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You might be right. It could be as simple as that. Still, I would be interested to hear the story, but I doubt we ever will (at least not the full truth--if you ask the kid, you'll hear one thing, ask the agent another, ask the team and yet another version).

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I could see wanting to play for an organization that you think is really well run for the best chance to develop. Cole Lankford gave up his lat year to sign with the Cardinals, and they seem like that kind of organization to me. However, he got promoted to AA in August, 2016 only to be released April, 2017, so go figure. I guess he could have had an injury.

the longhorn that was drafted in 24th round managed to get a $100,000 signing bonus out of the Royals

Y'all may want to go check out Kaylor Chafin's twitter.

slusherbradley said:

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Y'all may want to go check out Kaylor Chafin's twitter.

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Wow. That's a VERY pleasant surprise.

May be just playing hardball, I'm hearing has 100k offer on table. I would think that would be hard to turn down.

@olsenmagic tweeted about it as well so I would imagine he will be back for next season

First it was in New York so by the time you take the taxes out that isn't a whole lot of money for a 2 year commitment. And he is coming back to play next year.

have to ask...if Tyler Ivey makes it to the show one day...does his MLB jersey get hung in the Blue Bell hallway?

Highly doubt it.

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http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/dfwvarsity/prep-baseball/article157476724.html

These guys say it is reported. signed for 700K

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I know he doesn't need the money, but he could have made a lot more than that with 2 seasons in College Station.

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He could have made a lot more in this draft if he'd told teams he would sign. For some reason, it was important to him to sign with the Red Sox. I'm curious as to what the thinking was. I don't think I've ever heard of a Scott Boras client leaving that much money on the table (proportionately, looking at the slot if he'd drafted as a signable high schooler late in the first or in the compensation picks). I'm sure there's a story behind it.

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It will be amusing when he gets traded to another team in a few years.

Aggie1205 said:

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Mr Ackar - could we perhaps update the OP with a notation or if/when the drafted players sign?

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Updated

Gracias

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have to ask...if Tyler Ivey makes it to the show one day...does his MLB jersey get hung in the Blue Bell hallway?

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Anthony Vasquez is the case study for this answer. I don't know if his jersey is up or not though.

Remember when he told #1 thanks but no thanks? Well that's why.

Fischer signed with the royals

Wow is he really that good?

technoviking said:

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Wow is he really that good?

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He was a top 10 prospect as a position player and a pitcher. He's a big hard throwing lefty with good control. Yes.

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technoviking said:

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Wow is he really that good?

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He was a top 10 prospect as a position player and a pitcher. He's a big hard throwing lefty with good control. Yes.

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Definitely seems like he could make it to the show as a position player or a pitcher depending on what they want to do with him.

Jim Callis @jimcallisMLB
2nd-rder Corbin Martin signs w/@Astros for $1 mil (pick 56=$1,178,600). Texas A&M RHP, 91-95 as SP, to 98 & wipeoit curve as RP. @MLBDraft

Turner signed with the Blue Jays today.

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Fischer signed with the royals

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Is this confirmed? If so, pretty disappointing to lose a Guy who slipped so far in the draft...

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Ags #1 said:

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Fischer signed with the royals

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Is this confirmed? If so, pretty disappointing to lose a Guy who slipped so far in the draft...

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I haven't seen anything yet to confirm it but I don't know if he's seen something I haven't.

Do we know how much they paid him? I bet it would have to be $300-400k

If so that would be a helluva deal for him. For KC, anything over $125k counts against their bonus pool, and they are generally big spenders as an organization.

My guess is it's not more than $200k, but I have no way of knowing that.

Updated the OP for latest signings. Looks like Asa Lacy and Jack Conlon have yet to make anything official although Conlon will likely sign.

apparently the Dodgers haven't sign any of their top 3 picks yet. Familiar names:

Jeren Kendall
Morgan Cooper
Connor Wong

also 2 of LSU's stars...Lange and Deichmann are going down to the wire too

Interesting to see so many college guys go down to the wire this year. Maybe my memory is lacking, but I don't remember this many guys going down to the wire since the changes to the draft to place a cap on spending.

Really want to see Conlon in maroon and white.

Did anyone find out more info on why Tylor signed and for how much? Did Gabe have any details?

Tylors heart must have been set on turning pro regardless of money.

He signed for $152.5k. No idea what the situation was or why he signed, but it seems like he just wanted to turn pro.

It's a tough choice for a kid (or any of us). And frankly for most it's not about the money. They've dreamed their entire life of being a professional baseball player, and then a team sets their dream in front of them on a table. All you have to do to realize your dream is sign your name. You don't think about 2-(eternity) years of bus rides, hotels, and living paycheck to paycheck, you see a chance to play in front of 40,000 on national TV and you get the chance to start making progress towards that NOW.

Frankly it's probably a harder decision for a 28th round pick than a 3rd round pick. If you merit a 3rd, you're probably pretty sure you're going to go to college, be a weekend starter, and then get lots of exposure. If you're a 28th on a great time then you may have to languish in the pen for a bit, pick up scattered innings here and there, and hope to earn more playing time. In the minors you have greater access to more coaches/trainers/staff, and you don't have classes or NCAA mandated limited hours for practice.

I wish he had chosen to come to campus, but I can't ever hate on any kid for choosing to take an affirmative step towards their dream when it's placed in front of them.