Beavan signs with Navarro College

Quote from Rangers blog....

"In the latest twist to the more-complicated-than-expected negotiations with the right-handed pitcher from Irving, Beavan took the next step in trying to convince the Rangers he's serious about his contractual demands."

Can we put a moratorium on the Beavans updates? Instead of "this is why I'm hot" it should read "this is why I'm "not"(interested).

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Originally posted by Natural:
Instead of "this is why I'm hot" it should read "this is why I'm "not"(interested).

Doesn't this put Jon Daniels in a tough spot? I don't think he can afford many more missteps.

Drafting him was a misstep. Overpaying him would be a mis-leap.

I actually am kind of interested. In lay man's terms ... what does this mean? That he (Beavan) values himself more than the Rangers do or that the Rangers gave him a stinky deal and he is trying to make the most of his ML opportunity?

Please don't respond by bashing Beavan. That isn't what I intend with my message. Just curious about how the process can get muddy. I thought he was very excited/happy to be a Ranger. Thanks.

His agent thinks he's worth more than the "slotted" signing bonus that his pick allows. If the bonus exceeds this amount by a certain percentage (I don't know the precise amount), then the Rangers are also liable for a $penalty$ to the league.

It always amazes me how someone can have a 7 digit deal in front of them, they reach their dream to play in the bigs and they are maybe squabbling over a few hundred thousand.

What if he gets hurt a Navarro?

I think you could open a whole discussion up over the fans that pay the tickets, the agents that drive the $ and the owners that pay the $

While I can respect someone wanting to get as much as possible - this has become a some what dis-appointment for me.

Thanks PD. Wow! Some agents. I guess the agent gets more too? I just hope it works out for everyone. (heavy sigh)

Am I losing my mind or isn't Beaven's agents the Hendricks brothers, not Scott Boras?

www.blastbat.com

Actually, it's not the same agent at all. Unless I've missed something, Beavan is still being advised by the Hendricks Bros. group out of Houston and not Scott Boros (who advises A-Rod and Rick Porcello).

Hendricks Brothers also represent Roger Clemens.

My mistake -- I thought Beavan was represented by Scott Boras -- sorry for posting wrong information. I will remove my original post. Thanks for correcting me guys.

MB,
Come enlighten us.

Sounds like he is being represented by the Beavan Brothers.

Agents do what they are told to do in the end. Loewen was offered 2.7 M and went to Chipola for a year and got 3.2 M. Thats $500 thousand more. Yes he risks injury and it could hurt him financially.

Wow, i was just searching the MLB website, looking for Bevan's name to maybe see what stupid comments he says or what his progress is, then i turn to the all mighty HS baseball web.
Why in the heck would you not go, 17th pick OVERALL and crazy hot-headed Bevan doesnt think that 1.4 is enough? IF i were him i would go for 1 dollar and 4 cents, but hey im not 6'8' or whatever throwing high 90's now am i.

A wise man once said: stop whining.

I know a lot of people are shocked, but to be perfectly honest, I was surprised when he didn't sign with a JUCO before the draft. If he would've done it then, would it have been as big of a deal? Obviously circumstances make things different... I'm just saying. I hope everything works out.

I am sure I will catch some grief over this statement, " Sometimes you do your best negotiating when you can walk away from the deal"
Not saying in this instance this applies, however aI think all we know is what is printed.IMHO

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I think you could open a whole discussion up over the fans that pay the tickets, the agents that drive the $ and the owners that pay the $

As long as you included in that discussion the fact that attendance for MLB is at an all time high.

Want to see players stop getting over paid? Want to see owners stop giving foolish contracts?

Easy...................

Stop going to the games.

Players have gone on strike......Let's see fan's go on strike..............

Unfortunately it won't happen. It's like selling banana's to a monkey, you all must have it to live.

Definition of insanity..............

Doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.

Continuing to pay high cost ticket prices and gripe about over paid players.

A wise old man once told me (Ed Napoleon...former 1st base coach for the Texas Rangers).......

"Those who create the monster must learn to live with the monster. "

Fortunately for me, it doesn't cost me a dime to watch Pilot Point's Baseball Association. In fact, I'm packing my cooler for tomorrow's games in Celina. You wouldn't believe the seats that are available.

Blake,

Do what you want. Calvin Murray was the 11th pick in the first round in 1989 and the 7th pick in the first round in 1992. He went to college, it's not a bad thing. Get the contract you want. Most people on here are DADS who never even played baseball and all they do is congradulate each others sons. I would like to see you be a Ranger, but if you don't get what you want, then don't do it.

I played

The 11th pick this year has not signed yet. High profile pitchers in the top pick soften do what this guy is doing. It is a way to max your bonus and the guy is tied up by the team for quite awhile. These guys get more money as a rule.
1 guy I know has been drafted 3 times and finally signed.

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Originally posted by Natural:
Drafting him was a misstep. Overpaying him would be a mis-leap.

I totally agree!!!

