08/16: Bleich and Lassiter Sign; Cole and Bittle Don't
Posted by: Patrick
Peter Abraham has the details on the draft signings made before today's deadline. He notes that, according to Baseball America, the Yankees signed supplemental first round pick, LHP Jeremy Bleich. His bonus was $700,000.
Abraham notes that if that amount is right, it's below what that slot would usually command. Bleich's elbow injury may be more serious than first thought. They also signed their 27th round pick, SS Garrison Lassiter, for $700,000, as well.
As was reported earlier today, first rounder Gerrit Cole did not sign. Second round pick Scott Bittle also did not sign.
Abraham notes that if that amount is right, it's below what that slot would usually command. Bleich's elbow injury may be more serious than first thought. They also signed their 27th round pick, SS Garrison Lassiter, for $700,000, as well.
As was reported earlier today, first rounder Gerrit Cole did not sign. Second round pick Scott Bittle also did not sign.
