SB Nation Los Angeles - Angels Ink First Round Pick Kaleb Cowarthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2010-08-16T11:56:13-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13900162010-08-16T11:56:13-07:002010-08-16T11:56:13-07:00Angels Ink First Round Pick Kaleb Cowart
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<p>The Angels have signed first-round pick Kaleb Cowart today, on the final day major league clubs are allowed to sign 2010 draft picks. The switch-hitting third baseman, drafted 18th overall by the Angels, attended Cook County high school in Adel, Georgia. Halos Heaven has <a target="_blank" href="http://www.halosheaven.com/2010/8/16/1625896/kaleb-cowart-first-round-angels">a copy of the Angels press release</a>:</p>
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<p><span>"We’re pleased to officially welcome Kaleb to our organization," said [Angels Director of Scouting Eddie] Bane who has spent the past seven seasons as the Angels’ Director of Scouting. "He will add to the talented pieces already in our farm system, and will play a large role in the future success of the Angels."</span></p>
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<p>Baseball America reported the deal for Cowart was <a target="_blank" href="http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/draft/?p=2785">well above the recommended slot bonus by MLB</a>:</p>
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<p><span class="content">BA's Jim Callis has learned Cowart signed for a $2.3 million bonus, nearly $900,000 above the commissioner's office slot recommendation.</span></p>
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<p>The Angels acquired the 18th pick as compensation, along with a supplemental first round pick, for Chone Figgins signing with the Mariners last winter.</p>
https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2010/8/16/2319423/angels-ink-first-round-pick-kaleb-cowartEric Stephen