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International Notes: Lee, Fernandez, Heredia, Bell

By Jeff Todd | January 29, 2016 at 11:33pm CDT

KBO and NPB slugger Dae-ho Lee is reportedly drawing interest from MLB organizations, and has put up some strong numbers over the years. But he remains a difficult player to peg, as a Korean scout tells MLBTR’s Zach Links (Twitter link). “Maybe Carlos Lee minus some power,” the scout said when asked for a comp. “It’s tough. He is not typical, that’s for sure.”

Here are some more international notes, courtesy of Baseball America’s Ben Badler, who has a significant update on currently (or soon-to-be) available Cuban talent that isn’t subject to bonus pool restrictions.

  • Cuban infielder Jose Fernandez has long had his share of attention, though he’s been delayed in reaching the majors. While he is on track to finally have that chance, once he achieves free agency, he’s had to delay his scheduled showcase, Badler notes. It appears that Fernandez has dengue fever, which would certainly make it hard for him to put his best foot forward for scouts. It’s worth noting, too, that it’s already proving to be a tough time to sign for established major league infielders, though it’s always hard to know how things will look in a few months’ time.
  • Outfielder Guillermo Heredia is still unsigned despite a lengthy stint on the open market, with teams not sold on his bat. The Cubs and Astros are among the teams that have had him in for private workouts, though, Badler says.
  • Badler provides plenty of interesting analysis and insight into a variety of other players, including “unorthodox” but “tooled up” infielder Luis Yander La O and outfielder Yadiel Hernandez (who Badler compares to Daniel Nava). Shortstop Luis Valdes would draw interest, says Badler, and appears to be off of the island and readying to attempt a big league career. Outfielder Urmani Guerra is set to showcase on February 4th and could profile as a fourth outfielder. And outfielder/infielder Maikel Caceres, 32, could get a shot with an organization. He is said to have drawn some interest from the Padres and Tigers.
  • Outfielder Alexei Bell has long been a successful player in Cuba and internationally, but like Lee he’s facing a hard-to-guess market situation as a player who is already well into his thirties. Of course, he’s still waiting to reach free agency and put on a showcase on February 15, so we don’t yet have much of an idea of what kind of interest he’ll receive, though Badler says that interest has waned as Bell has aged. If you want to get an idea of his physical skills, be sure to check out this highlight video.
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  1. lemieuxkarl66

    7 years ago

    Not Cliff Lee

    Not real Jose Fernandez

    Not Luis Heredia

    Not Josh Bell

    I got fooled by every single name listed in the title.

    Reply
    • yankeejete2

      7 years ago

      You must really have an issue with all the Smith’s, Jones’, and Anderson’s

      Reply
    • yankeejete2

      7 years ago

      You must really have a problem with all the Smith’s, Jones’, and Anderson’s

      Reply
    • yankeejete2

      7 years ago

      You must really have an issue with the Smith’s, Jones’ and Anderson’s

      Reply
      • jleve618

        7 years ago

        I have a problem with your multiple posts.

        Reply
    • weekapaug09

      7 years ago

      Why would Cliff Lee or Josh Bell be in “International Notes?” Any of those guys, really.

      Reply
      • Harry Hood

        7 years ago

        Sharin’ in the groove …

        Reply
    • baseball_guru

      7 years ago

      It said international dumb ass

      Reply
  2. stymeedone

    7 years ago

    Wow! The Tigers are actually linked to a Cuban player (in theory). Even if he’s already 32, at least it shows they may have an interest in the foreign market.

    Reply
    • Owen National

      7 years ago

      Woo!

      Reply
  3. Realistictiger84

    7 years ago

    Just what we need another aging star he should fit right in with JV, Kinsler,

    Reply
  4. Realistictiger84

    7 years ago

    He’ll fit in perfectly with the Tigers aging group.

    Reply

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