Comments on: Royals, Dwyer Agree To $1.45 Million

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:24:52 +0000

Re Phil on slotting: You are correct, sir. Teams obviously don’t mind paying a lot more than what MLB considers market value to get talent.

By: Mitchell

Mitchell — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:08:54 +0000

If the Yankees spent the $’s that the Royals have spent on recent drafts the entire world would be crying!!!

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:05:44 +0000

Those who even think about limiting signings to slot money are incredibly short sighted. No elite high school prospect with good academics should even think about signing for slot unless in the first round. A good college degree is worth about 4 million. Few high school signees find it practical to complete school under MLB’s scholarship program. A college athletic scholarship comes with support and tutoring that the MLB scholarship does not. It should take a premium above slot to persuade a high school kid to forgo higher education, and if you limit signings to slot, baseball will lose several years of elite players’ careers..

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:14:39 +0000

why is mccourt so cheap???

does he not have money?? he is the owner of the LA dodgers!!!

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:14:00 +0000

Re Strasburg: No chance. I think he’ll sign, but unless the Nationals have agreed to $50 million, that’s not a done deal.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:12:36 +0000

Re the Rays: They’re sitting on several signings and plan on announcing them all at once. I believe they’re already done or just about done with Glaesmann (third), Bailey (fourth), Malm (fifth) and James (ninth) for around a combined $3 million. We’re still hunting down the particulars.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:08:15 +0000

Is there any chance that Strasburg has already agreed to terms with Washington, but the bonus amount was so large that MLB won’t announce it until right before the deadline? It would be a tough secret to keep but it seems MLB is being very secretive when it comes to bonus amounts this year. Just a thought. If Aroldis Chapman is going to fetch $50M then Strasburg is worth it. Chapman may be able to throw 100mph, but if you can’t spot it or throw it for strikes then it doesn’t mean anything. Nick Neugeberger could throw 101mph, where is he at today? Strasburg is a much more proven commodity, any opinions?

By: B. Jackson (Scout)

B. Jackson (Scout) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:57:49 +0000

The Royals signed some top athletes early on for dirt cheap. This freed up some spending cash for other draft picks.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:57:02 +0000

Malm!!!! Now we need Diekroger and three out of four in the way of Glaesman, Bailey, Washington, and Maddox.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:38:02 +0000

Re the Phillies: They’re still kicking the tires on Brody Colvin (seventh round), but I’m not sure if that one will get done. Jake Stewart (14th) and Andrew Susac (16) are two more potential high-priced targets.

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Fri, 14 Aug 2009 05:08:13 +0000

[...] Callis of Baseball America was reporting today that the Royals signed 4th round pick LHP-Chris Dwyer. Sam Mellinger, on the other hand, [...]

By: Tabish

Tabish — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:35:33 +0000

Have you heard anything on Phils front? They have spent less than 2 million on the draft so far.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:19:13 +0000

Talking about Dwyer’s single Cape start? He was so good that the Royals told him to shut it down and they’d pay him in August.

By: Peaches

Peaches — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:10:14 +0000

not bad for 5 innings pitched??

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:00:22 +0000

Re Gould: Just that he’s looking for well above the $562,500 slot at No. 65. Frank McCourt hasn’t exactly been Mr. Spend Heavily On The Draft, so we’ll see.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:55:22 +0000

Re the Astros: They already have signed 24 of their top 25 picks and I’m not hearing much regarding them, so they could be done.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:53:22 +0000

Re Dave’s question about over-slot signings: This is nothing new. Some teams have been manipulating the system like this for years, and kudos to the Royals for trying to get out of their rut. After years of being ignored, the draft should be near the forefront of the next collective bargaining negotiations.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:51:19 +0000

Re James: His asking price before the draft was $1.75 million. That’s still too high over slot (which is $1.422 million at No. 18) for the Marlins and/or MLB at this point.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:49:10 +0000

Re Coffey: He signed today. Check out this link. I'll have more on him later, too.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:46:16 +0000

Re Myers and Crow: Already answered about Myers above. Rumor is that the Royals are offering $3 million to Crow and he’s not biting yet.

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:45:40 +0000

Re Rogers: I think the Orioles have one more big signing in them, and it looks like Michael Ohlman (11th round) might be the favorite.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:55:52 +0000

Any word on Garrett Gould of the Dodgers?

By: Logan

Logan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:18:33 +0000

Hi Jim, I know the Astros inked alot of their guys early, but have you heard about any more signings by them? I know Draytons usually Buds lapdog, but Im hoping hell go over slot for a few. Thanks.

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:02:44 +0000

With all of the signing over slot moves, does it make signability and giving up draft picks for signing free agents a bit moot? If KC signs Dwyer in 3rd round for $1.45 million and Myers in 2nd for $2million, that is like having 3 first round picks in the top half of the draft.

Is this an area that MLB and Players Union will take action on in next negotiations?

By: patrick brady

patrick brady — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:53:59 +0000

Have you heard anything about Chad James and
Florida?? Thought it would be an easy signing.

By: JEFF

JEFF — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:33:33 +0000

Any updates on Wil Meyers and/or Aaron Crow? The final 2 of the top 23 picks unsigned by the Royals.

By: Carl

Carl — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:33:31 +0000

Are the orioles pursuing Taylor Rogers from Colorado?

By: Jim Callis

Jim Callis — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:32:58 +0000

For weeks, there has been talk the Royals will sign Myers for around $2 million. Deal should be imminent.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:19:27 +0000

What, if anything, does this mean for Wil Myers?

By: John

John — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:57:47 +0000

Jim, Have you heard anything about the Orioles signing Cameron Coffey, Michael Ohlman or Garrett Bush?Thanks