As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. Just to review:
1. Andrew Brackman, P
Keith Law yesterday mentioned a source who told him the Yanks had agreed to a 3 mil deal (way above slot as Kennedy received 2.2 mil). It's interesting that Rick Porcello hasn't agreed to terms with the Tigers either (and he along with Brackman were considered top pitching prospects this June). Chances are Brackman probably will have a TJ surgery soon after the signing (I'm not gnixnij here). However, Opppenheimer believed him to be among the top two pitching prospects this season. The Yanks have the money and patience in abundance now. I think a Chris Young with upper 90s fb seems like a good comparison (which translates to very high ceiling)
2. Austin Romine, C
He's rumored to have agreed to a contract already. After Jesus Montero last July, Romine heads a group of talented catcher prospects the Yanks have accumulated this June-July.
4. Bradley Suttle, 3B
Probably the top position prospect drafted this year. Several observers (Goldstein, Callis) have stated that the Yanks have agreed to terms already. Perhaps the fact that Suttle pulled out of Cape Cod is a confirmation as he probably didn't want to risk injury. Baseball America called him the best pure hitting prospect in the draft.
6. Chase Weems, C
Agreed to a deal already but waiting the league's approval. Cashman certainly seems to believe that quantity has quality all its own. Let's hope someone emerges from this year's group (Luccien, Rodriguez). They also have Cervelli and Montero.
8. Taylor Grote, OF
Talented HS kid who played at top level of competition. Apparently he's agreed to a deal and is waiting for the league's approval.
10. Carmen Angelini, SS
He's a very talented HS prospect who had committed to Rice. However, there have been strong indications that he agreed to a deal. Cashman and the Yanks recruited him heavily (brought him around to the Stadium and had him work out with the team).
All these kids are rumored to have agreed to above-slot deals.
Kids who probably won't sign:
18. Chris Carpenter, P
Big time power arm who likely will undergo TJ surgery. He was injured in Cape Cod and pulled out of competition. Usually the Yanks tend to weight Cape Cod performance heavily (Kontos, Norton, Robertson, etc.), but this kid might be worth a strong consideration anyway. He's a sophomore eligible so Chris could go back to Kent State. However, if he blows out his arm this fall or next spring, he'd be looking at very low selection next June if not UFA...all on his own. One thing he could count on is that the Yanks aren't going to spare expenses in terms of rehab. Perhaps something could be worked out. As I've been pointing out for years, this is where a team like the Yanks enjoy inordinate advantage versus a team like the A's. The Yanks could spread around the wealth among a bunch of power arms and select the cream of the crop via attrition. When you consider that Jaret Wright cost 7mil per and Pavano costs 10mil, 6mil (last year's draft expenditure) is money well spent.
24. Greg Peavey, P
A HS draftee with commitment to Oregon State. I doubt he'll sign but he's a nice power arm
34. Drew Storen, P
Another HS pitcher with promising arm. Bad news is he's committed to Stanford who never loses a scholarship player. I strongly doubt he'll sign
35. Greg Holle, P/OF
He's committed to TCU, but we'll have to see.
