Posted: Monday August 17, 2009 2:29PM; Updated: Monday August 17, 2009 2:35PM
Padres close to signing No. 3 overall pick Tate |
Story Highlights
It is believed the deal is worth about $6 millionTate is a two-sport star who was also signed to play football at North CarolinaHe recently left practice at UNC, a sign he was getting closer to a baseball deal |
The Padres and their No. 1 draft pick, outfielder Donavan Tate, are close to agreement on a deal. It is believed the deal is worth about $6 million. Tate, who's been called a five-tool player, was the No. 3 pick overall in the June baseball draft. Tate, a two-sport star from Georgia who was also signed to play football at the University of North Carolina, recently left practice at UNC, a sign he was getting closer to a baseball deal. The deadline for drafted players to sign is midnight tonight.  |  More MLB
Latest MLB News
MLB Truth & Rumors
Latest News
SI Writers
 |
PRINT
EMAIL
FACEBOOK
DIGG
TWITTER
RSS
SHARE
- Hot Topics: NBA Playoffs UFC 146 Indianapolis 500 Landon Donovan French Open NHL Playoffs SI Swimsuit
- SUBSCRIBE TO SI
- DIGITAL EDITION
- SI MOBILE
- JOBS
- SITE MAP
- GIVE THE GIFT OF SI
- SI PICTURE SALES
- PICTURES OF THE DAY
- ABOUT US
- SI MEDIA KITS
- SI COVER COLLECTION
- SI CUSTOMER SERVICE
- SI BOOKS
- CONTACT US
- ADD RSS HEADLINE
Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines, your California privacy rights, and ad choices
.
