http://www.sbnation.comhttp://www.sbnation.com/users/Diggity%20Dino Posts made by Diggity Dino on SB Nation http://www.minorleagueball.com/2007/8/2/11122/94257 Diggity Dino Thu, 02 Aug 2007 15:12:02 -0000 <p>I have a quick question about the new August 15 draft pick signing deadline. &nbsp;My understanding is that if a draft pick is unsigned after that date, the team that drafted him can no longer sign him. &nbsp;If a player is a high schooler or underclassman, they would go back into the draft the following year. &nbsp;If a player was a college senior, do they become a FA and can be bid upon by all teams? &nbsp;If so, are there any 1st-2nd round (or other high profile) college seniors that are still unsigned? &nbsp;Could they possibly intentionally not sign until after the deadline in hopes of becoming a free agent and allowing the bidding process to up their contracts? &nbsp;Or am I just thinking too conspiratorially about this?</p>