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Wednesday - August 5, 2009

Draft update

I just finished updating my 2009 MLB Draft Summary page with the latest news on signings. Austin Wood signed with the Tigers about two weeks ago but isn't yet listed on any minor league roster. And, Jacob Cowan (Texas signee, rhp, San Jacinto JC) signed with Baltimore and is playing for the Aberdeen Ironbirds (Class A short-season New York-Penn league). Cowan is the only Texas signee (of 9 that were drafted) that's signed with a pro team so far.

UPDATE: Oops. I updated the summary page but didn't upload it. That oversight has been corrected. Sorry 'bout that.

UPDATE #2 (early Aug. 8): I just saw that UT signee Colton Cain, lhp, from Waxahachie (8th round pick by the Pirates) has signed with the Pirates. His bonus? $1.125M. That's about 1 million dollars above slot. Wow. No surprise that he won't be sporting Burnt Orange and White in the fall with a bonus like that, eh? Too bad for us. But, doubtlessly good for him.

UPDATE #3 (Aug. 16): Brandon Belt signed with the Giants ($200,000 bonus) a couple of days ago. Still no news on signee Everett Williams. Tomorrow (Aug. 17) is the signing deadline.

UPDATE #3 (Aug. 19): Sorry for the delay. I've been too busy the last couple of days to check on baseball stuff. At any rate, the Padres did come to an agreement with Everett Williams ($775K signing bonus) so he will not be playing for the Horns.

Posted by Joanna at 12:46 PM