TJ710

They no doubt will. There is zero incentive to get him signed right away. He's still rehabbing and won't be on the mound til mid to late July at the earliest (from what I hear). As long as they are happy with the direction of his rehab, they have no reason to rush to sign him. And I doubt the Bard camp is in a hurry either. If they take it to the deadline and the Twins have extra pool money left over it gives them more leverage to push for an above slot deal. There was exactly 1 college senior drafted in the first round this year. Going back for your senior season is about the last thing a high college draft pick wants to do.

Jack, I believe Nick was referring to your prediction that Bard wont sign. He was drafted higher than expected and doesn't have much to gain and possibly a lot to lose by going back for his senior season.

I think they find a way to bring him north. They have a tough time admitting mistakes (scouting wise, free agent spending wise) and usually give guys they spend a decent amount of money on every chance to crash and burn. Not that he hasn't already in most mind, but I just don't think the Twins consider a partial season as enough time.