2016 DRAFT Signing Tracker ... FINAL, JULY 15

[nsacpi]

Josh Anthony signed! Per his Twitter

yuge

 

[Jay2033]

https://mobile.twitter.com/mlbJAye/status/746163727628648449

OMG it's true! Can't wait to see him play!

 

[dak]

Braves must have come back with a stronger offer, I guess. Seems like he was acknowledging the Auburn commitment yesterday.

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[zbhargrove]

fantastic news... what a signing class

 

[bravesfanMatt]

fantastic news... what a signing class

For real. Anthony is extra sweet icing on the big cake.

 

[Jay2033]

Wait.......so was the Jimmy John's guy right lol?!

 

[Coach_Chris]

Wait.......so was the Jimmy John's guy right lol?!

Think about it. What have you heard in a Jimmy John's that is not correct in your life?

 

[KB21]

It will be interesting to see Anderson's numbers when they come out. I'm betting it is closer to $3.3 million than the $4 million that John Heyman has been throwing around.

Brian Bridges, Roy Clark, John Coppollela, and whoever else was involved with this draft did a freaking masterful job.

Now, let's remove the interim tag from Brian Snitker and move forward.

 

[mqt]

Wait.......so was the Jimmy John's guy right lol?!

They were just too freaky fast with their information.

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Anthony is $250K plus school.. So $150 against the bonus pool..

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/article85696022.html#storylink=cpy

**Anderson's deal will have to be around 3.75 million and not 4 like it was reported.

 

[rico43]

Callis tweets that Howell at No. 20 got slot at $100 K. He reversed on his college commitment when drafted by the hometown Braves.

 

[bravescountry]

Now.. Anderson and Shumpert left..

I really want to sign Nick Shumpert.

 

[Pachoo]

If Ian Anderson does sign for $3.75M, we probably can offer Shumpert only about $150k by my calculations ($50k over slot). Not sure he will sign for that little.

 

[UNCBlue012]

I don't understand how people are down on this FO. They're damn good.

 

[Preacher]

I don't understand how people are down on this FO. They're damn good.

most people aren't, I agree, they've done a really good job rebuilding the system.

 

[bravos4evr]

Now, let's remove the interim tag from Brian Snitker

ugh no thanks, I want our team to be good and not have all the young pen arms fall off by next July

 

[Preacher]

Upon drafting Anthony...

"whoa, those stats are gaudy, lots of tools, I really hope we can sign him".

Upon learning that Anthony is headed to Auburn....

"meh, JUCO stats are worthless anyway, guys a bum and there's a reason he fell to the 16th"

Upon learning Jimmy Johns was correct...

"YUGE"

 

[bravesfanMatt]

Upon drafting Anthony...

"whoa, those stats are gaudy, lots of tools, I really hope we can sign him".

Upon learning that Anthony is headed to Auburn....

"meh, JUCO stats are worthless anyway, guys a bum and there's a reason he fell to the 16th"

Upon learning Jimmy Johns was correct...

"YUGE"

Not me.. I was disappointed that he was going to AU.. I am ready to see Nelsony and Anderson locked down so all this bonus money can be added up..

 

[50PoundHead]

Any word if Anthony will be playing C or 3B?

 

[Pachoo]

Any word if Anthony will be playing C or 3B?

I haven't heard but I hope they have him playing 3b or of instead of c so he can better concentrate on his hit tool. Our system will have two high profile catching prospects sign this year (Cumberland and Gutierrez) and has Herbert from last year. I also have doubts that Anthony can stay behind the plate in the majors. Might as well have him spending time at a position he is more likely able to handle in the majors IMO.

Besides, if his bat does turn out to be a nice power bat, I want him hitting everyday not every four of five days if he were a catcher.