Its 2008 so a new thread is needed.
If you want the old thread it is in the link below.
http://redsoxprospects57174.yuku.com/topic/370
If you want the old thread it is in the link below.
http://redsoxprospects57174.yuku.com/topic/370
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2008 International Signings Thread
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2008 International Signings Thread |
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BorisMan |
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Posts: 706 01/22/08 10:07 AM Veteran Member |
I'm looking forward to hearing reports (few and far between?) about SS Rafael Espinosa. He'll be the most interesting prospect, to me at least, to
follow this summer in the DSL. I forget which member of the Sox organization thinks this kid will be very good. Maybe this dims the Sox interest in Salcedo,
especially with his price tag.
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flap1919 |
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Posts: 2363 01/22/08 6:10 PM |
me too Boris, 250,000 is nothing to sneeze at internationally. Obviously we seem to know next to nothing about these guys, but it is always interesting to have
someone in the summer league to keep an eye on.
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dominican soxfan |
Phillies pick up another aussie! | #3 | ||
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Posts: 136 01/23/08 8:45 AM |
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dominican soxfan |
NYY sign an aussie! | #4 | ||
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Posts: 139 01/28/08 4:14 PM |
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dominican soxfan |
Mets sign an aussie too! | #5 | ||
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ozebaseball |
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Posts: 1328 01/28/08 6:20 PM |
Another young pitcher has signed, Adam Spencer. It will be made official in early February after he passes a physical. He did not sign with the Red Sox
although they did make him an offer apparently.
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Hairps |
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Posts: 1600 02/03/08 4:37 PM Veteran Member |
There are rumors swirling around the Dominican Republic, as well as the Internet, that the Indians have signed 16-year-old shortstop Edward Salcedo, but as of today he is still a free agent.Source: http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=721 |
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OzBoSoxFan |
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Posts: 6 02/04/08 9:42 PM |
More updates and reports from Australian Championships.
Plenty to say about Dening, Cox, Lennox and Erasmus. http://www.users.bigpond.com/goreds/CLAXT08.htm |
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Dreadsox2 |
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Posts: 171 02/07/08 10:30 AM |
Sox apparently interested in signing (or may have already signed) Japanese catcher Hayato Doue.[url=http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/]
Buried in some transactions earlier, Sox signed 26 year-old righty David Thorne out of Australia. Thorne was once considered a good prospect in the EXpos system bur disappeared after undergoing TJ surgery in 2005. Apparently reemeged this winter and caught Jon deeble's eye. Do any of our Aussie posters know more? |
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dominican soxfan |
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Posts: 160 02/07/08 11:56 AM |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZFrDBcYVw (Video of the Catcher from Japan)
http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/redsox/extras/extra_bases/ (replacement link) |
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dominican soxfan |
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Posts: 161 02/07/08 1:00 PM |
Most recent international signings by the Red Sox:
Luis Bastardo RHP 17yo Venezuela Felix Sanchez OF 17yo D.R.
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Posts: 760 02/07/08 6:01 PM Veteran Member |
Names to look forward in July
SANTIAGO, D.R.-In addition to the names we dropped earlier this week as potential big bonus players when the international signing period begins, here are some more who were featured in the same showcase as righthander Michael Inoa:Link Intersting blog
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templeUsox |
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Posts: 10032 02/07/08 6:50 PM
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dominican soxfan wrote: Camelot has returned to New England.
EVERY THROW MADE BY JED LOWRIE TO FIRST BASE IN THE MINORS IS A THROW WASTED.
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ozebaseball |
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Posts: 1337 02/07/08 7:30 PM |
Thorne can get his FB up into the mid 90s with decent movement. Control/command is pretty suspect though. I wouldn't get excited he is damaged goods. Both
David and Aaron (David's younger brother) have gotten significant money and props as prospects buts both have flamed out quickly due to injuries (both have
had TJ along with other arm issues).
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Posts: 614 02/08/08 9:31 PM |
Speaking of the imprecision of predicting in January the top international signings for that July period: From NY Pinstripes
Apparently Jose Jose signed with the D-Backs for $125K |
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OCD SS |
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Posts: 311 02/09/08 10:12 AM Veteran Member |
Baseball America's recent
podcasts by Chris Kline (newly of the Pirates) have been from the Dominican republic. They say they're covering the Carribean WS, but they also
include quite a bit of other interviews, including the head of the Yankees' dominican language program, The Pirates' LA scouting director, and a report
from a scouting showcase (may or may not be the one listed above, I need to re-listen).
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock" - Pedro, explaining his secret ambition to Sports
Illustrated for Kids.
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Duffman545 |
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Posts: 735 02/09/08 5:02 PM |
Kline Blog
Talks about 6'7" righty Michael Inoa, 6'5" RHP Johenser Cevallos and OF Yorman Rodriguez (70's in both power and speed, may get Venezuela's highest bonus ever). |
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OCD SS |
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Posts: 313 02/09/08 9:10 PM Veteran Member |
The segment is at the beginning of the second of the "Chris Kline Dominican Extras" is from Luis Polonias academy and is about Inoa. The scouting
report has him throwing 91-92 (but up to 93-94) with very easy velocity from a tall, lanky frame. His breaking ball is just "Ok." His current bonus
demand is $5M, but is expected to come down.
"I'd like to f*ck Sandra Bullock" - Pedro, explaining his secret ambition to Sports
Illustrated for Kids.
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Posts: 765 02/09/08 9:13 PM Veteran Member |
I would love to get OF Yorman Rodriguez or OF Ezdra Abreu just so I can forget about somebody in the Rangers system.
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homerdante |
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Posts: 110 02/10/08 12:55 AM Veteran Member |
Yeah, it hurt a little to read about Beltre in the BA prospect handbook.
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