Delino DeShields probably, maybe will sign. The Astros are "optimistic," but that's about it, according to Heck:
"I feel like we're getting closer."
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We also see that Heck feels the chances of signing JaCoby Jones are "minimal at this point."
I don't understand either of these situations, but then again, I've never been in a position to negotiate a multi-million dollar signing bonus. It was either college or the mines for me, so off I went to west Texas. A 19th Round pick turning down 1st Round money. A #8 overall pick can only improve seven spots, but has to wait three years to do it. I would imagine DeShields will sign closer to August 16, but Jones turning down this bonus is ludicrous.
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I was a little concerned about DDJ too, until I realized that no one in the top 10 has really signed. If the "word" is correct, they're all waiting till closer to August to sign. I bet DDJ gets his deal sometime after the trade deadline passes.
I am from Mississippi and have followed Jacoby Jones pretty closely. I am also shocked that he might not take this money. LSU baseball is a big pull in this part of the country though. Regardless, reports from a lot of the all star games and the state playoffs were that Jones was outshined by a few other Mississippi players. It may be a blessing in disguise if he heads to LSU.
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