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[Cuzittt]

2009 MLB Draft

ROUND	Pick #	Player	Position	Bats/Throws	School	State	Notes	Signing Notes
1	20	Kolbrin Vitek	2B	R/R	Ball State	IN		Lowell
1 Sup	36	Bryce Brentz	LF	R/R	Middle Tenessee State	TN		Lowell
1 Sup	39	Anthony Ranaudo	RHP	R/R	Louisiana State University	LA	Going to Cape Cod League
2	57	Brandon Workman	RHP	R/R	University of Texas	TX
3	110	Sean Coyle	SS	R/R	Germantown Academy	PA
4	143	Garen Cecchini	SS	L/R	Barbe HS	LA
5	173	Henry Ramos	RF	S/R	Alfonso Casta Martinez HS	PR
6	203	Kendrick Perkins	CF	L/R	La Porte HS	TX
7	233	Chris Hernandez	LHP	L/L	University of Miami	FL
8	263	Mathew Price	RHP	R/R	Virginia Tech	VA
9	293	Tyler Barnette	RHP	R/R	Hickory HS	NC
10	323	Jacob Dahlstrand	RHP	R/R	Memorial HS	TX
11	353	Lucas LeBlanc	OF	R/R	Delgado Junior College	LA
12	383	Garrett Rau	RHP	R/R	California Baptist	CA	Drafted as Pitcher... Won NAIA Gold Glove at SS	Lowell
13	413	Keith Couch	RHP	L/R	Adelphi	NY		Lowell
14	443	Michael Hollenbeck	C	L/R	Joliet Township HS	IL
15	473	Steve Wilkerson	SS	S/R	Pope HS	GA
16	503	Adam Duke	RHP	R/R	Spanish Fork HS	UT
17	533	Jason Garcia	RHP	R/R	Land O'Lakes HS	FL
18	563	Dallas Chadwick	RHP	R/R	Shasta HS	CA
19	593	Eric Jaffe	RHP	R/R	Bishop O'Dowd HS	CA
20	623	Roderick Shoulders	C	L/R	Brandon HS	FL
21	653	Mason Justice	RHP	R/R	Holland Hall	OK
22	683	Trace Tam Sing	2B	R/R	Newport HS	WA
23	713	Austin Wright	LHP	L/L	Chipola Junior College	FL
24	743	Sean Yost	RHP	R/R	Nebraska	NE
25	773	Tyler Lockwood	RHP	R/R	Texas Christian University	TX
26	803	Dillon Overton	LHP	L/L	Weatherford HS	OK
27	833	Jay Gonzalez	CF	L/L	Freedom HS	FL
28	863	Michael Wagner	RHP	R/R	Centennial HS	NV
29	893	Paul Davis	RHP	R/R	Pensacola Junior College	FL
30	923	Desean Anderson	CF	R/R	Ragsdale HS	NC
31	953	Dustin Renfroe	C	R/R	Copiah Academy	MS	Goes by Hunter
32	983	Jordan Alexander	CF	R/R	Vista HS	CA
33	1013	Mark Donham	RHP	R/R	Jupiter Community HS	FL
34	1043	Michael Gleason	RHP	R/R	Chico State	CA
35	1073	Joshua Riddle	SS	L/R	Western Hills HS	KY	Goes by J.T.
36	1103	Shane Rowland	C	L/R	Tampa Catholic HS	FL
37	1133	Aaron Jones	C	R/R	San Clemente HS	CA
38	1163	Tom Bourdon	OF	L/R	Northwest Catholic HS	CT
39	1193	Nick Robinson	SS	L/R	North Central College	IL
40	1223	Luke Yoder	LF	R/R	Cal Poly	CA
41	1253	Jayson Hernandez	C	R/R	Rutgers	NJ		Lowell
42	1283	Dan Slania	RHP	R/R	Salpointe Catholic HS	AZ
43	1313	Patrick Smith	CF	L/L	Redan HS	GA
44	1343	Zach Kapstein	C	R/R	Tiverton HS	RI	Nephew of Red Sox Advisor Jeremy Kapstein
45	1373	James Kang	SS	R/R	Pomona-Pitzer	CA
46	1403	Jarrett Thomason	RHP	R/R	Eastside HS	SC
47	1433	David Roseboom	LHP	L/L	Lasalle Institute	NY
48	1463	Jared Autrey	RHP	R/R	Stephenville HS	TX	Goes by J.T.
49	1493	Trygg Larsson-Danforth	1B	L/R	Yale	CT
50	1523	Weston Hoekel	RHP	R/R	Bishop Kenny HS	FL
UFA	NA	For Future Use	POS	R/R	College	State

