Brewers Notes; Brewers Quick to Sign Draft Picks; Jeffress Receives $1.55 Million Bonus

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When the Milwaukee Brewers said they expected to sign first- round draft pick Jeremy Jeffress in a quick fashion, they weren't kidding.

After only two meetings with the family, the Brewers came to terms with the prep right-hander Thursday on a $1.55 million signing bonus. Jeffress, 18, will work out with the club today at Miller Park and appear at an introductory news conference before reporting to the Brewers' rookie-league camp in Arizona.

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Brewers Notes; Brewers Quick to Sign Draft Picks; Jeffress Receives $1.55 Million Bonus

"What we've always done is try to get our guys signed quick and get them in the system," scouting director Jack Zduriencik said. "Everything with the family was very cordial. He indicated all along he wanted to sign qu...

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