2019-2020 International Signings Thread

[sportsfan8703]

Just now, CallMeBrooksie said:

No clue. Is there any precedent for a team saying "screw it" and going way over to get the guys they want?

The Dodgers gave our own Diaz 15 million and then paid an additional 15 million tax to sign him.  

[Can_of_corn]

Just now, sportsfan8703 said:

I'm assuming we had the most money.  How much scouting did we really need?  Just give this dude all of our money.  

We had more than the Yankees, we did not have more than everyone.

[Can_of_corn]

3 minutes ago, weams said:

The next collective bargaining agreement should address this. MLBPA is NOT in favor of an additional draft. 

The question is, how hard will they fight for non-union members?

[weams]

2 minutes ago, Can_of_corn said:

The question is, how hard will they fight for non-union members?

Not at all. None. 

[weams]

 

[Ohfan67]

13 minutes ago, sportsfan8703 said:

I'm assuming we had the most money.  How much scouting did we really need?  Just give this dude all of our money.  

The Orioles can't risk it all on one player right now. Especially a 16 year old. 

[sportsfan8703]

Spotrac might be a good place to see numbers.  They have some listed now,

 

https://www.spotrac.com/mlb/international/

[weams]

1 minute ago, Ohfan67 said:

The Orioles can't risk it all on one player right now. Especially a 16 year old. 

They would have needed to commit it to a 13 year old. 

[jcarm]

25 minutes ago, weams said:

How much can you spend. If you are willing to accept sanctions?  Is their a limit?

It is a hard cap, there are no sanctions. 

[weams]

4 minutes ago, jcarm said:

It is a hard cap, there are no sanctions. 

Good info.

http://m.mlb.com/glossary/transactions/international-amateur-free-agency-bonus-pool-money

[weams]

 

[joelala]

Looks like there's a kid named Yiddi Cappe still available.  Top 10 prospect from Cuba, plays SS.  Throw him the rest of the money and call it a day

[weams]

 

[esmd]

So any idea of rankings of available players, and how the O's did?

[Satyr3206]

1 minute ago, esmd said:

So any idea of rankings of available players, and how the O's did?

I doubt rankings are possible unless someone has seen them in person. Then add in the fact they are young? Basically take your best Scouting guess and hope a few make it.