Jays Unlikely To Sign First Rounder Beede?
2011/08/blue-jays-unlikely-to-sign-first-rounder-beede.htmlA source tells Jim Callis of Baseball America that the situation is "not that dire" (Twitter link), while Keith Law of ESPN.com wonders (via Twitter) whether this is a ploy by Toronto to thwart an MLB investigation, as the Jays were suspected of having an illegal pre-draft agreement in place with Beede.
Draft Notes: Meo, Braves, Blue Jays
2011/08/draft-notes-braves-blue-jays.htmlThe Braves signed 14th round pick Navery Moore for $400K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Dodgers Sign First Rounder Chris Reed
2011/08/dodgers-to-sign-first-rounder-chris-reed.htmlThe commissioner's office recommended a bonus of $1.512MM for the 16th overall selection last year, according to Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Rhodes, Yankees, Villalona, Athletics
2011/08/quick-hits-kennedy-brewers-votto.htmlVillalona, once ranked as the 33rd best prospect in the game by Baseball America, has not played since 2009 after being charged with murder in the Dominican Republic.
Draft Signings: D’Backs, Indians, Blue Jays, A’s
2011/08/draft-signings-indians.htmlThe Indians have signed seventh rounder Eric Haase for $580K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Yankees To Sign Fifth Round Pick For $1MM+
2011/08/yankees-to-sign-fifth-round-pick-for-1mm.htmlBird, a high school first baseman/catcher from Colorado, is said to have "good bat speed and [he] gets plenty of loft and backspin on the ball" by Baseball America (subs.
Draft Signings: Blue Jays, Indians, Red Sox, Pirates
2011/08/draft-signings-blue-jays-pirates.htmlThe Blue Jays have signed third rounder Josh Stilson for $500K, reports Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Cubs’ Pick Baez Remains Unsigned
2011/08/cubs-agree-to-terms-with-first-rounder-baez.html9 pick is $1.962MM, according to Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Marquis, Pedroia, Mariners
2011/08/quick-hits-marquis-pedroia-mariners.htmlThe Mariners have signed fifth-round pick Tyler Marlette, a high school catcher out of Florida, for $650K, writes Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Diamondbacks Agree To Terms With Andrew Chafin?
2011/08/diamondbacks-agree-to-terms-with-andrew-chafin.html2:41pm: The Diamondbacks have agreed to terms with supplemental first round pick Andrew Chafin, tweets Baseball America's Jim Callis.
Draft Links: Angels, Purke, Nimmo, Blue Jays, Cubs
2011/08/draft-links-purke-nimmo-blue-jays-cubs.htmlRemember you can see our updated list of first and supplemental round picks who have signed on MLBTR's sidebar, and here's some more of the latest news: Baseball America's Jim Callis tweets that the Angels signed fourth-rounder Michael Clevinger for a $250K bonus -- about $50K over slot.
Mets Links: Nimmo, Capuano, Igarashi
2011/08/nimmo-capuano-igarashi.htmlSlot for that pick is $1.656MM, according to Baseball America, though Nimmo may need more…
Blue Jays Sign Dwight Smith Jr.
2011/08/blue-jays-sign-dwight-smith-jr.html10:59pm: Smith received an $800K bonus, tweets Baseball America's Jim Callis.
Phillies Sign Top Draft Pick Larry Greene
2011/08/phillies-sign-top-draft-pick-greene.htmlThe Phillies signed top draft pick Larry Greene, reports Baseball America's John Manuel.
Draft Pick Signing Deadline Is Tonight
2011/08/draft-pick-signing-deadline-is-tonight.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis explains what to expect, with 98 of the first 331 picks still unsigned.
Explaining Major League Deals For Draft Picks
2011/08/explaining-major-league-deals-for-draft-picks.htmlVia email, Baseball America's Jim Callis named Gerrit Cole (Pirates), Danny Hultzen (Mariners), Dylan Bundy (Orioles), and Anthony Rendon (Nationals) as candidates.
Astros Choose Santana To Complete Pence Trade
2011/08/astros-choose-domingo-santana-to-complete-pence-trade.htmlBaseball America ranked him ninth among Phillies prospects prior to the season, praising his athleticism and raw power.
Marlins Sign Jose Fernandez
2011/08/marlins-sign-jose-fernandez.htmlThe Marlins have signed first round pick Jose Fernandez for $2MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (Twitter links)…
Supplemental Draft Pick Signings
2011/08/supplemental-draft-pick-signings-1.htmlThe Rays also signed Grayson Garvin, according to Conor Glassey of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Rays Sign Mikie Mahtook
2011/08/rays-sign-mikie-mahtook.htmlIt's a $1.15MM deal, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter)…
Diamondbacks Sign Archie Bradley
2011/08/diamondbacks-sign-archie-bradley.htmlThe Diamondbacks have signed seventh overall pick Archie Bradley for $5MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Orioles Sign Dylan Bundy
2011/08/orioles-sign-dylan-bundy.htmlJeff Zrebiec of the Baltimore Sun hears (on Twitter) that Bundy got a big league deal and Jim Callis of Baseball America hears that it's worth $6.225MM (Twitter link).
Pirates Sign Gerrit Cole
2011/08/pirates-to-sign-gerrit-cole.htmlCole obtains an $8MM deal, according to John Manuel of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Indians Sign Francisco Lindor
2011/08/indians-sign-francisco-lindor.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America reports that the sides agreed to a $2.9MM deal (Twitter link).
Twins Sign Levi Michael
2011/08/twins-levi-michael.htmlThe Twins have signed first round pick Levi Michael for $1.175MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter)…
