My No. 1 overall pick originally demanded a $7.4M bonus, which I offered. Now he's upped his asking price to $11.2M. Dude appears to be a stud, but I'm reluctant to give in because I have only $14M in my HS scouting budget this season. Next season, however, I'll have $18M in my HS/COL scouting budget, and will be in a better position to evaluate my picks before signing. My question is this: Do I gain a comp pick next year (for not signing this year's pick) by offering only his initial demand? Or do I also have to offer his increased asking price to get that future pick?

As long as you met and he rejected his initial demand, you are OK with getting a comp pick for next season.

With 14 you will have some decent variability, I set up one of my drafts to get the Comp pick, granted it was a bit easier because I didnt see any studs.  But take the high pick next year when you have better scouts.  Now that he has rejected the offer dont do anything else, dont withdraw dont offer again and you will have the comp D pick next season

I say go for it and offer him $11.2M.  You could be missing out on an amazing player.

What else are you going to use that money for this season anyways?

Quick question....Do you get a comp pick for a lets say 7th rounder who ups his bid and you dont sign him?  Is there a cut off for getting a comp pick?

First, second, and third rounds only.  And comp picks don't count, only your "true" picks.

Great thanks for that information damag.