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re: Mac Marshall did not sign with the Astros; Will play for Tigers
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:03 pm to TigerCub
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:03 pm to TigerCub
That is what I am praying happens. Aiken takes until the very last minute, inks his deal, but that leaves no time for them to get Marshall signed hahaha Houston will have to up their offer to get Aiken signed earlier, obviously.
ETA: CheerWine, it would be nice for Marshall just to come out and tell the Stros thanks but no thanks. But he would be insane not to listen if they really do pony up a $2+ million offer.
ETA: CheerWine, it would be nice for Marshall just to come out and tell the Stros thanks but no thanks. But he would be insane not to listen if they really do pony up a $2+ million offer.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 1:09 pm
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Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:05 pm to mkibod1
I have a hard time believing that "time" will be the reason the Astros won't sign Mac.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:06 pm to LSU=Champions
If they go back and forth with Aiken right until the last minute, it very well could lead to not enough time. Now they will probably have all his papers already drawn up, but still, it could come down to a time crunch. I think it will be. And to think we thought all this shite was over 2 weeks ago? 
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 1:31 pm
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:07 pm to mkibod1
It ain't over 'til it's over.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:08 pm to mkibod1
Does anyone believe they will NOT sign Aiken?
I know they then lose the money. Just a general question
I know they then lose the money. Just a general question
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:09 pm to Mr.Perfect
They'll ink Aiken somehow, someway. They stand to lose too much if it doesn't happen.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:13 pm to LSU=Champions
I feel the same. I have been saying this since original Aiken agreement fell through... That the Stros went back to lowball Aiken in an attempt to sign all 3 in Aiken, Nix, and Marshall. I think they realize they were pushing the envelope too much, they go back to original agreements with Nix, maybe a little less for Aiken, but sign those two. That will leave them just a little short of signing Marshall, and he stays in BR.
Luhnow would get ripped to shreds for not signing any of them. I do not think he walks away empty handed.
Luhnow would get ripped to shreds for not signing any of them. I do not think he walks away empty handed.
This post was edited on 7/15/14 at 1:16 pm
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:14 pm to Mr.Perfect
They will sign Aiken it's just how much. I don't see him accepting that 3.1 million offer unless something is seriously wrong with his elbow. Heck the Hoffman kid from ECU actually has an injury requiring surgery and he still got slot money.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:18 pm to TigerCub
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something is seriously wrong with his elbow
This is the part that makes it so aggrevating to watch. Stros state he has elbow ligament damage, but do not disclose what. Aikens advisor reports that Aiken does not have any injury. What the hell is the truth? Haha And that is how we find ourselves in this stalemate.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:20 pm to TigerCub
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Hoffman kid from ECU actually has an injury requiring surgery and he still got slot money.
Great point.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:28 pm to LSU=Champions
The fact that we are sweating out a 21st round pick to what will likely be as much money as the top 5 picks in the draft, says just how much is wrong with the process/system.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:29 pm to LSU=Champions
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Hoffman kid from ECU actually has an injury requiring surgery and he still got slot money.
Great point.
Shows that Luhnow does have alternative motives (Marshall) that are effecting Aikens signing. Just wake me up when Saturday gets here.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:35 pm to AstroTiger
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The fact that we are sweating out a 21st round pick to what will likely be as much money as the top 5 picks in the draft, says just how much is wrong with the process/system.
And it's actually better than it used to be.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:35 pm to mkibod1
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Just wake me up when Saturday gets here.
Deadline is 4pm on Friday
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:35 pm to AstroTiger
Yep.
Or a 30th rounder last year signing for what a 4th rounder would get at slot.
:|
Or a 30th rounder last year signing for what a 4th rounder would get at slot.
:|
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:43 pm to LSU=Champions
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@BillShaikin: Tony Clark calls #Astros Aiken/Nix situation "disappointing with respect to the integrity" of draft, cites "manipulation we think happened."
Current Executive Director of the MLBPA.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 1:59 pm to LSU=Champions
PA backing players and MLB official saying Stros have done nothing wrong. No surprise there. This could mark the beginning of a physical requirement or something of that nature in the future.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 2:01 pm to AstroTiger
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This could mark the beginning of a physical requirement or something of that nature in the future.
I thought they had decided to do that after the situation with the A&M pitcher a few years ago. Guess not.
Posted on 7/15/14 at 2:40 pm to mkibod1
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This post was edited on 4/11/23 at 12:32 pm
Posted on 7/15/14 at 2:43 pm to TigerCub
quote:#countdownthread
Deadline is 4pm on Friday
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