Shelby Miller Rumors

Miller Agrees To $2.9MM Deal With Cards

MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo hears that Shelby Miller has agreed to sign with the Cardinals for $2.9MM. They selected him 19th overall in the June draft. Jim Callis of Baseball America reports that Miller receives the biggest bonus of any first rounder to sign so far this year. It's the second-biggest bonus in Cardinals history.   Continue Reading

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Law On Miller, Purke, Jays

ESPN.com's Keith Law wrote last night that the Cardinals seem to be on their way to signing top pick Shelby Miller, who could receive top-ten money. Signing the righty would be "a huge coup" for the Cards, Law says. Here are the rest of his rumors: The Rangers and Matt Purke are still over $1MM apart so the club isn't optimistic about signing the first rounder. The Blue Jays have a good shot at signing third rounder Jake Marisnick, a high schooler who had first round potential heading into the spring. The Jays aren't likely to sign Canadian lefty Jake...   Continue Reading

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Draft Updates: Miller, Yankees, Jays

More updates on the final day to sign draft picks... Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that top Cardinals pick Shelby Miller is in St. Louis for a physical. GM John Mozeliak says talks are "moving in a positive direction" and one official says the sides could end up agreeing on a deal worth about $3.25MM. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo hears that the Cards are making progress with Miller, but doubts they'll hand out $3.25MM. Mayo reports that first rounders Tyler Matzek (Rockies) and Matt Purke (Rangers) all have substantial gaps to overcome if they're going to sign today....   Continue Reading

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Draft Updates: Ackley, Cards, Tigers, Rangers

Here's a few looks at some clubs who are still working to sign their top picks... Ryan Divish reports that the Mariners have requested that first-round pick Dustin Ackley take a physical. Divish speculates that this could signal the two sides becoming closer to a deal. The Cardinals are still optimistic that they'll reach a deal with first-rounder Shelby Miller, according to Matthew Leach from MLB.com. The commissioner's recommended slot is $1.386MM for the 19th overall pick, but it's clear that Miller will receive more than that, Leach says. Miller himself was quoted, saying: "Right now, I'm definitely looking to...   Continue Reading

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Odds & Ends: Shelby Miller, Astros, Strasburg

... you've gotta ask yourself a question: "Do I feel linky?" Well, do ya, punk? According to MLB.com's Matthew Leach, Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said "I would say there's optimism on both sides," when asked about negotiations with top pick Shelby Miller. Richard Justice of The Houston Chronicle reports that the Astros have signed 18-yr old Ruben Alaniz for $160K as an undrafted free agent. A Texas high schooler, Alaniz "slipped through the cracks as teams prepared for the draft," but the Astros found him in a tryout camp recently and outbid at least two other teams for his services....   Continue Reading

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Mozeliak: Cards Unlikely To Pursue Smoltz

When the Red Sox designated John Smoltz for assignment earlier today, it was only a matter of time before we started hearing if clubs were interested in his services or not. Matt Baker at The News Leader caught up with Cardinals GM John Mozeliak, who said "Right now I would say no, but things can change,” when asked if he had interest in the future Hall of Famer. St. Louis added $6.6MM to their payroll with their deadline acquisitions, but the Red Sox would be on the hook for all but the pro-rated portion of the minimum should he be...   Continue Reading

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Odds And Ends: Francoeur, Draft, Giants

Some more links for the evening... MLB.com's Mark Bowman wonders if Jeff Francoeur might end up with the Marlins after all. He can imagine a Francoeur-Jeremy Hermida swap. Personally, I don't see the Marlins making that deal. Adam Kilgore of the Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox are set to sign their second round pick, pitcher Alex Wilson. MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports that the Cardinals agreed to sign their second rounder, Robert Stock, and 31 other players they drafted. The Cards haven't reached an agreement with first rounder Shelby Miller yet, and, as Derrick Goold of the St. Louis...   Continue Reading

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MLB Draft Reactions

Let's round up some reactions to day one of the draft before day two gets underway... There's not much buzz surrounding the players remaining, but, as MLB.com's Matthew Leach points out, Albert Pujols was drafted in the 13th round a decade ago. So which impact players have yet to be picked? Baseball America says Max Stassi, Sam Dyson and Zack Von Rosenbuerg are the best available. Baseball America's Conor Glassey reports that Stassi could go to UCLA if teams don't like his asking price. Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun says Orioles first rounder Matt Hobgood looks like a young...   Continue Reading

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Draft Updates: Bonuses, Green, Sanchez, Epstein

The updates keep flowing in as the countdown to the draft continues... Baseball America's Jim Callis reports that Tyler Matzek and Shelby Miller are among the players with large- even historic- demands. Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports that Angels scouting director Eddie Bane does not expect the Angels to see any of the players they draft make it to the majors this season. Sam Mellinger of the Kansas City Star says "predraft buzz" has the Royals linked to college shortstop Grant Green. MLB.com's Jen Langosch is "beginning to believe" the Pirates will select Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez...   Continue Reading

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Draft Update: Matzek, Ackley, Marlins

What happens after the Nationals select Stephen Strasburg? It's becoming a little clearer. Dustin Ackley is considered the best college hitter available, and scouts like the abundance of arms in the first part of round one. Here are some more details: MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports that Bobby Borchering "could be the choice" for the Marlins, who have the 18th pick in the draft. The Rangers are willing to take a high-ceiling arm with their 14th pick, according to MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan. Shelby Miller and Matthew Purke are a pair of Texas high schoolers who "are possibilities" for the Rangers. MLB.com's...   Continue Reading

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