Bambis Bombers wrote:
BA's draft database shows 8th round pick Erik Komatsu as signed
He has an MiLB.com page that has him assigned
to Helena, so I guess it's true.
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The Future Helena and Arizona Brewers -- 30th round 3B/OF Dedrick Signs
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Posts: 363 June 20, 2008 2:00 AM |
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battlekow |
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Posts: 364 June 20, 2008 2:15 AM |
Mass Haas wrote: He's still not on the roster, but this article confirms he's on the team: Hyannis narrowed things with two runs in the second when Curt Casali and Joey Gonzalez crossed the plate on singles from Austin Adams and [Stephen] Ashcraft. |
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Mass Haas |
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Posts: 15056 June 20, 2008 3:14 AM Minor League Link Reporter |
battlekow wrote: But that's a different Austin Adams, an outfielder from TCU. |
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Mass Haas |
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Posts: 15068 June 20, 2008 5:40 AM Minor League Link Reporter |
Link while active, text follows:
Odorizzi getting close to signing with Brewers BY NORM SANDERS Belleville (IL) News-Democrat Negotiations between Highland High graduate Jake Odorizzi and the Milwaukee Brewers have reached a point where the supplemental first-round pick could be signed as soon as today. Odorizzi, who helped lead Highland to the Class 3A state baseball championship, was the 32nd overall pick in the major league draft. "It's getting close," said Jason Wood of Arland Sports, Odorizzi's advisor. "There's still a few details we've got to work out, but it looks pretty promising. We're already above last year's (contract) number, which is positive for the 32nd overall pick." Wood said the 32nd overall pick last year signed for $915,000. Odorizzi, who finished his senior year with a 14-0 pitching record, was a first-team selection on the Chicago Tribune's All-State Baseball Team. |
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Posts: 1509 June 20, 2008 8:14 AM |
When the Brewers picked Lintz, I would speculate that they passed on Tim Melville because they thought he was unsignable. Therefore, they must not have had
the same concern about Lintz.
That said, after seeing Evan Frederickson's line in the link report the other day, I understand why people are itching to see the same from Lintz and Odorizzi and Lawrie. |
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battlekow |
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Posts: 366 June 20, 2008 12:29 PM |
Mass Haas wrote:But that's a different Austin Adams, an outfielder from TCU. Why do you think that? "Our" Austin Adams confirmed to me that he's on the Hyannis Mets.
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Posts: 142 June 20, 2008 2:54 PM |
Highland's Odorizzi agrees to terms with BrewersBY NORM SANDERSNews-DemocratLINK (while active)In the past few weeks, Highland High baseball standout Jake Odorizzi has been drafted 32nd overall as a supplemental first-round pick by the Milwaukee Brewers and helped his high school team win a state championship. On Friday, Odorizzi hit the jackpot once again when he agreed to terms with the Brewers, picking up a signing bonus worth $1,060,000. The signing package also includes an undisclosed amount of money that goes toward his college education. "The Brewers are an organization committed to the development of their players," Odorizzi said. "They have the necessary processes in place to get the most out of my ability and that is something I am looking forward to. This is where I want to be." Odorizzi was 14-0 this spring with a 0.08 ERA and 146 strikeouts in 89 2/3 innings. He walked only six batters and allowed only three runs, just one earned, and won his final 25 decisions in high school. Odorizzi and his parents, Mike and Julie Odorizzi, visited Milwaukee on Friday and were expected to complete the formal signing process at Miller Park before the Brewers' home game against the Baltimore Orioles. "It's just been a whirlwind, everything's happened so fast," Mike Odorizzi said. "From the beginning of things, even back in October and November when all this first started coming about, it has just gone by so fast. "Ever since Jake was that small, he's always told us that 'I'm going to play professional baseball someday.' My wife Julie and I would look at each other and say 'Yeah, sure you are."' Turns out the youngster was telling the truth. Once he signs, Odorizzi will report July 1 to the Brewers' spring training facility in Maryvale, Ariz. From there, he will be assigned to one of the Brewer' minor-league affiliates, likely one in Montana. Odorizzi was the Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year, a Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American, a Rawlings/Perfect Game All-American and a member of USA Today's All-USA Team. For more on this story, see Saturday's News-Democrat or visit: www.bnd.com. |
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Posts: 15082 June 20, 2008 7:37 PM Minor League Link Reporter |
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Posts: 2414 June 20, 2008 7:39 PM |
Am I right to be a little concerned that we haven't signed Lintz yet? I realize that the first two picks are going to be complicated, and their contracts quite large, but the iron is not so hot now--it just feels like he's (Lintz) gonna bolt. Anyone hear anything at all? If Lintz did indead sign for $900,000, as he reported, then I have a pretty good idea what the hold up is, its the commisioners office. Thats enough above slot value that the commisioners office will get invloved and try to talk ownership out of the deal. They won't approve the contract for weeks.
