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A look at negotiating at the top of the draft

Came across an awesome article in the Washington Post via The Big Lead about the negotiation process between the Washington Nationals and their top draft pick Aaron Crow, who ended up being the only 1st rounder not to sign (I think -- max of 2.)  Unlike the NFL or NBA drafts, the MLB draft doesn't get nearly as much attention and the process is pretty opaque to alot of us.  This sheds a good light on what goes on with many players at the top of the draft and how it can often come down to the very last second, just like it did with Eric Hosmer this year and Josh Vitters last year.  Because of the type of players we are dealing with at ASU who are among the most talented in the country, we will probably see something like this situation just about every year with at least a few players.  It's long, but well worth a read.

More Than 3,700 words from Jim Bowden on Aaron Crow

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Good read.

Thanks for pointing this out, Beat.

At least MLB gives them a high draft pick next year, but that is sort of ridiculous that a player can strong arm his way out of having to sign with the team.

You feel badly for the broke ass Nats after reading this.

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by ASUBoyd on Aug 22, 2008 11:40 PM MST   0 recs

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