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Rockies First Rounder Wheeler Agrees To Sign
According to Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies, first rounder Tim Wheeler agreed to terms with the Rockies and is set to begin his pro career. Wheeler, a tall, left-handed hitter, was selected 32nd overall in last week's draft. The Rockies received the pick from the Angels as compensation for losing Brian Fuentes.
The Rockies have signed 13 players other than Wheeler. Tyler Matzek, the high school pitcher the Rockies chose 11th overall, is not one of them. He figures to demand multi-million dollar bonus and isn't expected to sign soon.
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If the Rockies can manage to get Wheeler, Brothers and Matzek all signed, then they're going to end up with one of the best draft classes of the year.
Posted by: scribbletone | June 16, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Hell, if they sign two of the three they will have had a pretty good draft.
Posted by: Cardinals Fan Forever | June 16, 2009 at 12:02 PM
If one of those two guys is Matzek, then I definitely agree with you.
Landing Wheeler and Brothers were very solid picks, but Matzek would be a monster addition to their farm system.
A fairly polished four pitch lefty out of high school that can maintain a 93-97 fastball. The guy is a freaking stud.
Posted by: scribbletone | June 16, 2009 at 12:29 PM