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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.

ChiefsCountry · 08-16-2008, 12:35 AM

The thing is the fan base better be patient - our top prospects are high school kids dont expect the Evan Longoria or Ryan Bruan types right now.

**DeezNutz** · 08-16-2008, 12:37 AM

If we're lucky we'll see Hosmer or Melville in 2011, if they move really quickly through the system.

Edit: Very end of 2011. 2012 more likely.

chiefqueen · 08-16-2008, 07:14 AM

Did Aaron Crow have eligibility left? I learned last night that for players who have exhausted ALL of their college eligibility, the 8/15 deadline does not apply.

**alanm** · 08-16-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KevB

#5 pick Posey signed with Giants....

I was bummed when the Royals passed on this guy. I thought for sure they wanted him. Buck and Olivo would be packing their bags today if the Royals had taken him.

Cards Fan 4 Chiefs · 08-16-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by beavis

I guess Aaron Crowe didn't sign with the Nationals. Wonder what he's going to do for the next year.

It's Aaron Crow shithead.

This is exactly the reason why Cardinals fans will always be superior to Royals fans.

Cards Fan 4 Chiefs · 08-16-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by chiefqueen

Did Aaron Crow have eligibility left? I learned last night that for players who have exhausted ALL of their college eligibility, the 8/15 deadline does not apply.

Crow was a junior, polesmoker.

Jesus ****ing Christ, he just played down the road in Columbia. You should know this skank.

SPATCH · 08-16-2008, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Cards Fan 4 Chiefs

It's Aaron Crow shithead.

This is exactly the reason why Cardinals fans will always be superior to Royals fans.

you're gay

eazyb81 · 08-16-2008, 10:43 AM

Royals spent over $11 mill on the draft, which appears to be the highest amount spent by any team this year.

Glass is so cheap.

duncan_idaho · 08-16-2008, 10:51 AM

Excited to see Melville and Hosmer in the fold. Best high school pitcher and best high school hitter in the draft. Best power arm; best power bat.

I love the pitching depth that's being built in the system; tons of good young arms. Saves you from being up the creek if a few (as is inevitable) don't pan out, and also gives you trading options if more than expected DO pan out.

I think they're in position to compete for a wild card with a few more pieces (another RBI guy, a shortstop - assuming Aviles moves to 2B) by 2010 as long as either Butler or Gordon start living up to their potential...

Cards Fan 4 Chiefs · 08-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Royals fans, do baseball a favor and just shut up. You shitheads know nothing about baseball.

Let the Cardinals fans do the talking and stay the hell out of our way.

**SAUTO** · 08-16-2008, 11:44 AM

YEAH THE CARDS ARE SOOO GREAT THIS YEAR AREN'T THEY. WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!!!

teedubya · 08-16-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

YEAH THE CARDS ARE SOOO GREAT THIS YEAR AREN'T THEY. WORLD SERIES CHAMPS!!!

X 10

SPATCH · 08-16-2008, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cards Fan 4 Chiefs

Royals fans, do baseball a favor and just shut up. You shitheads know nothing about baseball.

Let the Cardinals fans do the talking and stay the hell out of our way.

you're sooo gay

**DeezNutz** · 08-16-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by eazyb81

Royals spent over $11 mill on the draft, which appears to be the highest amount spent by any team this year.

Glass is so cheap.

You loves you some Glass. Some strange sports equivalent to battered-woman syndrome.

The team with the third worst record spent the most? Unbelievable. Who would think that this would stand to reason? The only people surprised are those in TB and Pitts.

Royals fans rejoice! The team is finally doing things like...get ready for this...a REAL organization! Many thanks to David Glass, KC's most wonderful philanthropist! We should all forget about the period from '93-'05. These years didn't really happen. Really. Trust me. Glass is great.

eazyb81 · 08-16-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

You loves you some Glass. Some strange sports equivalent to battered-woman syndrome.

The team with the third worst record spent the most? Unbelievable. Who would think that this would stand to reason? The only people surprised are those in TB and Pitts.

Royals fans rejoice! The team is finally doing things like...get ready for this...a REAL organization! Many thanks to David Glass, KC's most wonderful philanthropist!

No dude, Glass is obviously a cheap ass, right? You were right all along, Glass doesn't spend money. You sure do know baseball.

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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