As it stands now, Ramsey (10th) signed for 70,000 underslot which covers Verdugo and Twine. Ryan Smith signed for 10,000 under and Parker Smith signed for 90,000 under. So the Astros have 100,000 plus their 5% to use for Powell, Forcucci and anyone left after the 10th round (McKary?). Not a lot in my opinion, so McKary most likely goes unsigned Of course this does not account for the contingency bonus which I have no clue about
3 big unknowns: Forcucci was in the mix for the first round before his surgery. Theres logic for him requiring significantly over slot to him signing well below slot and everything in between. Powell was headed to a big time school. Those programs now can pay their players. We know Powell will require over slot, but we don’t really have a good idea of how much overslot until he signs. Teams used to be able to go 5% over their total bonus pool without penalty. I am not sure if that is still the case under the most recent CBA. I will be very very surprised if they sign their 20th rounder.
Yikes! I get that he’s a good talent, but dude JUST had Tommy John surgery. If this signing costs them Powell, I’ll be disappointed. Obviously, there’s no way they sign McGary now.
