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Kyler Murray, A's Agree to $5M Contract; Allowed to Play 1 Year as Oklahoma's QB
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:39 pm
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There were questions as to whether Kyler Murray, the Oakland Athletics' 2018 first-round selection,would pick baseball or football for his future. The A's are allowing him to play football for one more year.
FanRag Sports' Jon Heyman reported on Wednesday that Murray has agreed to terms with the A's on a deal that will pay him close to $5 million guaranteed as well as permit him to play football this upcoming season for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Oakland took Murray with the ninth overall pick in the 2018 MLB draft on Monday night. That immediately raised eyebrows, as he was expected to be Oklahoma's starting quarterback this fall after Baker Mayfield left for the NFL.
There was speculation that Murray had already reached an agreement with the A's, as it would have been risky for the team to take the dual-sport star that high without having an understanding. Murray himself made it clear to ESPN.com's Jake Trotter that being drafted would not have an impact on his 2018 status as a Sooner: "I will be playing football this year."
Even Oakland scouting director Eric Kubota revealed that the two sides had already discussed the matter: "The risk of football was outweighed by the upside on the baseball field. ... We were totally on board with his desire to play quarterback at Oklahoma. Frankly, we're kind of excited to be Oklahoma fans."
Of course, the A's are also excited to see him on the diamond. The 5'11", 195-pound outfielder has plus speed that will make him dangerous both on the bases and in the field. And as he begins to focus solely on baseball, his hitting should only continue to improve.
Already a top-10 pick in baseball, the expectations for Murray are just as high on the gridiron. Mayfield recently told Bleacher Report's Matt Hayes that the junior will break all of the reigning Heisman Trophy winner's records at Oklahoma.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:40 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Hope he stays healthy
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:41 pm to Byron Bojangles III
one year as the starting QB for Oklahoma with 5 mil in the bank?
could be a worse life.
could be a worse life.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:42 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Can't believe they signed him over the slot value and allowed him to play.
This post was edited on 6/6/18 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:43 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Thats awesome for him. Would be crazy to see him have an amazing year and be a top nfl prospect (not likely) but great story
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:43 pm to GeauxTigersGo
All the pussy in Norman. All of it.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:44 pm to Byron Bojangles III
He is gonna sex so many trailer park horse faced women and trashy dallas suburb girls
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:44 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Imagine being in college as a starting QB with $5mill
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:44 pm to Hot Carl
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All the pussy in Norman. All of it.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:45 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Become a millionaire, play QB at Oklahoma for a year, move on to your pro baseball career.
I'm a little jealous of this cats life.
I'm a little jealous of this cats life.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:45 pm to GeauxTigersGo
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could be a worse life
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Oklahoma
bullshite
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:46 pm to Byron Bojangles III
I am kind of surprised the NCAA as douchey as they are allows this.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:47 pm to Winston Cup
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You’d be josh rosen
Even better.
Imagine being in college in LA with $5mill
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:48 pm to Winston Cup
OKC is fun and getting better by the day. There are far worse places.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:48 pm to Lsuhoohoo
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I'm a little jealous of this cats life
Remember his dad is Kevin Murray, so don’t be.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:48 pm to Lsuhoohoo
Don't know why but I just don't think he's going to be a legit baseball player and get to the majors. I have this weird feeling that after a few years he'll be in the minors, and decide to go back to football. He'll be in the CFL and have a good career there. Just not sold on him with baseball.
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:48 pm to Byron Bojangles III
Dude is winning at life
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:49 pm to starsandstripes
Are you a baseball scout?
Posted on 6/6/18 at 8:49 pm to TH03
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Y’all can go to some shite place like Tulsa or OKC, I will go to Texas
-Davy Crockett
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