Followed closely the area players that were taken in the draft. Got me wondering... which players decided to forego college and give it a shot? (to somewhat temper the sarcasm... yes, I know that Kershaw took the $2,000,000+)
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I know J.Edwards signed with the Cardinals.
I was told what he signed for, but not sure if
that is personal or OK to post.
I was told what he signed for, but not sure if
that is personal or OK to post.
Matt Sulentic signed with Oakland on Monday. He skipped rookie ball and reported to Class A Vancouver on Wednesday.
I think Sulentic will do good things for the A'S... ALL THE BEST MATT.
Zach Britton reported to the Orioles rookie league on Wed.
TXdad- congrats on getting the deal done, so Zach can get out there and get to playing... we miss him this summer - and wish him the best!
quote:Originally posted by txdad06:
Zach Britton reported to the Orioles rookie league on Wed.
25 years ago next Wednesday, I loaded a plane at DFW to fly to Kingsport, TN to meet the Bluefield Orioles where they had already started their season, to start my pro career. A day I'll never forget!! I can remember my mom and girlfriend (now my wife) crying there eyes out as I boarded the plane!
Zach will like Bluefield alot. It's a beautiful town. The entire area behind the outfield fence is a big mountain. The town is great and full of wonderful people.
Most of the bus rides aren't really too long! Good luck to him!!
OP
quote:Originally posted by momandcpa:
Followed closely the area players that were taken in the draft. Got me wondering... which players decided to forego college and give it a shot? (to somewhat temper the sarcasm... yes, I know that Kershaw took the $2,000,000+)
Has Kershaw officially signed? I haven't seen any publication saying he has. Just curious!
quote:Has Kershaw officially signed? I haven't seen any publication saying he has. Just curious!
Baseball America doesn't show him signed.
In the DMN All Area Team, it has a report on Kershaw and said he officially signed today (whenever today is) for 2.3mill.
OP -- what did you sign for in 1981? 
quote:Originally posted by Old Pitcher:
25 years ago next Wednesday, I loaded a plane at DFW to fly to Kingsport, TN to meet the Bluefield Orioles where they had already started their season, to start my pro career. A day I'll never forget!! I can remember my mom and girlfriend (now my wife) crying there eyes out as I boarded the plane!
OP
This coupled with the Channel 8 salute to the Mavs season has touched my heart and showered the fields at my house. Someone get me a tissue.
Congrats to all,
quote:Originally posted by Panther Dad:
OP -- what did you sign for in 1981?
PD,
You're gonna laugh when I tell you this. I was the 76th pick in the draft, which today, would be a second round pick. In 81, it was late in the 3rd round!! Anyway, my bonus was a whopping...........now, remember, don't laugh..........$26,000. The #1 pick in the draft that year got a whopping $100,000.
We met the Oriole scout at a hotel in Houston after I pitched in the All-Star game on June 20th. We told him that we wanted $65,000. He called back a few days later and told us that they could only go $26,000. I really wanted to sign, so we agreed to that amount and the rest is history. I spent most of the money on a car and phone bills calling back home.
All I can say is...either I'm real old...or times have changed a little! Something tells me it's alot of both!!
It's pretty cool that Zach is a left handed pitcher, 3rd round pick out of HS, picked by the O's and is headed to Bluefield!! I remember all that as if it happened yesterday! I hope he can do well, STAY HEALTHY, and make it to the big leagues! That would be awesome for him and his family and the O's.
quote:Originally posted by Dtiger:
In the DMN All Area Team, it has a report on Kershaw and said he officially signed today (whenever today is) for 2.3mill.
Incredible how lives can change overnight like this. I'm really happy for this family as I understand their lives have been a struggle for some time.
Just look what doing things right and hard work will do for a kid and his family.
Congratulations Mr. Kershaw, and good luck.
FtWorthCats, I am not Zach's DAD, I am not even related to the family. Wish I was so some of that money could have came my way LOL. I will send your regards to the Britton family.
Well, OP -- $26K -- that's alot of Lucky dogs! I look forward to hearing more about your experiences one day soon.
I look forward to hearing more about your experiences one day soon.quote:Well, OP -- $26K -- that's alot of Lucky dogs! I look forward to hearing more about your experiences one day soon.
PD,
Sounds great......sounds like we will be watching the same games soon with both our boys on the field together.
We're both very excited!! I won't be able to go to Georgia with him this time, so will you please keep an eye on him for me while he's there? I would appreciate it!
We'll all keep an eye on him, OP. It will be a good experience for everyone. By the way, his fastball looks better when he is wearing red & white.