He was impressive. We were trying to figure out how big he was. I went with 5'5'" 120. He started out throwing 80-81 then he started popping 86 and 87's. Kevin came over and told us he runs a 6.3 60.

Where were you sitting? I looked around but didn't see you.

I don't waste my time with the Cubs.

The Chicago Cubs have signed sixth-round draft pick Dylan Cease to a contract with a $1.5 million bonus,

289. Chicago Cubs Ryan Williams, RHP, East Carolina $1,000 Under slot by $140K Baseball America

New reports say the Astros lowered their offer to $3,168,840 which is the minimum offer to receive a compensatory pick in next years draft. God I hate this organization. What a bunch of scumbags.

I don't waste my time with the Cubs.

The concern regarding Aiken involves his ulnar collateral ligament (UCL), a source tells Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle. “He may have some [of the ligament], but not much,” the source said, apparently referring to the natural size — rather than any tearing — of Aiken’s UCL. A hypothetical Tommy John procedure would not be a straightforward solution in Aiken’s case, the source adds.

While the issue may be “cut-and-dry,” per Drellich’s source, it appears that its interpretation is the crux of the ongoing debate. The young lefty has seen two team doctors and three independent specialists (including Dr. James Andrews) to assess the situation, according to Drellich. Close, Aiken’s agent, told Rosenthal that his client “has been seen by some of the most experienced and respected orthopedic arm specialists in the country, and all of those doctors have acknowledged that he’s not injured and that he’s ready to start his professional career.”

Drellich spoke with an expert orthopedist — Dr. Chris Geary of the Tufts Medical center, apparently not among those who have seen Aiken — who tells him that a congenitally small UCL would not necessarily indicate a greater risk of a UCL tear or lowered success rate if a TJ procedure became necessary. Geary indicated that further information would be necessary to assess Aiken’s overall susceptibility to elbow trouble, and said that other physical attributes could mean that he is perfectly capable of pitching without any particular concern.

The Astros did not come to terms with 1-1 Brady Aiken or 5th rounder Jacob Nix. Aiken is committed to UCLA.

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

Yep and did yuo see that Aiken's adviser/agent also represents one of he two later round picks that the 'Stros are trying to sign and use some of the Aiken money for..... MLB is said to be looking into this since the player and team had agreed and then they made up a medical excuse to offer him less.

SCUM BAGS

Dumb decision on both sides. Astros make themselves look bad and at same time kid will likely not make that money back. I would think he would go Juco now so he can go back in next season.

The future holds the possibility to be great or terrible, and since it has not yet occurred it remains simultaneously both.

30. It was only at 26 from '77 to '92.
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It makes them look horrible. It's only the third time a 1-1 didn't sign. Houston's GM Jon Luhnow said he increased his offer three times today and never received a counteroffer from Aiken's camp. He knows he fucked up.

If they were worried about that they never should have drafted him in the first place.