2012 Post-Draft Rumors/Signings

[Wally West]

Signings Will Appear In BOLD

17 Davis, D.J. Stone County HS, MS OF L/L 6'01" 180lbs DOB: 06/27/93 HS. -- $1,750,000
22 Stroman, Marcus Duke, NC RHP R/R 5'09" 185lbs DOB: 05/01/91 JR. -- $1,800,000
50 Smoral, Matt Solon HS, OH LHP L/L 6'08" 220lbs DOB: 03/18/94 HS. -- $2,000,000
58 Nay, Mitch Hamilton HS, AZ 3B R/R 6'03" 195lbs DOB: 09/20/93 HS. -- $1,000,000
60 Gonzales, Tyler James Madison HS, TX RHP R/R 6'02" 175lbs DOB: 01/22/93 HS. -- $750,000
81 DeJong, Chase Woodrow Wilson HS, CA RHP L/R 6'04" 185lbs DOB: 12/29/93 HS. -- $860,000
112 Alford, Anthony Petal HS, MS CF R/R 6'01" 205lbs DOB: 07/20/94 HS. -- $750,000
145 Donahue, Tucker Stetson University, FL RHP R/R 6'02" 200lbs DOB: 08/27/90 SR. -- $10,000
175 Delatte, Brad Nicholls St U, LA LHP L/L 6'00" 175lbs DOB: 01/13/90 SR. -- $5,000
205 Phillips, Eric Georgia Southern, GA 3B R/R 6'02" lbs DOB: 07/16/90 SR. -- $5,000
235 Parmley, Ian Liberty University, VA OF L/L 5'11" lbs DOB: 12/19/89 SR. -- $5,000
265 Frawley, Harrison Coastal Carolina U, SC C R/R '01" 195lbs DOB: 06/01/89 5S -- $5,000
295 Leyland, Jordan Azusa Pacific University, CA 1B R/R 6'04" 205lbs DOB: 09/06/89 SR. -- $5,000
325 Azor, Alex United States Naval Academy, MD CF L/L 5'11" 190lbs DOB: 11/21/88 SR. -- $1,000
355 Heyman, Grant Pittsford Sutherland HS, NY OF L/R 6'04" 185lbs DOB: 11/07/93 HS.
385 Kellogg, Ryan Henry Street HS, LHP R/L 6'05" 215lbs DOB: 02/04/94 HS.
415 Silviano, John Summit Christian School, FL C L/R 5'11" 190lbs DOB: 07/11/94 HS.
445 Wasilewski, Zakery Tazewell HS, VA LHP L/L 6'01" 190lbs DOB: 06/16/93 HS.
475 Borucki, Ryan Mundelein HS, IL LHP L/L 6'04" 175lbs DOB: 03/31/94 HS.
505 Dupont, Will Lafayette HS, MO 2B L/R 6'00" 170lbs DOB: 12/01/93 HS.
535 Dawson, Shane Lethbridge CC, LHP R/L 6'01" 180lbs DOB: 09/09/93 J1 $90,000
565 Gonzalez, Alonzo Glendale Col, CA LHP L/L 6'05" 200lbs DOB: 01/15/92 J1
595 Flores, Jorge Central Arizona Col, AZ SS R/R 5'05" 165lbs DOB: 11/25/91 J2
625 Jones, Dennis Hillsborough CC, FL CF R/R 6'03" 185lbs DOB: 09/04/92 J1.
655 Turner, Colton Texas State, TX LHP L/L 6'03" 185lbs DOB: 01/17/91 JR.
685 Almonte, Josh Long Island City HS, NY RF R/R 6'03" 193lbs DOB: 01/28/94 HS.
715 Pascazi, Trey East Rochester HS, NY SS S/R 6'01" 175lbs DOB: 08/07/93 HS.
745 Rose, Matt Palm Bay HS, FL RHP R/R 6'04" 195lbs DOB: 08/12/94 HS.
775 Leblebijian, Jason Bradley University, IL SS R/R 6'01" 190lbs DOB: 05/13/91 JR.
805 Desouza, Nathan E.C. Drury HS, RF L/R 5'11" 175lbs DOB: 07/13/94 HS.
835 Zamora, Daniel Bishop Amat HS, CA LHP L/L 6'02" 185lbs DOB: 04/15/93 HS.
865 Klein, Dan Kansas St U, KS C R/R 5'10" 185lbs DOB: 08/29/90 SR.
895 Irvin, Cole Servite HS, CA LHP L/L 6'04" 180lbs DOB: 01/31/94 HS.
925 Pearson, Devin Carmel HS, CA OF R/R 5'10" 175lbs DOB: 01/10/94 HS.
955 Chung, Derrick Cal St Sacramento, CA SS R/R 5'11" 180lbs DOB: 02/23/88 5S
985 Saez, Jorge Lee U, TN C R/R 5'10" 185lbs DOB: 08/28/90 JR.
1015 Harris, Jonathan Hazelwood Central HS, MO RHP R/R 6'03" lbs DOB: 10/16/93 HS.
1045 Lopez, Brandon American Heritage School, FL SS R/R 6'01" 175lbs DOB: 09/09/93 HS.
1075 Rivera, Devyn California Baptist University, CA RHP R/R 6'03" 195lbs DOB: 06/13/90 SR.
1105 Cruz, Brian Galveston Col, TX SS R/R 5'10" 175lbs DOB: 10/12/91 J1
1135 Devonshire, Daniel Colby CC, KS 1B L/R 6'01" 220lbs DOB: 03/30/92 J1
1165 Lovullo, Nick Newbury Park HS, CA SS R/R 6'00" 175lbs DOB: 12/01/93 HS
1195 Valeriote, Shaun Brock U, 3B R/R 6'01" 200lbs DOB: 01/22/90 JR $1,000
1225 Cuas, Jose Grand Street Campus, NY SS R/R 6'02" 167lbs DOB: 06/28/94 HS.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Nice. I was just about to ask if someone could do the master list. Thanks.

