The Dominican Prospect League announced that Major League organizations have signed six of its top prospects. Here are the details on the deals:
- The Yankees signed 20-year-old center fielder Freiter Marte for $100K. Marte had been selected to play in the DPL All-Star Game.
- Elvis Rubio, who was also chosen to play in the All-Star Game, signed with the Brewers for $95K. Rubio is a 17-year-old corner outfielder.
- If you think Rubio is young, look at who the Rays signed. Tampa Bay signed 16-year-old left-hander Luis Cepeda for $60K. The Rays get another DPL All-Star in Cepeda.
- The Cardinals signed Fernando Gonzalez, a 16-year old right-hander, for $66K. Gonzalez has drawn comparisons to a young Leo Nunez, according to the league.
- The Indians signed Kevin Calderon for $80K. The 16-year old made this year's All-Star team and is considered a top defensive catcher.
- The Pirates signed Leandro Rodriguez, a 17-year-old right-hander with a loose arm, for $80K.
now its time to sign me too!
I’m happy to see the Brewers got in on a guy.
Surprised not to see the blue jays sign anyone. Maybe they weren’t big enough fish for them to grab up
“The Pirates signed Leandro Rodriguez, a 17-year-old right-hander with a loose arm”
I hope it doesn’t fall off. That’s the last thing the Pirates need.
I read this blog religiously and I don’t think I’ve heard of a “loose arm.” Can someone explain?
Don’t the Cardinals ever sign young position players from the Caribean? Seems like we only get pitchers.
I look forward to seeing Cepeda in 6 years.