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Cardinals Void Wagner Mateo’s Contract

Posted Sep. 22, 2009 2:29 pm by Ben Badler
Filed under: International

Update: More On Cardinals Voiding Mateo Deal

The Cardinals have voided outfielder Wagner Mateo’s contract, citing "pre-existing injuries and physical defects" in a statement.

Mateo signed with the Cardinals when the international signing period began on July 2 for $3.1 million, which was the top international bonus this summer for a 16-year-old amateur player and a record for a Dominican position player.

The Cardinals’ statement said the contract had been contingent upon his physical exam.

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wonder if they go after Sano now? personally, I think this is bad business, handing out these bonuses to 16 year olds. sign 10 good kids for $300,000 apiece and I would bet you get more return on your money than by putting it all in one basket. I would spend it on the draft, going after high end kids from HS committed to college and buy them out. just seems to make more sense to me. guess that’s why I don’t own a big league team (or at least one reason). :)

Posted by Dan in Haiti | September 22, 2009 at 3:14 pm | Shortcut

Speaking of Sano….what’s the latest?

Posted by R.A. Wagman | September 22, 2009 at 3:33 pm | Shortcut

Sano is still a free agent. The Pirates have shown strong interest, but Sano has yet to accept an offer.

Posted by Ben Badler | September 22, 2009 at 10:25 pm | Shortcut

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