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Red Sox Draft Strategy Pays Off | Boston Red Sox News
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The Red Sox stunned fans by drafting Jake Schaffner first overall — a move called “off the wall” by scouting director Jake Bruml — but they pulled off a savvy financial play by signing him for just $2 million, saving cash to splurge on later picks. That strategy paid off big time: Jace Mataczynski (3rd round) and Martin Shelar (9th round) both got bonuses way above slot, with Shelar setting a new record for a ninth-rounder and even turning down a college scholarship. Kaleb LaFavor (10th round) also got a hefty bonus as a tall pitcher. All four are headed to Fort Myers to begin their pro careers — a draft that kept everyone talking, especially with Bruml leading the charge for the first time.
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