Comments on: 2010 Draft – Remaining Unsigned Players

By: JC

JC — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:11:42 +0000

Not sure the best place to post this but apparently we signed 47 Rd LHP Justin Wright out of VA Tech. Fairly rare to see such a late rounder signing so late in the process. But apparently he wanted to pitch in the Cape to show that he is worth a bigger bonus. Guess it all worked out as the bonus was not revealed but they met in the middle.

By: rydeshelby

rydeshelby — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:42:15 +0000

@JC: The Cards are aggressive at signing draftees though also generally fit in with MLB bonus guidance. IIRC, Wilson is not a football player, so they cannot transfer Cox's millions to Wilson. The Cards will figure out a competitive offer for Wilson, based on his situation alone. Maybe its $1.3MM plus college tuition? If Cox is linked to another player, its probably not Wilson, but unknown athletes in Latin America. If Cox does not sign, the Cards could invest more in signing Latin kids this upcoming fall or winter.

By: JC

JC — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:53:43 +0000

@rydeshelby: I get what your saying...but it appeared you were missing the point of what azru was saying so I was just explaining. If you offer $2M and the Cox Reps say they want minimum of $4M then your not even in the same ballpark. Ultimately as long as you put a reasonable offer on the table it is up to the Cox Reps to accept or not...but if your $2M apart I think its safe to say they won't be counting on him singing and MIGHT go more aggressively at Wilson in the 11th Hour. That is a potential scenario so you can't discount it. But I also think they have a potential shot at signing both Cox and Wilson IF Wilson is willing to sign at all. So its not one or the other IMO...but if Cox's negotiations go sour they could use some of the savings on adding more money to Wilson's offer to further entice him.

By: rydeshelby

rydeshelby — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:47:20 +0000

@JC: Cox's rep floated $6MM before the draft; teams thought this overpriced, since Cox is not Harper or Wieters. The Cards drafted Cox in case he is willing to settle for a saner bonus. If not, Cox can stay in college and we collect our a compensatory draft pick next June. 25th in the draft is about $1.1MM. Luhnow has signalled the Cards are prepared to go higher. They could bid $2MM now, offer $2.2MM 5 minutes before the signing period ends, let Cox decide. Wilson does not enter the picture, anymore than any of the other 50 draftees.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 06:00:12 +0000

Eibner is going to be a stud…..I was hoping we would take him at 50 after taking Jenkins at 46

By: sportsman

sportsman — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:36:09 +0000

watched a bit of sec baseball and wasn’t that impressed with cox in the field. see him as a dh or 1st base waiting to happen. can’t recall the name, but i thought their center fielder was their most impressive player.

By: JC

JC — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:14:12 +0000

@rydeshelby: I think what azru is saying if they feel that Cox's party isn't willing to budge and they feel that they can sign Wilson it gives them justification to walk about from Cox and take the comp pick for next and still feel like they got a 1st Rd pick from the 2010 draft. He is pointing out they have options.

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:12:32 +0000

@rydeshelby: I didn't say that they want to walk away from the negotiations with Cox.

By: rydeshelby

rydeshelby — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 02:06:09 +0000

@azruavatar: Why would you think the Cards want to walk away from Cox negotiations?

By: azruavatar

azruavatar — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 01:19:03 +0000

@cariocacardinal: I don't think I've ever said they are completely independent. If I have, shame on me.