yes - [CBWS] Yes - Yes Yes [CBWS] [CBWS] Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [CBWS] - Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 (unsigned) (unsigned) $495,200 (unsigned) $220,000 $300,000 (unsigned) (unsigned) $50,000 (unknown) -- -- $100,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | over/[under] [$2,400,000] -- -- $0 -- [$49,700] $98,900 -- -- [$81,800] (unknown) -- -- $0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS SR | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 ?? | Scouting Report links |
Yes, amazing. Thanks.
So, for those into the numbers and with a background on the specific tough signs, does it look plausible that they can take realistic stabs at them all, or just two or three? IIRC, there are at least four: McCullers, Ruiz, Virant and Hinojosa. Are there more?
As always, mildly informed speculation is acceptable.
If they're willing to spend a little more heavily, the Astros can go up $360,000 over the cap limit without surrendering a future draft pick. They'd pay a tax of $270k on that overage (assuming it was indeed the full $360k), so it'd be pricey, but it might not be out of the question if that additional amount could bring in another one of the tough signs.
Where did you come up with 360k? 4.99% of 11,177,700 is 558k. I was under the impression they could go over up to < 5% before surrendering a draft pick?
So, for those into the numbers and with a background on the specific tough signs, does it look plausible that they can take realistic stabs at them all, or just two or three? IIRC, there are at least four: McCullers, Ruiz, Virant and Hinojosa. Are there more? As always, mildly informed speculation is acceptable.
So who would you prefer to get? Virant or Hinojosa? And does anyone think there is any shot of signing Traver (39th round)?
So who would you prefer to get? Virant or Hinojosa? And does anyone think there is any shot of signing Traver (39th round)?
Let's say McCullers signs. Can we start guessing the new top 5 prospects?
1. Correa
2. Singleton
3. Springer
4. McCullers
5. Cosart
?
The prospect pundits tend to agree that Correa would currently be ranked as the Astros top prospect, but for me its still Singleton.
If you believe in the hype and he plays a good SS, then I have to put him 1st.
It's encouraging. The depth of the organization seems to be filling back up. Now we just need to see more guys start popping in the top 100 lists. Right now I only think Correa, Singleton, and Springer would be on those, and all 3 probably higher than 25.
It's encouraging. The depth of the organization seems to be filling back up. Now we just need to see more guys start popping in the top 100 lists.Guys like Altuve?
Rankings matter because .........
Because I get sick and tired of reading about how bad the Astros farm system sucks
Because I get sick and tired of reading about how bad the Astros farm system sucks (and that is a good enough reason for me). Other than that, I'm not sure...
When is Correa's first game?
Opening days for each of the stateside short-season affiliates:
GCL Astros: Mon 6/18
Greeneville: Tues 6/19
Tri-City: Mon 6/18
I am more than ready for short-season ball to start. Three more box scores to check every night? It's like Christmas.
And they'll all be EST, so we can check the final box score before going to bed, unlike Lancaster and future Astros.
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings Brian Blasik | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 n/a | Signed Yes - [CBWS] Yes - Yes Yes [CBWS] [CBWS] Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [CBWS] Yes Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 (unsigned) (unsigned) $495,200 (unsigned) $220,000 $300,000 (unsigned) (unsigned) $50,000 (unknown) -- -- $100,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | over/[under] [$2,400,000] -- -- $0 -- [$49,700] $98,900 -- -- [$81,800] (unknown) -- -- $0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS SR | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 ?? | Scouting Report links |
Rodgers signed for the exact allotment? Kind of weird, actually.
He should have held out for a couple of bucks more, just to claim victory.
Josh (Lake Charles, LA): Thanks for the chat. If you were the Astros, in what order would you try to sign these guys: Ruiz, Virant, Hinojosa, and Traver? Which do you see signing?
Jim Callis: Virant, Hinojosa, Ruiz, Traver. Traver tweeted something yesterday about having surgery, so he's out of the mix. Hinojosa is unsignable from everything I've heard. I think they have a shot at at least one of Ruiz and Virant, and maybe they pull off both.
Question to Callis in today's chat:Good point re. Traver. I figured the Astros took Hinojosa and Traver as fall-backs: in case Virant doesn't like the cash they're able to scrape together, they still can throw it at Hinojosa and/or Traver depending how much they have. I'm assuming they wouldn't have taken Ruiz in the first 10 rounds unless they were pretty sure they can sign him, because his slot money goes away otherwise.
The Traver revelation is new. You'd think that the club would have known about it a week ago, though. I'm not suggesting that the club will sign him, but it wouldn't have caught them off-guard. If Hinojosa doesn't sign, based on the figures OSF (et. al) have come up with, I'd think we have a pretty good shot at the other two. I wonder how came to that order. Personally, I like Ruiz most and he seems to have more offensive potential than Hinojosa. I wonder if position played a big role; Callis does tend to factor that in comparisons.
