Cubs sign Eddy Julio Martinez

In Minor Leagues, News And Rumors by dmick896 Comments

The Cubs have signed one of the top international prospects   They reached a deal with Eddy Julio Martinez for $3 million   Scouting report from MLB.com Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 60 | Run: 70 | Arm: 60 | Field: 60 Think a young Andruw Jones. That's how some scouts have described the 20-year-old center fielder from Cuba. Evaluators …

Erisbel Arruebarruena Stats; Aledmys Diaz and Alexander Guerrero Comps

In Commentary And Analysis by GW64 Comments

Cuban shortstop Erisbel Arruebarruena has reportedly agreed to terms with the Dodgers for five years and $25 million. Arruebarruena, who is in desperate need of a nickname (Babar? Belarus?), was reported to have defected in November, but may have escaped in late October. He has yet to be approved by the government. This could be an issue, as he established residency in Haiti, …

Cubs sign top international free agent Eloy Jimenez

In Minor Leagues, News And Rumors, Transactions by dmick8938 Comments

The Cubs added to their big day by signing the top ranked international free agent Eloy Jimenez. The dollar figures aren’t known, but it was reported earlier yesterday that he would sign for about $2.7 million. The Cubs also signed Jefferson Mejia yesterday for $850,000. Top international prospect Eloy Jimenez has decided to turn down more money from another club …

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Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez Stats

In Commentary And Analysis, News And Rumors by GW21 Comments

Updates: The Dodgers are reportedly out on Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez. If interested in more defector profiles, and comparisons to MAG, here are Dalier Hinojosa, Odrisamer Despaigne, Aledmis Diaz, Dariel Alvarez, Alexander Guerrero, and Misael Siverio. The latest Cuban defector to draw serious attention from Major League teams is Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez. I’m not sure who is representing him, but they have definitely …