Color Guide:

Green - High School/Prep
Orange - Junior/Community College
Blue - 4-year College
Yellow - Undrafted Free Agents

Players Name Field in Red - Signed

[Bigpupp]

Sox reach verbal agreement with Vitek

Vitek said that he and the Sox have already reached a verbal agreement for a signing bonus that represents “a fair number to them and a fair number to me.” A baseball source indicated that the agreement was for the Major League Baseball slot recommendation for the 20th pitch of the draft.

Sox agree to deal with Power Hitting Byce Brentz

Outfielder Bryce Brentz, whom the Red Sox selected with their second pick of the 2010 draft (No. 36 overall), has informed the team that he will sign for the Major League Baseball recommended slot bonus. The amount of the bonus is approximately $891,000.

[Jed Zeppelin]

From the link above, last year's 20th pick signed for $1.359 mil.

[gammoseditor]

I wasn't sure if this was the best place to put this? But PG has scouting reports up for the first round, that were pay content prior to the draft. Really like what they had to say about Vitek. I think they eventually post the top 10 rounds all free, but they only have the first 32 picks up for now.

http://www.perfectga...px?article=4846

UPDATE (5/15): Vitek has exceeded scouts’ expectations for him this spring, and now has a legitimate shot of being drafted late in the first round, or sandwich round, at worst. He’s been a force for Ball State, both at the plate and on the mound, and has generally become more refined in all areas of his game. Through mid-May, Vitek was hitting .363-15-59, all team-leading figures, and also topped the Cardinals in runs (66) and doubles (17). Perhaps most remarkably, he posted those numbers while also leading the Ball State pitching staff in innings pitches (69), while going 3-4, 3.39 with 18 walks and 50 strikeouts. He has not taxed his arm by spending the bulk of the 2010 season at second base, but profiles more as a third baseman at the pro level. More importantly, he’s hit with power consistently and has emerged as one of the draft’s elite power threats.—AS

There's also a longer pre-season report above it.

[SoxScout]

Tiverton High standout Zach Kapstein, a star catcher and two-sport athlete, has been selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 44th round of the MLB draft. Kapstein, the nephew of Red Sox Senior Adviser Jeremy Kapstein, said it was a lifelong dream to be drafted by the Sox.

Kapstein, a 6'2" 195-lb catcher, hit .603 in his senior season, the best average in all of New England. He hit five home runs and stole 24 bases in 26 attempts.

Kapstein was a two-sport star at Tiverton. As a junior, Kapstein was a first-team All-State selection in football as a linebacker and as a running back. Now, however, he is committed to baseball full time.

Kapstein said he will sign right away and cannot wait to begin playing pro baseball. He was accepted at the University of Rhode Island and at the University of West Virginia, but intends to go straight into pro ball.

"I'm going to sign as soon as I can. That's what I'm going to do now, I'm going to sign," Kapstein said.

http://soxblog.projo...ton-hs-sta.html

[Bigpupp]

Interesting note by Keith Law in his blog

Exploding Offers

The Red Sox could shatter records for total signing bonuses in one draft if they sign all their picks, although they'll probably make some exploding offers and see who accepts first.

Twitter Explanation of Exploding Offers

Right, an exploding offer is no longer valid after a certain date, or if X other players accept their offers first.

Edited by Bigpupp, 09 June 2010 - 08:39 PM.

[AZBlue]

The Sox are in very good shape to sign Coyle. A signing figure was agreed upon assuming Coyle was available when Boston was ready to pick him. Can't disclose the source, but he is not going to enroll at UNC unless something goes very wrong in the negotiation process.

[URI]

Word around the campfire is Kapstein basically told URI that he would enroll unless the Sox drafted him.

[JoeyBelle]

Cuz,

When you put together the table, is it possible to note who the projected overslot/tough signs are, and/or include the BA rank?

[Cuzittt]

Cuz,

When you put together the table, is it possible to note who the projected overslot/tough signs are, and/or include the BA rank?

I can attempt to put together some additional information like BA Rank, yes.

[TimScribble]

I've gone through and looked for links about each player. Obviously, some players dont have a lot listed about them. But I hope this helps us get to know a little bit more about each player. Let me know if some of the links dont work or if you have a better link about the player's info.