What does "SIUEFA" stand for/mean?
Update on McCullers via his Twitter account (LINK 1 (https://twitter.com/LMcCullers_23/status/213065937824382976); LINK 2 (https://twitter.com/LMcCullers_23/status/213066265860898816)):
#Gators & #Astros fans I know you have been tweeting at me about my upcoming decision. I am currently in negotiations & these things (1/2)... (2/2) take time. I am excited about both roads but have to wait & see what is best for me! Thank you for the support and as always #SIUEFA
FWIW (and I've read similar 'prognostications'): HOU will have McCullers in town when they get back from the road. I'd expect a similar signing/presentation thingie (like HOU had with Correa) during the Royals series (6/18-6/20).
Levine tweeting confirming the "prognostications." McCullers heading to Houston for his physical.
...(And FWIW, my guess on McCullers is $2.5M...)...
More Callis: Even after McCullers signing, #Astros still have saved nearly $1.3 mil vs bonus pool. Hello, Rio Ruiz and/or Hunter Virant.
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings Brian Blasik | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 n/a | Signed Yes Yes [CBWS] Yes - Yes Yes [CBWS] [CBWS] Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes [CBWS] Yes Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $2,500,000 (unsigned) $495,200 (unsigned) $220,000 $300,000 (unsigned) (unsigned) $50,000 $20,000 -- -- $100,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | over/[under] [$2,400,000] $1,241,300 -- $0 -- [$49,700] $98,100 -- -- [$81,800] [$105,000] -- -- $0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | POS SS RHP SS RHP 3B CF CF OF C RHP LHP LHP LF LHP SS RHP LF RP C 2B LHP CF LHP RHP SS SS SS CF 3B RHP RHP C LHP RHP RHP C 1B RHP 3B RHP RHP | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS SR | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 ?? | Scouting Report links |
Astros MO has been send high profile HS draft picks to GCL to get their feet wet then send them to Greeneville. For players it has been 8-10 games for pitchers it has been after a few starts. So I am hoping to see Corea and McCullers in short order.
Zachary Levine @zacharylevine
Lance McCullers will start his pro career in GCL then probably go to Greeneville later this year.
Brian McTaggart @brianmctaggart
Boras compares McCullers' HS dominance to Jered Weaver in college
Last year’s 14th overall pick, former Alonso pitcher Jose Fernandez, signed for $2 million, which was then a county record. McCullers will spend this offseason working out with Fernandez, a close friend, current Phillies pitcher Jose Contreras and Orlando Chinea, the former pitching coach for the Cuban national team.Fernandez is the Marlins' prospect currently dominating the Sally league. He's from Cuba originally, which I guess explains Contreras and the other guy.
Some quick hits from the ESPN scouting Report on RUIZ
Ruiz has one of the smoothest, easiest swings in the draft....good hand-eye coordination and strong plate coverage....has great hands, an above-average arm and pretty good instincts, so he at least has a good chance to stay at third base. He's also a favorite of many scouts for strong makeup.
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings Brian Blasik | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 n/a | Signed Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes - - Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $2,500,000 (unsigned) $495,200 $1,850,000 $220,000 $300,000 (unsigned) (unsigned) $50,000 $20,000 -- -- $100,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | over/[under] [$2,400,000] $1,241,300 -- $0 $1,489,800 [$49,700] $98,100 -- -- [$81,800] [$105,000] -- -- $0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | POS SS RHP SS RHP 3B CF CF OF C RHP LHP LHP LF LHP SS RHP LF RP C 2B LHP CF LHP RHP SS SS SS CF 3B RHP RHP C LHP RHP RHP C 1B RHP 3B RHP RHP | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS SR | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 ?? | Scouting Report links |
Per Keith Law's twitter, Ruiz signs for $1.85 million. Doing some rough math from OSF's numbers, we are now about $200k over slot. Well, both Virant and Hinojosa are out now, unless something very strange happens. Time to get the CWS guys signed and go with what we've got.
Brownie just said Astros have signed Heineman. Don't see anything on the internets yet.
It's on Astro's website- LINK (http://houston.astros.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120624&content_id=33839660¬ebook_id=33839664&vkey=notebook_hou&c_id=hou)
look to the bottom of the page.
Brownie just said Astros have signed Heineman. Don't see anything on the internets yet.
was brownie saying the astros may sign another top pick tomorrow?
That's what I heard as well. Though I haven't seen anything noted, I'd guess they'll be signing/announcing Rd. 2 pick Nolan Fontana (Florida). And if they've signed Fontana, they could very well also sign Rd. 7 pick Preston Tucker (also from Florida, which was eliminated from the College World Series last week). HOU signed Rd. 8 pick Tyler Heineman (UCLA) over the weekend (or it was announced over the weekend by Brownie & on Astros.com), and they could be introducing him, but I'd wager $1 or so that it'll be Rd. 2 and Rd. 7 picks Fontana / Tucker. That's my $0.02 anyway...
