Could Dylan Crews decline to sign with Pirates? LSU standout reportedly looking for more money

The 2023 MLB Draft has two players from LSU that could be the No. 1 pick: Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes. Notably, Skenes is considered by many to be the best pitching prospect, perhaps ever, and at the very least the best since Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg. Crews would otherwise be a shoo-in for the top pick as well.

However, with Dylan Crews' reported asking price, things at the top of the draft could get dicey. According to reports, Scott Boras, who is Crews' agent, is looking for $10 million from whoever signs Crews.

Kody Duncan said:

"Dylan Crews is apparently rumored to want $10 million dollars. If the Pirates do not select him, he could fall to Detroit and their slot value is around $8.3 million. Boras might cost Crews millions the way he is handling this situation."

The Pirates may end up taking Skenes, which could cause issues for Crews.

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What happens if Dylan Crews doesn't go as the No. 1 pick?

If the Pittsburgh Pirates select Paul Skenes and not Dylan Crews, the draft gets very interesting. The Washington Nationals pick second and the Detroit Tigers pick third and neither team's pick is worth $10 million.

What will happen with Dylan Crews?

Knowing that Crews supposedly wants a lot of money could force teams to pass on the talented outfielder. If they think he might not sign and return to college, there's perhaps no reason in wasting a pick to get him.

It will be interesting to see where he ends up next season.