Article: Draft News and Notes

[d-mac]

I don't like that we had to sign Schick for well over slot and Jax for exactly slot. Jax especially makes very little sense- he seemed like for sure someone that could save some bonus money. And sure Schick is a junior, but his I don't think he'd improve his position as a senior- not sure what leverage he has. 

[gunnarthor]

 

I don't like that we had to sign Schick for well over slot and Jax for exactly slot. Jax especially makes very little sense- he seemed like for sure someone that could save some bonus money. And sure Schick is a junior, but his I don't think he'd improve his position as a senior- not sure what leverage he has. 

Where were the bonus' reported?

[redstorm]

 

Where were the bonus' reported?

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/index.php?team=1023&team=1023

[gunnarthor]

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/index.php?team=1023&team=1023

Cool.  So, even with Schiek signing over slot, the Twins have saved about 225k so far.  

[d-mac]

 

Cool.  So, even with Schiek signing over slot, the Twins have saved about 225k so far.  

 

I'm surprised that got Baddoo under slot too. I bet Miranda comes in under slot. The PR draftees outside the first round always tend to. 

[twinsfanstreif]

 

Hmm, 3 years in Arkansas or more than quarter million dollars at 18. Damn, that's a tough one....

I get what you're saying but Fayetteville is actually a really nice town in the mountains with good weather and a pretty good baseball program. He goes to a private catholic school in a very wealthy area of KC so I would assume his parents have a decent amount of money and that wouldn't be the main factor. The decision will probably come down to starting his pro career or furthering his education

[twinsfanstreif]

 

Rortvedt will probably take about 7 years to develop.

That seems a bit extreme, that puts his debut at 25 years old. I can't remember an MLB debut at 25 years old where the player wasn't deemed a bust or at the very least a disappointment unless injuries were involved

[maxisagod]

With the 100,000 Under 10th draft limit plus the 224,600 they've saved, means they can offer someone 5th round money (or spread it out to a few guys). Interesting to see how the top 10 settles out. 

[jokin]

 

I get what you're saying but Fayetteville is actually a really nice town in the mountains with good weather and a pretty good baseball program. He goes to a private catholic school in a very wealthy area of KC so I would assume his parents have a decent amount of money and that wouldn't be the main factor. The decision will probably come down to starting his pro career or furthering his education

 

Yep. People have a blanket perception of Arkansas, and Fayetteville is geographically, educationally and culturally far removed from much of the rest of the state stereotype.

[jokin]

 

 

That seems a bit extreme, that puts his debut at 25 years old. I can't remember an MLB debut at 25 years old where the player wasn't deemed a bust or at the very least a disappointment unless injuries were involved

 

Rortvedt doesn't even turn 18 until a week from now. Don't know anything about his physical maturity, but it wouldn't really be that surprising if, as a full-time catcher, he didn't debut as a permanent roster inhabitant until he was age 24.

 

Anyone know if he is a multi-sport guy or a baseball specialist? And the history of success for a catcher coming out of Wisconsin prep level play?

[Jeremy Nygaard]

Rortvedt doesn't even turn 18 until a week from now. Don't know anything about his physical maturity, but it wouldn't really be that surprising if, as a full-time catcher, he didn't debut as a permanent roster inhabitant until he was age 24.

 

Anyone know if he is a multi-sport guy or a baseball specialist? And the history of success for a catcher coming out of Wisconsin prep level play?

 

He turns 19 next week.

 

The history of prep kids from WI isn't good.

[Mike Sixel]

 

He turns 19 next week. The history of prep kids from WI isn't good.

 

Understatement ..... but not the end of the world. Someone will break that streak, let's hope it is him!

[nicksaviking]

 

The history of prep kids from WI isn't good.

 

So many jokes here.

[d-mac]

 

He turns 19 next week. The history of prep kids from WI isn't good.

 

Wisconsin is too busy churning out NFL caliber linemen. 

