Headlines

  • Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr.
  • Braves Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment
  • Corbin Burnes To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
  • Braves Select Craig Kimbrel
  • Jerry Reinsdorf, Justin Ishbia Reach Agreement For Ishbia To Obtain Future Majority Stake In White Sox
  • White Sox To Promote Kyle Teel
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2024-25 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2024-25 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • Projected Arbitration Salaries For 2025
    • Free Agent Contest Leaderboard
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

Dodgers Sign Zach Lee

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | August 16, 2010 at 10:59pm CDT

10:59pm: The Dodgers signed Lee, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter). Lee will leave LSU and focus solely on baseball, according to the team. Lee will get a $5.25MM bonus to be spread over five years, according to Dylan Hernandez of the LA Times (on Twitter).

8:26pm: The Dodgers are "on the brink" of signing first-round pick Zach Lee, according to Yahoo's Steve Henson (on Twitter). The prep right-hander, who turns 19 next month, was considered a tough sign, partly because he has committed to playing quarterback for LSU's football team. The Dodgers selected Lee 28th overall, a slot for which MLB recommended a $1.134MM bonus a year ago.

Here is the complete list of first-round picks to sign.

Share 2 Retweet 14 Send via email0

2010 Amateur Draft Los Angeles Dodgers Transactions Zach Lee

Indians To Sign Drew Pomeranz
Main
Red Sox To Sign Anthony Ranaudo
View Comments (54)
Post a Comment

54 Comments

  1. dizzle4

    15 years ago

    Wow, huge surprise. Good for them.

    Reply
    • BlueSkyLA

      15 years ago

      Only comes as a surprise to those who were obsessing over every detail of the divorce soap opera instead of following baseball.

      Reply
  2. jwredsox

    15 years ago

    Wow. This came from nowhere. Dodgers fans will be happy for once

    Reply
  3. Dave_Gershman

    15 years ago

    Wow..I guss the one lesson you learn from this, you just never, never know.

    Reply
  4. Sniderlover

    15 years ago

    Didn`t think they would get it done but good for them.

    Reply
  5. dieharddodgerfan

    15 years ago

    WOW! This would be HUGE for us!

    Definitely would give me something to be happy about right now.

    Reply
  6. lakersdodgersyankees4life

    15 years ago

    think i just pissed my pants…

    Reply
  7. Ferrariman

    15 years ago

    i’l believe it when i see it.

    Reply
  8. NightManDefenderOfTheSun

    15 years ago

    At this rate, Dodger fans should hold out hope for even bigger news at the end of August. Coming from a baseball fan, the Dodger name has been dragged through mud long enough.

    Reply
  9. greengrove

    15 years ago

    The Dodgers just leaked this out to try to show fans that they tried their hardest.
    I still doubt they’ll sign him.

    Reply
    • lakersdodgersyankees4life

      15 years ago

      they’ve been talking the last couple days and they were reportedly offering over 3M

      Reply
      • gulfcoastbiased

        15 years ago

        That’s fine. Only problem was he was asking for $5 million. Someone cracked in the negotiations, if he did indeed sign. There is no confirmation anywhere right now outside of Yahoo.

        Reply
        • lakersdodgersyankees4life

          15 years ago

          Dylan Hernandez said he heard he wanted 4M a few days ago. Then said they were willing to go 3M, and people thought it’d be enough to get it done. He missed afternoon practice and is now supposedly talking to the LSU people…

          Reply
          • gulfcoastbiased

            15 years ago

            He is reportedly on LSU’s campus right now in a football meeting.

            Reply
            • lakersdodgersyankees4life

              15 years ago

              I heard he is meeting with the football coaches, not in a football meeting. Probably about the Dodgers…

              Reply
              • gulfcoastbiased

                15 years ago

                I was told “meeting with the football team”. Splitting hairs, but I trust my guy. Also, the offer is reportedly $3.8 million.

