From the Jim Callis ESPN Chat:
Stephen (Houston): Will you have a chat for teams that aren't on the East Coast later today? Any news on 4th round pick David Newmann signing with TB?
Jim Callis: (2:49 PM ET ) Tampa Bay is on the East Coast, right? I think Newmann will sign, the sides were very close last I heard.
Excellent news, obviously not the arm we'd hope for (yet), but good news none the less.