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JIM BOWDEN First comment: We worked extremely hard and were unable to sign Aaron Crow, our first-round pick. We were extremely competitive in trying to sign him. We offered a major league contract. Dollar wise, we offered more than Brian Matusz got, the fourth pick in the draft, who was signed by the Orioles. We were there doing everything we can do sign the player, and obviously we're disappointed. We were very pleased to draft...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry. [link]

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Published 8/16/2008 by David Pinto at MetsBlog.com
... The Washington Nationals failed to sign their first round draft pick, Aaron Crow. Washington offered $3.5 million and a major league contract, but Crow wanted $4.4 million, according to Jim Bowden. ...

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