Written by Adam Burke

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According to Jim Callis of Baseball America, the Indians and 2012 MLB Draft first round pick Tyler Naquin have agreed to terms on an under-slot deal that should be signed later today, pending a physical. Speculation at the time of the Indians 15th overall draft selection was that Naquin was the choice, in part, because he would sign quickly and for a deal under the recommended slot salary. With the new MLB Draft rules this season, teams only had a set amount of money to spend on their picks in the first ten rounds.

Naquin, a left handed hitting outfielder from Texas A&M University, was "one of the best pure hitters and had one of the strongest outfield arms in this year's draft". The recommended value assigned to the 15th overall selection was $2.25M and the Indians and Naquin have reportedly agreed to a $1.75M signing bonus.

Naquin will likely head to either Single-A Lake County or Rookie League Mahoning Valley to begin his pro career. Naquin hit .380 in his junior season at Texas A&M.