Posted June 26, 201113 yr The Marlins have slowly but surely been working on signing their picks from the 2011 draft. Thus far the Marlins have signed 19 of the 50 picks. The highest draftee signed so far is round #9 C-Austin Barnes from Arizona State, he along with OF-Ryan McIntyre #12, P-Greg Nappo # 18, P-Chase Weir # 21, IF-Ryan Goetz #26, P-Matthew Neil #29, and C-Jose Behar (FIU) # 30 have been assigned to Jamestown. The GCL Marlins have been assigned OF-Jiomar Veras #15, IF-Connor Burke #19, P-Collin Cargill # 22, P-Tyler Higgans # 23, C-Tony Caldwell # 24, P-Sam Donetello #25, P-Frankie Reed #27, P-Brad Mincey #28, C-Sharif Othamn #32, P-James Nygren #33, OF-John Schultz # 34, and P-Johnny Omahen # 35.
June 26, 201113 yr The Marlins have slowly but surely been working on signing their picks from the 2011 draft. Thus far the Marlins have signed 19 of the 50 picks. The highest draftee signed so far is round #9 C-Austin Barnes from Arizona State, he along with OF-Ryan McIntyre #12, P-Greg Nappo # 18, P-Chase Weir # 21, IF-Ryan Goetz #26, P-Matthew Neil #29, and C-Jose Behar (FIU) # 30 have been assigned to Jamestown. The GCL Marlins have been assigned OF-Jiomar Veras #15, IF-Connor Burke #19, P-Collin Cargill # 22, P-Tyler Higgans # 23, C-Tony Caldwell # 24, P-Sam Donetello #25, P-Frankie Reed #27, P-Brad Mincey #28, C-Sharif Othamn #32, P-James Nygren #33, OF-John Schultz # 34, and P-Johnny Omahen # 35. 6th round pick, LHP Charlie Lowell, signed.
June 26, 201113 yr Author I haven't found the Lowell signing on any website and he's yet to be assigned a team. But I would venture a guess he'll be assigned to Jamestown when they announce the signing. Thanks!
July 1, 201113 yr Author Still no official word on the Lowell signing, nothing on Marlins site, Baseball America or Minorleague baseball. The Marlins have added #10 pick Scott Lyman-P and added him to Jamestown roster were he's listed as being on disabled list, they've also signed # 31 Kenny Jackson-3B from Texas A&M and assigned him to GCL Marlins. A side note two time Marlins draftee Taiwan Easterling of Florida State University, a 27th round pick for the Cubs this year has signed.
July 10, 201113 yr Jose Fernandez and the Marlins are a world apart per his slot the Marlins are offering 1.6 Million but Fernandez is demanding 4 million...so much for Fernandez being drafted based on signability...Likely if Fernandez doesn't come down to earth he will not be a Marlin. He is threatening to either go to Japan or enroll in South Florida
July 10, 201113 yr Author It seems the Marlins always wait until late to sign their picks, I would assume that would still be the case with Fernandez. I was hoping to see more players signed befor updating, Josh Adams # 13 pick out of U of F has signed and been assigned to Jamestown.
July 10, 201113 yr BTW Austin Barnes is looking better than Skipworth ever has, he possibly could be moving up to the top catching prospect in the organization very quickly
July 12, 201113 yr He's also older than Skipworth. about 2 month older...and a whole lot more skilled...I guess that Barnes maybe older for the NY Penn League while Skipworth is in AA ball already, regardless there are so many holes in Skipworth as a player that in all honesty he doesn't even project as a viable ML backup catcher at this point
July 12, 201113 yr And it's far too early to say anything at all about Barnes. Especially in the NYPL.
July 12, 201113 yr And it's far too early to say anything at all about Barnes. Especially in the NYPL. Agreed! I am just saying he is making a very good first impression
July 15, 201113 yr Author A few more signings trickling in. Fifth round pick Mason Hope and Daniel Oliver # 8 have been assigned to GCL Marlins. # 11 pick Jacob Esch has signed but has yet to be assigned. Still no word on Lowell.
August 9, 201113 yr 2nd round pick Adam Conley signed. 7th round pick Ryan Rieger (1B) was also signed.
August 12, 201113 yr Is it still a mystery if Jose Fernandez is going to sign. Is there in inclination to his preference?
August 16, 201113 yr Author Seriously I was just posting this when I see your post. The Marlins have kept their streak intact in signing first rounders Still no word on # 3 Barron or #4 Palmer?
August 16, 201113 yr So what happens again if one of our players doesn't sign, do we get a pick compensation pick or anything? Do we know where Fernanadez is going to be designated? I know Yelich went to the Grasshoppers last year.
August 16, 201113 yr The team will get a compensation pick for the 3rd rounder who did not sign, but not for the 4th rounder. The Marlins now have to have the worst farm system in MLB by a distance. The Nats sure did sign some talent. The Marlins sure have put all their eggs in a few baskets. They have a lot of holes and have not drafted well or spent any money in the last 3 drafts.
August 16, 201113 yr The team will get a compensation pick for the 3rd rounder who did not sign, but not for the 4th rounder. The Marlins now have to have the worst farm system in MLB by a distance. The Nats sure did sign some talent. The Marlins sure have put all their eggs in a few baskets. They have a lot of holes and have not drafted well or spent any money in the last 3 drafts. That's very sad. I guess Loria is planning on spending in FA, or else we could be bad for a very, very long time. I think its time Beinfest has his work examined and maybe we can do better than him. How about getting the # 2 guy in Atlanta ? Not only could he be gold for us, it would hurt Atlanta too. But I think I have seen enough of Beinfest. He's done some good stuff here, but the way he has us positioned now, its really scary.
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