[gunnarthor]

I'm not sure if this is the proper place to put this but .... looks like the Angels second round pick is not going to sign with them and is instead going to go to college.  http://www.halosheaven.com/2016/6/15/11943856/MLB-draft-2nd-round-pick-brandon-marsh-opts-not-to-sign-with-angels

 

Marsh was obviously a big time HS player and is committed to Kennisaw State.  Presumably, if he goes to college, his family would get some sort of insurance on him if he's not drafted again.  He's a multi-sport star so maybe he thinks if he concentrates on baseball for a few years, he'll be a top 10 talent?  

 

In any event, the Angels system is among the worst in baseball and not getting to add talent to it now (even though they get a protected pick next year) isn't helping them.  

[Jeremy Nygaard]

Just added an update that I think many of you will like.

[Seth Stohs]

Casey Scoggins tweeted last night that he's in Ft. Myers. Mentioned an early morning, so either he signed yesterday, or that is likely to happen today.

[Jeremy Nygaard]

After the draft I thought this could be a light class - low 20s. Now I'm wondering if it might eclipse 30.

[TRex]

 

Just added an update that I think many of you will like.

I am such a dork... I did not realize you had it in reverse chronological order (good idea, by the way), and spent 15 minutes scouring the post because I couldn't believe you meant Casey Scroggins!

[nicksaviking]

 

Wisconsin is too busy churning out NFL caliber linemen. 

 

They could play RF for the Twins surely.

[Hrbowski]

 

That seems a bit extreme, that puts his debut at 25 years old. I can't remember an MLB debut at 25 years old where the player wasn't deemed a bust or at the very least a disappointment unless injuries were involved

Willson Contreras was called up today after eight seasons in minor league ball, and he is one of the top catching prospects in the game. Catchers take 3-4 more years to develop, so 7 seems about right.

[DocBauer]

Great news on Benninghoff. Honestly, I don't know a thing about him other than what I read. But his injury, unfortunate for him of course, may have given us a HUGE steal in this draft!

[Dman]

Happy to see Miranda signed.  Hopefully we find out about the rest fairly soon and see what they end up with this year.

[Tibs]

Saw on Twitter that Benninghoff signed for $600k. I think I saw Miranda signed for $775k

Edited June 17, 2016 by Tibs

[Dman]

 Benninghoff deal is a steep price for the 11th pick.  Will that affect the Balazovik Signing?  Also they had a couple of other high schoolers further down as well.  This is gonna get interesting.

[DocBauer]

Crazy deal for Benninghoff! Pay him like he was healthy and a top pick as previously expected, and then undergo TJ surgery! Sooooo unlike the Twins. I love it!

[Pitz]

 

 Benninghoff deal is a steep price for the 11th pick.  Will that affect the Balazovik Signing?  Also they had a couple of other high schoolers further down as well.  This is gonna get interesting.

It better not, if they don't sign him they lose that slot money, no?

 

Does Benninghoff's deal mean that Kirilloff is coming in fairly significantly under slot?

[Monkeypaws]

 

Yep. People have a blanket perception of Arkansas, and Fayetteville is geographically, educationally and culturally far removed from much of the rest of the state stereotype.

 

Yeah, I've spent a fair amount of time in Arkansas - Fayetteville is like Austin, or Norman, or Tuscaloosa, a liberal college town in a dead red state.

[Jeremy Nygaard]

 

Crazy deal for Benninghoff! Pay him like he was healthy and a top pick as previously expected, and then undergo TJ surgery! Sooooo unlike the Twins. I love it!

 

The "draft team" spent a significant amount of time in the War Room on Friday night after the draft was complete. (I was hoping to catch up with a couple of them after we did our radio gig... but they were working late.) I think it's fair to say that after the finished their picks on Friday they realized they were going to have a significant amount of money to spend, so they shopped it. They made the Benninghoff pick knowing full well what his condition was and how much it would take to sign him. Basically, the Twins did exactly what people on these boards have been clamoring for all along.

[shs_59]

wow does this mean THe Twins will sign

 

both 

 

Benninghoff

and 

 

Balazovic !?!?!

 

if so this is great news!

 

i figured no way in HECK the Twins would get both of those fine young arms only 1 or the other...