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Aidan Maldonado looks like he's already on campus at Illinois based on twitter so I doubt he's signing

Alec Barger @alec_barger6 2h2 hours ago Would like to thank the @Brewers for being such a great organization and taking a chance on me this year. It was a tough decision for my family and I but I have decided to go back to school at NC State for my junior year. Go Pack‼️ @NCStateBaseball

Here is your second catcher for AA Brewers Farm ‏ @BrewersFarm 2h2 hours ago More Busy week for Max McDowell. He gets to play in the Carolina League All-Star game tonight, and then gets to pack up & head to the @BiloxiShuckers. Congrats @maxy_do_well!

Sam Dykstra @SamDykstraMiLB 16s16 seconds ago More Sam Dykstra Retweeted Jon Morosi Royals, who could use help on the farm even after a big Draft, get No. 10 and 11 prospects from Nats. Morel is 17, just started in DSL.

Jon Morosi Verified account @jonmorosi OF Blake Perkins, 3B Kelvin Gutierrez, and RHP Yohanse Morel heading to #Royals in Herrera trade. @MLBNetwork @MLB Kelvin Gutierrez | Rank: 10 (Preseason: 10) Team: Harrisburg Senators (AA) ETA: 2019 Position: 3B Age: 23 DOB: 08/28/1994 Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6' 3" Weight: 216 lb. Signed: April 10, 2013 - WSH Watch Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 65 | Field: 55 | Overall: 45 Gutierrez established himself as a prospect during an All-Star campaign in the Class A Short Season New York-Penn League in 2015, when he recorded the circuit's fifth-highest average (.305) and tied for the league lead in doubles (21). He made a smooth transition to full-season ball in the Class A South Atlantic League the following year, earning midseason All-Star honors in the process, and was in the midst of a similarly strong offensive campaign in 2017 before a June ankle injury wiped out much of his second half. Gutierrez did manage to make up for some of that lost time in the Arizona Fall League, and the Nationals added him to their 40-man roster in November. The Nationals view Gutierrez as one of the better pure hitters in their system. He has a relatively simple inside-out stroke from the right side of the plate that produces hard contact across the whole field and fuels his projection as an above-average hitter. And while he hasn't yet figured out how to apply his raw power during games, club officials do expect him to clear more fences once he becomes more comfortable firing his barrel and turning on the ball. Primarily a shortstop early in his career before shifting to third base in 2014, Gutierrez moves well for his size at the hot corner, showing athletic actions and plenty of range, with near plus-plus arm strength that is a clean fit at the position. Meanwhile, after committing 25 errors in 2016, Gutierrez was focused and consistent in '17, prompting many evaluators to peg him as a future above-average defender. Blake Perkins | Rank: 11 (Preseason: 11) Team: Potomac Nationals (A Adv) ETA: 2020 Position: OF Age: 21 DOB: 09/10/1996 Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6' 1" Weight: 165 lb. Drafted: 2015, 2nd (69) - WSH Watch Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 60 | Arm: 50 | Field: 60 | Overall: 45 The Nationals made the most of their two second-round picks in the 2015 Draft by selecting the best defensive outfielders still on the board in Andrew Stevenson and Arizona high school product Perkins. Though Perkins was Washington's second choice, he received the highest bonus in its Draft crop at $800,000 for his five-tool potential. Those tools were on full display during his first full season in the Class A South Atlantic League, as he hit for both average and power, paced the circuit in runs scored (105) and walks (72) and showed impact potential in center field as well as on the basepaths. The Nationals helped Perkins become a switch-hitter upon entering the pro ranks, and the club is thrilled with his early returns from both sides of the plate. He made huge strides as a lefty in 2017, collecting 25 of his 39 extra-base hits including all eight of his home runs from that side, albeit with some swing-and-miss tendencies. He's more contact-oriented with modest gap power from his natural right side, while his patient approach and discerning eye stands out on both sides of the plate. Perkins' plus speed translated to 31 steals in his first full season, and he should continue to swipe bags with ease thanks to his strong on-base skills. He gets excellent jumps and has range for days in all directions in center field, with average arm strength that allows him to play all three outfield positions if needed. Perkins has the ceiling of a top-of-the-order center fielder, with a fourth-outfielder floor thanks to his across-the-board tools.

