Salazar is going to sign according to his prospective college coach:Grenier, however, is reportedly going to stick with his commitment to Oregon State University. According to a tweet from Connor Letourneau, a beat writer for The Oregonian, "Cadyn Grenier is heading to @Beaver_Baseball. Said the Cardinals called about the 23rd overall pick, but the numbers didn't work out."
I've mentioned I live in Rogersville, and have some sources that are pretty strong on this one. It sounds like Schlesener is going to sign, and for not an obscene amount, either. More than the 100k, but not a ton over.Curry said he also expects #UALR to lose signee Paul Salazar, a RHP from Pearland, Texas who was taken in the 11th round by the Cardinals.
Chinea is set to sign:LHP Jacob Schlesener jumped out at #Super60. Lightning-quick arm. Low 90s FB. Tight CB. Command needs to improve.
I thought Chinea was playing another position. Announced as C, we will see how that goes. Bat plays there big time, not as much at 1B.Yes. #LSU 1B Chris Chinea is expected to sign and forgo his senior season.
As for Rolette, I was wrong on him, he's a signee to Kansas State, not Ok State. He's a big Cards fan, and told the Cards no on signing, but they drafted him later anyway.
It sounds like they've got a shot to sign him if they up the offer a bit at the end. Otherwise, he probably goes to school.He was selected by the storied organization at No. 551 overall in the 18th round despite initially turning down a better offer from the organization Tuesday.
"It's just a dream come true really," Rolette said. "I love, I love the Cardinals."
Rolette said he balked at a sixth-round offer from the team and didn't think he would be selected Wednesday. Now, he says he has to consider the offer along with attending Kansas State the next three years.
"I'm going to think about it a little more and talk to my parents," he said. "We'll go from there."
Luke Doyle is another Kansas State signee, but this one seems like we've got a good chance to sign him. Also has a little bit of talent.
Brusa is going to return to Pacific for his Senior season (dang it):I like Cardinals 20th rounder Luke Doyle from Yavapai. Chance to hit hit way up the ladder, sink or swim at Double-A.
Monar is a Boras client and is not signing. His family is well off.UPDATE: Pacific's Gio Brusa @GioVaughn19 will return to school for his senior season, said in a text he didn't feel his value was met.
Traver is not expected to sign:
Cardinals take TCU RHP Mitchell Traver in the 28th round. Can't imagine he signs.
Best collegiate players still on the board for day 3 of the #MLBDraft are Pacific outfielder Gio Brusa and TCU right-hander Mitchell Traver.
Vierling is a strong commitment to Notre Dame. I can't imagine he signs, but there's a chance.Can't imagine TCU's Mitchell Traver will be easily signable here but Cardinals get a significant talent in 28th rd.
“He deserves to be drafted on his merits,” said Correa on selecting a hometown kid. “He’s an athlete. To be honest, we’re a little confused about whether he’s a better pitching prospect or position player prospect. He’s really talented, projectable and he’s going to have a great career ahead of him.”
Not much on Coates, a smallish left-hander from Delaware who is committed to Texas Tech. Not expected to sign. Pitches 86-88 right now, but with growth in college could go pop more velocity and go a lot higher.“He’s a strong commitment to Notre Dame, we’re aware of that,” said Correa.
Speaking Wednesday night on KMOX radio, Vierling expressed that earning a degree from Notre Dame would mean a lot to both himself and his family but “growing up a Cardinals fan–it’s a dream” to be drafted by St. Louis.
Parker Kelly:
Cardinals 34th rounder Parker Kelly has some bat speed and arm strength but he needs to go to college and hit the gym.
