quote:Originally posted by D1:quote:Originally posted by CPLZ:
Here is what happened....
Paxton told Boras, I won't sign for less than XX$$.
Yikes! There are many here that should keep their lips zipped then.
Every player considered being drafted by a club, has to come up with a number. Scouts ask the player/advisor, What's it going to take to sign this kid? There are two numbers that they come up with, what they are asking and what they will sign for.
In Paxtons case he was either adamant about sticking to his number, or Boras convinced him that they could do as well or better the following year.
While junior year is considered your draft year, when you have the most leverage, that's not necessarily when you have the highest value.
Take Paxton as an example. He was drafted 37th. If he moves to top 10, even as a senior, he'll increase in value. Plus, look at who drafted him, the Blue Jays. If he gets drafted be a big market team, one with more money available, his $$ goes up even in the same draft slot. Blue chippers have indy ball to go to also. Look at Luke Hochever, taken in the top 10, goes to indy ball instead of signing for less than he thought he was worth, and then gets taken #1.
BTW, the guy that comes out with egg on his face in this one is the Blue Jays GM. People with eligibility left are going to tell him flat out, Don't draft my player, we won't negotiate with you after what you did to Paxton. It does hurt Boras too, because prospects are likely to understand that he's a lightning rod for criticism and retaliation.