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Sure-Oz · 08-15-2008, 10:13 AM

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/new...t=.jsp&c_id=kc

Royals come to terms with Tim Melville
08/15/2008 11:49 AM ET
MLB.com

KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals today announced they have reached an agreement with fourth-round draft choice Tim Melville. Consistent with team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

"We are very pleased to announce the signing of Tim Melville. Tim, his family, and advisor Jason Cook remained committed to this process from start to finish," said Deric Ladnier, Royals Senior Director of Scouting. "Tim is a very talented young man and we are excited that we were able to add a player of his caliber to the Royals organization."

Melville is the 2007 Aflac National High School Player of the Year recipient. The 6'5" right-hander from Wentzville, Mo. finished his senior campaign with an 8-1 record, a 2.56 ERA, and 89 strikeouts in 52 innings. As a junior, Melville compiled a 10-1 mark with a 0.89 ERA which helped Holt High School reach the Missouri Class 4-A finals.

We have until 11pm cst to sign Hosmer and Ryan Curl...glad we got Mellville, considered at the 15th slot in the 1st round but dropped due to signability issues.

eazyb81 · 08-15-2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

I'm pretty sure everyone knew he wanted alot of money....either way this is what sets the Royals apart from other teams, Even Tampa Bay has paid all their draft picks.

Well duh, but a lot of money could mean $4 mill and it could mean $15 mill - one is reasonable and one is not. Teams assume that the players will negotiate in good faith, not just hold strong to a huge dollar amount that is practically unheard of.

This is all moot though, as I've been confident all along he'll sign right before the deadline.

teedubya · 08-15-2008, 08:21 PM

we waited until 10:59 est to sign Moustakas last year... hopefully the same will occur this year...

Either that, or he goes to ASU where he May or May NOT be a bad ass... regardless hanging at ASU would be fun

KevB · 08-15-2008, 08:25 PM

Can we wait until the deadline before we torch the organization?

Mecca · 08-15-2008, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Can we wait until the deadline before we torch the organization?

Yea we'll see but something tells me this guy isn't going to cave in.

siberian khatru · 08-15-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Can we wait until the deadline before we torch the organization?

No shit.

FWIW, Baseball Prospectus thinks it's going to get done.

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2008, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KevB

Can we wait until the deadline before we torch the organization?

Of course. Glass's track record indicates that he deserves the benefit of the doubt.

eazyb81 · 08-15-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Of course. Glass's track record indicates that he deserves the benefit of the doubt.

When was the last time we didn't sign a 1st round pick?

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Well duh, but a lot of money could mean $4 mill and it could mean $15 mill - one is reasonable and one is not. Teams assume that the players will negotiate in good faith, not just hold strong to a huge dollar amount that is practically unheard of.

This is all moot though, as I've been confident all along he'll sign right before the deadline.

The rumors were 7. If all of a sudden the word is 15, I'd take that as an indication that the kid wants no part of KC.

Mecca · 08-15-2008, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

When was the last time we didn't sign a 1st round pick?

Do taking guys like Chris Lubanski just because they would sign count?

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

When was the last time we didn't sign a 1st round pick?

Yes, that's a legit point since the Royals have always taken the BPA, like Billy Butler.

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Do taking guys like Chris Lubanski just because they would sign count?

You beat me by a ****ing minute.

eazyb81 · 08-15-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Yes, that's a legit point since the Royals have always taken the BPA, like Billy Butler.

Yeah, we've taken some cheapos lately like Moose, Gordon, Greinke, and Hochevar.

Mecca · 08-15-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Yeah, we've taken some cheapos lately like Moose, Gordon, Greinke, and Hochevar.

Let's not bring up the horrid pick that was Hochevar.

**DeezNutz** · 08-15-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Yeah, we've taken some cheapos lately like Moose, Gordon, Greinke, and Hochevar.

A true blue believer. Didn't know these models still existed.

You've cited an extensive history. Care to look at drafts before '05? And as I said, there's question about the Hochevar and Moose selections.

eazyb81 · 08-15-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Do taking guys like Chris Lubanski just because they would sign count?

Not really when you're complaining that we won't sign Hosmer because of David Glass' track record, which is reeruned because we've signed every 1st round pick.

08-15-2008, 10:13 AM
Sure-Oz Stay positive, don't give up Join Date: Dec 2001 Casino cash: $1679383	Royals sign 4th rounder Tim Melville http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/new...t=.jsp&c_id=kc Royals come to terms with Tim Melville 08/15/2008 11:49 AM ET MLB.com KANSAS CITY -- The Kansas City Royals today announced they have reached an agreement with fourth-round draft choice Tim Melville. Consistent with team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. "We are very pleased to announce the signing of Tim Melville. Tim, his family, and advisor Jason Cook remained committed to this process from start to finish," said Deric Ladnier, Royals Senior Director of Scouting. "Tim is a very talented young man and we are excited that we were able to add a player of his caliber to the Royals organization." Melville is the 2007 Aflac National High School Player of the Year recipient. The 6'5" right-hander from Wentzville, Mo. finished his senior campaign with an 8-1 record, a 2.56 ERA, and 89 strikeouts in 52 innings. As a junior, Melville compiled a 10-1 mark with a 0.89 ERA which helped Holt High School reach the Missouri Class 4-A finals. We have until 11pm cst to sign Hosmer and Ryan Curl...glad we got Mellville, considered at the 15th slot in the 1st round but dropped due to signability issues.
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teedubya Most Valuable Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Casino cash: $8993042	we waited until 10:59 est to sign Moustakas last year... hopefully the same will occur this year... Either that, or he goes to ASU where he May or May NOT be a bad ass... regardless hanging at ASU would be fun
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