July 2nd International Signings

The Royals grabbed the best guy available -


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Royals Sign Elier Hernandez For $3.05 Million

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 9:10 am by Ben Badler
Filed under: International, News

The Royals have signed Dominican outfielder Elier Hernandez for $3.05 million, the International Prospect League announced.

Several scouts considered Hernandez, a 16-year-old from San Cristobal, either the top prospect or one of the top prospects to come out of Latin America this year. At 6-foot-4, 200 pounds, Hernandez has a major league body and explosive bat speed from the right side. Baseball America subscribers can read a complete scouting report on Hernandez and more of the top prospects eligible to sign this July 2.

Hernandez's bonus right now stands as the highest of all-time for an international amateur outfielder and the third-highest bonus ever for any international amateur player (excluding Cuban defectors). Only Athletics righthander Michael Ynoa ($4.25 million in 2008) and Twins shortstop Miguel Sano ($3.15 million in 2009) rank ahead of him.

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Mariners Sign Helsin Martinez For $2 Million

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 9:31 am by Ben Badler
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The Mariners have signed Dominican outfielder Helsin Martinez for $2 million.

Martinez, 16, is a 6-foot-5, 190-pound corner outfielder who many scouts consider to have the best righthanded power in Latin America among this year's July 2-eligible players. Baseball America subscribers can read a complete scouting report on Martinez and more of the top prospects in Latin America.

Ho ho ho.


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Tigers Sign Adelin Santa For $750,000

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 9:36 am by Ben Badler
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The Tigers have signed Dominican third baseman Adelin Santa for $750,000, the International Prospect League announced.

Santa, a 16-year-old from Santo Domingo, is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound righthanded hitter who stands out for his raw power and arm strength. BA subscribers can read a full scouting report on Santa and more of the top July 2 prospects in Latin America.

For those who haven't seen, here is the list of top 40 international prospects expected to sign for the most:

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1. Elier Hernandez, OF, Dominican Republic (video)
2. Ronald Guzman, OF, Dominican Republic (video)
3. Victor Sanchez, RHP, Venezuela
4. Roberto Osuna, RHP, Mexico
5. Wilmer Becerra, SS/OF, Venezuela
6. Dawel Lugo, SS, Dominican Republic (video)
7. Jose Ruiz, C, Venezuela
8. Marck Malave, C, Venezuela
9. Luis Enrique Acosta, SS, Dominican Republic
10. Nomar Mazara, OF, Dominican Republic
11. Helsin Martinez, OF, Dominican Republic
12. Adalberto Mondesi, SS, Dominican Republic (video)
13. Luis Reynoso, SS, Dominican Republic (video)
14. Dorssys Paulino, SS, Dominican Republic
15. Harold Ramirez, OF, Colombia
16. Manuel Marcos, OF, Dominican Republic
17. Raimel Flores, SS, Dominican Republic
18. Franmil Reyes, OF, Dominican Republic (video)
19. Yohander Mendez, LHP, Venezuea
20. Miguel Andujar, 3B, Dominican Republic (video)
21. Jesus Gonzalez, OF, Venezuela
22. Miguel Gonzalez, RHP, Dominican Republic
23. Elvis Escobar, OF, Venezuela
24. Jose Garcia, C, Venezuela
25. Carlos Tocci, OF, Venezuela
26. Adelin Santa, 3B, Dominican Republic
27. Antonio Senzatela, RHP, Venezuela
28. Mauricio Silva, RHP, Venezuela
29. Anthony Santander, OF, Venezuela
30. Ricardo Marcano, 3B, Venezuela
31. Manuel Gonzalez, RHP, Dominican Republic
32. Gialy Arias, RHP, Dominican Republic
33. Manuel Cordoba, RHP, Venezuela
34. Sanber Pimentel, OF/1B, Dominican Republic
35. Jose Godoy, C, Venezuela
36. Eric Otanez, C, Dominican Republic
37. Yairo Munoz, SS, Dominican Republic (video)
38. Soid Marquez, RHP, Venezuela
39. Jonathan Perez, RHP, Venezuela (video)
40. Arturo Michelena, SS, Venezuela

I know its only a short batting practice clip, but Hernandez swing is awesome.

That 4.25 M that the A's gave Ynoa is looking like a spectacular investment.

It seems like the lower money guys have a better shot at success when it comes to LA signees.

Andujuar has a nice.swing too

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Pirates Sign Harold Ramirez For $1.05 Million

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 10:01 am by Ben Badler
Filed under: International, News

The Pirates have agreed to terms with Colombian outfielder Harold Ramirez for $1.05 million.

Ramirez, 16, is 5-foot-11, 175 pounds and stands out for his speed, instincts and feel for hitting from the right side of the plate. BA subscribers can read a complete scouting report on Ramirez and more of the top Latin American prospects in this year's signing class.

