The Sox second round draft pick is reportedly close to a deal with the Sox. Chances are he will wait to sign until later this month after the Iowa Class 3A baseball playoffs as Cedar Rapids Xavier is rated #1 in Class 3A.
From USA TODAY:
Iowa 3A Rankings:
1. Cedar Rapids Xavier (1)
2. Knoxville (2)
3. Davenport Assumption (3)
4. Western Dubuque (8)
5. West Delaware (4)
6. Decorah (6)
7. Creston (7)
8. Vinton-Shellsburg (5)
9. Waukee (9)
10.Clear Lake (10)
Shameless Oelwein Plug: My Oelwein Huskies, who started 2-7, are now 19-9, and 14-0 in their conference which includes Decorah. Decorah's only losses have come to Oelwein. Chances are, if both Oelwein and Xavier make it to state, they could play, as Oelwein would most likely be a lower seed. If that's the case, I'll give you a report on Sweeney and try to take pictures.