The Houston Astros and No. 1 overall draft pick Mark Appel have agreed to a deal worth more than $6 million, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. The Astros have denied the report, per Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle.
Mark Appel, Astros reportedly reach deal worth more than $6 million; Houston denies report
Mark Appel and the Astros have agreed to terms ... or have they?
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If the deal is done, Appel will nearly double what the Pittsburgh Pirates offered after selecting the right-handed pitcher from Stanford with the No. 8 overall pick a year ago. The Pirates offered Appel $3.3 million, which he turned down in favor of another year with the Cardinal.
Appel finished the 2013 season with a 10-4 record and a 2.12 ERA. He struck out 130 batters and walked 23 in 106 ⅓ innings while allowing 80 hits.
Appel stated last week that he would not sign a deal until he graduates from the university, according to Smith. Stanford’s commencement ceremony is set for Sunday.
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