CaliforniaRaisin
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I assume Wing is getting ~$1 million, which would be nearly $400k over slot. Using Pipeline's rankings, he was ranked 87th and slot for 87 is $907k. Obviously teams don't use Pipeline or BA to rank/pay prospects but it feels like a good baseline to use. (Also after a few years of guessing on this, I've realized I should err on the side of assuming a larger bonus for prep prospects drafted after day 1.)
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The Cubs had the 22nd largest bonus pool this year.
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Well, they're going well over slot on Wing and Hartshorn.
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Wait, there's an hour break? What am I supposed to do now? Work?
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Diamondbacks select Craig Counsell's son in the 10th round.
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That said, LSU does a good job getting kids to campus.
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10th rounder: C Justin Stransky, Fresno St. Another senior, Not ranked by anyone:
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9th rounder: Colton Book, RHP, St Joseph's. Unranked by MLB: Unranked by BA too.
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His college commitment is probably strong enough it has scared teams from taking him in the first 10 rounds, where any unsigned pick means the team also looses that pick's bonus money. I'm sure he'll be picked in rounds 11-20, even if it's unlikely he'll sign. (I think his combination of poor control/velo uptick might not have helped.)
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With all these seniors on top of the remaining savings yesterday, they might have another $1 million swing in them. EDIT: Certainly $500k-$750k. Lovich got $650k, Hope $400k.
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8th round: RHP Jake Knapp, UNC (senior) Not ranked by Pipeline: Ranked 328th by BA:
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Pierce Coppola, LHP, Florida (senior). Unranked by MLB: 430th by BA:
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Benny's son if you want to feel old.
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BA (167): MLB Pipeline (#108): ESPN rated him 53rd. Same HS as Mikey Romero and Gerrit Cole.
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BA had Snell as one of their 20 sleepers for today:
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Yes, because the first $150k doesn't count to the bonus pool and there is no risk of losing pool space in rounds 11-20 like there are in the first 10 rounds.
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Probably some savings. He's a 23 year old senior.
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Pipeline (227th): BA (200th): ESPN did not rank him in their top 150.
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Cubs 5th rounder: OF Kade Snell, Alabama (senior)
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Yeah, I totally mixed up the draft spot and ranking. ESPN had him 95th so that's two out of the three bigger pubs having him top 100.
