International Signing Period News & Notes

kileymcd posted 6/26/2008 from www.saberscouting.com [flag]

Kiley brings some International notes to the table before the Latin American scouting reports [link]

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THT Live:International signing period
Published 6/26/2008 by Dave Studeman at The Hardball Times
International signing period by Dave Studeman June 26, 2008 Saber Scouting has the scoop on the international signing period , which starts in a week. Dave is the manager of the ...

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Published 6/26/2008 by billfer at The Detroit Tiger Weblog
... International Signing Period News & Notes | SaberScouting July 2nd kicks off the feeding frenzy for international players. With the Tigers not spendng as much in draft, it’ll be interesting to see if they make more of a splash this go-round. ...

Scouting Reports: The Other International Prospects
Published 6/27/2008 by kileymcd at SaberScouting
... For an economic look at this phenomenon, check this article, and stay tuned for another article about it here in the next few days. ...

Michel Inoa, Latin America, And The Texas Rangers
Published 7/1/2008 by Joey Matschulat at Baseball Time in Arlington
... On June 25th, Kiley McDaniel of SaberScouting.com reported that Major League teams are expected to pump roughly $65 million into the Latin American market this year, representing a 30 percent increase over the $50 million spent by all teams in 2007. With the 2008 international free agent crop projecting as one of the strongest in recent memory, don’t be surprised if that figure eventually soars north of the $70 million threshold. ...

July 2nd Morning Update
Published 7/2/2008 by kileymcd at SaberScouting
... While I finish up the next article about the Latin market and bonuses, along with gathering more confirmed signings, take a look at the notes article I wrote to introduce the July 2nd signing period with some numbers and a general feel for the process. ...

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July 2nd

Posted 7/2/2008 on It Might Be Dangerous... You Go First

Today is July 2nd, so the International Signing Period opens. I have a feeling it's going to be an unusually big day for the Padres. I'll post again when we have official news.

International intrigue

Posted 7/2/2008 on The LoHud Yankees Blog

The international signing period starts today. This is essentially for Latin American players who are 16 (or will turn 16) between now and the end of August. This one of the more shadowy and corrupt parts of baseball. Local freelance scouts market players to teams in return for under-the-table payments. Players routinely lie about their age and background. Supposed stars turn out to be ...

July 2nd Signing Period Upon Us

Posted 7/1/2008 on Athletic Supporters

Tonight at 9:00pm PST, the official “July 2nd” signing period for international free agents opens. The Oakland A’s, for the first time arguably ever, are expected to be major players. It has been widely reported by Baseball America, ESPN and others that the A’s are expected to announce the signing of 16-year-old right-hander Michel Inoa tonight/tomorrow morning. Inoa ...

Posted 7/1/2008 on El Guapo's Ghost Rambles on about the Red Sox

THE SUN NEVER SETS ON RED SOX NATION…kind of…sort of The international signing period starts tomorrow. The biggest prize is Michel Iona who is expected to command a record signing bonus of $4 million plus. He is linked to the A’s. The Olde Towne Team has not been mentioned as a contender. The Sox have been reported by Ben Badler of Baseball America as a possible landing spots for Alving ...

A’s break the bank for Inoa

Posted 6/30/2008 on River Avenue Blues

Baseball America has confirmed it: 16-yr old phenom Michel Inoa has agreed to a $4.25M deal with Oakland. The top prospect for the upcoming July 2nd international free agent signing period, Inoa’s bonus is a record, blowing the $2.44M given to Wify Mo Pena in 1999 right out of the water. The 6′7″, 210 lb righty has been described as a “once-in-a-generation” ...

Baseball America: A’s Take Lead In Inoa Sweepstakes

Posted 6/24/2008 on BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog

According to several international sources, Oakland has established itself as the clear frontrunner to sign 16-year-old Dominican righthander Michel Inoa when the international signing period begins on July 2. Multiple international scouts have told Baseball America in the past week that Inoa will shatter all bonus records for the international signing period by signing a contract worth at ...