Draft signings and Stephen Strasburg Watch

Stephen Strasburg watch:
* Update 2:04: Heyman now hears the Nationals offered Strasburg 12.5 million.
* Heyman hears that the Nationals offered Stephen Strasburg more than 12 million. Heyman still believes both sides won't agree on a deal.

Other draft signings and notes:
* The Diamondbacks sign 7th round pick Matt Helm for 500K.
* The Red Sox sign 9th round pick Kendal Volz for 550K.
* The Twins sign 44th round pick Tyler Herr while the Yankees sign 21st round pick Joe Talerico.
* The Mets and 6th round pick David Buchanan will not reach on a deal before the deadline.
* The Padres are close to signing first round, third overall pick Donavan Tate, which is believe to be about 6 million.
* The Blue Jays sign third round pick Jacob Marisnick for $1 million.
* The Yankees sign 16th round pick Bryan Mitchell for $800,000.
* The Marlins sign second round pick Bryan Berglund for $572,500.
* The Phillies sign 7th round pick Brody Colvin for 900K.
* The Padres sign second round pick Everett Williams for 775K.
* The Royals sign 4th round pick Chris Dwyer for 1.45 million.
* The Cardinals sign first round pick Shelby Miller for 2.9 million.
* The Orioles sign 11th round pick Michael Ohlman for $995k.
* The Brewers sign supplemental draft Kentrail pick to 1.2 million.
* The Rays don't expect to sign 1st round pick Levon Washington and 2nd round pick Kenny Diekroeger.
* The Brewers sign 4th round pick Brooks Hall for $ 700,000.

Other MLB notes:
* The Orioles acquire utilty man Aubrey Huff for minor league righty Brett Jacobson.
* The Rangers release P Vicente Padilla.
* The Red Sox released P John Smoltz, now he can sign with any team.
* P Russ Ortiz has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent.
* The Brewers only wanted to take on P Doug Davis contract and not trade anybody in a trade with the Diamondbacks.

More to come.