Rangers are supposedly hot for Roberto Osuna and Yohander Mendez.

SamHell said:

Rangers are supposedly hot for Roberto Osuna and Yohander Mendez.

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Looks like they had a thing for Nomar Mazara as well. :lol:
Rangers give Nomar Mazara $5M bonus
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/ne ... id=6732843

SamHell said:

Rangers give Nomar Mazara $5M bonus
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/ne ... id=6732843

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That's an amazing amount. Then again, he's considered to have the most raw power amongst the entire crop.

His defense is another story.

SamHell said:

Rangers are supposedly hot for Roberto Osuna and Yohander Mendez.

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Rumor has it he could get a larger bonus than Luis Heredia (2.6 Mi)

Jaypers said:

SamHell said:

Rangers give Nomar Mazara $5M bonus
http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/mlb/ne ... id=6732843

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That's an amazing amount. Then again, he's considered to have the most raw power amongst the entire crop.

His defense is another story.

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Yes it is. Expensive lottery ticket. It helps to make up for the Rangers going cheap at the top of the draft this year.

Rangers moving in on another expensive signing.
Rangers reportedly close to signing Ronald Guzman
http://www.lonestarball.com/2011/7/2/22 ... ald-guzman

r2d2 said:

SamHell said:

Rangers are supposedly hot for Roberto Osuna and Yohander Mendez.

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Rumor has it he could get a larger bonus than Luis Heredia (2.6 Mi)

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Yeah. I read 4 million plus somewhere. Of course his Mexican League team gets 75% of that.

SamHell said:

r2d2 said:

SamHell said:

Rangers are supposedly hot for Roberto Osuna and Yohander Mendez.

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Rumor has it he could get a larger bonus than Luis Heredia (2.6 Mi)

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Yeah. I read 4 million plus somewhere. Of course his Mexican League team gets 75% of that.

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Yeap, our systems sucks, that's why you only see one Mexican prospect out of 40 Latin Americans.

Looks like the Rangers got Guzman.
source informs me that Ronald Guzman signed more than U.S. $ 3 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
http://twitter.com/#!/dSoldevila/status ... 4280451072

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Cubs Sign Enrique Acosta For $1.1 Million

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 12:44 pm by Ben Badler
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The Cubs have signed Dominican shortstop Enrique Acosta for $1.1 million.

Acosta, 16, is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound righthanded hitter who is considered to have one of the top bats this year in Latin America, though he'll likely move off the position, either to a corner outfield spot or possibly third base.

Baseball America subscribers can read a full scouting report on Acosta and more of the top international prospects for this year.

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Padres Sign Jose Ruiz For $1.1 Million

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 1:30 pm by Ben Badler
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The Padres have signed Venezuelan catcher Jose Ruiz for $1.1 million.

Ruiz, who is 6-foot-2, 180 pounds, is a 16-year-old righthanded hitter from Guacara. Scouts considered Ruiz one of the top catchers in Latin America this year because of his projectable frame, advanced defense and raw power.

A full scouting report on Ruiz is available to Baseball America subscribers, who can also read about more of the top international prospects on the market this summer.

Three more.


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Cardinals Sign Dewin Perez For $450,000

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 2:28 pm by Ben Badler
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The Cardinals have signed 5-foot-11 lefthander Dewin Perez, a 16-year-old out of Colombia, for $450,000.

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Cardinals Sign Venezuelan Catcher Jose Godoy

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 3:01 pm by Ben Badler
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The Cardinals signed Venezuelan catcher Jose Godoy for $200,000.

Godoy, a 16-year-old from Maracaibo, is 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with a contact-oriented swing from the left side of the plate. Baseball America subscribers can read a complete scouting report on Godoy and other top international prospects for this year's July 2 class.

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Mets Sign Venezuelan Catcher Jose Garcia

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 3:10 pm by Ben Badler
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The Mets have signed Venezuelan catcher Jose Garcia. Bonus terms were not immediately available.

A 16-year-old from San Felipe, Garcia was considered one of the top catchers this year. He's a 5-foot-11, 180-pound switch-hitter with a line-drive swing and good catch-and-throw skills. A complete scouting report on Garcia is available only for Baseball America subscribers, who can read about other top Latin American prospects for July 2 this year as well.

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Indians Sign Dorssys Paulino For $1.1 Million

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 3:29 pm by Ben Badler
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The Indians have signed Dominican shortstop Dorssys Paulino for $1.1 million.

Paulino, a 16-year-old righthanded hitter, is the son of former big league lefthander Jesus Sanchez, who pitched for the Marlins, Cubs, Rockies and Reds from 1998-2004. Paulino, who is from Bani and trains at La Academia, is 5-foot-11, 175 pounds and has one of the better bats among infielders in this year's July 2 class, though he might end up at second or third base because of his body type.