45. Paul Venditte, P*
My favorite pick this year as he is a switch-pitcher. He's likely to return to Creighton
"BadgerBC" <neilrichardson3...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1186894248.250290.150900@q4g2000prc.googlegroups.com... : As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a : lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this : year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the : commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts : hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. : Just to review: : : : Kids who probably won't sign: : : 18. Chris Carpenter, P : : Big time power arm who likely will undergo TJ surgery. He was injured : in Cape Cod and pulled out of competition. Usually the Yanks tend to : weight Cape Cod performance heavily (Kontos, Norton, Robertson, etc.), : but this kid might be worth a strong consideration anyway. He's a : sophomore eligible so Chris could go back to Kent State. However, if : he blows out his arm this fall or next spring, he'd be looking at very : low selection next June if not UFA...all on his own. One thing he : could count on is that the Yanks aren't going to spare expenses in : terms of rehab. Perhaps something could be worked out. As I've been : pointing out for years, this is where a team like the Yanks enjoy : inordinate advantage versus a team like the A's. The Yanks could : spread around the wealth among a bunch of power arms and select the : cream of the crop via attrition. When you consider that Jaret Wright : cost 7mil per and Pavano costs 10mil, 6mil (last year's draft : expenditure) is money well spent. :
: : 45. Paul Venditte, P* : : My favorite pick this year as he is a switch-pitcher. He's likely to : return to Creighton
> As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a > lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this > year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the > commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts > hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. > Just to review:
> 1. Andrew Brackman, P
> Keith Law yesterday mentioned a source who told him the Yanks had > agreed to a 3 mil deal (way above slot as Kennedy received 2.2 mil). > It's interesting that Rick Porcello hasn't agreed to terms with the > Tigers either (and he along with Brackman were considered top pitching > prospects this June). Chances are Brackman probably will have a TJ > surgery soon after the signing (I'm not gnixnij here). However, > Opppenheimer believed him to be among the top two pitching prospects > this season. The Yanks have the money and patience in abundance now. > I think a Chris Young with upper 90s fb seems like a good comparison > (which translates to very high ceiling)
> 2. Austin Romine, C
> He's rumored to have agreed to a contract already. After Jesus > Montero last July, Romine heads a group of talented catcher prospects > the Yanks have accumulated this June-July.
> 4. Bradley Suttle, 3B
> Probably the top position prospect drafted this year. Several > observers (Goldstein, Callis) have stated that the Yanks have agreed > to terms already. Perhaps the fact that Suttle pulled out of Cape Cod > is a confirmation as he probably didn't want to risk injury. Baseball > America called him the best pure hitting prospect in the draft.
> 6. Chase Weems, C
> Agreed to a deal already but waiting the league's approval. Cashman > certainly seems to believe that quantity has quality all its own. > Let's hope someone emerges from this year's group (Luccien, > Rodriguez). They also have Cervelli and Montero.
> 8. Taylor Grote, OF
> Talented HS kid who played at top level of competition. Apparently > he's agreed to a deal and is waiting for the league's approval.
> 10. Carmen Angelini, SS
> He's a very talented HS prospect who had committed to Rice. However, > there have been strong indications that he agreed to a deal. Cashman > and the Yanks recruited him heavily (brought him around to the Stadium > and had him work out with the team).
> All these kids are rumored to have agreed to above-slot deals.
> Kids who probably won't sign:
> 18. Chris Carpenter, P
> Big time power arm who likely will undergo TJ surgery. He was injured > in Cape Cod and pulled out of competition. Usually the Yanks tend to > weight Cape Cod performance heavily (Kontos, Norton, Robertson, etc.), > but this kid might be worth a strong consideration anyway. He's a > sophomore eligible so Chris could go back to Kent State. However, if > he blows out his arm this fall or next spring, he'd be looking at very > low selection next June if not UFA...all on his own. One thing he > could count on is that the Yanks aren't going to spare expenses in > terms of rehab. Perhaps something could be worked out. As I've been > pointing out for years, this is where a team like the Yanks enjoy > inordinate advantage versus a team like the A's. The Yanks could > spread around the wealth among a bunch of power arms and select the > cream of the crop via attrition. When you consider that Jaret Wright > cost 7mil per and Pavano costs 10mil, 6mil (last year's draft > expenditure) is money well spent.
> 24. Greg Peavey, P
> A HS draftee with commitment to Oregon State. I doubt he'll sign but > he's a nice power arm
> 34. Drew Storen, P
> Another HS pitcher with promising arm. Bad news is he's committed to > Stanford who never loses a scholarship player. I strongly doubt he'll > sign
> 35. Greg Holle, P/OF
> He's committed to TCU, but we'll have to see.
