Brewers' First Rounder Covey Hopes To Sign

Dylan Covey says his friends and family started celebrating so much that the house started shaking when the Brewers drafted him tonight. Covey was excited to be chosen in the first round, but the 18-year-old right-hander admits he has a lot to learn about the team that selected him.
“I know they have a slide in the outfield and that’s about it,” he said. “I don’t even think I know how to spell Milwaukee.”He does know that he wants to start his pro career soon. Covey sounds willing to sign, though he has a college scholarship offer.“I’m not completely writing college off,” he said. “But there’s a pretty good chance - I would say a really good chance - that I’ll sign.”Covey and Brewers GM Doug Melvin have until August 16th to work out a deal.