Prospects: International Affairs
Giants Set Record For Rodriguez
Jul. 15, 2008
The Giants set a record on Sunday, signing 16-year-old Rafael Rodriguez to a $2.55 million bonus, the largest bonus ever given to a Latin American hitter, exlucding Cuban defectors. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signings Trickle In
Jul. 13, 2008
After spending around $5 million on July 2 international prospects, the Padres are enthusiastic about their young new players. [...] Continue Reading »
Mariners, Yankees Land Key Prospects
Jul. 3, 2008
One day after the beginning of the July 2 international signing period, Baseball America has learned of several of the signings. [...] Continue Reading »
A's Sell Development To Woo Inoa
Jul. 2, 2008
Billy Beane and other A's officials commented on their new $4.25 million investment. [...] Continue Reading »
It's Official: A's Sign Inoa
Jul. 2, 2008
After weeks of speculation that Oakland would sign 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa, the deal is official. The Athletics signed Inoa today for a $4.25 million signing bonus, the largest bonus in history for a non-Cuban amateur from Latin America. [...] Continue Reading »
International Chat
Jul. 1, 2008
Ben Badler answered some questions about the International signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
Teams Brace For More Expensive July 2
Jun. 30, 2008
On the eve of the July 2 international signing period, several players appear poised for big paydays. [...] Continue Reading »
Oakland Wins Inoa Sweepstakes
Jun. 29, 2008
Sources indicate the Athletics have closed their deal with 16-year-old righthander Michel Inoa, signing him for a record $4.25 million bonus. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Pitcher Profiles
Jun. 27, 2008
A preview of five pitchers from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela available for the July 2 international signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Aristy, Arias
Jun. 25, 2008
The Yankees and Padres have been linked to a pair of shortstops from the Dominican Republic for signing bonuses that should reach seven figures. [...] Continue Reading »
A's Take Lead In Inoa Sweepstakes
Jun. 23, 2008
With one week until the beginning of the July 2 international signing period, several international scouts have confirmed that Oakland is the strong favorite to sign 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Luis Domoromo
Jun. 23, 2008
Venezuelan outfielder Luis Domoromo has been linked to the Padres for a possible seven-figure bonus. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Julio Morban
Jun. 20, 2008
International scouts expect this Dominican outfielder to receive a seven-figure bonus [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Adis Portillo
Jun. 18, 2008
Venezuelan righthander Adis Portillo is attracting scouts with a low-90s fastball. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Yorman and Rafael Rodriguez
Jun. 14, 2008
Dominican outfielder Rafael Rodriguez and Venezuelan outfielder Yorman Rodriguez are expected to receive seven-figure bonuses next month. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Preview
Jun. 11, 2008
With three weeks until the beginning of the July 2 international signing period, all indications are that record-breaking money will be spent in Latin America. [...] Continue Reading »
Inoa Could Break Bonus Record
Jun. 11, 2008
Michel Inoa, a 6-foot-7 righthander from the Dominican Republic, already tops out at 94 mph. He is expected to sign for the highest bonus on July 2, the start of the international signing period, and he could break records in the process. [...] Continue Reading »
Cubs Sign 17-year-old Korean Shortstop
Jun. 2, 2008
The Cubs signed 17-year-old shortstop Hak Ju Lee to a $725,000 bonus. [...] Continue Reading »
Salcedo Story Takes Another Turn
Mar. 27, 2008
The firing of three investigators by Major League Baseball and continued delay in his signing have fueled speculation in the international scouting community about Edward Salcedo's true age. [...] Continue Reading »
Former Korea Standout Involved In Murder-Suicide
Mar. 18, 2008
Authorities say a former Korean baseball star killed his girlfriend and her three daughters before jumping into a river and killing himself, apparently all stemming from financial problems he had due to failed businesses. [...] Continue Reading »
Reds Spend Big For 16-Year-Old Dominican
Mar. 4, 2008
The Reds gave 16-year-old outfielder Juan Duran a $2 million signing bonus, a team record for an international signing bonus. The signing came as a surprise to many teams that thought he would not be eligible to sign until the beginning of the July 2, 2008 international signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
Full List Of 2007 International Signings
Oct. 19, 2007
A team-by-team list of all international free agents signed during the 2007 signing window of July 2 to Aug. 20. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Update II
Aug. 17, 2007
More than 70 players have received six-figure signing bonuses on the international front, but the largest bonus may be yet to come, as Boras client Edward Salcedo has hit the market. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 20 International Signing Bonuses
Aug. 17, 2007
A look at the top 20 signing bonuses spent on international players this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees, Red Sox Impact International Scene Again
Jul. 6, 2007
The Red Sox and Yankees made quick splashes during the beginning of the international signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Starts
Jul. 2, 2007
The beginning of the international signing period resembles the draft 25 years ago, as teams attempt to keep their intentions secret. Sources expect the signing period to be active. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Preview Chat With Chris Kline
Jun. 29, 2007
Chris Kline talked about the international signings period and the Futures Game on June 29. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Preview
Jun. 29, 2007
Sources indicate that the upcoming international signing period, which begins July 2, figures to be very active. [...] Continue Reading »
Herrera Signing Becomes Official; Braves Ink Cuban
Dec. 18, 2006
The Pirates finally announce their deal with Yoslan Herrera. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Close On Cuban Defector
Dec. 11, 2006
Yankees news on Juan Miguel Miranda, Jesus Montero. [...] Continue Reading »
