The bonus is now under 1-million.Quote:
Originally Posted by trob115
Teams can pay whatever they want, if they really want the player
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The bonus is now under 1-million.Quote:
Originally Posted by trob115
Teams can pay whatever they want, if they really want the player
He does want big money, and he can still get it, but you're correct. For some reason I was thinking he got in the portal. Guess it was flashbacks.Quote:
Originally Posted by trob115
If DJ gets drafted in the first 10 rounds we will know he's gone for sure. If he won't agree to whatever the offer will be then they won't draft him and we can get him back.
If he makes it out of rounds 3-4, he won't go in 5-10. He'll be coming back at that pointQuote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
We've seen team trash 1st round picks, maybe someone drafts him and just offers $250K.Quote:
Originally Posted by maroonmania
It's not like a college will beat that offer or would want to, considering the portal is closed.
That said, a player like DJ is actually why a team would draft a few seniors and offer them a Nintendo Switch or a used Iphone as a bonus. Then get a 1st rounder like DJ in the late rounds.
The thing is if his asking price is really high teams have bonus pools to that they typically don't want to go over. I'm not sure that a team would draft a bunch of senior signs to pool money to draft Dakota Jordan.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
Right - he just declared for the draft, he didn't portal. Thing about DJ is, as talent as is he is, he is still raw and young. He could really use another year in college to mature at the plate so why throw big money at him this year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
Wouldn't it be interesting if DJ, Hines and Mershon all ended up coming back? Totally changes the trajectory for '25.
MLB is getting smarter and smarter about the draft. Only 10 of the first 32 were HS kids - a complete flip from 5 years ago. Even more interesting is that of the 10 HS kids, only 2 were listed as pitchers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
MLB is investing less in player development in the US. They let the college programs sort it out while they gather up a couple of hundred Caribbean kids for 10 pesos a month at their academies in the DR.
So much for that tiny glimmer of hope
Lemo gone wow us all now. just wait
So how bad did we get hurt? Think we lost a couple in late rounds. Did we expect them to be here? Will we get the KY bat?
Lost our top two recruits, kept a couple recruits we were scared we'd lose. Waiting on Mershon. Maybe Hines changes his mind and comes back if he gets taken late but not counting on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdawg
Feel really good about Mershon. No one knows on Hines. He'll get drafted, but it's whether or not he's just ready to start pro ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
90% Hines not returning unless he doesn't get drafted maybeQuote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Hines and family are in shock right now
Likely lost another recruit in Smith
15th is iffy. Depends on what the number is or if he thinks he can be a Khal Stephen and make that type of jump.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
He and DJ did not look competitive down the stretch, the draft stock was probably not helped. They made Jay Woolfork look like a first Round pick.Quote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
Even Lemons said, "I can't make trades or call someone from the minors, got to roll out the same dudes"
Mershon drafted, hold onto your butts
You miss the regional?? Dj was good..... Hines. Not so much.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
He's been a heavy draft lean is what I'm going by. Maybe NIL changes his mind.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
Was it three back-foot sliders and a walk to the dugout? * j/kQuote:
Originally Posted by Coach34
DJ was a projected first rounder until the last month. I did not miss the regional, he was good and he had the HR versus St John, the SECT was brutal, and sad for both players.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homedawg
Does not matter now. But remember that even the STJ coach thought he was dog meat. Walked Mershon to face DJ. The MLB scouting report basically reads "He still needs to prove he can make consistent contact, because he swings through fastballs and chases breaking balls, weaknesses that contributed to a 29 percent strikeout rate this spring."
To be clear, I think DJ is good and would like to have him back. He is leaving one year too soon. Wonder what happens with HH. Maybe he can come back and hit 300 and 25 HRs in 2025.
Hines coming back for 25
Hines better put some weight back on before next year!
You think weight is what did it?? Oh boy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdawg
Sorry you can’t tell sarcasm, unless you are being sarcastic youself. FFS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Homedawg
Fat Hunter was Better. Just like Fat Lemons was better, averages 19 SEC wins when he looks pregnant. Fat Mullen was more loyal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bdawg
"Cassius has a lean and hungry look, He thinks too much; such men are dangerous"
- Shakespeare
If the rest of the lineup performs, Hunter can get back to his Soph numbers. Pitch identification and ability to hit the breaking pitch were poor this year but there was a crap ton of pressure.
Glad someone could see my point. It’s not like the 3 fat bodies you named were never talked about in this manner. God help us if Lebby starts a diet!!Quote:
Originally Posted by The Federalist Engineer
I havent seen very many hitters with his talent just not be able to read spin at all. Either that or he's just completely guessing on every pitch and you can't get away with that at this level.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
Making moves.....
Go on.
Lots of IFs still but not nearly as much as earlier this weekQuote:
Originally Posted by bulldogcountry1
On what?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
McCarthy?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cooterpoot
McCarthy has one more visit but most feel pretty good about where we're at. Still talking with Mershon and seeing what he is going to do.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Could be late into next week to get anything definitive on Mershon. Angels have a lot of other deals to iron out before they can get to him.Quote:
Originally Posted by StarkVegasSteve
No, but he's coming barring a quick change of direction this weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Todd4State
Ole Miss Pitcher Transfers:
(1) Doyle to Tennessee
(2) Saunier to Texas
(3) Quinn to Georgia
Looks like many knowledgeable coaches think these players have something to offer. Not saying MSU did offer or didn't offer. At least Quinn is the kid of a legacy and Saunier is from the Memphis area.