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Post by mauibeav on Jul 5, 2017 13:18:15 GMT -8
Looks like the flame-thrower is heading back to Corvallis. Don't know how to attach a tweet, but copied link to Kendall Rogers twitter page. link |
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Post by mauibeav on Jul 5, 2017 13:32:58 GMT -8
I should re-iterate that it's not a done deal......but looks pretty good right now.
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Post by thewizard on Jul 5, 2017 13:35:03 GMT -8
After the 15th, I read on another Tweet that he could sign as a free agent. If not, then I will take him back in the rotation!
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Post by kersting13 on Jul 5, 2017 14:01:24 GMT -8
Not a terrible decision for Drew IMO. He qualifies as a RS Soph, so he can re-enter the 2018 draft with leverage still.
That said, the Rays had the ability to offer as much as $2,437,105 as a signing bonus (slot was $2,134,900).
Having no idea what the Rays were actually offering, it's still a gamble to return to OSU for another year.
Pressure is on TB. They lose the draft pick and don't get a replacement in 2018 for failing to sign Drew.
They still have until Friday to make a new offer.
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Post by avidbeaver on Jul 5, 2017 14:07:31 GMT -8
I find it unlikely if he is a free agent that he will get close to what he wanted from the Rays from another team.
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Post by ochobeavo on Jul 5, 2017 14:07:40 GMT -8
If what I'm reading is accurate, that really makes no sense (by the Rays). Did they find some red flags in medicals and use that as negotiating ploy to offer him 40% of slot? If so, why draft him to begin with if you aren't convinced. They can't use his slot money elsewhere.
Does Drew come back or sign as a FA? Someone with deeper pockets could come in and give him a nice FA offer assuming the medicals are not the issue.
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Post by ochobeavo on Jul 5, 2017 14:08:48 GMT -8
Not a terrible decision for Drew IMO. He qualifies as a RS Soph, so he can re-enter the 2018 draft with leverage still. That said, the Rays had the ability to offer as much as $2,437,105 as a signing bonus (slot was $2,134,900). Having no idea what the Rays were actually offering, it's still a gamble to return to OSU for another year. Pressure is on TB. They lose the draft pick and don't get a replacement in 2018 for failing to sign Drew. They still have until Friday to make a new offer. There is some speculation that they made a competitive enough offer that they would get a 2018 comp pick.. www.draysbay.com/2017/7/5/15925646/mlb-draft-2017-rays-unable-to-reach-agreement-with-31st-overall-pick-rhp-drew-rasmussen |
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Post by kersting13 on Jul 5, 2017 14:13:46 GMT -8
If what I'm reading is accurate, that really makes no sense (by the Rays). Did they find some red flags in medicals and use that as negotiating ploy to offer him 40% of slot? If so, why draft him to begin with if you aren't convinced. They can't use his slot money elsewhere. Does Drew come back or sign as a FA? Someone with deeper pockets could come in and give him a nice FA offer assuming the medicals are not the issue. "Deeper pockets" won't matter. As I understand it, free agent signings of draft eligible players must still fit into your draft pool. I doubt there are any teams out there who underspent their draft pool by $2 million. |
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Post by kersting13 on Jul 5, 2017 14:16:39 GMT -8
Not a terrible decision for Drew IMO. He qualifies as a RS Soph, so he can re-enter the 2018 draft with leverage still. That said, the Rays had the ability to offer as much as $2,437,105 as a signing bonus (slot was $2,134,900). Having no idea what the Rays were actually offering, it's still a gamble to return to OSU for another year. Pressure is on TB. They lose the draft pick and don't get a replacement in 2018 for failing to sign Drew. They still have until Friday to make a new offer. There is some speculation that they made a competitive enough offer that they would get a 2018 comp pick.. www.draysbay.com/2017/7/5/15925646/mlb-draft-2017-rays-unable-to-reach-agreement-with-31st-overall-pick-rhp-drew-rasmussenYes, conflicting information. I didn't even realize that Compensation round picks were eligible to get replacement picks the following year if unsigned. I thought they had to be "legit" 1st rounders. All the relevant facts will come out soon enough. |
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Post by ochobeavo on Jul 5, 2017 14:23:04 GMT -8
Yeah same here Kersting. Had no idea you got a replacement pick. The whole draft, slots, bonus pools, international pools, tax implications, etc - gets hard to track.
Who knows, this could all be a negotiating ploy - granted usually it doesn't come out publicly like this - and there could be a sudden last second agreement on Friday.
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Post by rainmanrich on Jul 5, 2017 14:39:33 GMT -8
Remember the ordeal with Wetzler a couple of years back? If Ras does end up coming back to OSU I hope he doesn't find himself in a similar situation.
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Post by mauibeav on Jul 5, 2017 14:46:30 GMT -8
Remember with Wetzler, he walked away and the Phillies were pissed, so they ratted him out to the NCAA. I do believe that with Ras, the Rays are walking away.
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Post by ricke71 on Jul 5, 2017 14:48:12 GMT -8
Browsing thru the many twitter posts on this subject, I noticed that Kieth Law states that Drew WOULD NOT be eligible for free agency. That aside, the prospect of his clubhouse leadership, in general, and in relation to a fairly young pitching staff in 2018, is.....(well)...off the charts!
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Post by wilkyisdashiznit on Jul 5, 2017 14:57:57 GMT -8
Browsing thru the many twitter posts on this subject, I noticed that Kieth Law states that Drew WOULD NOT be eligible for free agency. That aside, the prospect of his clubhouse leadership, in general, and in relation to a fairly young pitching staff in 2018, is.....(well)...off the charts! But Heimlich is eligible for free agency, right? |
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Post by beavaristotle on Jul 5, 2017 14:59:05 GMT -8
Browsing thru the many twitter posts on this subject, I noticed that Keith Law states that Drew WOULD NOT be eligible for free agency. That aside, the prospect of his clubhouse leadership, in general, and in relation to a fairly young pitching staff in 2018, is.....(well)...off the charts! I believe Keith Law is right, Drew has eligibility left so he would not be able to sign as a free agent |
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