> 45. Paul Venditte, P*
> My favorite pick this year as he is a switch-pitcher. He's likely to > return to Creighton
I read on PP that Romine, Brackman and Weems are all in Tampa already, working out. I would love to be surprised and see Peavy and Carpenter sign.
On Aug 12, 12:50 am, BadgerBC <neilrichardson3...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 24. Greg Peavey, P
> A HS draftee with commitment to Oregon State. I doubt he'll sign but > he's a nice power arm
"Peavey, ranked 34th on Baseball America's 2007 prospects list, is said to be a third-round talent who fell in the draft in part because agent Scott Boras - a tough negotiator who often recommends college to his clients - has acted as his adviser. The word is Peavey wants at least a high six-figure bonus from the Yankees to sign."
> As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a > lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this > year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the > commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts > hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. > Just to review:
> 1. Andrew Brackman, P
> Keith Law yesterday mentioned a source who told him the Yanks had > agreed to a 3 mil deal (way above slot as Kennedy received 2.2 mil). > It's interesting that Rick Porcello hasn't agreed to terms with the > Tigers either (and he along with Brackman were considered top pitching > prospects this June). Chances are Brackman probably will have a TJ > surgery soon after the signing (I'm not gnixnij here). However, > Opppenheimer believed him to be among the top two pitching prospects > this season. The Yanks have the money and patience in abundance now. > I think a Chris Young with upper 90s fb seems like a good comparison > (which translates to very high ceiling)
> 2. Austin Romine, C
> He's rumored to have agreed to a contract already. After Jesus > Montero last July, Romine heads a group of talented catcher prospects > the Yanks have accumulated this June-July.
> 4. Bradley Suttle, 3B
> Probably the top position prospect drafted this year. Several > observers (Goldstein, Callis) have stated that the Yanks have agreed > to terms already. Perhaps the fact that Suttle pulled out of Cape Cod > is a confirmation as he probably didn't want to risk injury. Baseball > America called him the best pure hitting prospect in the draft.
> 6. Chase Weems, C
> Agreed to a deal already but waiting the league's approval. Cashman > certainly seems to believe that quantity has quality all its own. > Let's hope someone emerges from this year's group (Luccien, > Rodriguez). They also have Cervelli and Montero.
> 8. Taylor Grote, OF
> Talented HS kid who played at top level of competition. Apparently > he's agreed to a deal and is waiting for the league's approval.
> 10. Carmen Angelini, SS
> He's a very talented HS prospect who had committed to Rice. However, > there have been strong indications that he agreed to a deal. Cashman > and the Yanks recruited him heavily (brought him around to the Stadium > and had him work out with the team).
"the Yankees have agreed on several above-slot deals, including around $1 million for fourth-round pick Brad Suttle, and somewhere between $750-900,000 for tenth-round pick Carmen Angelini." From Goldstein's article last week about the over-slot holdup. It would be nice to include Peavy in that group, but I won't be surprised if most of the over-slot money this year is allocated to position prospects and not pitchers after picking up Joba and Kennedy last year.
> On Aug 12, 12:50 am, BadgerBC <neilrichardson3...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a > > lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this > > year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the > > commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts > > hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. > > Just to review:
> > 1. Andrew Brackman, P
> > Keith Law yesterday mentioned a source who told him the Yanks had > > agreed to a 3 mil deal (way above slot as Kennedy received 2.2 mil). > > It's interesting that Rick Porcello hasn't agreed to terms with the > > Tigers either (and he along with Brackman were considered top pitching > > prospects this June). Chances are Brackman probably will have a TJ > > surgery soon after the signing (I'm not gnixnij here). However, > > Opppenheimer believed him to be among the top two pitching prospects > > this season. The Yanks have the money and patience in abundance now. > > I think a Chris Young with upper 90s fb seems like a good comparison > > (which translates to very high ceiling)
> > 2. Austin Romine, C
> > He's rumored to have agreed to a contract already. After Jesus > > Montero last July, Romine heads a group of talented catcher prospects > > the Yanks have accumulated this June-July.