Giants Set Record For Rodriguez
Jul. 15, 2008
The Giants set a record on Sunday, signing 16-year-old Rafael Rodriguez to a $2.55 million bonus, the largest bonus ever given to a Latin American hitter, exlucding Cuban defectors. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signings Trickle In
Jul. 13, 2008
After spending around $5 million on July 2 international prospects, the Padres are enthusiastic about their young new players. [...] Continue Reading »
Mariners, Yankees Land Key Prospects
Jul. 3, 2008
One day after the beginning of the July 2 international signing period, Baseball America has learned of several of the signings. [...] Continue Reading »
A's Sell Development To Woo Inoa
Jul. 2, 2008
Billy Beane and other A's officials commented on their new $4.25 million investment. [...] Continue Reading »
It's Official: A's Sign Inoa
Jul. 2, 2008
After weeks of speculation that Oakland would sign 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa, the deal is official. The Athletics signed Inoa today for a $4.25 million signing bonus, the largest bonus in history for a non-Cuban amateur from Latin America. [...] Continue Reading »
International Chat
Jul. 1, 2008
Ben Badler answered some questions about the International signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
Teams Brace For More Expensive July 2
Jun. 30, 2008
On the eve of the July 2 international signing period, several players appear poised for big paydays. [...] Continue Reading »
Oakland Wins Inoa Sweepstakes
Jun. 29, 2008
Sources indicate the Athletics have closed their deal with 16-year-old righthander Michel Inoa, signing him for a record $4.25 million bonus. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Pitcher Profiles
Jun. 27, 2008
A preview of five pitchers from the Dominican Republic and Venezuela available for the July 2 international signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Aristy, Arias
Jun. 25, 2008
The Yankees and Padres have been linked to a pair of shortstops from the Dominican Republic for signing bonuses that should reach seven figures. [...] Continue Reading »
A's Take Lead In Inoa Sweepstakes
Jun. 23, 2008
With one week until the beginning of the July 2 international signing period, several international scouts have confirmed that Oakland is the strong favorite to sign 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Luis Domoromo
Jun. 23, 2008
Venezuelan outfielder Luis Domoromo has been linked to the Padres for a possible seven-figure bonus. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Julio Morban
Jun. 20, 2008
International scouts expect this Dominican outfielder to receive a seven-figure bonus [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Adis Portillo
Jun. 18, 2008
Venezuelan righthander Adis Portillo is attracting scouts with a low-90s fastball. [...] Continue Reading »
July 2 Preview: Yorman and Rafael Rodriguez
Jun. 14, 2008
Dominican outfielder Rafael Rodriguez and Venezuelan outfielder Yorman Rodriguez are expected to receive seven-figure bonuses next month. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Preview
Jun. 11, 2008
With three weeks until the beginning of the July 2 international signing period, all indications are that record-breaking money will be spent in Latin America. [...] Continue Reading »
Inoa Could Break Bonus Record
Jun. 11, 2008
Michel Inoa, a 6-foot-7 righthander from the Dominican Republic, already tops out at 94 mph. He is expected to sign for the highest bonus on July 2, the start of the international signing period, and he could break records in the process. [...] Continue Reading »
Cubs Sign 17-year-old Korean Shortstop
Jun. 2, 2008
The Cubs signed 17-year-old shortstop Hak Ju Lee to a $725,000 bonus. [...] Continue Reading »
Salcedo Story Takes Another Turn
Mar. 27, 2008
The firing of three investigators by Major League Baseball and continued delay in his signing have fueled speculation in the international scouting community about Edward Salcedo's true age. [...] Continue Reading »
Former Korea Standout Involved In Murder-Suicide
Mar. 18, 2008
Authorities say a former Korean baseball star killed his girlfriend and her three daughters before jumping into a river and killing himself, apparently all stemming from financial problems he had due to failed businesses. [...] Continue Reading »
Reds Spend Big For 16-Year-Old Dominican
Mar. 4, 2008
The Reds gave 16-year-old outfielder Juan Duran a $2 million signing bonus, a team record for an international signing bonus. The signing came as a surprise to many teams that thought he would not be eligible to sign until the beginning of the July 2, 2008 international signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
Full List Of 2007 International Signings
Oct. 19, 2007
A team-by-team list of all international free agents signed during the 2007 signing window of July 2 to Aug. 20. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Update II
Aug. 17, 2007
More than 70 players have received six-figure signing bonuses on the international front, but the largest bonus may be yet to come, as Boras client Edward Salcedo has hit the market. [...] Continue Reading »
Top 20 International Signing Bonuses
Aug. 17, 2007
A look at the top 20 signing bonuses spent on international players this summer. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees, Red Sox Impact International Scene Again
Jul. 6, 2007
The Red Sox and Yankees made quick splashes during the beginning of the international signing period. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Starts
Jul. 2, 2007
The beginning of the international signing period resembles the draft 25 years ago, as teams attempt to keep their intentions secret. Sources expect the signing period to be active. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Preview Chat With Chris Kline
Jun. 29, 2007
Chris Kline talked about the international signings period and the Futures Game on June 29. [...] Continue Reading »
International Signing Period Preview
Jun. 29, 2007
Sources indicate that the upcoming international signing period, which begins July 2, figures to be very active. [...] Continue Reading »
Herrera Signing Becomes Official; Braves Ink Cuban
Dec. 18, 2006
The Pirates finally announce their deal with Yoslan Herrera. [...] Continue Reading »
Yankees Close On Cuban Defector
Dec. 11, 2006
Yankees news on Juan Miguel Miranda, Jesus Montero. [...] Continue Reading »
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