The Dominican Prospect League has announced several more signings:
- The Blue Jays signed 17-year-old outfielder Francisco Tejada for $150K. With the move, all 30 teams have signed a player out of the DPL. The press release refers to Tejada's "high athletic ceiling," citing his speed and arm.
- The Brewers inked 17-year-old third baseman Estervin Matos for $100K after a strong offensive performance in the DPL.
- Additionally, the Mets signed righty Miguel Angel Bautista for $10K, the Nationals signed righty Deury Vazquez for $30K, and the Diamondbacks signed American-born middle infielder Jesse Liriano for $10K.
Finally the FA signng Jays fans have been waiting n to push us over the top…
AA certainly does follow up on his word. He claimed he was interested in high-ceiling athletes. Claimed he wanted more speed and athleticism. He has made obvious steps in the past year regarding both. Keep it coming AA.
The Jays in their glory days in the 80s and early 90s just DOMINATED the scouting in the Dominican. I expect them to return to that kind of philosophy.
YEAH. LET’S DO THIS FRANKY T.
But uh, yay.
Tim – do you have a Latin American amateur FA tracker? I’d like to keep track of who signed who and for how much.