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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 22, 2024 15:58:08 GMT -5
I could see them grabbing another catcher. They did so each of the last 2 years, although Ehrhard was a conversion project. They'll need someone in Fort Myers to catch the draftees if Musett and/or Salazar move up.
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Post by dirtdog on Jul 22, 2024 17:30:42 GMT -5
Rainer signed for 5.8 million per Detroit Free Press. One slot in front of Monty.
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Post by finaliz3d on Jul 22, 2024 17:37:19 GMT -5
Where on X are you seeing that? I checked the mlb experts not seeing anything. That Bostonstrong34 account. He claims Montgomery signed and will be introduced this weekend. As always, stick with the experts. given that nobody else is reporting on this, i think it's safe to say it's just speculation, though i think it is almost certain that we'll hear news about this within the next week.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 22, 2024 17:56:58 GMT -5
Nick Kurtz gets $1.4 million underslot at 4.
They really ought to make the bonus curve flatter so I feel less jealous of these teams that get a chalk pick at the top of the draft and save enough money to go way overslot on a guy later.
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Post by kwodes on Jul 22, 2024 18:14:10 GMT -5
Nick Kurtz gets $1.4 million underslot at 4. They really ought to make the bonus curve flatter so I feel less jealous of these teams that get a chalk pick at the top of the draft and save enough money to go way overslot on a guy later. 1-1 is way too big of an advantage. Guards took the "best player" per multiple sources and still get him for like $1.5 underslot.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 22, 2024 18:32:37 GMT -5
Nick Kurtz gets $1.4 million underslot at 4. They really ought to make the bonus curve flatter so I feel less jealous of these teams that get a chalk pick at the top of the draft and save enough money to go way overslot on a guy later. 1-1 is way too big of an advantage. Guards took the "best player" per multiple sources and still get him for like $1.5 underslot. I do think that if you’re going to institute a lottery, it serves as far more incentive to flatten the curve. If it was the worst team in the league every time then yeah sure I get it from a competitive balance standpoint but if a borderline playoff team can theoretically get that advantage in any given year, it is a little less palatable.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 22, 2024 20:05:37 GMT -5
Hey y'all, recording with Jim on Wednesday evening if anyone wants to send in email questions. Podcast@SoxProspects.com
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Post by KB24 on Jul 23, 2024 9:18:07 GMT -5
[b Do we know the reason for the delay in announcing signings this year? Announcements were being made as early as one day post-draft last year whereas here we are a week+ out without anything official. Are they trying to keep it under wraps to prevent agents from negotiating higher amounts if they believe there’s more pool money available than first anticipated?
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Post by bentossaurus on Jul 23, 2024 9:40:24 GMT -5
They have to go on the DRL 15 days after signing or when they play the first game.
Considering there's so many pitchers, and many might not pitch or pitch much this season, it makes sense to delay as much as possible.
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Post by Chris Hatfield on Jul 23, 2024 9:40:42 GMT -5
There is no delay. It's a two-week signing period. Patience.
What's the rush is my question. If they sign guys on day 8 of the signing period instead of day 5, why does that matter other than appeasing our collective inner Veruca Salt? Not trying to pick on you, as I got this question on Twitter too.
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Post by KB24 on Jul 23, 2024 10:00:35 GMT -5
There is no delay. It's a two-week signing period. Patience. What's the rush is my question. If they sign guys on day 8 of the signing period instead of day 5, why does that matter other than appeasing our collective inner Veruca Salt? Not trying to pick on you, as I got this question on Twitter too. No worries, and thank you. I was just curious because it seemed to be inconsistent with their M/O based on prior years and with what other teams are doing this year by already announcing some signings.
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Post by congusgambler33 on Jul 23, 2024 13:35:32 GMT -5
I am waiting here on pins and needles thirsting for that first signing...my fingernails are almost worn down..Please Please sign so i don't have to drink 32 cups of coffee.
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Post by Addam603 on Jul 23, 2024 14:02:49 GMT -5
According to the Baseball America and MLB Draft Trackers, the Red Sox are the only team in the league that hasn’t signed at least one draft pick yet. Does this mean anything? No. Is it annoying? A little. But they’ll sign when they sign.
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Post by vmoss on Jul 23, 2024 17:37:21 GMT -5
Hi Chris, enjoy your podcasts. Q for Jim. Please congralution Jim from a fan to adding one in his race with Alex (both are fun listens). About Ortiz and Ramariz Jrs. How do they compare as prospects? Any idea if the Sox were close to drafting both?
Thanks.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 23, 2024 18:25:12 GMT -5
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Post by ematz1423 on Jul 23, 2024 18:26:25 GMT -5
With how the Angels do things they probably just signed their 2025 opening day SP.
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Post by bentossaurus on Jul 23, 2024 19:49:20 GMT -5
Nevar thought I'd say this, and not because of Gregory-Alford, but I actually really digged what the Angels did this draft.
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Post by johnsilver52 on Jul 23, 2024 20:02:35 GMT -5
Nevar thought I'd say this, and not because of Gregory-Alford, but I actually really digged what the Angels did this draft. Quite often find myself nodding with agreement with Angels picks up and down the draft each year and many make good. Then year after year? They are the same team record wise, or worse. Much of it probably because of awful choice of FA's signed, but no knock from me regarding draft choices most part.
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 23, 2024 22:22:26 GMT -5
FWIW, Ben Hansen added Boston Red Sox to his insta bio.
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Post by bluechip on Jul 24, 2024 7:20:13 GMT -5
So he gets approximately the same amount of the pool as the 51st player while being paid like approximately the 48th player. I would have been fine with the Red Sox taking him in the second round.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 24, 2024 15:18:20 GMT -5
Nevar thought I'd say this, and not because of Gregory-Alford, but I actually really digged what the Angels did this draft. Will be interesting to see how the remainder of their class shakes out, they may have some bonus money burning a hole in their pocket..
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 24, 2024 15:50:11 GMT -5
Nevar thought I'd say this, and not because of Gregory-Alford, but I actually really digged what the Angels did this draft. Will be interesting to see how the remainder of their class shakes out, they may have some bonus money burning a hole in their pocket.. As I was saying
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Post by vermontsox1 on Jul 24, 2024 16:20:25 GMT -5
Ouch. The Angels lost out on almost $1 mil in bonus $$.
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Post by julyanmorley on Jul 24, 2024 16:21:37 GMT -5
So did Prager turn down a big overslot deal and Gregory-Alford was the backup plan, or did Prager turn down slot?
The comp pick for not signing a third rounder is after the round, so they'll lose like 20 spots and $300k in bonus pool, In the first two rounds you get the pick at the same number+1, so it's pretty much a free roll. Thankfully teams do not really take advantage of that.
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Post by thegoodthebadthesox on Jul 24, 2024 16:34:06 GMT -5
So did Prager turn down a big overslot deal and Gregory-Alford was the backup plan, or did Prager turn down slot? The comp pick for not signing a third rounder is after the round, so they'll lose like 20 spots and $300k in bonus pool, In the first two rounds you get the pick at the same number+1, so it's pretty much a free roll. Thankfully teams do not really take advantage of that. Sort of a split between the two. Overslot, but Gregory-Alford wasn’t a backup plan.
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