News on Reds 2005 8th round pick

Some of you know, some of you dont. Last year the Reds drafted Milton Loo out of an Arizona Junior College and offered hims $200,000 to sign. He chose to return to school for another season. The Reds have until 2 days after his college season ends this year to sign him. Currently he is listed in the 60s in terms of the best prospects available for the draft in a few places. Here is a piece from an article in the Cincinnati Enquirer regarding Milton Loo.

As the Reds continue preparations for this year's draft, which begins Tuesday, there still are some loose ends from last year to attend to.

First on that list is attempting to sign infielder Milton Loo of Yavapai (Ariz.) College, the Reds' eighth-round draft pick last year. The Reds reportedly offered the native Hawaiian - whom they also drafted but couldn't sign in 2004 - a $200,000 bonus last summer. He opted to return to Yavapai and ended up hitting .351 with 14 doubles, four triples and five homers while stealing 32 bases during the regular season.

Yavapai is currently participating in the National Junior College World Series in Colorado, and the Reds won't be able to finalize anything with Loo until his season is complete. They hold his rights until 48 hours after his team's final game.

"We've got time to sign him," said Reds general manager Wayne Krivsky. "We're in contact."

Cincinnati Enquirer complete article