FWIW, looks like there'll be another signing announced tomorrow. The related GZ commentary on this is as follows:
With Ruiz, my hunch at the new top 10:
1. Correa
2. Singleton
3. Springer
4. McCullers
5. Cosart
6. Folty
7. Ruiz
8. DDS
9. Villar
10. Ovando
Can't see Ruiz being in the top 10 yet.
eter Gammons @pgammo
AL Scouting Director:"Houston took its draft position and killed it like noone else. Correa, McCullers, Ruiz...they changed the franchise."
Very nice overview of the 2012 draft and the farm system.
http://www.caller.com/news/2012/jun/24/astros-building-something-special-2012-draft-class/
That was nice. Thanks.
Very nice overview of the 2012 draft and the farm system.
http://www.caller.com/news/2012/jun/24/astros-building-something-special-2012-draft-class/
TWSS
Stack good drafts on top of it in the next two years and they'll be tough.
Berman says Fontana is in town for his physical, could sign today.Apparently he will, presser and the whole bit today. I really like what I've read about Fontana, seems like he could be a good slightly under-the-radar pick.
The Astros signed No. 1 overall pick Carlos Correa, a shortstop from Puerto Rico, within hours after he was drafted to a $4.8 million bonus,
...
Houston signed Correa for $1.3 million less than the prescribed bonus of $7.2 million for the top pick.
Baseball source tells http://MLB.com Astros second round pick Nolan Fontana got $875,000 bonus. Position value was $844,100.
Per McTaggert
There goes the thought he might potentially sign under slot.
How old is Fontana? thxs
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Jr. Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild Jordan Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zachary Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings Brian Blasik | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 n/a | Signed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $2,500,000 $875,000 $495,200 $1,850,000 $220,000 $300,000 (unsigned) $125,000 $50,000 $20,000 -- -- $100,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | over/[under] [$2,400,000] $1,241,300 $30,900 $0 $1,489,800 [$49,700] $98,100 -- [$15,400] [$81,800] [$105,000] -- -- $0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | POS SS RHP SS RHP 3B CF CF OF C RHP LHP LHP LF LHP SS RHP LF RP C 2B LHP CF LHP RHP SS SS SS CF 3B RHP RHP C LHP RHP RHP C 1B RHP 3B RHP RHP | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS SR | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 ?? |
Who's left unsigned that would be a good considered a good get?
Any word on Tucker? I think OSF's table has him as a senior. If true, seems as though he would have been signed a day after the Kent State loss.I'm curious about that as well. Also, any word on where Heineman has/will be assigned? I figured Tri-City but have not seen him on the roster.
I'm curious about that as well. Also, any word on where Heineman has/will be assigned? I figured Tri-City but have not seen him on the roster.
Virant. Hinojosa. The Astros will get neither. Not enough money left.Curious that both are listed as signed on the chart.
Curious that both are listed as signed on the chart.
Just corrected a formatting issue that might've been causing an issue on iPads/smaller screens. Work better now?
Just corrected a formatting issue that might've been causing an issue on iPads/smaller screens. Work better now?Yeah, had looked funny on my Macbook before but perfect now. Thanks for all the work!
Not sure this'd been posted re: Rio Ruiz, so if not, here ya go... MiLB.com 'Before and after: A draftee's decision' (http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120523&content_id=32071022&vkey=news_prospective&fext=.jsp)
Prospect Down
"Disappointing" continues to be the most appropriate word to describe No. 80 prospect Matt Dominguez (Marlins) in the batter's box. Though we're far from "lost" being the operative adjective -- he doesn't turn 23 until August -- Dominguez is batting .227 through 55 games in the PCL after batting .258 in 87 games there last year. He's also not getting on base (14 walks) regularly or driving the ball (16 extra-base hits) and even a Gold Glove-caliber third baseman (10 fielding errors) with his abilities needs to do one or the other. When will he figure it out?
