June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Lillian said: So, is this where they save a little extra money? Offer the kid some nominal amount and if he doesn't take it, use all of that money to sign the tough signees. Is that permissible? Seniors like Metzdorf have zero leverage against taking a drastically lower bonus amount. Sox can likely get him signed for $10-20,000 vs. slot of $390,000.00 = big savings
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, bmags said: In order to get the slot amount the kid has to sign or you lose it. So that's how it works. Interesting. It's quite a complicated process, isn't it?
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, bmags said: Let's all congratulate Dan Metzdorf for being $5,000 richer! I was gonna give him 10K.. but that would be way more better.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, bmags said: In order to get the slot amount the kid has to sign or you lose it. yeah, about 10K is the going rate for a 4 year senior. you either take it or don't extend your career.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, EloyJenkins said: yeah, about 10K is the going rate for a 4 year senior. you either take it or don't extend your career. Believe me, the Sox called the kid first and asked if he's willing to take $10,000. No way they risk losing $390,000 of valuable bonus pool They will need it to sign Thompson, definitely Dalquist, and possibly Beard
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, Quin said: Dan Metzdorf, aka Buehrle 38.0 It would be pretty humorous if Metzdorf actually turned into something decent. A lefty pen arm?
June 4, 20196 yr 2 minutes ago, EloyJenkins said: yeah, about 10K is the going rate for a 4 year senior. you either take it or don't extend your career. I'm willing to guess that these guys take the money, go play rookie ball for a half season, and if they can't cut it go do non-athlete adulting stuff. Edited June 4, 20196 yr by Jack Parkman
June 4, 20196 yr Dalquist is definitely overslot, and Beard most likely is as well. Every other pick we've made is probably underslot IMO.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, steveno89 said: Believe me, the Sox called the kid first and asked if he's willing to take $10,000. No way they risk losing $390,000 of valuable bonus pool They will need it to sign Thompson, definitely Dalquist, and possibly Beard I understand paying over-slot to Dalquist and Beard, but Thompson was picked ahead of most projections.
June 4, 20196 yr If a player refuses to take the offer, how long must he wait, before he can try to sign with a team, outside of the Draft, in the same manner that an undrafted college football player can "walk on"? Not that there would be any advantage to him doing that, but I'm trying to gain a better understanding of the process. Edited June 4, 20196 yr by Lillian
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, GreenSox said: I understand paying over-slot to Dalquist and Beard, but Thompson was picked ahead of most projections. Maybe he's going for straight slot and that is what is needed to get him to sign.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Lillian said: If a player refuses to take the offer, how long must he wait, before he can try to sign with a team, outside of the Draft, in the same manner that an undrafted college football player can "walk on"? A high school player refusing to sign would mean he has opted to honor his college commitment. They are typically draft eligible again after their junior season of college. Most players selected in the high rounds end up signing, they forego a ton of money by not
June 4, 20196 yr 3 minutes ago, DirtySox said: Holland to Twins. Good get at this juncture. I honestly was surprised he was still on the board.
June 4, 20196 yr So maybe something to take note of with Metzdorf, he only gave up 2 HRs this year in 82 IP.
June 4, 20196 yr Do Sox do a few more sign guys and then go after Osmond? Any chance Barco is worth a chance even with Injury? And does anyone risk Maurice Hampton at this point? His tweet is gone, but his twitter cover image is him in the LSU jersey...
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, EloyJenkins said: Do Sox do a few more sign guys and then go after Osmond? Any chance Barco is worth a chance even with Injury? And does anyone risk Maurice Hampton at this point? His tweet is gone, but his twitter cover image is him in the LSU jersey... Those guys will get drafted in rounds 11-15, and won't sign.
June 4, 20196 yr Just now, EloyJenkins said: Do Sox do a few more sign guys and then go after Osmond? Any chance Barco is worth a chance even with Injury? And does anyone risk Maurice Hampton at this point? His tweet is gone, but his twitter cover image is him in the LSU jersey... 5th round senior pick was a must, likely to help sign Dalquist. I'd bet they look to the college ranks in round 6
June 4, 20196 yr If they're going to take a tough prep sign in the 11th-15th, I'd gamble on Spencer Jones. He's a two way player out of Cali.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, Jack Parkman said: Those guys will get drafted in rounds 11-15, and won't sign. Probably later than that.
June 4, 20196 yr 1 minute ago, steveno89 said: 5th round senior pick was a must, likely to help sign Dalquist. I'd bet they look to the college ranks in round 6 They're probably going college until round 11
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