> > 4. Bradley Suttle, 3B
> > Probably the top position prospect drafted this year. Several > > observers (Goldstein, Callis) have stated that the Yanks have agreed > > to terms already. Perhaps the fact that Suttle pulled out of Cape Cod > > is a confirmation as he probably didn't want to risk injury. Baseball > > America called him the best pure hitting prospect in the draft.
> > 6. Chase Weems, C
> > Agreed to a deal already but waiting the league's approval. Cashman > > certainly seems to believe that quantity has quality all its own. > > Let's hope someone emerges from this year's group (Luccien, > > Rodriguez). They also have Cervelli and Montero.
> > 8. Taylor Grote, OF
> > Talented HS kid who played at top level of competition. Apparently > > he's agreed to a deal and is waiting for the league's approval.
> > 10. Carmen Angelini, SS
> > He's a very talented HS prospect who had committed to Rice. However, > > there have been strong indications that he agreed to a deal. Cashman > > and the Yanks recruited him heavily (brought him around to the Stadium > > and had him work out with the team).
> > All these kids are rumored to have agreed to above-slot deals.
> > Kids who probably won't sign:
> > 18. Chris Carpenter, P
> > Big time power arm who likely will undergo TJ surgery. He was injured > > in Cape Cod and pulled out of competition. Usually the Yanks tend to > > weight Cape Cod performance heavily (Kontos, Norton, Robertson, etc.), > > but this kid might be worth a strong consideration anyway. He's a > > sophomore eligible so Chris could go back to Kent State. However, if > > he blows out his arm this fall or next spring, he'd be looking at very > > low selection next June if not UFA...all on his own. One thing he > > could count on is that the Yanks aren't going to spare expenses in > > terms of rehab. Perhaps something could be worked out. As I've been > > pointing out for years, this is where a team like the Yanks enjoy > > inordinate advantage versus a team like the A's. The Yanks could > > spread around the wealth among a bunch of power arms and select the > > cream of the crop via attrition. When you consider that Jaret Wright > > cost 7mil per and Pavano costs 10mil, 6mil (last year's draft > > expenditure) is money well spent.
> > 24. Greg Peavey, P
> > A HS draftee with commitment to Oregon State. I doubt he'll sign but > > he's a nice power arm
> > 34. Drew Storen, P
> > Another HS pitcher with promising arm. Bad news is he's committed to > > Stanford who never loses a scholarship player. I strongly doubt he'll > > sign
> > 35. Greg Holle, P/OF
> > He's committed to TCU, but we'll have to see.
> > 45. Paul Venditte, P*
> > My favorite pick this year as he is a switch-pitcher. He's likely to > > return to Creighton
> I read on PP that Romine, Brackman and Weems are all in Tampa already, > working out. I would love to be surprised and see Peavy and Carpenter > sign.
