Bryce Brentz, Kendrick Perkins Sign With Red Sox || UPDATE: Perkins Signing Not Official

by Ben Buchanan on Jun 13, 2010 6:44 PM EDT in News

UPDATE: The Red Sox have denied the Perkins signing, and even negotiating with him. It's quite possible this is just politics though, with the team not wanting to announce an over-slot signing early on to at least look like they're conforming to the slot system until it's necessary to break from it.

The Red Sox have signed two more of their top ten draft picks today in Bryce Brentz (supplemental first round pick) and Kendrick Perkins (a sixth round signability pick). Evan Brunell broke the news on Perkins, while Jim Callis reported on Brentz.

Brentz is no surprise, and signed for right-around slot money at $892,000. Kendrick Perkins' bonus isn't known at this point, but is likely fairly high to have lured him away from a commitment to Texas A&M. Grabbing Perkins quickly is great news for a Red Sox draft wrapped up in some hard signs.

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I would be surprised if it was significantly above slot as those deals tend to get done right before the deadline to minimize leverage with other negotations and dirty looks from the commish. If they can sign their first 10 picks and either Duke or Jaffe, I would consider this draft a complete success.

by mg050369 on Jun 12, 2010 6:53 PM EDT reply actions

First 10 + 1 of those 2 would be a ridiculous draft.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jun 12, 2010 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions

And the only reason he dropped so far was for signability reasons.

I just can’t see teams passing on him for a commitment to college as thin as a 6th round bonus.

USG

by Ben Buchanan on Jun 12, 2010 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions

This is awesome

by beantownboy171 on Jun 12, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions

This is Kendrick Perkins! Get the picture of the Celtics player out of your head now!

http://dimemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Kendrick-Perkins.jpg

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by alskor on Jun 12, 2010 10:49 PM EDT reply actions

My mental image of the Celtic's Kendrick Perkins standing at the plate with a twig in his hand ...

I remember watching Dave Winfield back in the day for the Padres and Yankees.

The bat always looked sooo tiny because he was sooo huge.

Aside – extra Winfield memory – I was at a Mariners v Yankees game in the Kingdome once. Billy Martin was managing the MFY again and coaching 3B. Dave Winfield was on deck. Some goof-ball fan ran out of the stands and started harrassing Martin, who kept running around backwards in a serpentine motion trying to keep away from the guy. The guy looked to be about the same size as Martin (not big). Winfield calmly walked over before any of the security guys responded, stepped in between Martin and the guy and the guy just stopped. It was the funniest thing. Martin cowering behind Giant Winfield and this bizarre drunk jerk suddenly looking up and quaking as Winfield towered over him with a bat in his hand.

Then the security guys finally grabbed the guy. Gawd, that was funny. I wish I could find a youtube of that. I may have some of the details mis-remembered.

by mmmmm on Jun 14, 2010 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Winfield played bball at Minnesota and it was rumored that he was on the draft list

I think he coulda played in the NBA

by BobZupcic on Jun 14, 2010 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Would any of you rather have Cox instead of Vitek

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by BoldandBrash on Jun 12, 2010 11:06 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Cox will likely cost well over slot

So it’s more like “Would you rather have Cox instead of Vitek and Cecchini” or the like.

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by Ben Buchanan on Jun 12, 2010 11:30 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll take two players over one,

So you do like Cox better than Vitek?

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by BoldandBrash on Jun 13, 2010 12:27 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

+1

On talent alone, I wanted Cox at #20. My answer probably still doesn’t change nearly a week later although I’ve definately warmed up to the idea of Vitek. However, Cox is reportedly asking for Pedro Alvarez money. Although I don’t think he’ll get it, if he did, that would essentially make it Vitek, Cecchini and Ranaudo for Cox which makes it a no brainer pick.

by mg050369 on Jun 13, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Not me.

Cox is a very good prospect… and too much has been made of his weaknesses, certainly. I had Vitek just above him.

Its very hard to separate the ranking from knowing how much Cox was looking for… so I can’t say it’s not part of it, but I think Vitek is a better player than Cox across the board other than the hit tool – and I have some questions about how well Cox’s hit tool translates to wood bats and the majors. I have major reservations about Cox’s power ceiling… that’s really the big concern with me. Very good prospect despite that but if you had put a gun to my head before the draft I’d have taken Vitek and I stand by that.

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by alskor on Jun 13, 2010 1:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Gotta say, too

I didn’t even think of Vitek at 3B before the draft… but it seems like such a natural fit now. Excited to see him there.

In terms of speed, athleticism and arm Vitek has a decent edge in tools on Cox. In terms of hit tool/feel for hitting Cox grades higher easily. In terms of power, Vitek has shown more and projects as above average (lets say a 50-55-60 grade, so lets say 15-25 HR power). Scouts do see more raw power in Cox, but he sure hasn’t shown it and his swing mechanics aren’t great for utilizing that power. I wouldn’t be completely shocked if he started showing that power in pro ball… but I’m less than confident in it.

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by alskor on Jun 13, 2010 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions

No.

Zack Cox is Alex Gordon with a worse weight shift.

I would be utterly shocked if Zack Cox becomes anything more than a back-up utility player at the Major League level.

His .430 average had people missing the forest for the trees.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 13, 2010 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Brentz is supposed to play with Lowell this season.

Is Vitek likely to do the same?

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by BoldandBrash on Jun 12, 2010 11:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

I would think so.

I just wanna catch Lowell when Brentz and Vitek are still there.

Hit that joint up when Younginer is toeing the slab.

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by Frederick0220 on Jun 13, 2010 12:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Nice.

Now lets hope they can get more of their high profile players to sign.

by totheights on Jun 12, 2010 11:34 PM EDT reply actions

Not so fast - Perkins reportedly NOT signed

The team is denying signing Perkins or even beginning negotiations. I think this actually makes a lot more sense. I suspect he has not been signed but the team and player have agreed to an above average slot number that won’t be announced until the deadline. Much like Brandon Jacobs last year, I suspect Perkins mistakenly let the cat out of the bag with his Facebook comments.

by mg050369 on Jun 13, 2010 2:31 PM EDT reply actions