13 hours ago, J-Steel said:

it's all for negotiating his money (Draft Slot), if he doesn't get the amount he wants, he just follows his coach to South Carolina and re-enters next year. he'll get his money unless the Mets draft him because they're idiots.

Ah right on, I didn't know that was a thing they did. 

9 hours ago, AusMOJO said:

Ah right on, I didn't know that was a thing they did. 

Oh yeah, they can totally ask for an inflated signing bonus, or it will be a wasted draft pick (that season). Similar to when the Mets drafted Kumar Rocker in 2021 out of Vandy.

 

The New York Mets selected Kumar Rocker, a Vanderbilt right-hander, with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, expecting a steal. Rocker had agreed to a $6 million signing bonus, $1.4 million above the $4.74 million slot value for the 10th pick Wikipedia+1.

However, after Rocker traveled to New York for his post-Draft physical, Mets officials expressed serious concerns about his elbow health. His velocity had dipped during his junior season, and his mechanics raised red flags CBS Sports+1. Because Rocker had not participated in MLB’s pre-draft MRI program, his medicals were not shared with other teams, and the Mets could forgo making him an offer without penalty MLB+1.

Instead of negotiating a reduced deal, the Mets chose not to extend any offer before the 5 p.m. ET signing deadline. Acting GM Zack Scott said, “This is clearly not the outcome we had hoped for and wish Kumar nothing but success moving forward” MLB+1. Rocker’s agent, Scott Boras, countered that Rocker was healthy per independent orthopedic surgeon reviews and had no need for medical attention ESPN+1.

As a result:

The Mets did not sign Rocker.

They received the No. 11 pick in the 2022 Draft as compensation

Rocker remained eligible for the 2022 draft and later was selected 3rd overall by the Texas Rangers

24 minutes ago, J-Steel said:

Oh yeah, they can totally ask for an inflated signing bonus, or it will be a wasted draft pick (that season). Similar to when the Mets drafted Kumar Rocker in 2021 out of Vandy.

 

The New York Mets selected Kumar Rocker, a Vanderbilt right-hander, with the 10th overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft, expecting a steal. Rocker had agreed to a $6 million signing bonus, $1.4 million above the $4.74 million slot value for the 10th pick Wikipedia+1.

However, after Rocker traveled to New York for his post-Draft physical, Mets officials expressed serious concerns about his elbow health. His velocity had dipped during his junior season, and his mechanics raised red flags CBS Sports+1. Because Rocker had not participated in MLB’s pre-draft MRI program, his medicals were not shared with other teams, and the Mets could forgo making him an offer without penalty MLB+1.

Instead of negotiating a reduced deal, the Mets chose not to extend any offer before the 5 p.m. ET signing deadline. Acting GM Zack Scott said, “This is clearly not the outcome we had hoped for and wish Kumar nothing but success moving forward” MLB+1. Rocker’s agent, Scott Boras, countered that Rocker was healthy per independent orthopedic surgeon reviews and had no need for medical attention ESPN+1.

As a result:

The Mets did not sign Rocker.

They received the No. 11 pick in the 2022 Draft as compensation

Rocker remained eligible for the 2022 draft and later was selected 3rd overall by the Texas Rangers

MLB rules rewarded the Mets for losing Rocker by giving them an extra #11 overall in the 2022 draft, automatically granted the Mets a massive, expanded draft budget for 2022.  This financial flexibility allowed the Mets to aggressively draft and sign high-upside players who slid due to bonus demands.

 

6 hours ago, WRNC said:

MLB rules rewarded the Mets for losing Rocker by giving them an extra #11 overall in the 2022 draft, automatically granted the Mets a massive, expanded draft budget for 2022.  This financial flexibility allowed the Mets to aggressively draft and sign high-upside players who slid due to bonus demands.

Well, Karma. LOL

 

8 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

 

What’re you telling us, Jeff? 🙂

1 minute ago, Taylorgang3 said:

What’re you telling us, Jeff? 🙂

That Baseball America dropped new portal rankings today. 🤘

10 minutes ago, Jeff Howe said:

 

Sure hope we can go at least 1 for 2 with Laya and Paz 

1 minute ago, Jeff Howe said:

That Baseball America dropped new portal rankings today.

That Angel Laya to Texas notification is going to hit like mayonnaise on a corn dog 

I just hope we get it done

Laya to LSU per Zach. Offered three times more then everyone else. 

1 minute ago, Hunter Smith said:

Laya to LSU per Zach. Offered three times more then everyone else. 

@Blake Munroe Does this look to be the case?

That would be Watters, Savoie, and now Laya that we’ve lost when people said we’re looking good for them. 

8 minutes ago, Texansarebetter said:

That would be Watters, Savoie, and now Laya that we’ve lost when people said we’re looking good for them. 

We knew LSU was going to be motivated we should have done more last year when LSU was in Omaha winning. Least we have the basketball support but makes sense baseball doesnt make money. 

10 minutes ago, Texansarebetter said:

That would be Watters, Savoie, and now Laya that we’ve lost when people said we’re looking good for them. 

I don’t remember Blake saying Texas was looking good for the first two. I remember him saying they visited.

I also never sensed that he thought Laya to Texas was done. He just said Texas vs LSU with a decision expected soon. That should make anyone nervous knowing the NIL support LSU has.

1 minute ago, Assistant Regional Manager said:

I don’t remember Blake saying Texas was looking good for the first two. I remember him saying they visited.

I also never sensed that he thought Laya to Texas was done. He just said Texas vs LSU with a decision expected soon. That should make anyone nervous knowing the NIL support LSU has.

We’re still going to be good even if we don’t get him. That being said, I hope the report isn’t true lol

3 minutes ago, Texansarebetter said:

We’re still going to be good even if we don’t get him. That being said, I hope the report isn’t true lol

There are several SS/2B types still in the portal I would prioritize over a high level OF if Mendoza truly isn’t returning.

They have options in the OF, both on campus, in the recruiting class and remaining in the portal. And you have a solid floor with Pack and Solitaria.

There are very few options at second base and that isn’t a spot I would bank on a true freshman for.

Edited July 3Jul 3 by Assistant Regional Manager

Program is falling apart

Just now, Hornsdxx said:

Program is falling apart

Nobody said that. We don’t even know if this rumor is true. 

Laya to LSU

1 minute ago, AXA_XVII said:

Laya to LSU

Baseball coach has to be better this roster is not making it to Omaha with the holes it has right now. 

2 hours ago, Taylorgang3 said:

That Angel Laya to Texas notification is going to hit like mayonnaise on a corn dog 

Welp...

1 minute ago, LonghornFan4Ever said:

Welp...

I’ve never actually had mayo on a corn dog. I’ve also never had Laya to Texas. 

It doesn’t make sense to me that our NIL for University of Texas is decent at best. Just disappointing to be honest.