John T Eshleman @2080_John 4m4 minutes ago #Brewers Trey Supak gave up 2 early with shaky command. Now hitting more spots, finishing FB to get life in zone. Fringy seconds but I’m watchin. &@2080ball

Nick J. Faleris @NickJFaleris 6m6 minutes ago More Nick J. Faleris Retweeted Jonathan Mayo Another good value target for #Brewers, who really leveraged their opportunities well in this draft. #MLBDraft Talking about the 8th rounder.

Nick J. Faleris @NickJFaleris 4m4 minutes ago More Nick J. Faleris Retweeted Jim Callis Area scouts had Jarvis as a potential early-round target early in the spring before stuff settled some. Was floated as a potential seven-figure guy as late as April, but limited track record likely kept decision makers light on the profile. Good upside get for #Brewers.

Jonathan Mayo Verified account 8th-rder Luis Gonzalez signs w/@Brewers for $125K (pick 245 value = $161.4K). 6-3 HS RHP from PR w/lean projectable body and FB up to 94 mph. Good cutter and chance for avg CH @MLBDraft

Jim Callis Verified account @jimcallisMLB 5th-rder Justin Jarvis signs w/@Brewers for $327,100 (full pick 155 value). North Carolina HS RHP, low-90s fastball should add more velo as he fills out projectable frame, deceptive changeup with fade. UNC Wilmington recruit. @MLBDraft

Jim Callis Verified account @jimcallisMLB 4th-rder Aaron Ashby signs w/@Brewers for $520k (pick 125 valoue = $438,300). Crowder (Mo.) JC LHP, led jucos in K (156) & K/9 (18.8), curveball is his strikeout pitch, also added velo & had 91-94 mph fastball at end of season. Andy Ashby's nephew, Tennessee recruit. @MLBDraft

Jarrett Seidler @jaseidler Keston Hiura got off to a 12-65 start in April while DHing only and continuing to rehab his arm. Since then he’s hit .382/.441/.623 in 211 PA as a 21-year-old split between High-A and Double-A while ramping up to a regular load at second. Dude is an absolute monster prospect.

Mass, Would this signing be for the 2017 July 2nd signing period or 2018? Which bonus pool would his money go to? Thanks.

Now that is a nice find. Both by you and the Brewers. Tops out at 95!

Bernie 4:43 Zack Brown, anything there? Looks really good right now Eric A Longenhagen 4:43 93-96, plus breaker, change flashes above avg, delivery is violent and probably a reliever

Joe 4:35 Elijah Cabell, what's going on? Let go from LSU. Likelier to sign now? How much would that enhance the view of the Brewers draft? Eric A Longenhagen 4:35 I have no idea what's going on with this situation. Cabell's a clear candidate for a JUCO because of his age anyway.

Eric A Longenhagen 3:47 We've considered coding SP and RP differently on the board so this can be searchable but there are obvious problems with projecting guys there who are still starting and being wrong about it. The other pure relief 45 FVs or better I know we've got are: Seranthony, AJ Minter, Zack Burdi, Tanner Rainey, Freddy Peralta Perhaps why he wasn't on the top 131...

Joe 2:04 Thoughts on the Brewers draft haul? Eric A Longenhagen 2:07 I liked it. I'm not the biggest Joe Gray fan because I saw him swing and miss against good pitching a lot throughout his amateur career, but he's been a known guy for a long time and you could argue we nitpitcked him to death. At worst he has a traditional power/projection right field profile, which is a fine thing to draft in the second round, and Gray has a better chance to stay in CF than most prospects like that because his feel out there is good and might enable him to stay there even if he slows down. I also really like Bello and Ashby.

Caleb_Marquez31 @CalebJMarquez ‏ sc:cm31 ig:caleb_marquez31 // email cjmarquez31@gmail.com // Milwaukee Brewers Between the article above and this recent update to his Twitter bio I'm thinking Marquez may be signing/signed.

Cipion's Twitter Bio says Professional Baseball Player for The Milwaukee Brewers Organization

Adam McCalvy ‏Verified account @AdamMcCalvy Here’s the preliminary rookie-level Helena roster, including four 2018 Draft picks. Seventh-rounder David Fry, a catcher from Northwestern State who signed for $10k, per @jimcallisMLB, is among them.

Micah Bello @MicahBello8 53s54 seconds ago Officially a pro ball player for the Brewers! #BrewCrew @Brewers Adam McCalvy Verified account @AdamMcCalvy More Adam McCalvy Retweeted Adam McCalvy Oops, looks like Micah Bello deleted his Tweet. But he's signed, and we're expecting some more today.

