Yasmany Tomas Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Yasmany Tomas.
AL Central Notes: Anderson, Tomas, Sox, Cabrera
2014/10/al-central-notes-anderson-tomas-sox-cabrera.htmlThe Twins have expressed interest in arranging a private workout for slugging Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas, reports Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (Twitter link). … The news comes as a bit of a surprise, because as I noted in yesterday's Offseason Outlook for the Twins, the team has never shown a willingness to approach the dollars Tomas figures to command.
Yasmany Tomas Declared Free Agent
2014/10/yasmany-tomas-declared-free-agent.htmlCuban slugger Yasmany Tomas has been granted free agency by Major League Baseball, according to a tweet from his agent, Jay Alou. … As MLBTR's Tim Dierkes recently wrote in his free agent profile of Tomas, the soon-to-be 24-year-old offers a rare opportunity for clubs to buy an early-prime power hitter on the open market.
AL Notes: Donaldson, Tomas, Red Sox, Cabrera, Smoak
2014/10/al-notes-donaldson-tomas-red-sox-cabrera-smoak.htmlThe Red Sox won't hold a private workout for Cuban slugger Yasmany Tomas, reports Rob Bradford of WEEI.com. … The team did attend his showcase in the Dominican Republic and they're intrigued by his power, but the team's glut of outfielders and concerns over Tomas' strikeout rate in Cuba have tempered their interest.
East Notes: Blue Jays, Badenhop, Marlins
2014/09/east-notes-blue-jays-badenhop-marlins-2.htmlThe Marlins have shown interest in Cuban outfielder Yasmany Tomas and second baseman Hector Olivera but are unlikely to seriously pursue either, MLB.com's Joe Frisaro writes. … Tomas will be expensive, and the Marlins already have a strong trio of outfield starters.
AL Central Notes: Hughes, Tomas, Petricka, Finnegan
2014/09/al-central-notes-hughes-tomas-petricka-finnegan.htmlTigers GM Dave Dombrowski tells Chris Iott of MLive.com that the Tigers had scouts on hand to see Yasmany Tomas in the Dominican Republic this past Sunday, but he wouldn't tip his hand as to whether or not his club was scheduling a private workout with the slugger. … The Rangers and Phillies have both had private workouts with Tomas, who was the subject of MLBTR's first Free Agent Profile of the upcoming offseason.
Yasmany Tomas Rumors: Tuesday
2014/09/yasmany-tomas-rumors-tuesday.htmlYasmany Tomas continues to await the day when Major League Baseball declares him a free agent, but teams have already gotten a first-hand look at him via a showcase in the Dominican Republic this past weekend. … Tomas was clocked with a 6.9-second 60-yard dash, Badler tweets.
NL Central Notes: Tomas, Martin, Jackson, Reds
2014/09/nl-central-notes-tomas-martin-jackson-reds.htmlThe Pirates had scouts in attendance at Yasmany Tomas' weekend showcase, writes MLB.com's Tom Singer, but GM Neal Huntington didn't sound overly optimistic about the team's chances.
Free Agent Profile: Yasmany Tomas
2014/09/free-agent-profile-yasmany-tomas.htmlAbreu's MLB debut exceeded the most optimistic expectations, and now another Cuban player known for huge power is about to burst on the scene: Yasmany Tomas. … Tomas, just 24 in November, defected from Cuba in June and should be granted MLB free agency shortly.
NL East Notes: LaRoche, Papelbon, Tomas
2014/09/nl-east-notes-laroche-papelbon-tomas-braves.htmlThe Phillies will conduct a private workout with Yasmany Tomas today in the Dominican Republic, Baseball America's Ben Badler reports, and GM Ruben Amaro will be in attendance. … The Cuban outfielder's open showcase on the weekend attracted scouts from several teams, and Tomas is expected to have private sessions with multiple teams in the near future.
Poll: Who Will Sign Yasmany Tomas?
2014/09/poll-who-will-sign-yasmani-tomas.htmlTomorrow is Yasmani Tomas day with the Cuban slugger scheduled to workout at the Giants Dominican complex in front of about two dozen clubs.
