2015 Blue Jays Draft | Signings, Bonuses and Rumors Thread

[Deadpool]

Not really. In this circumstance it makes sense; kid nobody was in on until late, pre draft arrangement to sign for 300k etc.

 

I'm honestly not sure what you're saying "not really" to here.

 

If it was any other sought after HS arm he wouldn't sign for half his slot. Like metafour said still way less than he thought he'd get. The pro coaches argument is moot to me too, as there are numerous programs throughout the United States who have better coaching than lower level minor league teams.

 

There are also coaches in college programs that will let a guy throw 350 pitches in 5 days...

[Angrioter]

Saving money for Singer and/or Pruitt money

[Angrioter]

Jim Callis

3rd-rder Justin Maese signs w/@BlueJays for $300k (pick 91 value = $636,400). Texas HS RHP, flashes 96 FB & mid-80s slider. @MLBDraft

[Laika]

So a victory for Jays' scouting?

 

Not necessarily. Maybe they went a bit cheap with the pick on purpose?

 

Espada is a victory for Jays scouting.

[TwistedLogic]

Saving money for Singer and/or Pruitt money

 

Don't need to save money for Singer, he all but said that he's gonna sign for around slot.

 

Their key over-slot targets are Crouse, Eden, and on a very very long stretch, Pruitt.

[King]

Don't need to save money for Singer, he all but said that he's gonna sign for around slot.

 

Their key over-slot targets are Crouse, Eden, and on a very very long stretch, Pruitt.

 

Eww... Eden

[L54]

I'm honestly not sure what you're saying "not really" to here.

 

 

 

There are also coaches in college programs that will let a guy throw 350 pitches in 5 days...

 

Sorry I should've been more clear. I don't really view 300k as life changing money. Surely it makes life easier, but doesn't really change your day to day life.

 

And yes, there are coaches like that. Ryan Goins went 3-5 the other day with a HR. Just because these things happen, doesn't mean they happen with any type of regularity.

[L54]

Not necessarily. Maybe they went a bit cheap with the pick on purpose?

 

Espada is a victory for Jays scouting.

 

I suppose that's true. But at the same time, someone must've done something right to identify a 3rd rd kid in TX.

 

Maybe I'm blowing smoke. Who knows.

[Deadpool]

Sorry I should've been more clear. I don't really view 300k as life changing money. Surely it makes life easier, but doesn't really change your day to day life.

 

And yes, there are coaches like that. Ryan Goins went 3-5 the other day with a HR. Just because these things happen, doesn't mean they happen with any type of regularity.

 

It really depends on the situation, I honestly don't know anything about the kid, but if he's from a really poor family, that could change lives. Plus, he gets paid (albeit not much) to play baseball every day.

[Mikeleelop]

Looks like a few under slot signings. Who r they targeting to use the savings on?

[Deadpool]

Looks like a few under slot signings. Who r they targeting to use the savings on?

 

inb4 someone accuses Rogers of pocketing the savings.

[Angrioter]

C-Eden pitching -->

[L54]

It really depends on the situation, I honestly don't know anything about the kid, but if he's from a really poor family, that could change lives. Plus, he gets paid (albeit not much) to play baseball every day.

 

Deadpool is right.

[burlingtonbandit]

Sounds like they will have 500k-1 Million to sign some of the late round picks if you include the 15% tax. Should be able to get a couple.

[TwistedLogic]

Sounds like they will have 500k-1 Million to sign some of the late round picks if you include the 15% tax. Should be able to get a couple.

 

They can only go into a 5% maximum overage. With the 5% included, they have $849,450 extra cap space available right now.

[burlingtonbandit]

They can only go into a 5% maximum overage. With the 5% included, they have $849,450 extra cap space available right now.

 

Is that enough for the OF Pruitt?

[TwistedLogic]

Is that enough for the OF Pruitt?

 

Impossible to tell.

[LTR]

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[TwistedLogic]

********* that warrants being told to f*** off*

 

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[LTR]

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That's funny, I love that movie, and his character... but why can't I vent after a tough loss? FFS!

[King]

Marrick Crouse is still deciding..

 

“I picked the University of San Francisco because it’s a great academic school that has some very good coaches that have been part of that program for 15+ years,” explained Crouse. “I went up there a couple times and every time I went it felt like a family. My selection by the Blue Jays will definitely play a big part and what I decide to do. It’s a big decision with pros and cons both ways. I’m just trying to take some time and decide what’s best for my future.”

 

http://jaysprospects.com/2015/06/15/interview-blue-jays-2015-draftee-marrick-crouse/

[King]

Players left still to sign -

 

Brady Singer (reportedly signing)

Daniel Young (Currently playing in college world series, likely to sign after)

Marrick Crouse (undecided)

Daniel Perry (undecided, likely going to school)

Chandler Eden (undecided)

Reggie Pruitt (going to school)

Ryan Feltner (undecided)

Gabriel Clark (undecided)

Kyle Davis (undecided)

Randy Labaut --> Guy is a phantom, not one person tweeted out congrats after he was drafted.

[GD]

Lol so THAT'S what Randy's been up to.

[King]

lol

[bendera3]

The one draft pick I hope the Jays don't sign is Gabriel Clark. Not really interested in filtering through all the gay porn that comes up every time I put that name into Twitter.

 

I like to keep my baseball and gay porn separate.

 

I hope the Jays never draft anyone named Dillion Samuels, Tommy Anders, or Justin Taylor.

[King]

I hope the Jays never draft anyone named Dillion Samuels, Tommy Anders, or Justin Taylor.

 

lol

[burlingtonbandit]

any updates?

[King]

any updates?

 

Steven Clark ‏@Steven_Clark15 Jun 18

@MarrickC Come on man you gotta sign with the Jays! You'll be apart of a championship caliber staff in a couple years #rings #yacantdenyit

 

marrick crouse ‏@MarrickC Jun 18

@Steven_Clark15 hoping for the best!!! Would love to be a blue jay!!

 

sounds like he's waiting for an overslot offer to be made

[burlingtonbandit]

Steven Clark ‏@Steven_Clark15 Jun 18

@MarrickC Come on man you gotta sign with the Jays! You'll be apart of a championship caliber staff in a couple years #rings #yacantdenyit

 

marrick crouse ‏@MarrickC Jun 18

@Steven_Clark15 hoping for the best!!! Would love to be a blue jay!!

 

sounds like he's waiting for an overslot offer to be made

 

they should have the money to offer him a good deal.

[S33n]

So, how'd the Jays do overall this year? Best year of AA' tenure, worst year, middle of the road?