Written by Greg Fertel | 15 August 2008

Per Baseball America, the Yankees have officially signed 27th round pick Garrison Lassiter, a shortstop from  West Forsyth High School in North Carolina to an overslot deal.  Lassiter, a UNC recruit, signed for $600,000, which is about 2nd-round money.  Here's BA's take on Lassiter:

A shortstop from West Forsyth High in Clemmons, N.C., Lassiter has a quick lefthanded bat, power potential and a strong arm, though he’s still raw offensively and defensively.

Lassiter sounds like another talented player at a premium position, which can always come in handy. Going by the bonus he may not be the prospect that Carmen Angelini was, but he is still a good addition to the system. Garrison will likely get some AB's in the GCL throughout the rest of their season, and split shortstop reps with Jose Pirela. Almost 2.5 hours until the signing deadline.  We'll see if anybody else gets signed.  I'm expecting Bleich, hoping for Cole, and not banking on Bittle.  Anyone else will be gravy.  Come on Gerrit, change your mind.  What good is college anyway?

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