Belt Signs, Perio Signs, Urban, Williams Could As Well
Keeping Brandon Belt from returning to the Longhorns for his senior season didn't cost the San Francisco Giants nearly as much as Colton Cain cost the Pirates. Instead, Belt signed for $200k in an unsurprising move -- best of luck to him with the Giants. In more surprising news, late signee Noah Perio, a strong candidate to take over the second-base job, signed with the Marlins for around $225k.
That leaves Everett Williams and Josh Urban as the two players who may still sign. Rumors have Williams signing with the Padres for a little less than a million, while the Pirates are trying to make a late push on 19th-rounder Urban and may screw over Texas fans again with their aggressive pursuit of organizational depth.
And yes, there is in fact no good news here. Don't shoot the messenger.
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Freaking Pirates
At least it’ll all be over in 72 hours. Also, Strasburg will be signed :-)
Losing Urban sucks but the pitching depth will be this team’s strength. 1B will be a battle and we’ve still got Etier penciled in for 2B.
Strasburg
Can a team draft the same player twice? I’ve heard Strasburg really wants to play for the Padres.
by Texas Wahoo on Aug 14, 2009 7:09 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
If I remember correctly
The Nats would have to get permission from him first. I could be wrong, but I am pretty sure I read that somewhere.
by Hookem4life84 on Aug 14, 2009 8:06 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
I believe that’s correct…of course it’s looking like pittsburgh Is headed for that second pick. I know people say strasburg has a ton if leverage but I’m not buying it…he is gonna sign. I’m not expecting Williams to come to texas but that’ll be a nice miracle if it does happen
by 40AS on Aug 15, 2009 8:37 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Hey now,
my Longhorns fanhood takes first place on this one — the Pirates have been terrible most of my life and I would much rather endure a couple more losing seasons than have them cost the Horns a shot at a national championships, which they seem intent on doing.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Aug 15, 2009 12:22 PM CDT up reply actions
Per Keith Law
Padres have signed Everett Williams. Boo.
This Strasburg thing is getting ridiculous, and even more so with Aaron Crow.
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