So here are the full draft results:

20. Kolbrin Vitek - Ball State 2B (3B for Boston) Scouting Report

36. Bryce Brentz - Middle Tenn St. LF Scouting Report

39. Anthony Ranaudo - LSU RHP Scouting Report

57. Brandon Workman - Texas RHP Scouting Report

110. Sean Coyle - Germantown Academy (HS) SS Scouting Report

143. Garin Cecchini - Barbe HS SS Scouting Report ACL Surgery

173. Henry Ramos - Alfonso Casta Martinez HS RF Report

203. Kendrick Perkins - La Porte HS CF Perkins Story (includes stats)

233. Chris Hernandez - Miami LHP Velocity's report on Him from the Draft Forum

263. Mathew Price - Va. Tech RHP Story and Stats

293. Tyler Barnette - Hickory HS RHP Story and Stats

323. Jacob Dahlstrand - Memorial HS RHP WEEI blurb

353. Lucas LeBlanc - Delgado Community Col OF Story

383. Garrett Rau - California Baptist U RHP - Story and Stats

413. Keith Couch - Adelphi Univ. RHP Story and Stats

443. Michael Hollenbeck - Joliet Township HS C Story and Stats

473. Stephen Wilkerson - Pope HS SS - Story

503. Adam Duke - Spanish Fork HS RHP Scouting Report

533. Jason Garcia - Land O'Lakes HS RHP Story

563. Dallas Chadwick - Shasta HS RHP Story and Stats

593. Eric Jaffe - Bishop O'Dowd School (HS) RHP Story and Stats

623. Roderick Shoulders - Brandon HS C Story

653. Mason Justice - Holland Hall HS RHP Story

683. Trace Tam Sing - Newport HS 2B Story

713. Austin Wright - Chipola JC LHP Story and Stats

743. Sean Yost - Nebraska RHP Story and Stats

773. Tyler Lockwood - TCU RHP Story and Stats

803. Dillon Overton - Weatherford HS LHP Story and Stats

833. Jay Gonzalez - Freedom HS CF Story and Stats

863. Michael Wagner - Centennial HS RHP Story and Stats

893. Paul Davis - Pensacola JC RHP Story and Stats

923. Desean Anderson - Ragsdale HS CF Story and Stats

953. Dustin (Hunter) Renfroe - Copiah Academy (HS) C Story

1013. Mark Donham - Jupiter Community HS RHP Story and Stats

1043. Michael Gleason - Cal St Chico RHP Story and Stats

1073. Joshua (JT) Riddle - Western Hills HS SS Older story on him signing to play at UK

1103. Shane Rowland - Tampa Catholic HS C Story

1133. Aaron Jones - San Clemente HS C Scouting Report

1163. Thomas Bourdon - Northwest Catholic HS OF Brief Story on his signing with BC

1193. Nicholas Robinson - North Central Col SS Small note about Robinson, likely to sign.

1223. Luke Yoder - Cal Poly - San Luis Obispo LF Story

1253. Jayson Hernandez - Rutgers U - C Story and Stats

1283. Daniel Slania - Salpointe Catholic HS RHP Story of ND signing. stats from last year

1313. Patrick Smith - Redan HS CF Story with a few stats

1343. Zach Kapstein - Tiverton HS C Story and Stats

1373. James Kang - Pomona-Pitzer Col SS Kang named SCIAC Player of the year

1403. Jarrett (Drake) Thomason - Eastside HS SS Story on Tommy John Surgery

1433. David (Dave) Roseboom - LaSalle Inst. RHP Story with some stats

1463. Jared (JT) Autrey - Stephenville HS RHP Story. Going to go to College

1493. Trygg Larsson-Danforth Yale U 1B Story

1523. Weston Hoekel - Bishop Kenny HS RHP Hoekel is going to college

Edited by TimScribble, 10 June 2010 - 11:08 AM.

[AlNipper49]

Good wiki information. I'll try to get it up there. Thanks for putting this together, this is great stuff

[Cuzittt]

Merged TimScribble's thread into this one to keep general discussion focused.

As always, If one wants to discuss a specific player, new threads are always welcome.

[phragle]

Speier on Ranaudo

WHAT LIES AHEAD

Ranaudo wants to build upon his late-season performance by pitching in the Cape Cod League. Though he has not yet determined which team he will be pitching for, he will come to New England within the next week.

