MLB Draft Signings: Strasburg, Leake, Crow, Matzek
Jason Churchill from espn.com has an update on a number of the first round draft picks that remain unsigned.
The deadline to sign 2009 MLB draft picks is August 17th. For an update on the status of first round draft picks, click here.
- Unless Stephen Strasburg signs a waiver allowing the Nationals to re-draft him in 2010 if they are unable to sign him this year, the Nationals will not be able to select him AND Bryce Harper in 2010. Similarly, Aaron Crow and Tanner Scheppers did not sign such a waiver for the clubs who drafted them in 2008, but were unable to sign them.
- Churchill feels that there are a number of signings we haven't heard about because MLB delays the announcement so that it does not drive up the signing price for other players who remain unsigned.
- The Blue Jays signed Chad Jenkins for $1.359M, the exact MLB recommended slot.
- Despite reports that the Reds and Mike Leake are far apart, Keith Law has heard that the sides will get a deal done.
- San Diego appears to be closing in on a deal with the #3 overall pick, Donovan Tate. Tate had reported to UNC's football camp but has left already to consider the Padres latest offer.
- While Crow has balked at the Royals $3M offer, Churchill hears that because Crow is not subject to the Aug 17 deadline, he's likely just exhausting his options before accepting the very fair offer.
- Churchill heard that Tyler Matzek was not too excited to be drafted by the Rockies and will either "break the bank" or head to school.





















