Quick hits: 300, bad calls, Latin America, Herges, and A.J.
Rockin' the Red —
... bat in Latin America," according to scouting supervisor Juan Mercado - Roberto De La Cruz. International baseball relations is something I really take an interest in, so I get excited to see us looking outside the amateur draft for ballplayers. Perhaps it'll be me directing the scouting of these guys in Latin America someday... As soon as the U.S. changes its stance on Cuba, we might really see an influx of talent. You can read more on the signings here, here, here, and here. Enough links for ya? I thought so. According to MLB ...
Luhnow on the July 2 signings
Future Redbirds —
... I don’t know about you, but I’m thrilled to see the Cardinals really open up the purse strings and sign what sounds like some very promising talent. According to the P-D, De La Cruz (or Pina) was signed for a bonus exceeding a million dollars, and both Franco and Valera were signed for over $500 K each. ...
