08/07: Yankees Sign Sixth Round Pick Marshall
Jim Molony of MLB.com reports that the Yankees have signed sixth round draft choice, Brett Marshall, a high school pitcher, to one of the richest deals ever for a player drafted in that round.
KRIV-TV reported Marshall received a signing bonus of $850,000 plus another $200,000 to use for his college education. The Yankees also gave Marshall an incentive package worth $7,500 that he can earn as he moves through their Minor League system.
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