Same here. I'm not sure about Peavey, but perhaps Carpenter signing might be possible. I think he hurt his elbow in Cape Cod
BadgerBC wrote: > On Aug 12, 7:27 am, Thermos <cfb...@adelphia.net> wrote: >> On Aug 12, 12:50 am, BadgerBC <neilrichardson3...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a >>> lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this >>> year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the >>> commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts >>> hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. >>> Just to review: >>> 1. Andrew Brackman, P >>> Keith Law yesterday mentioned a source who told him the Yanks had >>> agreed to a 3 mil deal (way above slot as Kennedy received 2.2 mil). >>> It's interesting that Rick Porcello hasn't agreed to terms with the >>> Tigers either (and he along with Brackman were considered top pitching >>> prospects this June). Chances are Brackman probably will have a TJ >>> surgery soon after the signing (I'm not gnixnij here). However, >>> Opppenheimer believed him to be among the top two pitching prospects >>> this season. The Yanks have the money and patience in abundance now. >>> I think a Chris Young with upper 90s fb seems like a good comparison >>> (which translates to very high ceiling) >>> 2. Austin Romine, C >>> He's rumored to have agreed to a contract already. After Jesus >>> Montero last July, Romine heads a group of talented catcher prospects >>> the Yanks have accumulated this June-July. >>> 4. Bradley Suttle, 3B >>> Probably the top position prospect drafted this year. Several >>> observers (Goldstein, Callis) have stated that the Yanks have agreed >>> to terms already. Perhaps the fact that Suttle pulled out of Cape Cod >>> is a confirmation as he probably didn't want to risk injury. Baseball >>> America called him the best pure hitting prospect in the draft. >>> 6. Chase Weems, C >>> Agreed to a deal already but waiting the league's approval. Cashman >>> certainly seems to believe that quantity has quality all its own. >>> Let's hope someone emerges from this year's group (Luccien, >>> Rodriguez). They also have Cervelli and Montero. >>> 8. Taylor Grote, OF >>> Talented HS kid who played at top level of competition. Apparently >>> he's agreed to a deal and is waiting for the league's approval. >>> 10. Carmen Angelini, SS >>> He's a very talented HS prospect who had committed to Rice. However, >>> there have been strong indications that he agreed to a deal. Cashman >>> and the Yanks recruited him heavily (brought him around to the Stadium >>> and had him work out with the team). >>> All these kids are rumored to have agreed to above-slot deals. >>> Kids who probably won't sign: >>> 18. Chris Carpenter, P >>> Big time power arm who likely will undergo TJ surgery. He was injured >>> in Cape Cod and pulled out of competition. Usually the Yanks tend to >>> weight Cape Cod performance heavily (Kontos, Norton, Robertson, etc.), >>> but this kid might be worth a strong consideration anyway. He's a >>> sophomore eligible so Chris could go back to Kent State. However, if >>> he blows out his arm this fall or next spring, he'd be looking at very >>> low selection next June if not UFA...all on his own. One thing he >>> could count on is that the Yanks aren't going to spare expenses in >>> terms of rehab. Perhaps something could be worked out. As I've been >>> pointing out for years, this is where a team like the Yanks enjoy >>> inordinate advantage versus a team like the A's. The Yanks could >>> spread around the wealth among a bunch of power arms and select the >>> cream of the crop via attrition. When you consider that Jaret Wright >>> cost 7mil per and Pavano costs 10mil, 6mil (last year's draft >>> expenditure) is money well spent. >>> 24. Greg Peavey, P >>> A HS draftee with commitment to Oregon State. I doubt he'll sign but >>> he's a nice power arm >>> 34. Drew Storen, P >>> Another HS pitcher with promising arm. Bad news is he's committed to >>> Stanford who never loses a scholarship player. I strongly doubt he'll >>> sign >>> 35. Greg Holle, P/OF >>> He's committed to TCU, but we'll have to see. >>> 45. Paul Venditte, P* >>> My favorite pick this year as he is a switch-pitcher. He's likely to >>> return to Creighton >> I read on PP that Romine, Brackman and Weems are all in Tampa already, >> working out. I would love to be surprised and see Peavy and Carpenter >> sign.
> Same here. I'm not sure about Peavey, but perhaps Carpenter signing > might be possible. I think he hurt his elbow in Cape Cod
If Peavey wants high 6 figures, they ought to seriously consider it, as I assume they have.
