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Draft Roundup: Skipworth, Crow, Hosmer

By Tim Dierkes [June 25, 2008 at 11:05am CST]

Got a few draft items today, so let's put them into one post.

According to MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo, the Marlins have signed top draft pick Kyle Skipworth to a $2.3MM bonus. There was never any doubt. Skipworth, a high school catcher, was chosen sixth overall. This video gives a brief look at the kid.
Negotiations are dragging between the Nationals and Aaron Crow, disappointing GM Jim Bowden.
No deal is imminent for the Royals and top pick Eric Hosmer.

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Skipworth AND Galloway. I like the Marlins' draft for upside. Both guys could be the best at their respective positions with superstar potential. I'm surprised Galloway signed so easily; Florida stole one there.

Posted by: milehigh78 | June 25, 2008 at 11:48 AM

Nice move by the Fish.

Kinda off topic, when is the deadline to sign drafted players ?

Posted by: BaseBallz | June 25, 2008 at 11:58 AM

Deadline is August 15th. With the signing and assuming all top picks sign, what are everyone's thoughts on the top MiLB player's (upside in mind) at each position?

My thoughts are...
C: Wieters - BAL
1B: Villalona - SF
2B: Antonelli - SD
3B: P. Alvarez - PIT
SS: Either Beckham
OF: Heyward - ATL
OF: Rasmus - STL
OF: Maybin - FLA
SP: Price - TB

Thoughts?

Posted by: giants08 | June 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM

what happens if they don't reach a deal

Posted by: willie randolph sucks | June 25, 2008 at 02:29 PM

They get put back into next years draft.

BTW, Tim any news on Posey and the Giants? And the San Francisco Chronicle said the A's are coming close to a deal with Weeks around 2 mil. Any truth?

Posted by: AriGoldisaG | June 25, 2008 at 08:27 PM

giants 08

ummm how about Matt Laporta for OF???

and how is pedro alvarez a top prospect he hasnt even played minor league baseball yet, and as far as i know he hasnt even signed.

Posted by: glover28 | June 25, 2008 at 09:47 PM

I would dump Rasmus and go with LaPorta, great point. The point was assuming they all sign and with upside in mind. Who else would you pick at 3B? Alvarez has more upside than say, Andy LaRoche.

Posted by: giants08 | June 25, 2008 at 10:16 PM

but LaRoche has more upside than say, THE GIANTS....

Posted by: chris | June 25, 2008 at 11:37 PM

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