You played - congrats. Wish I had. I am just saying it's a vicious circle. If the owners have the money and don't give it to the players, the players ask for more - and the tickets get out of hand. Something has to give.

If he blows his arm out at JUCO and gets less money what will you tell him?

Yes we Dads like to brag about our sons. At least they go to college and learn how to spell congratulate - huh?

But if you get 7 figures and manage it properly - do you need college?

cutter1 sorry I was in a hurry, congrats to your son I'm sure he's a stud

I know u you were in a hury - just trying to have fun. Life is too short and we all need to laugh.

I understand what you are telling Blake. Such a small percentage get to go where he has a chance to be and I would hate to see it wasted on an injury that for a few hundred thousand. Now if is is offered 1.X and gets 2.x - it is a different story.

Anyone who played this great game at the level you did deserves a pat on the back. My hat is off to you guys. It is a God given talent and in my opinion artistry in motion when on the field.

Absolutely the greatest game ever.

We all wish Blake well in his decision. Let's hope it is his decision and not some agent trying to juice up their cut.

If he goes to Navarro at least we can drive a short distance to watch!

You guys shouldn't be bashing Blake. He's going to get paid more in two days than most would make in a liftime. Don't use this as a Blake Beaven bashing post.

agsnhere you are so right!

No matter what amount of $'s Blake eventually signs for will be irrelevant at some point in the future. He will be judged more by his success or failure as a pitcher than how he negotiates his first contract. If he makes it to the Rangers in 2 or 3 years and has a successful career he will be judged as a confident tough kid who doesn't care what other think of him. If he spends 5 or 6 years in the minors or gets hurt and never makes it to the Rangers he will be judged as a selfish, cocky *** who couldn't cut it.

I would guess he will sign with the Rangers before school starts for as much $$$ as he can get, no different then most people would want to achieve if they were negotiating for their sons future.

BB reminds me so much of another tall HS pitcher who was drafted exactly 10 years ago.... fortunetly they have the same skills unfort. they both have the same mental makeup... time will show why the Rangers will get a good break if he opts for college....

He must sign by Aug. 15th. There is no more draft and follow.

Well as you know, I really have to keep everything on the quite side or the "No Comment" side these days, but since these are some of my "Friends" and some of Blake's "Friends" posting here I thought I would leave a comment:

So far no one that has posted has been through what we are going through right now because 2007 has new rules that have never been experienced before in the MLB or the Advisor/Agency world. Because we are in Texas I will say it is like "Texas Hold-Em".

The MLB says the day before the draft; "GM's we are going to force your teams to stick to slot" for the 1st round. If you do not, then your team will be penalized. However, that does not mean that the supplemental round and beyond can bargain for what they can get. So basically they are trying to sqeeze out the Advisor/Agency from having any purpose in the first round, but the guys who drop to the supplemental and beyond can haggle until 08-14th at 11:59pm to get what they want without having to get approval from MLB.

If they want something consistent, then make a "Mandatory Slot" for all 50 rounds for each and every pick of the amature draft and stop the madness.

Only 13 of the 1st 30 picks have signed and they had a pre-determined $ amt agreed upon at that pick. The remaining 17 who have not signed did not have a dollar amount offered to them if that team picked them at that pick.

I just wanted to let everyone know what I know to this point in case it helps you with your sons in the future.

We have made sure that Blake has all his options available and that GOD will ultimatley be the one who directs the path!

God Bless Everyone
MB

This whole topic gives me tired head..

watching a high school kid talk about how good he is and and always kissing his biceps gives me tired head... of course Ryan Anderson and Brien Taylor did the same thing.... I wonder where they are?

What's a few hundred thousand or even a million in the grand scheme of things? If he's going to be in the show in 2-3 years like he says he is, what's the difference. Why not go ahead and sign, get a couple months of pro ball behind you, and then get it later. He'll be making several million a year in 6 or 7 years, so why hold up the career for a few hundred thousand now? Doesn't make sense to me, but what do I know. I signed for $26,000 back in 81 being the 76th pick in the draft!!

I bet the Yankees still get grief over the Brien Taylor pick!! What a joke!

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MB,
Come enlighten us.

Thanks, MB!

I know FO and Texan make a joke about it, but all teasing aside, "Bless your heart!"

TigerParent

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The MLB says the day before the draft; "GM's we are going to force your teams to stick to slot" for the 1st round. If you do not, then your team will be penalized. However, that does not mean that the supplemental round and beyond can bargain for what they can get. So basically they are trying to sqeeze out the Advisor/Agency from having any purpose in the first round

If Blake signs for slot will you still pay the agent(s) 3-5%. Would you feel justified in doing so.

I hope your son gets what he is asking for, and good luck with the process.

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Originally posted by Diablo con Huevos:
watching a high school kid talk about how good he is and and always kissing his biceps gives me tired head...

I can't believe it, I finally agree with something Diablo posted..

I have the tired head on this subject as well.

I hope Blake gets every dollar he can get. Just as I wish every poster on this board gets every raise they ask for and every bonus that is due to them.

Don't begrudge the young man or his agent.