“It’s a new start for me. Honestly, I feel like I’m in midseason form right now,” said Ranaudo. “I told my dad the other day after my start, I wish I had five or six or seven more starts. Hopefully I can get that under my belt in the Cape, really develop some more and show the Red Sox that I’m still the same pitcher I was last year, still the same talent, and go from there.

[Eric Van]

Ranaudo is just the ninth college pitcher to have been taken by the Sox in the top 40 picks of the June draft. How many can you name? And can you name the guy drafted highest?

Hint:

4 of the 9 in the last 6 years, after a 14-year drought.

Another hint:

The four previous RHP have largely been successes while the four LHP have been busts.

Answer:

Kris Johnson 40 ('06), Bobby Sprowl 39 ('77), Ranaudo 39, Kevin Morton 29 ('89), Daniel Bard 28 ('06), Craig Hansen 26 ('05), Aaron Sele 23 ('91), Roger Clemens 19 ('83) ... and Tom Fischer 12 ('88)

Given that list, is he the highest-regarded college pitcher we've drafted since _____? (Who would you say?)

[ForceAtHome]

Ranaudo is just the ninth college pitcher to have been taken by the Sox in the top 40 picks of the June draft. How many can you name? And can you name the guy drafted highest?

Given that list, is he the highest-regarded college pitcher we've drafted since _____? (Who would you say?)

Although he may be the most recent, I'd say that Daniel Bard was at least as highly regarded as Ranaudo -- if not more. The summer before the draft he was ranked the #2 prospect in the Cape League Obviously the following spring shook up the rankings a bit, but he was still an elite prospect.

[Quintanariffic]

Although he may be the most recent, I'd say that Daniel Bard was at least as highly regarded as Ranaudo -- if not more. The summer before the draft he was ranked the #2 prospect in the Cape League Obviously the following spring shook up the rankings a bit, but he was still an elite prospect.

Yup. I think it's important to remember that both Bard and Hansen were extremely highly regarded coming into the draft. Both were deemed to be Top 10 arms who would slide due to signability. Renaudo may have a higher ceiling than either (assuming Bard remains in the bullpen) but he's no lock.

[Eric Van]

The "how highly regarded" Q is muddled by the big fall Ranaudo took after his injury. Neither Hansen nor Bard were ever considered the best pitcher in all of college and a potential #1 overall pick, as Ranaudo was going into this year. In fact, I'm not sure we've ever taken a guy like that. When you factor in both the pre-season and draft-day rankings (the latter based on the pre-season ranking plus the injury concern) I think you have to go back much further to find a guy whose clear upside was as high.

[Quintanariffic]

The "how highly regarded" Q is muddled by the big fall Ranaudo took after his injury. Neither Hansen nor Bard were ever considered the best pitcher in all of college and a potential #1 overall pick, as Ranaudo was going into this year. In fact, I'm not sure we've ever taken a guy like that. When you factor in both the pre-season and draft-day rankings (the latter based on the pre-season ranking plus the injury concern) I think you have to go back much further to find a guy whose clear upside was as high.

Not sure I'd go so far as to say that Renaudo was ever seriously considered as being better than Harper, but I'd certainly agree with the rest.

[Cy Jung]

I think Ranaudo was considered a possible 1-1 before Harper became eligible (GED, JUCO enrollment).

[AZBlue]

Bard and Hansen were listed in the 5-8 range based on talent only, weren't they? Hansen was a little higher but was perceived as being the biggest signing challenge. As an aside, I still remember the video clip with sound when the Yankees (considered the biggest competition for Bard) announced Ian Kennedy's name. Half a dozen people in the Red Sox draft room exploded out of their chairs and cheered when Kennedy's name was announced.

[SoxScout]

firebrandal.com is saying Kendrick Perkins is signing and reporting to Fort Myers. Pretty interesting, I wasn't expecting him to sign at all, especially not before August 15.

[JakeRae]

firebrandal.com is saying Kendrick Perkins is signing and reporting to Fort Myers. Pretty interesting, I wasn't expecting him to sign at all, especially not before August 15.

Is this a case where we can announce an over-slot signing early because he is a two sport athlete? I don't see how this deal is getting done so quickly otherwise.

[JakeRae]

Brentz signed for slot according to Baseball America and Jim Callis.

I think it's been mentioned before, but slot for Brentz is $892,000.