Jesus Lujano, OF, Brewers Ht/Wt: 5’10”/160 B/T: L/L Age (as of April 1, 2018): 19y, 1m Lujano signed with the Brewers out of Venezuela as a 16 year-old in the 2015 IFA class. He came stateside in last summer, struggling at the plate in his first taste of the AZL to the tune of a .255/.321/.324 triple-slash. Nonetheless, Lujano carries some big league tools, kept his strikeout rate in check, and did damage on the bases–stealing 29 bags for Milwaukee’s AZL club. Lujano was held back in Extended Spring Training to start the 2018 season, and I saw him twice this May on my swing through Arizona backfields. Lujano is a smart and aggressive baserunner, getting the most out of average speed and athleticism. He’s fringy in centerfield right now and might not stay at the position, though he would be solid-average defensively on either corner. His 55-grade arm fits fine in right field and won’t preclude him from lining up at any of the three outfield spots. Offensively, he makes lots of contact and shows a feel to hit, working deep into counts and able to use the other field. Homerun power isn’t absent, but he’s a hit-over-power type bat that doesn’t project out as a prototype corner slugger. If he can find a way to stay in center, the ceiling could be that of a lesser everyday regular at the position. It’s unlikely that what’s just average straight-line speed is enough to man a big league center every night, however, and Lujano’s more realistic future role is that of a fourth outfielder. He falls into the “tweener” category—lacking the thump for a corner without the wheels of a true center-diamond player—but his on-base skill and defensive versatility fit well as a spot-starter or late-inning reserve.

Adam McCalvy Verified account @AdamMcCalvy Zach Davies (shoulder) just finished throwing a bullpen at Miller Park. Fist bumps afterward make it seem it went just fine. He will throw several mound sessions, then 2-3 rehab starts, Counsell said. So Davies is at least three weeks or so away.

Draft recap from Minor League Ball Milwaukee Brewers Best Pick: Brice Turang, SS, Santiago HS (CA) – Round 1, Pick 21 – Viewed by many as the best pure shortstop in the draft, assuming Nick Madrigal is a second baseman, Turang slid to the latter half of round one. Featuring plus speed with an arm that can play on the left side of the diamond and a good glove, he should be able to stick at short. He has an advanced eye at the plate, but his weight flows out over the front foot too often. When his balance is good he barrels up the ball with consistency. He will never be a power hitter, but he can put the ball in both gaps. The value of this pick will be determined largely on his ability to improve his plate balance and how many home runs he can contribute. I would pencil him in as a future regular at short. Reach: Micah Bello, OF, Hilo HS (HI) – Competitive Balance B, Pick 73 – It is always hard to get a good read on a player coming out of an area with limited top tier talent, and Bello is just that coming out of Hawaii. He held his own at the Area Code Games but the bat is long and will be a problem against good velocity. He starts with an open stance and never gets all the way back to level, leaving him susceptible to swinging through pitches on the outer half. He doesn’t have much in terms of power but does have plus speed to go with an above average arm and could stick in center. I see him turning into an athletic fourth outfielder as I am just not a believer in the bat. Sleeper: Drew Rasmussen, RHP, Oregon State – Round 6, Pick 185 – Following a dominant freshman year, Rasmussen has taken the hill just 14 times over the past three years. Despite undergoing Tommy John surgery, the Rays took Rasmussen 31 overall a year ago but chose not to sign him after looking at his MRIs. Their concerns were proven to be justified as he had to undergo a second TJ surgery and missed all of 2018. When healthy Rasmussen can sit up to 96 while touching 98. He has a slider that can be an above average pitch and a change that can become average in time. He fights his front foot some as it can land stiff but, if he stays healthy, he could easily become a very good fourth starter. Deep Sleeper: Korry Howell, SS, Kirkwood CC (IA) – Round 12, Pick 365 – The hands start too far back and off the body with stiffness in his wrists, but that Howell still put up very good numbers this year. He is quite lean and there is some thought he could become an average power hitter if his approach at the plate improves enough to allow the barrel to meet the ball with more consistency. In the field he can definitely stick at short given his athleticism and soft hands with the glove, but the arm looks more like a second baseman. Howell is all projection and potential, but that is exactly what you are looking for when selecting a JC player in the 12th round.