Shane Boras Drafted By Athletics, Expected To Sign

The A's took Geren's son, Brett, in the draft today, and they also took agent Scott Boras' son, Shane. Brett Geren, a catcher, will play at Princeton next year, but Shane Boras, who is at USC, is expected to sign with the A's. No, all you jokesters, it will not be for an enormous sum and massive signing bonus.

SF Gate

The Man Fans Love To Hate

Every day 57-year-old Scott Boras walks into his office at the Boras Corporation in Newport Beach, Calif. — an expansive facility housing 75 employees, state of the art technology and glitzy baseball memorabilia — the super agent is reminded of who he is.

STL Today

Most Draft Picks Signed, No Jarrod Washburn, Base Stealers, Joe Mather Leadoff, Brad Thompson Starting

The Cardinals do not expect to do any last-minute deals with their draft picks before today’s signing deadline because a vast majority of their picks are already signed, assigned and have long since been playing.

STL Today

Cardinals' 9th Round Pick Aaron Luna Signs

According to reports, the St. Louis Cardinals have signed their ninth-round draft pick, outfielder Aaron Luna from Rice University.

The Birdhouse

LSU Tiger Jared Bradford Leaps To River Bandits

As an 18th round pick, right-handed pitcher Jared Bradford shoots high in his Cardinals full-season minor league debut and culminates a big week for Louisiana State alums.

The Birdhouse

St. Louis Cardinals Draft: Day 2 (21-35)

With picks 21-35, the St. Louis Cardinals kept with the game plan. They chose mostly college-seasoned players some with experience in the Cape Cod League. The team was able to choose the last two Big East Pitchers of the Year as well as two Academic All-Americans.


The Birdhouse

Draft: Cardinals Play A Waiting Game

In any first-year player draft, the selecting big-league teams know they must wait at least a few months and more likely a few years to begin realizing their investments.

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