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Swami077 · 05-26-2020, 10:24 PM

January 10, 1991
With the deadline for draft pick signing having passed, we now have a clear picture of compensation picks to be awarded in next year’s draft. Most notably, the second overall pick, catcher Mike Sweeney was unable to come to terms with the Cleveland Indians. He will begin a college career at San Francisco State, and will not be eligible to be drafted again until 1993. The only other first round pick that went unsigned was catcher B.J. Waszgis with the Cincinnati Reds. Unlike Sweeney, Waszgis will be attending a junior college and will again be draft eligible next year.

Other first three round selections who went unsigned were outfielder Pedro Valdes (SUPP – DET), catcher Mike Matheny (SUPP – MON), infielder Chris Stynes (SUPP – PIT), pitcher Cory Lidle (2nd – CHW), and infielder Alex Gonzalez (3rd – NYM). Each of those teams are entitled to commensurate compensation in the 1991 amateur draft.

The Red Sox were able to sign 36 of their 40 draftees. Outfielder Clarance Richmond, the team’s 22nd round selection, was always a long shot to sign, as he fully intended to play at USC. 25th round pick, infielder David Chisum did not sign and elected to attend Clemson. Two first basemen selected late in the draft went unsigned as well. 30th round pick Joaquin Cabral will join the baseball program at Murray State, while 32nd round selection will play at Rice. The Red Sox will not receive compensation for any of these players. All four will be eligible to be drafted again in 1993.

It took until January, but Jose Rijo has finally found a new home. He signed a 3 year, $10.9 million deal to join the Rangers. Coming off a World Series championship with the Reds, Texas hopes the 25 year old Rijo brings a championship mindset to the organization. He will anchor the Rangers rotation for the next three seasons.

The California Angels landed one of the biggest name relievers on the market, agreeing to terms with lefty John Franco. He agreed to a two year, $4 million deal. Franco was a primary setup man this past season, after serving as the Mets closer for several seasons, racking up 151 career saves.

05-26-2020, 10:24 PM	#87
Swami077 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 156	Draft Pick Signings January 10, 1991 With the deadline for draft pick signing having passed, we now have a clear picture of compensation picks to be awarded in next year’s draft. Most notably, the second overall pick, catcher Mike Sweeney was unable to come to terms with the Cleveland Indians. He will begin a college career at San Francisco State, and will not be eligible to be drafted again until 1993. The only other first round pick that went unsigned was catcher B.J. Waszgis with the Cincinnati Reds. Unlike Sweeney, Waszgis will be attending a junior college and will again be draft eligible next year. Other first three round selections who went unsigned were outfielder Pedro Valdes (SUPP – DET), catcher Mike Matheny (SUPP – MON), infielder Chris Stynes (SUPP – PIT), pitcher Cory Lidle (2nd – CHW), and infielder Alex Gonzalez (3rd – NYM). Each of those teams are entitled to commensurate compensation in the 1991 amateur draft. The Red Sox were able to sign 36 of their 40 draftees. Outfielder Clarance Richmond, the team’s 22nd round selection, was always a long shot to sign, as he fully intended to play at USC. 25th round pick, infielder David Chisum did not sign and elected to attend Clemson. Two first basemen selected late in the draft went unsigned as well. 30th round pick Joaquin Cabral will join the baseball program at Murray State, while 32nd round selection will play at Rice. The Red Sox will not receive compensation for any of these players. All four will be eligible to be drafted again in 1993. It took until January, but Jose Rijo has finally found a new home. He signed a 3 year, $10.9 million deal to join the Rangers. Coming off a World Series championship with the Reds, Texas hopes the 25 year old Rijo brings a championship mindset to the organization. He will anchor the Rangers rotation for the next three seasons. The California Angels landed one of the biggest name relievers on the market, agreeing to terms with lefty John Franco. He agreed to a two year, $4 million deal. Franco was a primary setup man this past season, after serving as the Mets closer for several seasons, racking up 151 career saves.