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Posted on 8/16/10 at 11:49 am to Shankopotomus
Red Sox Face Busy Draft Deadline Day
Experts have remained generally confident in the Sox' ability to sign all four of these picks, only wavering recently on Workman. In fact, the Sox' sudden signing of LSU outfielder Lucas LeBlanc (who was considered all-but-gone) to an over-slot deal suggests that the Workman deal may well not get done. But still, with less than a day left to get four big deals done, should Sox fans be worried?
The short answer is "not really." This is pretty typical, if perhaps a bit extreme for over-slot talent. Scott Boras, Anthony Ranaudo's agent, is especially known for waiting until the last minute to negotiate, putting the signing team's back against the wall, and the MLB has been encouraging teams to keep their signings, particularly over-slot ones, under wraps until the deadline. It's entirely possible that some picks are already signed, and just not announced.
Experts have remained generally confident in the Sox' ability to sign all four of these picks, only wavering recently on Workman. In fact, the Sox' sudden signing of LSU outfielder Lucas LeBlanc (who was considered all-but-gone) to an over-slot deal suggests that the Workman deal may well not get done. But still, with less than a day left to get four big deals done, should Sox fans be worried?
The short answer is "not really." This is pretty typical, if perhaps a bit extreme for over-slot talent. Scott Boras, Anthony Ranaudo's agent, is especially known for waiting until the last minute to negotiate, putting the signing team's back against the wall, and the MLB has been encouraging teams to keep their signings, particularly over-slot ones, under wraps until the deadline. It's entirely possible that some picks are already signed, and just not announced.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 11:52 am to AstroTiger
Yeah, this seems pretty typical for MLB "signing day." So many teams tend to wait until the last minute and put players up against a tough last-minute decision.
Many of these will go until the 11th hour most likely.
Many of these will go until the 11th hour most likely.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 11:53 am to AstroTiger
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and the MLB has been encouraging teams to keep their signings, particularly over-slot ones, under wraps until the deadline. It's entirely possible that some picks are already signed, and just not announced.
which quite frankly is the worst thing from the fan's perspective. Just like signing day switches in football, the last minute gut punch is the worst.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:03 pm to Factsman
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once again a shankee fail
its hard juggling pretending to be a Hornets expert with pretending to be an LSU baseball expert
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:04 pm to robbdawgus
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Both Jordy and Ott are saying thats what they are hearing. If thats true
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:05 pm to Maximus
frick, Leblanc signed? Thats surprising
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:08 pm to robbdawgus
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Both Jordy and Ott are saying thats what they are hearing. If thats true he is gone.
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Im not full of anything, I got this info last night from a person who has a LA contact.
make up your mind on which way you wanna appear to be an insider
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:13 pm to TJG210
This is getting to be like NSD, all the bullshite with the hats. Of course, we are the ones to blame, as we are the ones that watch this bullshite. Media won't do this unless someone will watch it.
I won't believe anyone is coming to LSU until tomorrow that they have not signed a contract. Then I will believe.
I won't believe anyone is coming to LSU until tomorrow that they have not signed a contract. Then I will believe.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:15 pm to TJG210
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Maybe, but my problem is the grandstanding that was done. You still may take another offer fine, but don't unload your BS in the paper like he did. If Lee goes I would at least respect he didn't blow that much smoke.
this
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:15 pm to josh336
Leblanc with the classic "I'm done with ___ MLB team, I will definitely play at LSU" move that builds up the rantards then crushes their hearts.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:17 pm to Weaver
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I won't believe anyone is coming to LSU until tomorrow that they have not signed a contract. Then I will believe.
Again, I'm taking the Norman Dale approach to all of this. If these guys come, then fine, welcome to the LSU Baseball program. But the team that Coach PM puts out there on the field in late February is going to be my team whether these guys come here or not. THAT'S the team I'll be pulling for.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:21 pm to Godfather1
I agree, but easier said then done, for those of us that bleed Purple and Gold. I am sure other teams in college are sweating this out, but we don't see it.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 12:46 pm to Weaver
I hate this shite. I wish they'd change it. College universities should not be bargaining tools so you can get your millions like this. Basically everyone who uses LSU as a bargaining chip bends the university over.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 1:23 pm to Adam4848
Anybody heard anything about Jacoby Jones thinking about going the JC route? I have no idea if this is true, just a rumor that is out there.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 1:25 pm to TigerCub
Kendall Rogers of rivals just tweeted Lee is 50-50 of signing
Posted on 8/16/10 at 1:27 pm to GOB LSU
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Kendall Rogers of rivals just tweeted Lee is 50-50 of signing
So basically we've learned this guy knows as much as we do.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 1:28 pm to GOB LSU
So Leblanc is gone, correct?
Posted on 8/16/10 at 1:30 pm to GOB LSU
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Kendall Rogers of rivals just tweeted Lee is 50-50 of signing
Thanks Captain Obvious!!
I wonder if Kendall realizes that there is a 50/50 chance everyday that he dies. Either he will or he won't.
Posted on 8/16/10 at 1:32 pm to Swagga
Yes, LeBlanc is gone
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