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Jays, Jenkins Agree On $1,359,000

Posted Aug. 12, 2009 3:56 pm by Jim Callis
Filed under: Signings

The Blue Jays and first-round pick Chad Jenkins have agreed to terms on a $1.359 million bonus. The 20th overall pick, Jenkins becomes the 14th of the 32 first-rounders to sign.

A righthander from Kennesaw State, Jenkins combines a tremendous feel for pitching with quality stuff. He has a 90-93 mph sinker, can touch 96 mph with a four-seam fastball and also has a plus slider and average changeup.

Update: We originally reported that Jenkins had signed for $9,000 over MLB’s slot recommendation, which we had estimated at $1.35 million, a 10 percent reduction from last year’s slot of $1.5 million. A source has informed us that the slot is actually $1.359 million.

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Now that Jenkins is signed, what will Paxton garner?

Posted by Mike | August 12, 2009 at 7:09 pm | Shortcut

Is Jake Eliopoulos gonna actually sign?

Posted by Alex | August 12, 2009 at 9:09 pm | Shortcut

Not sure. With Scott Boras negotiations, all is usually very quiet until suddenly a deal is reached. We’ve estimated the slot at No. 37 to be $837,000, but I’m sure Boras has set his sights higher than that.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 12, 2009 at 10:18 pm | Shortcut

I believe so. The Jenkins signing should have a trickle-down effect.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 12, 2009 at 10:19 pm | Shortcut

What’s your feel for how many have signed– but haven’t been announced due to MLB?

Posted by Allen | August 13, 2009 at 9:14 am | Shortcut

I think there are several deals–two dozen or more–that have been agreed to but not announced. Not so much in the first round yet, but in the lower rounds.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 13, 2009 at 10:09 am | Shortcut

The Texas Rangers have signed their 13th pick of the 24th round of the June draft, Shawn Blackwell, RHP-Clear Creek-2009. Blackwell is a big 6′ 5″ 195lb RHP who is able to deliver 90′s fastballs effortlessly. he has a very project able frame and should develop into an even more powerful pitcher for the Rangers. Shawn was a 1st Team All Houston selection by Houston 5A Baseball and a member of the HABCA All Stars as well as Team Texas Sunbelt and American Legion State Runner-up, League City Post-554.

Posted by HOUSTON 5A BASEBALL | August 13, 2009 at 10:33 am | Shortcut

How do people think the Jays did in the draft this year ? I hope they get Barrett to sign, though i havn’t heard any news about him. Is there any news on if Marisnick is likely to sign, or go off to college ?

Posted by Dave | August 13, 2009 at 10:55 am | Shortcut

Thanks on Blackwell. They’ve agreed to terms but deal isn’t finalized yet. Trying to track down that bonus and several others.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 13, 2009 at 11:04 am | Shortcut

Re the Blue Jays: Depends on how many guys they sign. Marisnick looks like the toughest sign among their early picks.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 13, 2009 at 11:22 am | Shortcut

How about Barrett? Do you think he will sign and if so what is his ceiling??

Posted by Joe | August 13, 2009 at 1:59 pm | Shortcut

Not sure what Barrett is looking for or how close the Jays are to landing him. He’s a strong, physical righthander with a heavy fastball.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 13, 2009 at 2:32 pm | Shortcut

Jim – why the (relative) pessimism on Marisnick? during the draft itself, he was frequently tweeting in the MLB draft sidebar, seemingly very interested in the preceeding and IIRC, indicated heavy excitement to have been selected by the Jays, writing something along the lines of “a dream come true…”

Posted by R.A. Wagman | August 13, 2009 at 3:40 pm | Shortcut

Any word on K.C. Hobson? It seems the Jays knew his number before they picked him so i hope they can add this kid to their system.

Posted by Troy | August 13, 2009 at 6:25 pm | Shortcut

Re Marisnick: I just think the gap between his asking price and slot is the biggest of the Jays’ picks in the first three rounds. Doesn’t mean they won’t sign him, just that he might be the toughest. Paxton and Barrett could give him a run for that distinction, though.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 13, 2009 at 8:50 pm | Shortcut

Re Hobson, and the Jays in general: They still haven’t signed picks in the sandwich, second, third (two choices there) and sixth rounds. They’re obviously not done yet, but it remains to be seen how many of Paxton, Eliopoulos, Barrett, Marisnick and Hobson they will sign.

Posted by Jim Callis | August 13, 2009 at 8:59 pm | Shortcut

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Posted by Blue Jays Sign First Round Pick Chad Jenkins » Gear Up For Blue Jays Baseball – Gear Up For Sports Weblog | August 14, 2009 at 5:57 pm | Shortcut

[...] Needless to say, he was a guy that the Jays were keeping an eye on, and when he was available when the Jays were selecting at #20, they took him. Jenkins signed two months later for a recommended slot amount of $1.359 million. [...]

Posted by Top 50 Jays Prospects, Jays Journal Edition: #29 Chad Jenkins « Jays Journal | A Toronto Blue Jays Blog | January 15, 2011 at 3:23 pm | Shortcut

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