This is a blow for the draft class this year if it does come to fruition. I understand the logic here from the Red Sox to call Fabian’s bluff here and dare him to go back to school, basically requiring him to be a no-doubt first rounder next year to out-earn what is likely an offer somewhere in the $2.5 million range. And to be clear, they have until August 1 to come to a deal. This report from Gammons is not officially closing the door on a deal being had.
So, difference of $500K ($3M vs $2.5M).....top single tax bracket is 37%. So now you're talking about $315K. That's before agent gets piece of that pie. He's risking a lot. Not smart thing to do in my mind.