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MrsBaseball ... Baseball America posts the signing bonuses but they have to get the info from somebody ... I would imagine that would be from the MLB clubs. But they just aren't updated on a regular basis. its ... quote:
As Beenthere so eloquently put it
Well now ... that might be a whole new meaning for the word "elogent", don't you think? But it is honest. And signing bonuses are a lot like scholarships ... they are better left NOT discussed. The big signings get the notariaty and I think that is all that anybody really cares about.
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"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
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| Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003 | |
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I find this a fascinating topic. I respect BeenthereIl's opinion because he has been there with his experience and his son's as well. Sometimes it is the way that you look at an opportunity and what your particular priorities are. quote:
When will they learn? ...The powers that are MLB. Educated kids are killing the minor leagues. Now filled with Latins chasing a dream as they run from poverty and living in a slum tin shack on a mountainside!
Beenthere is correct here, but it also opens up many opportunities for those who want to work hard to get ahead.
"Don't sweat the small stuff."
"I am responsible for the effort -- not the outcome. "
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| Posts: 5103 | Location: South Florida | Registered: December 26, 2002 | |
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I am not going to argue with Beenthere and his personal experiences. Though I don't view it exactly as he does, I certainly respect his and his son's experience. Though Beenthere is correct in his assessments to some degree, I just don't see it as that negative. Firstly, the competition is pretty good and by the 3rd year if you are to high A or A ball, you are definitely playing a significantly better brand of ball than most colleges. Colledge coaches like to say that college ball is equal to AA. If it was then why do only a handful of college draftees go to high A or AA ball. I think for the hs pitcher, that pitching in the minors has the wood bat as a great equalizer. I think that position players might gain an advantage by staying in college and playing college summer ball like Cape Cod, etc. I think that it gives the HS grad the ability to compete right away at a high level. I know guys who were drafted and did not sign last year that got 15 innings in d-1 ball and are miserable about the lack of development. The emphasis in college is on winning now and not on development. So some guys sit even though they can compete. JMO
"Don't sweat the small stuff."
"I am responsible for the effort -- not the outcome. "
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| Posts: 5103 | Location: South Florida | Registered: December 26, 2002 | |
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BigHit This is a good observation. I think the expectations you have outlined are realistic with regards to time frame and the advantages that pitchers have with the use of wood while hitters make their adjustments.
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| Posts: 2525 | Location: Northeast | Registered: December 31, 2002 | |
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GoGo ... Directly from MinorLeagueBaseball.com's FAQ: quote:
4) What do Minor League players earn?
Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here are the salary ranges:
First contract season: $850/month maximum. After that, open to negotiation
Alien Salary Rates: Different for aliens on visas--mandated by INS (Immigration).
Triple-A--First year: $2,150/month, after first year no less than $2,150/month
Class AA-First year: $1,500/month, after first year no less than $1,500/month
Class A (full season)--First year: $1,050/month, after first year no less than $1,050/month
Class A (short-season)--First year: $850/month, after first year no less than $850/month
Dominican & Venezuelan Summer Leagues--no lower than $300/month
Meal Money: $20 per day at all levels, while on the road
Note: Class A (short-season) ... I believe this also applies to "rookie" short season, not just "A"Also, my understanding ... the players are only paid while they are actually playing and during spring training, but somebody like Chill may know more about that. If your are interested in more information, here is a direct link to the FAQ section of MinorLeagueBaseball.com: http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/help/faq/
Mary Ann
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"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
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| Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003 | |
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GoGo, Can't answer all your questions, but here is what I found on the Minor League site: What do Minor League players earn? Minor League Baseball player contracts are handled by the Major League Baseball office. Here are the salary ranges: First contract season: $850/month maximum. After that, open to negotiation Alien Salary Rates: Different for aliens on visas--mandated by INS (Immigration). Triple-A--First year: $2,150/month, after first year no less than $2,150/month Class AA-First year: $1,500/month, after first year no less than $1,500/month Class A (full season)--First year: $1,050/month, after first year no less than $1,050/month Class A (short-season)--First year: $850/month, after first year no less than $850/month Dominican & Venezuelan Summer Leagues--no lower than $300/month Meal Money: $20 per day at all levels, while on the road.
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| Posts: 1692 | Location: Pueblo,CO,USA | Registered: December 27, 2002 | |
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FrankF ... Hey, I guess "great minds think alike" is a truism !!!!! Mary Ann
Mary Ann
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"The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you;
He will never leave you nor forsake you.
Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged."
Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
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| Posts: 3937 | Location: Somewhere out there beneath the pale moonlight ... | Registered: January 02, 2003 | |
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