[-MetA4-]

WOW:

After a strong junior season at Stetson, righthander Tucker Donahue had several second-day draft offers in 2011. However, the finance major didn’t get the signing-bonus offer he was looking for and fell to the 38th round. He decided to return for his senior season and earned his degree; on the field, a disastrous opening weekend helped inflate his numbers. He finished 2-1, 5.20 with 27 strikeouts and 19 walks in 28 innings.

That’s not usually a recipe for moving up 34 draft rounds. But Donahue, whose fastball at times sits in the 92-95 mph range with boring action, was the Blue Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2012. He’s already signed for a four-digit bonus; Donahue declined to give the exact amount.

Welcome to the new draft.

“I talked to a good amount of teams, probably 15 teams, and I knew this was a possible play; it was pretty cut and dried,” Donahue said. “I’d say 10 of the 15 all asked if I would sign for something like that. As a senior, I knew it could happen. I figured the high draft round sticks with you. I thought it was worth trading a few grand to be a higher-round pick. Money disappears, but I will forever be a fourth-round pick.”

[Schad]

Heh, really points out the utter absurdity that this new system will produce...draft position was never terribly meaningful, but now it bears absolutely no reflection on the player.

[Garmfay]

lol $9,000 signing bonus I would assume

[Wally West]

Nice. I was just about to ask if someone could do the master list. Thanks.

No problem. Had the off day today so I decided to stick around and post info on most of our drafted players today for those that didn't get a chance to listen in on Day 3 today.

WOW:

After a strong junior season at Stetson, righthander Tucker Donahue had several second-day draft offers in 2011. However, the finance major didn’t get the signing-bonus offer he was looking for and fell to the 38th round. He decided to return for his senior season and earned his degree; on the field, a disastrous opening weekend helped inflate his numbers. He finished 2-1, 5.20 with 27 strikeouts and 19 walks in 28 innings.

That’s not usually a recipe for moving up 34 draft rounds. But Donahue, whose fastball at times sits in the 92-95 mph range with boring action, was the Blue Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2012. He’s already signed for a four-digit bonus; Donahue declined to give the exact amount.

Welcome to the new draft.

“I talked to a good amount of teams, probably 15 teams, and I knew this was a possible play; it was pretty cut and dried,” Donahue said. “I’d say 10 of the 15 all asked if I would sign for something like that. As a senior, I knew it could happen. I figured the high draft round sticks with you. I thought it was worth trading a few grand to be a higher-round pick. Money disappears, but I will forever be a fourth-round pick.”

He's been clocked as high at 97mph according to his coaches at Stetson. My gut tells me we'll try him out as a starter as we've done with relievers with pretty good stuff but horrible number in relief to boot. Worked out with Desclafani and Jesse Chavez, wouldn't be surprised if we've actually got something here.

[Garmfay]

As posted before, HS LHP Zak Wasilewski signed. Probably for the max 100k

http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x23418 ... -Gamecocks

[-MetA4-]

My gut tells me we'll try him out as a starter as we've done with relievers with pretty good stuff but horrible number in relief to boot.

Where is he going to start? We have way too many REAL pitching prospects who will be handed starting spots in the lower minors. This kid wasn't even a draft prospect.

[-MetA4-]

Keith Law just tweeted that he's hearing the Smoral deal is for "around $2M".

[Mattd97]

the other thread says smorals signed

[turner10]

keithlaw ‏@keithlaw
Yes, around $2MM. RT @AZivkovic74: @keithlaw Have you heard anything about this supposed deal between the Jays and Smoral? #mlbdraft

[flatjacket1]

This is great news. Now all we need is that CF, Anthony Alford and we are good.

[Garmfay]

Wouldn't make sense. Selig would not allow it to happen until near the deadline for over slot deals..

[flatjacket1]

Wouldn't make sense. Selig would not allow it to happen until near the deadline for over slot deals..

With different rules and slots being more firm this year, I think he could have changed his philosophy?

[Blessed]

This is great news. Now all we need is that CF, Anthony Alford and we are good.

I doubt Alford signs. I thought he was committed to USC.

[Wally West]

My gut tells me we'll try him out as a starter as we've done with relievers with pretty good stuff but horrible number in relief to boot.

Where is he going to start? We have way too many REAL pitching prospects who will be handed starting spots in the lower minors. This kid wasn't even a draft prospect.

All the starting spots on the short season teams are full?

[Schad]

My gut tells me we'll try him out as a starter as we've done with relievers with pretty good stuff but horrible number in relief to boot.

Where is he going to start? We have way too many REAL pitching prospects who will be handed starting spots in the lower minors. This kid wasn't even a draft prospect.

All the starting spots on the short season teams are full?

They will probably be close to it. In all likelihood, his only value will come as a reliever, and even that's quite a longshot.

[torontoaces04]

Wow, 4 digits. Our guesses of $250 bucks wasn't too far off!!! Unreal.

[pierro]

Shi Davidi ‏@ShiDavidi
Jays can exceed their $8.9m pool by about $432,000 without surrendering a draft pick. Tax hit would be $324,000

Shi Davidi ‏@ShiDavidi
Sounds like Jays are signing the seven seniors from Rounds 4-10 to four-digit bonuses. If so, they'll create a bit over $1m in pool space

[Wally West]

They will probably be close to it. In all likelihood, his only value will come as a reliever, and even that's quite a longshot.

I see. Lol it really should be interesting to see how long some of the seniors taken in rounds 4-10 will last in our system until we offer them parting gifts.