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re: 2014 Baseball Commitments
Posted on 5/19/14 at 1:15 pm to MetTiger
Posted on 5/19/14 at 1:15 pm to MetTiger
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Not sure how TOPS fits in all of this per NCAA rules.
TOPS is big for LSU baseball. I bet the majority of the Louisiana guys on the team have TOPS and may not even have a "baseball scholarship." They were saying this weekend that Sean McMullen just graduated with a 3.73 GPA.
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Posted on 5/20/14 at 12:21 pm to Noplacelikehome
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TOPS is big for LSU baseball. I bet the majority of the Louisiana guys on the team have TOPS and may not even have a "baseball scholarship." They were saying this weekend that Sean McMullen just graduated with a 3.73 GPA.
TOPS is a base scholarship. Even TOPS Honors doesn't cover the entire amount a student incurs in additional book costs, residence and fees. LSU has additional academic scholarships based on objective academic criteria which can also help with costs. Other states are now following the TOPS model.
But I'm also not sure how the NCAA officially views TOPS, but I'm sure it's legit.
As for Sean McMullen and his 3.73
Posted on 6/3/14 at 7:52 am to MetTiger
I'll be adding some stuff to the original post with the draft upcoming, but one quick note....we can probably forget about Bradley. He was in Houston yesterday for their final pre draft workout.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 8:33 am to MOT
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we can probably forget about Bradley
I never saw him coming. MLB teams LOVE black guys with any potential at all and they all sign even when they drop.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:06 am to TigerChief10
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Deichmann is overrated. Didn't even post a top 3 avg on his high school team the past 2 years
Deichmann wins 2014 Louisiana Player of the Year
Posted on 6/3/14 at 9:33 am to MOT
Yeah I was never counting on him or Marshall. But if we can get the other 10 we'll be in great shape.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:37 am to TigerCub
Would love for Marshall to come in and take Nola's spot in the rotation or bump to Saturday's with Poche on Friday, but it sounds like unless the money is just drastically off, he will be in someones farm system very soon. Kid has solid stuff on a prototypical frame. Will see his name called early, unfortunately for us.
ETA: Just heard on Sports Today that Mac sent a letter out to teams, just like Deichmann did, stating he intendeds to go to LSU so please do not draft me. Very interesting...
ETA: Just heard on Sports Today that Mac sent a letter out to teams, just like Deichmann did, stating he intendeds to go to LSU so please do not draft me. Very interesting...
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 11:42 am to MOT
quote:
I'll be adding some stuff to the original post with the draft upcoming, but one quick note....we can probably forget about Bradley. He was in Houston yesterday for their final pre draft workout.
Yeah, doesn't sound promising in this interview at Minute Maid: LINK
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:16 pm to Bunta
Mac Marshall coming on AFR at 330. I'll post cliffs.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:18 pm to mkibod1
WGNO@WGNOtv · 18m
Brother Martin's Greg Deichmann is headed to LSU. Diechmann told MLB scouts he will not sign. Dad says "his heart is at LSU." #wgnosports
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:41 pm to SAUCIERTIGERS
Just said Byrd and Diechmann both sent letters to MLB offices saying they were going to LSU. Marshall is slated to room with both of them and said unless he gets drafted Thursday, he is leaving for BR on Friday. Fingers crossed!
ETA: Marshall stated unless he goes 1st round Thursday, he is coming to LSU Friday to move-in.
ETA: Marshall stated unless he goes 1st round Thursday, he is coming to LSU Friday to move-in.
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 3:43 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:44 pm to mkibod1
Marshall said if He's not a 1st rd pick, he's headed to LSU Friday
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:46 pm to SAUCIERTIGERS
Seems like he definitely may come here but non first rounders can make a lot of money too, right?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:50 pm to Brageous
quote:Yeah, but not like they used to.
but non first rounders can make a lot of money too, right?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:53 pm to Brageous
Yes, still possible to make big money in a later round, but unlikely. Most teams slot their first 10 rounds worth of picks and have a money line they operate by. Say like 10-12 mill for the first 10 rounds. Now they can allocate that much how they see fit, so if someone is a no sign, they can throw that money else where. MLB signings can get really goofy.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 3:58 pm to Brageous
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Seems like he definitely may come here but non first rounders can make a lot of money too, right?
yes they can still be offered very generous signing bonuses. See Zach Lee who was supplemental 1st rd and rec a huge bonus above what would normally come from that slot. I think he got like 5.4 million. If Marshall can slide to say round 3, we get him.
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:07 pm to Geauxld Finger
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Zach Lee
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:20 pm to Geauxld Finger
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yes they can still be offered very generous signing bonuses. See Zach Lee who was supplemental 1st rd and rec a huge bonus above what would normally come from that slot. I think he got like 5.4 million. If Marshall can slide to say round 3, we get him.
Wasn't this prior to the MLB instituting the limits on what teams could spend on draft picks?
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:31 pm to Geauxld Finger
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See Zach Lee who was supplemental 1st rd and rec a huge bonus above what would normally come from that slot
Lee got 5.25 mill at the 28th overall pick. That year he was tied with Manny Machado for the 3rd highest signing bonus after Bryce Harper and Jameson Taillon (1st and 2nd overall picks). Again, money gets really weird with the MLB Draft, so expect anything haha
2010 MLB Draft Signing Bonuses
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 4:35 pm
Posted on 6/3/14 at 4:43 pm to Mickey Goldmill
Here is a link showing the 2014 MLB Draft Signing Bonus Pool and how it is broken down. The team which takes each player we are interested in will dictate a lot. As you will see, a team like Houston or Miami pose a huge threat because they do have a lot of wiggle room for what they can pay in regards to signing bonuses. Whereas a team like the Orioles or Yankees are kind of handcuffed as to what they can really offer.
LINK
ETA: Here is a quick rundown on how the draft pool works for a team, this team in the article being the Rockies. LINK
LINK
ETA: Here is a quick rundown on how the draft pool works for a team, this team in the article being the Rockies. LINK
This post was edited on 6/3/14 at 4:50 pm
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