BadgerBC wrote: > On Aug 12, 4:19 pm, Thermos <cfb...@adelphia.net> wrote: >> BadgerBC wrote:
>>> Same here. I'm not sure about Peavey, but perhaps Carpenter signing >>> might be possible. I think he hurt his elbow in Cape Cod >> If Peavey wants high 6 figures, they ought to seriously consider it, as >> I assume they have
> I think they did make a serious offer to no avail. Oh well
> As many of you know the deadline is Aug.15 this year. There's been a > lot of noise that the Yanks have agreed to terms with many of this > year's top picks. Since most of them are above-slot signings, the > commissioner's office probably has been holding these contracts > hostage until now. We should be hearing announcements very soon. > Just to review:
> 1. Andrew Brackman, P
> Keith Law yesterday mentioned a source who told him the Yanks had > agreed to a 3 mil deal (way above slot as Kennedy received 2.2 mil). > It's interesting that Rick Porcello hasn't agreed to terms with the > Tigers either (and he along with Brackman were considered top pitching > prospects this June). Chances are Brackman probably will have a TJ > surgery soon after the signing (I'm not gnixnij here). However, > Opppenheimer believed him to be among the top two pitching prospects > this season. The Yanks have the money and patience in abundance now. > I think a Chris Young with upper 90s fb seems like a good comparison > (which translates to very high ceiling)
> 2. Austin Romine, C
> He's rumored to have agreed to a contract already. After Jesus > Montero last July, Romine heads a group of talented catcher prospects > the Yanks have accumulated this June-July.
> 4. Bradley Suttle, 3B
> Probably the top position prospect drafted this year. Several > observers (Goldstein, Callis) have stated that the Yanks have agreed > to terms already. Perhaps the fact that Suttle pulled out of Cape Cod > is a confirmation as he probably didn't want to risk injury. Baseball > America called him the best pure hitting prospect in the draft.
> 6. Chase Weems, C
> Agreed to a deal already but waiting the league's approval. Cashman > certainly seems to believe that quantity has quality all its own. > Let's hope someone emerges from this year's group (Luccien, > Rodriguez). They also have Cervelli and Montero.
> 8. Taylor Grote, OF
> Talented HS kid who played at top level of competition. Apparently > he's agreed to a deal and is waiting for the league's approval.
> 10. Carmen Angelini, SS
> He's a very talented HS prospect who had committed to Rice. However, > there have been strong indications that he agreed to a deal. Cashman > and the Yanks recruited him heavily (brought him around to the Stadium > and had him work out with the team).
> All these kids are rumored to have agreed to above-slot deals.
> Kids who probably won't sign:
> 18. Chris Carpenter, P
> Big time power arm who likely will undergo TJ surgery. He was injured > in Cape Cod and pulled out of competition. Usually the Yanks tend to > weight Cape Cod performance heavily (Kontos, Norton, Robertson, etc.), > but this kid might be worth a strong consideration anyway. He's a > sophomore eligible so Chris could go back to Kent State. However, if > he blows out his arm this fall or next spring, he'd be looking at very > low selection next June if not UFA...all on his own. One thing he > could count on is that the Yanks aren't going to spare expenses in > terms of rehab. Perhaps something could be worked out. As I've been > pointing out for years, this is where a team like the Yanks enjoy > inordinate advantage versus a team like the A's. The Yanks could > spread around the wealth among a bunch of power arms and select the > cream of the crop via attrition. When you consider that Jaret Wright > cost 7mil per and Pavano costs 10mil, 6mil (last year's draft > expenditure) is money well spent.
> 24. Greg Peavey, P
> A HS draftee with commitment to Oregon State. I doubt he'll sign but > he's a nice power arm
> 34. Drew Storen, P
> Another HS pitcher with promising arm. Bad news is he's committed to > Stanford who never loses a scholarship player. I strongly doubt he'll > sign
> 35. Greg Holle, P/OF
> He's committed to TCU, but we'll have to see.
> 45. Paul Venditte, P*
> My favorite pick this year as he is a switch-pitcher. He's likely to > return to Creighton
Don't know who came up with the info on Chris Carpenter that he needs or may need TJ surgery, but that is untrue. He has had TJ surgery in the past but left the Cape because he was on a temporary contract only (July 1) and had a very minor sprain there. He is fine and has been throwing again after taking a week off. He did not need any medical intervention.
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