Weaver inks (link)

Jered's in the fold. Only took 12 months for him to realize that the Angels were serious about their final offer. I'm not sure it's really worth it to rehash what was gain or lost by either side in all of this, but if the reports are right, and Weaver took the $4MM bonus, it's a pretty clear win for the Angels. It would have been nice to see him go through the instructional league and spring training, but I'd imagine he'll start at Rancho, if not some extended spring (which is ending soon). Keep him close to home for a month or so, and if he earns it, send him to Arkansas.

Ultimately, this gives the Angels at least three first round caliber guys out of the last draft period, with Weaver, Nick Adenhart, and Kendry Morales. Mark Trumbo may have been of that ilk as well. I don't know his whole story, but they signed him to a big money deal.

Baseball America is reporting that Weaver went for the $4MM bonus, so it would appear that Stoneman didn't move. If the Angels try to sign Washburn in the off-season (or before) you've got to think that Stoneman will be looking across the table and seeing nothing but his bitch in Scott Boras (pending the final numbers, of course). Then again, they'll be competing against a lot of other clubs, so maybe not.

What's done is done, Jered's in the fold, and it's time to see if he can be a big league pitcher. Welcome to the team, Jered. Good luck.