AL Notes: Hughes, Tomas, Lewis, Perkins, Leyva
2014/09/al-notes-hughes-tomas-lewis-perkins-leyva.htmlYou can count the Yankees among the teams taking a hard look at Yasmani Tomas, reports George A.
Red Sox Notes: Tomas, Castillo, Uehara, Alvarez
2014/09/red-sox-notes-tomas-castillo-uehara-alvarez.htmlDespite their outfield logjam, the Red Sox will be in attendance for Yasmani Tomas' showcase in the Dominican Republic on Sunday, writes Rob Bradford of WEEI.com.
Mets Links: Tomas, Payroll, Backman
2014/09/mets-links-tomas-payroll-backman.htmlThe Mets will send three scouts to get a first-hand look at Yasmani Tomas for his showcase on Sunday, reports Newsday's Marc Carig.
Rangers Notes: Washington, Young, Manager, Tomas
2014/09/rangers-notes-washington-young-manager-tomas.htmlThe Rangers will have scouts on hand to watch Cuban slugger Yasmani Tomas' showcase this Sunday in the Dominican Republic, reports Calvin Watkins of ESPNDallas.com.
East Notes: Rasmus, Gee, Flores, Tomas
2014/09/east-notes-rasmus-gee-flores-tomas.htmlWhile Yasmani Tomas makes a good deal of sense for the Phillies, that does not mean that they are favorites to sign him, writes David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News.
Phillies Notes: Burnett, Tomas, Offseason Needs
2014/09/phillies-notes-burnett-tomas-offseason-needs.htmlThe Phillies have "legitimate interest" in Cuban free agent Yasmani Tomas, reports Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com.
Gammons’ Latest: Braves, Sandoval, Monfort, Tomas, Padres
2014/09/gammons-latest-braves-sandoval-monfort-tomas-padres.htmlAt least two dozen teams will be on hand to see Yasmani Tomas' showcase in the Dominican Republic this weekend, and Gammons hears that the early front-runners to sign him are the Giants, Phillies, Padres, Rangers and Tigers.
International Links: Tomas, Maeda, Dominican Showcase
2014/09/international-links-tomas-maeda-dominican-showcase.html21) as the date for Cuban slugger Yasmani Tomas' showcase, which will be held at the Giants' complex in the Dominican Republic.
Cafardo On Hamels, Cruz, Hardy, Tomas
2014/09/cafardo-on-hamels-cruz-hardy-tomas.htmlOne team's international scout tells Cafardo that Yasmani Tomas could command as much as $100MM.
Yasmani Tomas Showcase Scheduled For Next Week
2014/09/yasmani-tomas-showcase-tentatively-scheduled-for-next-week.htmlSATURDAY: Tomas will work out for teams September 21 at the Giants' Dominican complex, Ben Badler of Baseball America writes.
Yasmani Tomas Cleared By OFAC, Still Awaiting Free Agency
2014/09/yasmani-tomas-cleared-by-ofac-still-awaiting-free-agency.html24-year-old outfielder Yasmani Tomas has been cleared to sign by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez reports on Twitter.
Rosenthal On Reds, Latos, Tomas, Gregorius
2014/08/rosenthal-on-reds-latos-tomas-gregorius.htmlYasmani Tomas is expected to be cleared as a free agent this offseason, and his huge raw power will be highly appealing, even if he is limited to left field, defensively speaking.
Phillies Notes: Burnett, Amaro, Tomas, Kendrick
2014/08/phillies-notes-burnett-kendrick-giles.html"There are indications" the Phillies will make a strong play for Cuban outfielder Yasmani Tomas, CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury reports.
International Notes: Forecasts, Astros, Castillo, Tomas
2014/07/international-notes-forecasts-astros-castillo-tomas.htmlYasmani Tomas, who recently defected from Cuba, is working with agent Jay Alou, reports Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com (via Twitter).
Top Outfielder Yasmani Tomas Defects From Cuba
2014/06/top-outfielder-yasmani-tomas-defects-from-cuba.html11:58pm: MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez hears that Tomas is currently in the Dominican Republic and exploring his options (Twitter link).