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Posts: 1172 June 20, 2008 10:36 PM |
X Man: is this typical? I mean for the comissioner's office. If it is, it just seems to me that they should see the reality of the situation and have a
double scale--one for college players and one for high schoolers.
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Mass Haas |
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Posts: 15087 June 20, 2008 10:53 PM Minor League Link Reporter |
The Brewers have announced they've signed 46th round 19-year-old high school SS Carlos George of the Bronx, and 48th round RHP Marcus Salmon, a 20-year-old out of Miami Dade Junior College. Expect to see both in Maryvale this summer. |
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Posts: 370 June 21, 2008 2:44 AM |
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Posts: 12391 June 21, 2008 10:12 PM Graphic Artist / |
I haven't been shy to say that I think Odorizzi could very well be the best player from this draft, and I say that as a big, big fan of the Lawrie
selection. It's so exciting to see so many players sign quickly.
This is really the MO of the Brewers' scouting dep't. under Jack Z. They've already signed 30 of their 54 draftees (including 25 of their top 30 overall selections), quite simply an astonishing total, and you know that Lawrie and Lintz are going to be in the mix as well (hopefully sooner rather than later). This is a well-oiled machine we're watching doing it's thing, and it's incredibly exciting being a fan of a team that knows how to build from the bottom up.
I was saying boo-urns
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battlekow |
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Posts: 376 June 21, 2008 10:25 PM |
colbyjack wrote: Plus Wooten and Luetge, as soon as the CWS is over.
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Mass Haas |
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Posts: 15113 June 21, 2008 10:43 PM Minor League Link Reporter |
Even 49th round draft picks can't escape from
battlekow's interview fiesta.
Entertaining (and informative) as heck, thanks again! |
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battlekow |
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Posts: 377 June 21, 2008 10:52 PM |
Haha, thanks MH. I appreciate the continued linkage. As to you question earlier, I pretty much do the interviews however they want, whatever's most
convenient for them, but I really try not to do it over email. It just doesn't read like a conversation then.
In more important news, Tom H also speculates that Lawrie might not get signed for awhile: The Brewers are still talking to first-round draft pick Brett Lawrie, a prep catcher from Canada. Timing could work against a deal anytime soon, however. |
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Posts: 15116 June 21, 2008 11:25 PM Minor League Link Reporter |
MLB.com:
Energizer bunny: North Carolina has played four games so far in the College World Series, and reliever Rob Wooten has pitched in all of them. Call it tradition. In the 2007 College World Series, Wooten pitched in the Tar Heels' first five games in Omaha, and in total, six of their seven games. In doing so, he tied the College World Series record for most appearances. His appearance on Saturday, in which he threw 1 1/3 scoreless innings, was his 10th in Omaha. Wooten, a 13th-round pick in the June Draft to the Milwaukee Brewers, led the Tar Heels with five saves this season, en route to a 1.77 ERA. The sidearmer appeared in 42 games for North Carolina, after appearing in 47 games in the 2007 season. |
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battlekow |
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Posts: 380 June 22, 2008 1:07 PM |
A short article on Brett Lawrie, but featuring a very GQ photo:
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Posts: 3458 June 22, 2008 5:27 PM Brewerfan.net Moderator |
I hope people realize how special it is for the Brewers to have a group that not only drafts great talent, but also chooses guys who sign quickly.
All signs point to Lawrie, Lintz and Wooten signing, which leaves Blake Billings, Round 19, as the first guy on the list who may not join the organization. The team chose 29 players in the first 25 rounds, and the worst they'll come out with is 27 of them signed - plus several more signees from the later rounds. This draft has the potential to be a real difference maker for the Brewers, getting so many of these guys started so soon will likely get the first of them to Milwaukee one season earlier.
If you don't got Mojo Nixon, then your store could use some fixinnnnnnnnnn!
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battlekow |
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Posts: 382 June 22, 2008 6:47 PM |
38th-round catcher Mike Roberts from VMI confirmed that he signed today. I'll have an interview with him up on Brew Crew Ball tomorrow.
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