Draft Signings - Angels 2014

[John Smith]

Rd #35    Caleb Wallingford        LHP

 

Caleb Wallingford ‏@CJWallingford 

I want to thank the Angels for the humbling honor of drafting me this year. However I've decided to return to Memphis for my senior yr! #GTG

[ettin]

Thanks for the updates John! I've been travelling and flying so much I've had no time to track them so your work is appreciated!

[Dreams]

Yes, thanks John!

[John Smith]

Chris Cotillo ‏@ChrisCotillo 3m

#Angels sign 10th rdr (299) Caleb Adams for slot value of $137.9K. http://www.mlbdailydish.com/2014/6/9/5793788/2014-mlb-draft-draft-signings-tracker â€¦

[tdawg87]

You're the man John for keeping us updated on this stuff.

[John Smith]

Jim Callis ‏@jimcallisMLB 1h

Re if I think [iNSERT YOUR FAVORITE TEAM]'s 1st-rder will sign: Yes, I do. @MLBDraft

[rafibomb]

Rd #6     Alex Abbott     OF

 

John Manuel â€@johnmanuelba  8m

. #Angels signed Alex Abbott, prep OF out of GA, to above-slot $375k bonus. Slot at No. 179 overall was $244,700 #mlbdraft

[John Smith]

Rd #5 Jake Jewell signed for $250,000, slot at $326,800

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/pools.php?year=2014

[John Smith]

Rd #8 Jake Yacinich signed for $150,000, slot at $158,000

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/pools.php?year=2014

[Mauch Won]

Rd #8 Jake Yacinich signed for $150,000, slot at $158,000

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/pools.php?year=2014

With the announced bonuses so far, the Angels are $135,700 below their alotment. 

 

As a reminder, the bonuses from first ten rounds and any bonus for players drafted  in rounds 11-40 that is over $100,000 counts against the alotment.

[oater]

Rd #8 Jake Yacinich signed for $150,000, slot at $158,000

With the announced bonuses so far, the Angels are $135,700 below their alotment. 

 

As a reminder, the bonuses from first ten rounds and any bonus for players drafted  in rounds 11-40 that is over $100,000 counts against the alotment.

 

It looks like these numbers don't include Joe Gatto, who reportedly will sign for around $140,000 over slot.  If true, that would put the Angels around $10,000 over slot.

[John Smith]

Rd #28    Jordan Piche        RHP

 

"On Monday, Piché will head to Tempe, Ariz., for “rookie ball” through August."

 

http://www.greeleytribune.com/news/11802937-113/pich%C3%A9-kansas-senior-era

[John Smith]

06/13/14 Los Angeles Angels signed OF Caleb Adams.   Los Angeles Angels signed SS Zachary Houchins.   Los Angeles Angels signed OF Tyler Palmer.   Los Angeles Angels signed OF Bo Way.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Justin Anderson.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Ronald Muck.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Jeremy Rhoades.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Austin Robichaux.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Zach Varela.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Mark Connell.   Los Angeles Angels signed Ryan Seiz.   Los Angeles Angels signed 3B Andrew Daniel.   Los Angeles Angels signed C Eason Spivey.   Los Angeles Angels signed LHP Greg Mahle.   Los Angeles Angels signed RHP Tyler Carpenter.   Los Angeles Angels signed SS Jake Yacinich.   Los Angeles Angels signed 2B Ryan Seiz.

 

http://mlb.mlb.com/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=ana#month=6&year=2014&team_id=108

[Mauch Won]

It looks like these numbers don't include Joe Gatto, who reportedly will sign for around $140,000 over slot.  If true, that would put the Angels around $10,000 over slot.

I was missing Alex Abbott who signed $130K over.  Here are the bonuses, the slot values, and differences I have so far 

 

Gatto   $1,200,000 / $1,050,600 / + $149,400

Rhoades   $400,000 / $436,000 / - $36,000

Jewell   $250,000 / $326,000 / - $76,800

Abbot   $375,000 / $244,000 / + $130,300

Way   $20,000 / $183,000 / - $163,400

Yacinich  $150,000 / $158,400 / - $8,400

Adams  $137,900 / $137,900 / 0.00

 

The Angels total draft allotment is $5,774,400

Bonuses to date   $2,532,900

Alotment remaining  $3,241,500

 

For the bonuses committed compared to the slots for those picks, the Angels are $5,400 under budget.

 

Chris Ellis and Jordan Kipper are in the College World Series.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

7 209 Angels Bo Way OF Kennesaw State GA $20,000 Bonus

 

http://www.baseballamerica.com/draftdb/index.php

 

Why did Bo Way receive (and agree to) such a small bonus when compared to slot?

[jonickell25]

because he is a senior and has no leverage.

[jsnpritchett]

Why did Bo Way receive (and agree to) such a small bonus when compared to slot?

 

He's a college senior.  No leverage.

[Mauch Won]

College Seniors have no leverage. It is basically a take it or leave it offer. I am not sure about the dates but he would basically miss the rookie league season waiting to become a free agent

[Tyler]

Some people are just excited for the opportunity to play professional baseball.

[Mauch Won]

Some people are just excited for the opportunity to play professional baseball.

And exactly 30 draft picksper year from the top ten rounds have found that excitement since the slot and tax system has come into play

[HaloMilliVanilli]

Is he talented enough to justify a 7th round pick?  Seems strange to select a talented player that early and then not pay him accordingly with what the slot suggests.  I'd be pissed if those drafted around me received $150k and I only get $20k.  Sure, it's great to begin playing professional ball and I'm sure on the one hand he is appreciative that the Halo's drafted him, but on the other hand he may feel slighted and hold that against the Halo's long-term.

[UCLAngel]

It's likely the Angels told him beforehand that they'd select him early in the draft if he signed for a discount. He probably knew he was projected to go later and agreed to a bonus that was likely higher than he would've received but still a steep discount for the team.

[Scott34]

Is he talented enough to justify a 7th round pick?  Seems strange to select a talented player that early and then not pay him accordingly with what the slot suggests.  I'd be pissed if those drafted around me received $150k and I only get $20k.  Sure, it's great to begin playing professional ball and I'm sure on the one hand he is appreciative that the Halo's drafted him, but on the other hand he may feel slighted and hold that against the Halo's long-term.

 

It's how the draft works.  Seniors don't get any money.  He's probably not a 7th round talent, but he at least is an org. guy and we save money to sign guys like Gatto.

[HaloMilliVanilli]

It's likely the Angels told him beforehand that they'd select him early in the draft if he signed for a discount. He probably knew he was projected to go later and agreed to a bonus that was likely higher than he would've received but still a steep discount for the team.

Got it.

[Mauch Won]

Newcomb (1/15) is still negotiating per Alden...http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20140625&content_id=81620028&notebook_id=81649638&vkey=notebook_ana&c_id=ana

 

Chris Ellis is leaning toward going pro but has not decided per Clarion-Ledgers Michael Bonner's Twitter post from 6/22   @MikeBBonner

 

Bormann (19/569) is returning to UTSA for his senior season but the Angels sign his teammate Ryan Talley as an undrafted free agent.  http://www.goutsa.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=13100&ATCLID=209530745

 

Jordan Kipper (9/269) has signed and is in Orem.  CJ Cron's brother and teammate of Kipper signed with the Diamondbacks.   http://www.ahwatukee.com/sports/article_d3c93e4c-fbc4-11e3-9bfe-0019bb2963f4.html

 

Kholeton Sanchez will be transfering to Texas Tech per his Twitter post from 6/26.  @Kholeton Sanchez