Payday Delay.

The article focuses on college baseball pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford University, Appel's decision to return to Stanford for the 2013 season rather than sign the $3.8 million contract offered him by the Pittsburgh Pirates after he was selected in the first round of the 2012 baseball draft is examined, particularly how Appel could be offered more money if he is a higher selection in the 2013 draft. Appel denies that money influenced his decision.