Colvin is the only "important" player we've got playing in the CWS; Smith was only a 35th round selection and he's a junior. I'll bet he's going back unless we overslot him but who knows? I wasn't referring to the Cubs. The Short-A season in my town is a Cardinals affiliate. #-o Who cares about the Cards? Der "closet Cards fan" wood does, that's who. Note the bolded part. True, I also see that they are "our" short season team. Yes, "we" as in the team in my town. I try to pretend they aren't affilated with the Cardinals the best I can. At any rate the affiliation agreement is up after this year and, with any hope, they'll reaffiliate. Back to my question though. Does the CWS run past the 20th? If so, do players who were drafted then just sign and join the teams whenever they're done?