Meet the newest Sox

In an impressive display of spending and draft strategy, the Red Sox locked up eight draftees prior to last night’s signing deadline, bringing their total 2011 draft budget to somewhere in the range of $10.7 million -- a new high for the club. For a look at the players signed prior to this weekend’s deadline (and a look at how I did with my predictions), please check out Monday’s signing deadline preview column.

Here’s a breakdown of the players that did indeed sign before Monday night’s deadline:

Check out the full column on ESPN Boston.

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