Meoli on the 2018 International Signing Period (and upcoming 2019)

[Sydnor]

Mods, if this isn’t the appropriate place for this, please feel free to move it.

Meoli did a nice accounting of where the 2018 international signing bonus slots were sent and spent:

https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/orioles/bs-sp-orioles-international-bonus-pool-accounting-20190612-story.html

Of note, Stivan Acevedo received the largest bonus and the team believes he would’ve gone for 7 figures if he held out until the 2019 signing period:

The highest bonus of the signing period went to Acevedo, a 16-year-old outfielder who got a $275,000 bonus when his signing was finalized in April, according to the baseball source.

Acevedo fit the "late bloomer" tag, not because his talents came along late but because he was born Aug. 2, 2002, making him very young for the 2018-19 period. He wasn't 16, nor was he developed enough, when teams used most or all of their bonus pools.

Because the Orioles had the money to sign him, they believe they got a player whose present-day talents would have his bonus in the seven-figure range if he waited to sign until the upcoming period beginning July 2, as he was turning a corner. Acevedo is a 6-foot-4 center fielder with feel for the barrel, not much swing-and-miss and the chance to grow into some power.

[interloper]

Interesting stuff, thanks!

[RVAOsFan]

What happened to that short stop who defected and declared late that everyone was excited about a few months ago? Sorry I know this is vague but I can't remember his name or find the thread now.

Edited June 13, 2019 by RVAOsFan

[MurphDogg]

Acevado is holding his own in the DSL thus far, batting .306 over his first 9 games.

[Sydnor]

10 minutes ago, RVAOsFan said:

What happened to that short stop who defected and declared late that everyone was excited about a few months ago? Sorry I know this is vague but I can't remember his name or find the thread now.

I think you are referring to Yolbert Sanchez. As far as I know, he has not yet signed with a team.

[RVAOsFan]

2 minutes ago, Sydnor said:

I think you are referring to Yolbert Sanchez. As far as I know, he has not yet signed with a team.

Thank you! I just searched the name and that is who I was thinking about.  He must figure he can get a bigger pay day of he waits until the new signing period begins.

[LookinUp]

The rules for Cuban players are, at best, in flux. He may have to defect instead of just being signed. 

[weams]

1 hour ago, RVAOsFan said:

Thank you! I just searched the name and that is who I was thinking about.  He must figure he can get a bigger pay day of he waits until the new signing period begins.

Currently Cubans can not sign as direct  international players. Only as defectors. 

[Greg Pappas]

Yolbert Sanchez defected and was already cleared: https://www.mlb.com/news/yolbert-sanchez-soon-eligible-to-sign-c303499974

Quote

"...highly touted Cuban shortstop Yolbert Sanchez was cleared to sign by Major League Baseball following his defection to the Dominican Republic. Known for his polished glove and good speed, Sanchez, who will be 22 in March, is older and therefore better known than most players subject to international signing rules. He is a veteran of Cuba's 18U and 23U teams, was the starting shortstop for the Havana Industriales and was projected to assume that role for island's national team.
Sanchez has been working out for clubs in the Dominican Republic, and he will be eligible to sign with MLB teams..."

It seems he's waiting for the July 2 signing period, which is his right.

[weams]

1 minute ago, Greg Pappas said:

Yolbert Sanchez defected and was already cleared: https://www.mlb.com/news/yolbert-sanchez-soon-eligible-to-sign-c303499974

It seems he's waiting for the July 2 signing period, which is his right.

Good info. 

[Redskins Rick]

another article with good information:

https://calltothepen.com/2019/02/18/mlb-free-agents-yolbert-sanchez/

[weams]

 

[Moose Milligan]

1 minute ago, weams said:

 

@Can_of_corn just wanted to make sure you saw this big guy.

[Can_of_corn]

1 minute ago, Moose Milligan said:

@Can_of_corn just wanted to make sure you saw this big guy.

Danke.

[weams]