                Reply
                • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                  15 years ago

                  Lazare twitter:

                  According to sources close to major league baseball, the Dodgers are offering Zach Lee about $3.8 million. Reportedly, he is close to agreeing. But, he has not agreed yet.

                  We’ll see

                  Reply
          • LSUdiehardfan

            15 years ago

            He didn’t miss practice. Les Miles gave him the afternoon off to be with his family while he pondered his decision. Also, there is no way they are holding a “team meeting” at 10:00 at night here for a player to discuss his decision. If there’s a meeting, it’s with Miles and possibly some staff.

            Reply
            • gulfcoastbiased

              15 years ago

              Telling you exactly what I know. He’s in Miles office right now. We should all know something shortly.

              Reply
            • lakersdodgersyankees4life

              15 years ago

              He wasnt at practice because him and his family were meeting with the Dodgers. Take it how you want. I didnt mean it as he ditched practice, but he wasnt there.

              And I was the one who said I doubt there is a team meeting, but rather a team with the coaches. My guess is it has to do with the fact that he is right now just the #3 QB and if there is a chance he gets the starting gig

              Reply
              • gulfcoastbiased

                15 years ago

                30 minutes left and the Dodgers are still at $4 million and Lee still wants $5 million.

                Reply
                • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                  15 years ago

                  that’s ridiculous, IMO. Harper and the Pirates pick got 5M, no one else. Does he really think he is that high?

                  Reply
                  • gulfcoastbiased

                    15 years ago

                    He’s worth what the market will bear. He has shown in a few short weeks in camp that he could be a legitimate college QB, which could mean a lot more guaranteed money down the road from the NFL. He’s an extremely confident kid that feels like he could be an MLB #1 on the hill or an NFL QB and his asking price is $5 million. You gonna be the one to tell that he doesn’t deserve it? I admire this kid’s guts, that’s for sure.

                    Reply
                    • gulfcoastbiased

                      15 years ago

                      Also, Dodgers 6th round pick RHP Kevin Gaussman turned down reportedly $1.5 million from LA and will pitch at LSU for the next several seasons.

                      Reply
                    • LSUdiehardfan

                      15 years ago

                      I sure hope he stays at LSU. He’s got a very bright future there with baseball and football.

                      Reply
                    • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                      15 years ago

                      but how many people get to the NFL? He has to think that. He is being offered top 2 money. TOP 2. He was 28. We’ll see in the next 9 minutes I guess

                      Reply
                      • LSUdiehardfan

                        15 years ago

                        The only reason he dropped to 28 though was because of his commitment to LSU. No one thought they’d be able to sign him.

                        Reply
                        • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                          15 years ago

                          true. but he was never thought of as #2, which is the money he is asking for…

                          Reply
                    • gulfcoastbiased

                      15 years ago

                      Lee has reportedly signed with the Dodgers.

                      Reply
                      • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                        15 years ago

                        LINK?

                        Reply
                        • gulfcoastbiased

                          15 years ago

                          Give it a second. You’ll see it. Dodgers gave him “more than he was expecting”.

                          Reply
                          • Eric

                            15 years ago

                            see it where

                            Reply
                          • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                            15 years ago

                            LsU confirmed it. Sorry LSU

                            Reply
                      • Eric

                        15 years ago

                        where did you get this information?

                        Reply
                        • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                          15 years ago

                          its linked above.. Callis

                          Reply
                          • gulfcoastbiased

                            15 years ago

                            My post was six minutes before Callis. It happened 8 minutes before the deadline. LSU fans are bummed.

                            Reply
                            • lakersdodgersyankees4life

                              15 years ago

                              gotta feel bad for LSU. At least you got Gausman

                              Reply
                              • gulfcoastbiased

                                15 years ago

                                Yeah, Gausman’s a nice consolation prize, but I’m just not sure he can throw a spiral.

                                Reply
  10. dodgerjulio

    15 years ago

    I’ll believe it till I see it.

