Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs - RedsZone.com - Cincinnati Reds Fans' Home for Baseball Discussion

IslandRed · 08-14-2008, 11:18 PM

Sorry if already posted in another thread. From the Tallahassee Democrat today:

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About 52 hours shy of the deadline for major league clubs to sign their draft choices, the 35th-round pick in the MLB June draft informed Martin of his decision. His signing bonus is expected to be around $250,000.

“Certainly this is a big blow to our club,” Martin said 20 minutes after talking with Fairel. “We just lost our No. 1 pitcher. I talked to Matt and it’s done, he’s gone. He’s signing. Two days before deadline. No way are we going to be able to find a player to replace him at this point.

“Cincinnati had some money to work with and they are giving him fourth-round money as a 35th-round draft choice. No way did I dream that Matt Fairel was going to sign.”

The lefthander emerged as FSU's top pitcher in 2008 with a 12-2 record and 3.79 ERA. He struck out 100 opposing batters.

Although Fairel was just a sophomore last season, he was eligible for the draft because his birthday fell within MLB draft-eligibility rules.

BuckeyeRedleg · 08-14-2008, 11:21 PM

Alonso is definitely not signing.

SoTxRedsFan · 08-14-2008, 11:25 PM

That is a great signing. I didn't think the Reds had a shot. That coach sounded pretty damn bitter. LOL!!

Degenerate39 · 08-14-2008, 11:28 PM

Sounds like the Reds got a lot of good pitchers.

NorrisHopper30 · 08-14-2008, 11:33 PM

That coach sounded depressed.

Az. Reds Fan · 08-14-2008, 11:39 PM

Yea, I think the Reds realized that have no chance with Alonso and are beginning to spread his bonus out to other players. Get Pfisterer and Bandilla signed and don't let the door hit ya in the backside Yonder.

Nice job.

Gainesville Red · 08-14-2008, 11:51 PM

It's only fair. UF loses one, so FSU's gotta lose one.

NorrisHopper30 · 08-14-2008, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gainesville Red

It's only fair. UF loses one, so FSU's gotta lose one.

Miami is next

RedlegJake · 08-15-2008, 12:37 AM

Wow. Fairel and Sulbaran. That is really unusual and exciting, too. The backend of this draft may end up much better than the front end.

OnBaseMachine · 08-15-2008, 12:54 AM

Wow. I never expected him to sign. That's surprising to hear. It's beginning to look more and more likely that Yonder Alonso will not sign. That's a shame, the Reds could use a big bat like that.

camisadelgolf · 08-15-2008, 01:22 AM

. . . or maybe the money saved on Dunn and Griffey is going to draft picks. That would be nice.

Az. Reds Fan · 08-15-2008, 02:03 AM

Now we really know why Matt chose to leave FSU, outside of the fact he got paid...his hero, Buster Posey left

Take a look...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s46LVyIFkRs

Topcat · 08-15-2008, 03:25 AM

If the red's have decided Yonder isn't signing I love that there stepping up and signing the late rd reach a dream guys who they would have thought would never sign! they are using the cash and getting talent that is all that matters. Plus the reds get slot compensation on yonder in next draft. Castellini disappointed me in dropping Wayne K but he is getting back in my good graces with these steal late rd moves.

RedsManRick · 08-15-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeRedleg

Alonso is definitely not signing.

That could be money saved in the Griffey or Dunn deals -- not necessarily coming out of the allocation for Alonso. Though my gut says the same thing...

princeton · 08-15-2008, 11:34 AM

Reds bottom fishing for lefties, any lefties at all-- none picked in top 12 rounds, but picked and signed ones late in draft: rounds 13, 19, 34, 35, 41 and 43.

out of top 12 picks in three drafts, only Travis Webb (a no. 8 pick) and Drew Bowman (a no. 5) were selected. Two lefties in 36 picks.

Results: no lefties in organization

08-14-2008, 11:21 PM	#2
BuckeyeRedleg Will post for food Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dublin, OH Posts: 5,091	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Alonso is definitely not signing.

08-14-2008, 11:25 PM	#3
SoTxRedsFan Bleeding Red in the South Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 166	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs That is a great signing. I didn't think the Reds had a shot. That coach sounded pretty damn bitter. LOL!!

08-14-2008, 11:28 PM	#4
Degenerate39 Senor Votto Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7,847	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Sounds like the Reds got a lot of good pitchers. __________________ Most Vottomatic Player

08-14-2008, 11:33 PM	#5
NorrisHopper30 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milford, Clifton Posts: 1,585	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs That coach sounded depressed. __________________ Follow me on twitter @EricLilly7 Check out my Reds blog! Hit me up with any advice on it at anytime, it's always appreciated. http://redscheatsheet.blogspot.com/

08-14-2008, 11:39 PM	#6
Az. Reds Fan Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 578	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Yea, I think the Reds realized that have no chance with Alonso and are beginning to spread his bonus out to other players. Get Pfisterer and Bandilla signed and don't let the door hit ya in the backside Yonder. Nice job.

08-14-2008, 11:51 PM	#7
Gainesville Red Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,118	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs It's only fair. UF loses one, so FSU's gotta lose one.

08-15-2008, 12:37 AM	#9
RedlegJake Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: North Kansas City, Mo Posts: 3,856	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Wow. Fairel and Sulbaran. That is really unusual and exciting, too. The backend of this draft may end up much better than the front end.

08-15-2008, 12:54 AM	#10
OnBaseMachine Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 34,655	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Wow. I never expected him to sign. That's surprising to hear. It's beginning to look more and more likely that Yonder Alonso will not sign. That's a shame, the Reds could use a big bat like that.

08-15-2008, 01:22 AM	#11
camisadelgolf Vampire Weekend @Bernie's Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 11,311	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs . . . or maybe the money saved on Dunn and Griffey is going to draft picks. That would be nice.

08-15-2008, 02:03 AM	#12
Az. Reds Fan Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 578	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Now we really know why Matt chose to leave FSU, outside of the fact he got paid...his hero, Buster Posey left Take a look... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s46LVyIFkRs Last edited by Az. Reds Fan; 08-15-2008 at 02:06 AM.

08-15-2008, 03:25 AM	#13
Topcat Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,928	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs If the red's have decided Yonder isn't signing I love that there stepping up and signing the late rd reach a dream guys who they would have thought would never sign! they are using the cash and getting talent that is all that matters. Plus the reds get slot compensation on yonder in next draft. Castellini disappointed me in dropping Wayne K but he is getting back in my good graces with these steal late rd moves. __________________ 2006 Redzone mock Draftee's- 1(st) Daniel Bard(redsox), 1(st sup)( Jordan Walden (Angels), 2(nd) rd.- Zach Britton(Orioles), 3(rd) Blair Erickson(Cardinals), 3(rd) Tim Norton( Yankees),(cuz its a Tim Hortons thing Pain heals. Chicks dig scars. Glory... lasts forever.

08-15-2008, 11:34 AM	#15
princeton Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: princeton, nj Posts: 9,482	Re: Another late-rounder, Matt Fairel, signs Reds bottom fishing for lefties, any lefties at all-- none picked in top 12 rounds, but picked and signed ones late in draft: rounds 13, 19, 34, 35, 41 and 43. out of top 12 picks in three drafts, only Travis Webb (a no. 8 pick) and Drew Bowman (a no. 5) were selected. Two lefties in 36 picks. Results: no lefties in organization

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