Here are the latest reported deals on the international circuit …
- The Dodgers appear to have a deal in place with Taiwanese right-hander Lin Hui-Sheng, with Liberty Sports reporting the news and CPBL Stats tweeting it along. It’s believed the youngster will secure a $300K to $350K bonus if and when he passes a physical. You can read more about this reputedly live-armed 20-year-old here, courtesy of CPBL Stats. Injuries seem to have interfered with Lin’s development to this point, but it seems the Dodgers will have an interesting new arm to work with.
- Three Dominican teenagers are joining the Cardinals organization, per MLB.com’s Jenifer Langosch. Righty Jesus Jaquez and outfielders Fernando Brazoban and Smith Vargas are said to be in agreement. There’s little public info on Jaquez and Vargas, but SB Nation’s A.E. Schafer dug up some materials on Brazoban. As he explains, and as an embedded video shows, the youngster appears to have some reasonably impressive physical tools to work with, though it’s certainly all but impossible to venture a reasonable guess as to his long-term outlook.
His breaking balls look pretty good
According to the article, Hui-Sheng has already lost velocity since age 17. But it’s a low risk, no risk signing
He re-gained his control and velocity back in 2018, at the end of 2018 he hit about 95mph as a starting pitcher in an university tournament.
Oakland’s next stadium should be an all-clay local field with a highway in CF.
Trying to pull a Brewster’s millions? Where they had a train go through the outfield during play
Strong reference LowTalker. Why not? Then take Houston’s old CF hill and have guys run up to the highway to make catches.
Brazoban looks like he has the tools and some real raw talent. I’ll be interested to see his development
Oh boy. Thought maybe the Cardinals were in on Machado. But no…. 3 no names that Puerto Rico hasn’t even got any stats on. Cards have the mindset of trying to get a second wild card position rather than signing an all star and taking a run at the World Series!!!
So, I guess the Cardinals should just stop signing prospects period, by your “logic”?
(Aside: They were never in on Machado. Which is one reason why they went after Goldschmidt.)
It says “international signings” with about that made you think they were in on Machado?
And good point by billydaking but I’ll take it a step further … you are clueless!
I’d like to see my Dodgers complete the winter offseason with the following moves. Trade for Corey Kluber… I’m thinking Kenta Maeda, Scott Alexander and Alex Verdugo for him.. And then once and for all sign Bryce Harper, 6 years and $210 million. Gives him the highest hitter average salary. Grant him an out clause after year 3 or 4. And let’s finally get the horses and star power to win it ALL..
Looks like the kid has pretty good stuff. Good fastball velocity as well as what looks to be an impressive breaking ball. Considering his age, measurables, and cost, this seems like a quality signing by the Dodgers. Low-risk with a possible high reward