    Reply
  11. southerndodgerfan

    15 years ago

    I wonder where he would have gone if other teams were not concerned about the whole LSU thing…

    Reply
    • Paul M

      15 years ago

      Top ten easy

      Reply
  12. DreinLA

    15 years ago

    Nice!

    Reply
  13. DreinLA

    15 years ago

    kengurnick: Lee got $5.25 million over five years.

    Reply
  14. NightManDefenderOfTheSun

    15 years ago

    Somewhere in a dark, decrepit cave, Peter Gammons is nursing an ulcer.

    Reply
  15. dodgerblue333

    15 years ago

    anyone know what he was ranked? im saying purely based off talent was he considered to be a top 10 or top 20 pick…ignoring the fact he was considered unsignable.

    Reply
    • Paul M

      15 years ago

      He was considered to have some of the most advanced pitching tools of all high school pitchers.

      If he wasn’t supposedly going to LSU he could of been picked within the first six picks.

      Reply
      • dodgerblue333

        15 years ago

        definitely good to hear…

        Reply
    • dieharddodgerfan

      15 years ago

      I have read the he may have been the 2nd best high school arm behind Jameson Tallion, who got drafted by the Pirates No. 2 overall.

      If not for his strong commitment to LSU, and the large bonus he was demanding to forgo it, he may have been a Top 10 to Top 15 draft pick.

      Dodgers definitely stole one by signing Lee.

      Reply
  16. TopDeckBum

    15 years ago

    Peter Gammons seconds after the Dodgers picked Lee: “How can they sign him?” Pete, forget the draft and stick to what you do best, geting trade rumors wrong.

    Reply
    • Paul M

      15 years ago

      To be fair, 95% of our fan base thought we didn’t have a shot based on past history.

      Reply
  17. Gumby65

    15 years ago

    Logan White, please accept the apologies from about 325 Million people.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

ad: 300x250_1_MLB

    Top Stories

    Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr.

    Braves Designate Craig Kimbrel For Assignment

    Corbin Burnes To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Braves Select Craig Kimbrel

    Jerry Reinsdorf, Justin Ishbia Reach Agreement For Ishbia To Obtain Future Majority Stake In White Sox

    White Sox To Promote Kyle Teel

    Sign Up For Trade Rumors Front Office Now And Lock In Savings!

    Pablo Lopez To Miss Multiple Months With Teres Major Strain

    MLB To Propose Automatic Ball-Strike Challenge System For 2026

    Giants Designate LaMonte Wade Jr., Sign Dominic Smith

    Reds Sign Wade Miley, Place Hunter Greene On Injured List

    Padres Interested In Jarren Duran

    Royals Promote Jac Caglianone

    Mariners Promote Cole Young, Activate Bryce Miller

    2025-26 MLB Free Agent Power Rankings: May Edition

    Evan Phillips To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    AJ Smith-Shawver Diagnosed With Torn UCL

    Reds Trade Alexis Díaz To Dodgers

    Rockies Sign Orlando Arcia

    Ronel Blanco To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Recent

    The Opener: Phillies, Wade, Perez, Dodgers, Padres

    Angels Acquire LaMonte Wade Jr.

    Blue Jays Notes: Scherzer, Varsho, Francis

    Pirates Reportedly Receiving Interest In Isiah Kiner-Falefa

    Angels Sign Ben Gamel To Minor League Deal

    Blue Jays Recall Spencer Turnbull For Season Debut

    Orioles Notes: Westburg, Mullins, O’Neill

    Tigers Notes: Vierling, Olson, Urquidy, Boyd

    Twins Place Zebby Matthews On 15-Day IL, Reinstate Danny Coulombe

    Yankees Claim CJ Alexander

    ad: 300x250_5_side_mlb

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • 2024-25 Top 50 MLB Free Agents With Predictions
    • Nolan Arenado Rumors
    • Dylan Cease Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Marcus Stroman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • 2024-25 Offseason Outlook Series
    • 2025 Arbitration Projections
    • 2024-25 MLB Free Agent List
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    ad: 160x600_MLB

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version