Why hasn’t Jake Thompson Signed with the Boston Red Sox yet?

With less than a day to go before the 2017 MLB Amateur Draft signing deadline (July 7; 2pm PST), Oregon State RHP Jake Thompson remains unsigned by the Boston Red Sox. The fourth rounder is the highest-drafted Boston selection yet to be signed. Although many deals are completed over the final days of the signing period, Boston hasn’t signed any drafted players since June 25th. In 2016, it should be noted, the Red Sox did sign their 1st and 4th round picks on the final day of the signing period.

More Thompson, Still ThompsoningBased on the publicly reported signing bonuses of their other draftees and the amount of money the team was allocated, however, the Red Sox might simply be running out…