[curly2]

Is this a case where we can announce an over-slot signing early because he is a two sport athlete? I don't see how this deal is getting done so quickly otherwise.

It might be similar to Brandon Jacobs last year. Jacobs said a couple of days after the draft that he had a deal with the Sox, but it wasn't announced until just before August 15. Perkins might mean he's reporting to Fort Myers eventually, but not now.

[SoxScout]

Yesterday we reported that "sixth-round pick Kendrick Perkins will forego his commitment to Texas A&M to sign with the Red Sox in the next few days ..."

We must now retract this report. Red Sox officials indicate that Perkins has not signed at this time, and that negotiations have not begun. Our apologies for the confusion.

http://news.soxprospects.com/

[TimScribble]

Workman pitching on ESPN. It's regional coverage, not sure if everyone will see the Texas/TCU game. Right now he has 2ks through 3 scoreless innings.

[ehaz]

it's also on espn3.com if you're getting the Vandy game on espn 2 like me.

EDIT: I kind of loved picking Workman at 57... I love it even more now.

Edited by ehaz, 13 June 2010 - 04:12 PM.

[RedOctober3829]

Pitching duel featuring Workmann and TCU's Kyle Winkler. 1-0 TCU in the 7th.

[Dick Pole Upside]

Vitek reportedly has agreed to terms:

SoxProspects/Abraham

Extra Bases

Edited by Dick Pole Upside, 13 June 2010 - 08:23 PM.

[TimScribble]

Workman took the loss tonight. TCU's pitcher threw a great game. Workman's line was 5 IP, 4 hits, 1 run, earned. He struck out 4. I didnt get to see any of the game so I cant comment on what pitches he was throwing.

[SoxScout]

http://weblogs.sun-s...if_faus_pi.html

Jason Garcia, who had just graduated from Land O Lakes High, was picked in the 17th round by the Red Sox, and Paul Davis, who was at St. Pete Community College, was picked by Boston in the 29th round.

Garcia has decided to sign with Boston, McCormack said, while Davis is still negotiating and could also sign, leaving three roster spots open.

[ELMER FLICK]

John Sickels has his review of the Sox draft up: http://www.minorleag...eview#storyjump

He reviews the top ten, and, despite some less than positive comments on the individual picks (Vitek has no position, Renaudo may already be past his peak, Coyle is an overdraft, Price is a reliever), concludes, in part,

"Vitek, Brentz, Ranaudo, Workman, and Cecchini are all first-round talents when things are going well... Coyle is a good player. Ramos and Perkins are raw, but in some draft classes they could have gone as high as the second round given their tools...All in all, I think this is a great class."

To me, the interesting part is his list of 5 others of note:

13-Keith Couch, RHP, Adelphi
15-Steve Wilkerson, SS, Georgia HS
16-Adam Duke, RHP, Utah HS
19-Eric Jaffe, RHP, California HS
20-Roderick Shoulders, C-1B, Florida HS

He doesn't comment on any of these. Duke and Jaffe I have often seen identified as sleepers, and occasionally Wilkerson. The other two, not so much.

[TimScribble]

Signings

In addition to the signings of Kolbrin Vitek and Bryce Brentz, SoxProspects has learned that four additional 2010 draftees have signed. Garrett Rau, a righty selected in the 12th round out of California Baptist, was 5-1 with a 4.66 ERA and 51 strikeouts in 56 innings this season. He also played infield for the Lancers, posting an OPS of 1.078 in 2010 after transferring from Ventura College. Keith Couch, a 13th round pick out of Adelphi, struck out 83 in 76.1 inning while posting a 2.24 ERA in 2010. Third basemen Nick Robinson, taken in the 39th round out of North Central College, led his team with a .427 batting average and a 1.039 OPS. He is also the nephew of Red Sox amateur scout Jim Robinson. Jayson Hernandez, selected in the 41st round out of Rutgers, hit .312 with an OPS of .824 as the Scarlet Knights' starting catcher. All four players will open their professional careers next week with Lowell.

[ehaz]

Great WEEI article about 4th rounder Garin Cecchini

[bosox0192]

Garin Cecchini, who was chosen with the 143rd overall pick by the Red Sox in last week's MLB draft, is seeking a signing a bonus of $1.75 million, according to his father and coach Glenn Cecchini.

http://www.weei.com/...pick-seeks-175m

[Cuzittt]

Just a quick FYI... I'm hoping to get the big table up by tomorrow. Friday at the latest.