| Draftee Carlos Correa Lance McCullers Nolan Fontana Brady Rodgers Rio Ruiz Andrew Aplin Brett Phillips Preston Tucker Tyler Heineman Daniel Minor Joseph Bircher Hunter Virant Terrell Joyce Brian Holmes Jooel Sciafani Erick Gonzalez Dan Gulbransen Aaron West Ricky Gringras Austin Elkins Michael Clark Marc Wik Kenneth Long Travis Ballew Partick Blair Ryan Dineen C. J. Hinojosa Tanner Mathis Angel Ibanez Christian Garcia John Neely M. P. Cokinos Tyler Manez Mike Hauschild J. Jankowski James Sinatro Michael Martinez Michael Dimock Zach Remillard Mitchell Traver Joe Shaw Non-drafted FA signings Brian Blasik Lance Day | Rd/Pick (1) 1 (Comp A) 41 (2) 61 (3) 96 (4) 129 (5) 159 (6) 189 (7) 219 (8) 249 (9) 279 (10) 309 (11) 339 (12) 369 (13) 399 (14) 429 (15) 459 (16) 489 (17) 519 (18) 549 (19) 579 (20) 609 (21) 639 (22) 669 (23) 699 (24) 729 (25) 759 (26) 789 (27) 819 (28) 849 (29) 879 (30) 909 (31) 939 (32) 969 (33) 999 (34) 1029 (35) 1059 (36) 1089 (37) 1119 (38) 1149 (39) 1179 (40) 1209 n/a n/a | Signed Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes Yes - Yes - - Yes Yes Yes Yes - Yes Yes - Yes Yes - - - Yes Yes | Allotment $7,200,000 $1,258,700 $844,100 $495,200 $360,200 $269,700 $201,900 $151,400 $140,400 $131,100 $125,000 [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] [<$100,000] | Signed for $4,800,000 $2,500,000 $875,000 $495,200 $1,850,000 $220,000 $300,000 $100,000 $125,000 $50,000 $20,000 -- -- $100,000 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | over/[under] [$2,400,000] $1,241,300 $30,900 $0 $1,489,800 [$49,700] $98,100 [$51,400] [$15,400] [$81,800] [$105,000] -- -- $0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- | POS SS RHP SS RHP 3B CF CF OF C RHP LHP LHP LF LHP SS RHP LF RP C 2B LHP CF LHP RHP SS SS SS CF 3B RHP RHP C LHP RHP RHP C 1B RHP 3B RHP RHP SS RHP | Class HS HS JR JR HS JR HS SR JR JR SR HS J2 JR JR J2 JR SR JR JR JR J2 5S JR JR JR HS JR JR J2 SR JR HS SR SR HS SR SR HS HS HS SR SR | DOB 09/22/94 10/02/93 06/06/91 09/17/90 05/22/94 03/21/91 05/30/94 07/06/90 06/19/91 02/09/91 03/27/90 01/22/94 05/29/92 01/30/91 04/22/90 01/10/92 01/05/91 06/01/90 10/18/90 12/21/90 06/11/91 07/18/92 01/28/89 05/01/91 10/01/91 03/02/91 07/15/94 06/27/91 09/10/90 09/24/91 07/09/90 06/18/90 01/01/94 01/22/90 05/17/89 09/03/93 12/05/89 10/26/89 02/21/94 05/03/94 12/20/93 ?? ?? |
Seniors like Tucker are not subject to the signing deadline.
What is next for you now that you have attended the ESPYs?
"I am going back home for however many days I have left of summer. Then I am going out to play professional baseball. It shouldn't be too long (but) I am going to enjoy the next couple of days at home and then get right back into playing ball."
Appel staying at Stanford
Brass cahones to turn down 3+ million.
Isn't that the low end of what a Stanford degree is worth?
Brass cahones to turn down 3+ million.
Isn't that the low end of what a Stanford degree is worth?
The whole thing with Tucker is strange. First, we have a guy who, it would seem to me at least, should have signed right after Florida was eliminated. He didn't, and then waited a long time to sign, signed for under the allotted amount, and now, the day he signs, he is in the lineup in Albany.
Meh, I didn't really think anything of it frankly. Not that I have ANY clue what actually happened, but it wouldn't surprise me if it were something along these lines (and wouldn't have an issue with that/read anything in to it...):
Florida is eliminated late in the CBWS and Houston calls. Tucker tells HOU that he REALLY wants to sign and start his pro baseball career. He's willing to sign immediately, but lets HOU know that he has been asked to represent his college/team at the ESPYs if he hasn't signed by X. He tells HOU he is a team player and will follow HOUs wishes whatever they ask, but that if HOU doesn't believe it will hurt the team or his development (or his status in HOUs eyes), that he'd like the honor/opportunity to represent his university and take 3-4 days off to get ready to move to up-state NY. HOU, realizing that 7-10 days isn't squat (especially considering he'd have had another month under the old system last year), tells the kid they'd be happy to have a (soon to be) member of the organization representing his team on national TV and that it'd be no harm/no foul in their eyes.
What did Tucker sign for vs. slot?
Mitchell Traver @Mitchell_Traver
Friends, I'll make this short: Next Friday I'll be undergoing TJ Surgery to repair a ligament that was injured because of throwing with TOS.
Unsigned 39th-round pick:
What's TOS?
http://web.usabaseball.com/events/events.jsp?ymd=20110617&content_id=20624380&vkey=event_usab#top