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Braves emptied the bank for LSU signee McKenzie
Posted on 7/17/25 at 7:07 pm
Posted on 7/17/25 at 7:07 pm
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Kudos to McKenzie for telling them they are going to have to pay big time to keep him from going to LSU
This post was edited on 7/17/25 at 7:09 pm
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Posted on 7/17/25 at 7:12 pm to tigerskin
Big reason all those high schoolers went in first round this year
Deals were cut freeing up money to get players later
Deals were cut freeing up money to get players later
Posted on 7/17/25 at 7:25 pm to tigerskin
Well can’t blame him for taking the money. I wonder if any of these kids actually get upset about missing college and basically being forced to take the life changing money.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 7:36 pm to tigerskin
I'm a Braves fan, and I was mad at them for taking McKenzie. I never like it when they take our signees, unless it's someone I know has no intention of going to college.
All I can say is if they're going that far over slot, I hope he's worth it.
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All I can say is if they're going that far over slot, I hope he's worth it.
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Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:02 pm to Swamp Frog x
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Well can’t blame him for taking the money. I wonder if any of these kids actually get upset about missing college and basically being forced to take the life changing money.
I mean they aren’t really forced, but I’m sure some regret it, some don’t. Depends on how their pro careers go.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 8:07 pm to tigerskin
I mean as a 18 year old and someone offered you 3 million to play ball I would say probably most jump on that opportunity. You can always go to college if baseball doesn’t work out.
Posted on 7/17/25 at 9:42 pm to tigerskin
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Briggs McKenzie
I used to love those commercials he did for Bud Light.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 4:35 am to Swamp Frog x
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being forced to take the life changing money.
I wouldn't go that far. After taxes, fees, etc....what's he getting, about $1.5M? If utilized properly it could lead to life changing money though. However, probably not a lot of them actually use it wisely.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 6:00 am to HonoraryCoonass
Spud McKenzie
Posted on 7/18/25 at 6:36 am to tigerskin
Good luck to him and hope he uses his money wisely and... don't watch LSU baseball as it may depress you to see what you missed but... every time it does depress you...go look at your bank statement! 
This post was edited on 7/18/25 at 6:36 am
Posted on 7/18/25 at 6:50 am to FLBooGoTigs1
Can he punt?
Posted on 7/18/25 at 6:57 am to Mandtgr47
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I wouldn't go that far. After taxes, fees, etc....what's he getting, about $1.5M? If utilized properly it could lead to life changing money though
Did I find myself on the OT by accident?
Posted on 7/18/25 at 7:01 am to Swamp Frog x
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Well can’t blame him for taking the money. I wonder if any of these kids actually get upset about missing college and basically being forced to take the life changing money.
It does seem like a weird lifestyle for some, graduating HS and straight to wherever to play baseball for a living. Weird, meaning good and bad but really just hard to imagine for someone not in it.
Posted on 7/18/25 at 12:07 pm to tigerskin
You can tell the braves strategy was to sign as many HS guys in the 1-3 million dollar range as theh could. So they carved 500k-1m wherever they could and just spread it around.
1st rounder took 1.36 under slot
2nd rounder to .32 under slot
3rd rounder took took 500k under slot.
and then they took guys in the 7-8-9 who took like a combined 12.5k that’s 12,500 across 3 slotted picks which saved them 595k
if i had to bet Their 7th rounder will take something under slot and Beidelshies
1st rounder took 1.36 under slot
2nd rounder to .32 under slot
3rd rounder took took 500k under slot.
and then they took guys in the 7-8-9 who took like a combined 12.5k that’s 12,500 across 3 slotted picks which saved them 595k
if i had to bet Their 7th rounder will take something under slot and Beidelshies
This post was edited on 7/18/25 at 12:09 pm
Posted on 7/18/25 at 1:47 pm to Swamp Frog x
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Well can’t blame him for taking the money. I wonder if any of these kids actually get upset about missing college and basically being forced to take the life changing money.
I wouldn’t say upset. I’m sure some wish they would’ve done it, but they ultimately chose to take the money over the experience, so it’s not like they were forced. There have certainly been guys that really wanted to go to school, but the draft became too obvious. One was Blume Enlow, who took senior pics at Alex box and was on the golf course with friends when his agent called and said the Twins upped their offer and met his number.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 2:15 pm to Mandtgr47
quote:You can always tell who grew up spoiled.
I wouldn't go that far. After taxes, fees, etc....what's he getting, about $1.5M? If utilized properly it could lead to life changing money though. However, probably not a lot of them actually use it wisely.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 2:50 pm to Solo Cam
Or those that have had that sort of money. The more you make, the more you spend. Getting used to no limits at 18 is probably very difficult.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 3:52 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
Matt Mauck says Hello! Committed to Saban at Mich St , signed contract with Cubs, pooted out, came to LSU won a Natty. Drafted by Broncos, fizzled out. Graduates Dental School
Successful Practice, LSU Legend, and talented young man.
Successful Practice, LSU Legend, and talented young man.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 6:19 pm to tigerskin
5 years in the minors and then a ditch digger.
Posted on 7/20/25 at 6:31 pm to tigerskin
Sucks he won't be in Purple and Gold, but cant blame him one bit.
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