The Royals have added to what is already the game's best farm system, signing right-hander Igor Feliz for $225K according to the Dominican Prospect League. The 17-year-old is said to have a "fastball [that] works between 91-93 mph but has been clocked up to 95 mph recently" and "good feel for his off-speed pitches." There's a chance he'll be able to remain a starter down the road.
The Twins, meanwhile, have added 19-year-old infielder Darfi Ortiz for $30K. He stands out for his "hard-nose style of baseball and … above average defensive actions in the middle of the diamond." Ortiz hit .333 with a .489 OBP and 14 stolen bases in 104 DPL plate appearances.
A-Rod makes more money in one at-bat than Darfi Ortiz will this year.
the more you know!
Happy to see the Twins going after middle infielders. I don’t care where they get them from, just get them.
… and the rich get richer!
Based on that scouting report, please take all of the mean things I’ve said about Nick Punto the past few years, do a find & replace to swap “Nick Punto” with “Darfi Ortiz”, and toss them into the time machine to be used in 2016.