Williams Signs With Padres

There will be no Everett Williams roaming center field for the Longhorns in 2010. The McCallum product inked his deal with the Padres within hours of the signing deadline, but he seemed ticketed for the professional game even before the draft. As a player with some holes in his swing and no outstanding tools (though solid across the board), Williams probably stood to risk a substantial amount of money by coming to college -- his loss is disappointing, but not surprising. And hey, at least the Pirates didn't draft him.

3 months ago GhostofBigRoy 7 comments 0 recs |

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Oh well

I saw Tate’s signing was imminent and I was so sure that would bankrupt the Padres. I guess when all you’re looking for is 100K over slot it’s not so hard to match.

by 40AS on Aug 17, 2009 5:52 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Looks like the Nats got Strasburg

Will he be started tomorrow?

by Texas Wahoo on Aug 17, 2009 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Aaron Crow thing boggles my mind

Does the dude not want to play in the majors? Does he not know the story of Matt Harrington or Tyrell Godwin?

by jc25 on Aug 18, 2009 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

He can still sign this year

He did not have the same deadline because he played independent ball.

by Texas Wahoo on Aug 18, 2009 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

noted

But the longer he waits, the more development time he’s missing out on in minor league ball. Before you know it, the minor league season will be over, and he’ll have to get his start in the AFL. He’s basically missing out on two years of developing in the minors for a little more signing bonus money (debatable) and some penny stock cash pitching in the independent leagues. That doesn’t sound like a smart business decision to me at all.

by jc25 on Aug 18, 2009 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs