[Strikeout King]

I wouldn't close the book on Nate Oats until Alabama has given him another raise-- and I know he just signed an extension. If he re-negotiates again, he's probably out of play. Until then, I'll wait and see.

It's one thing to say he's not interested in another school in his conference when he may not even be the leading candidate.  It's an entirely different scenario if the money is on the table in front of him, IMO.

Obviously, this isn't a great sign, and it's looking more and more like Scott Drew is the most realistic option from the college game, but I'm not ready close the book on Oats, especially if the names ahead of him have yet to say no and Kentucky can make another run at him (and likely will if needed).

Kyle Tucker tweeted out that Nate had interest but then Alabama boosters kicked in and he decided to stay in Tuscaloosa.