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[kylescubs23]

Can you tell me what it says about Kyle Orr in the Draft Dish? He signed with UK and I had not heard anything about him until I saw this yesterday. I'm sure he will eventually sign with the Dodgers, but was just curious. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/draft/

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The gave a scouting report and mentioned his Candian roots.

 

Then this:

 

There was widespread speculation that Orr had agreed to terms with the Dodgers this summer, but that the club delayed announcing the signing based, in part, because the bonus exceeded the recommended slot (113 overall).

 

Dodgers scouting director Logan White refuted that claim. "That's not accurate at all," White said. "I think we're going to get it done, but he hasn't signed. When he gets back (from Cuba Sept. 29) we're going to meet with his family."

 

Orr originally sought a bonus near $500,000, sticking tight to his commitment to Kentucky as leverage. He was in Cuba with Team Canada for an eight-day trial period prior to the World Junior Championship, which began Sept. 17. He had not enrolled in classes (which began Aug. 23 at Kentucky), and, like Martin, was a candidate to attend a junior college if he and the Dodgers could not come to terms.

[kylescubs23]

Thanks Raisin. Kind of what I expected, knew he wasn't on campus. Thanks again

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The Dodgers drafted Canadian high school slugger Kyle Orr as their fourth-round pick. What are their chances of signing him?

 

Ernie Monaco

Milford, N.J.

 

Orr officially signed on Monday for $435,000, about 50 percent over MLB's recommendation for the 113th overall slot in the draft. At 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, Orr offers intriguing power and figures to wind up in right field or at first base. While he was holding out this summer, he helped Canada win the bronze medal at the World Junior Championships. He would have played collegiately at Kentucky had he not turned pro.

 

What's curious is that Orr was one of several players, including Yankees first-rounder Ian Kennedy, who reportedly reached above-slot agreements with their clubs weeks before their deals were officially announced. The Dodgers denied that Orr's deal was done well in advance, but multiple sources indicated that he agreed to terms in July.