[Jaypers]

For $6.15M!

Let's see what the kid can do.

Surprising TB announced the dollar total this early, with so many 1st rounders still to sign. Slot for the #1 pick is $4M, I believe.

This goes to show how anxious he is to get on the field. I LOVE that enthusiasm.

[Brad1431]

very nice

[Jaypers]

I believe he'll be starting off playing in Princeton (Rookie) alongside his brother Jeremy.

Let's see how quickly management promotes him. I'd guess he'll need no more than a month or two before that happens, and may even be skipped to High A Vero Beach, if he's as advertised.

[brouthercard]

The big quesiton is, can he bend it?

[Jaypers]

Bend, screw, twist and bench press. :lol:

Topps now has an AMPLE amount of time to give him an auto in 2008 BDP.

If they don't, there is something seriously wrong with them.

[jbone17]

The next Matt Bush, here we come!

[masonphillip]

Jaypers Wrote:Bend, screw, twist and bench press. :lol:

Topps now has an AMPLE amount of time to give him an auto in 2008 BDP.

If they don't, there is something seriously wrong with them.

I bet he winds up in sterling...not bdp.

[Jaypers]

jbone17 Wrote:The next Matt Bush, here we come!

Always a worm in every good apple, it seems.

[All In Cards]

masonphillip Wrote:

Jaypers Wrote:Bend, screw, twist and bench press. :lol:

Topps now has an AMPLE amount of time to give him an auto in 2008 BDP.

If they don't, there is something seriously wrong with them.

I bet he winds up in sterling...not bdp.

It's not Topps fault they dont get these guys signed. It's the agents playing hardball.

Why don't we have a Wieters auto in BC yet - BORAS!!!

[Jaypers]

All In Cards Wrote:

masonphillip Wrote:

Jaypers Wrote:Bend, screw, twist and bench press. :lol:

Topps now has an AMPLE amount of time to give him an auto in 2008 BDP.

If they don't, there is something seriously wrong with them.

I bet he winds up in sterling...not bdp.

It's not Topps fault they dont get these guys signed. It's the agents playing hardball.

Why don't we have a Wieters auto in BC yet - BORAS!!!

Fortunately, Boras isn't Tim's agent. If he's this anxious to start playing, maybe he'll be similiarly quick to sign cards for his new fans. My point is, Topps has 6 whole months to sign him, and I don't think his agent will stand in the way, here's hoping.