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Orioles sign Mychal Givens

A little surprising... bonus terms haven't been anounced yet

{Edit} Jim Callis from BaseballAmerica.com is now reporting that the bonus is at 800,000 dollars

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=1702*

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bal-osdraft0817,0,1319980.story

"The Orioles went down to the last few hours, but have come to terms with their second-round pick, high school shortstop Mychal Givens.


Terms were not announced, but Givens, reached by phone 90 minutes before the midnight deadline, said he was eschewing a scholarship to Oklahoma State University to sign a contract with the Orioles.

“It was a tough decision,” Givens said. “It’s good for me and my family. I can spend another year around here.”

Givens has not yet undergone a physical with the Orioles, but said it was being planned by his representation.

Givens, who was considered one of top high school players in the country heading into his senior season at Plant High in Tampa, Fla., dropped into the second round, but apparently was seeking first-round money.

Orioles amateur scouting director Joe Jordan cut off negotiations last week, but they resumed this weekend.

“I can’t wait to get to the big town of Baltimore and meet the fans and have support of the fans,” Givens said.

He is expected to stay near his home in Tampa and begin instructional league this fall in nearby Sarasota, and have spring training there as well. Being able to stay close at home with his 16-year-old brother and 14-year old sister for several more months instead of going to Oklahoma also played into his decision, he said."

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