[ForceAtHome]

Great WEEI article about 4th rounder Garin Cecchini

Definitely an enjoyable read. Cecchini sounds like a good kid and a high character player, for what it's worth. He also sounds like he really wants to win.

That love of work is what drew Cecchini to the LSU baseball program. Offered scholarships and starting jobs by schools all over the country, Cecchini settled on the only school to not guarantee him an opening day job. Anticipating that he will one day compete for a job at the big league level, Cecchini saw no use in taking something handed to him at the college level.

Reading that reminded me a little of Pedroia giving up his scholarship at ASU because he wanted to win the CWS. Not quite the same, but I like his attitude -- confident and hard working.

[OttoC]

Per conversation with Vitek this evening, he will be playing third base with the Spinners. When I get a chance. I'll post snapshot portraits of all the Spinner players who were at the Fan Fest in Nashua tonight.

[mabrowndog]

The official bonus figures for Kolbrin and Brentz are $1.359 million and $889,200 respectively.

[FFCI]

I don't think I'm alone - but if Cuzzitt needs his lawn mowed, or other chores completed to get the chart up there - let us know - as this is like waiting until Boxing Day to open Christmas presents!

[ItOnceWasMyLife]

I don't think I'm alone - but if Cuzzitt needs his lawn mowed, or other chores completed to get the chart up there - let us know - as this is like waiting until Boxing Day to open Christmas presents!

He is a busy man, that's for sure.

[Cuzittt]

I don't think I'm alone - but if Cuzzitt needs his lawn mowed, or other chores completed to get the chart up there - let us know - as this is like waiting until Boxing Day to open Christmas presents!

Thanks Guys. Chart is up.

Will update with other information as time goes by... But the main information is up.

Please let me know if I screwed anything up...

[Joshv02]

Awesomeness, Cuzittt.

They also signed Michael Gleason per yesterday's announcement, FYI.

[Hairps]

Great to see the chart back for another year.

Some additional assignment info, per the official release:

Rau, Couch, Robinson and Hernandez have been assigned to Lowell while Gleason, Yoder, Kang and Larsson-Danforth have been assigned to the Rookie-Level Gulf Coast League Red Sox.

http://boston.redsox...e...sp&c_id=bos

Also, Zach Kapstein is Jeremy Kapstein's nephew:

The club also took Rhode Island native Zach Kapstein in the 44th round. He's the nephew of Red Sox senior advisor for baseball projects Jeremy Kapstein.

http://mlb.mlb.com/n...0...sp&c_id=bos

[OttoC]

Is Dustin (Hunter) Renfroe related to 2009 draft pick David Renfroe? They both went to high school/academy in Mississippi.

[buzzard21]

Is Dustin (Hunter) Renfroe related to 2009 draft pick David Renfroe? They both went to high school/academy in Mississippi.

Apparently not according to this link "PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Hunter Renfroe, c/rhp, Copiah Academy. No relation to David Renfroe (top Mississippi draft in 2009), he has homered 20 times, drawn 62 walks."

[OttoC]

Apparently not according to this link "PROSPECT ON THE RISE: Hunter Renfroe, c/rhp, Copiah Academy. No relation to David Renfroe (top Mississippi draft in 2009), he has homered 20 times, drawn 62 walks."

Thanks. I didn't find that reference when I was checking the web. Although David Renfroe's father, Laddie, was born in Mississippi, he played high school ball in Nashua (and apparently some games at Holman Stadium). He also had a cup of coffee with the Cubs in 1991, pitching in four games.

[SoxScout]

Travis (Boston): What is the max that any team has spent on thei entire draft? The Red Sox seem to be in line to top whatever that figure is, especially if Ranaudo dominates the Cape League.


Jim Callis: The most bonus money a team ever has spent is the $11.5 million the Nationals spent in 2009, and that figure doesn't include another $7.6 million in salary guarantees to Stephen Strasburg. The Red Sox have spent $2.2 million on their top two picks (Kolbrin Vitek, Bryce Brentz), and the asking price for their next four choices (Anthony Ranaudo, Brandon Workman, Sean Coyle, Garin Cecchini) is somewhere in the neighborhood of $9.5 million. They also took some tough late signs, too.

http://www.baseballa...10/2610204.html

[OCD SS]

They may as well throw their money around. There's no telling what the next CBA will do to the draft.