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soxanddawgs.com - 7/10/2009

Red Sox Sign Cuban SS José Iglesias

— soxanddawgs.com — According to the El Nuevo Herald , the Boston Red Sox have signed Cuban shortstop José Iglesias to a 4-year, $8.2 million contract. His signing bonus is a reported $6 million dollars. He has been compared to Ozzie Smith and at least gave him a respectable bonus in his first major league ... (more) Red Sox Sign Cuban SS José Iglesias

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soxblog.projo.com - 7/3/2009

Report: Sox in serious talks with coveted Cuban shortstop

— soxblog.projo.com — Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Red Sox are in serious discussions with Cuban shortstop whiz Jose Iglesias, 19, who defected last year. According to Heyman, Iglesias compares to Ozzie Smith defensively. "His hands and arm are ... (more) Report: Sox in serious talks with coveted Cuban shortstop

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mlbtraderumors.com - 7/3/2009

Red Sox In Serious Talks With Cuban SS

— mlbtraderumors.com — The Red Sox are in serious talks to sign Cuban shortstop Jose Iglesias for about $8MM, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com . No deal is complete, but Heyman's sources are optimistic that the sides will agree. Iglesias, who is listed as 19, defected ... (more) Red Sox In Serious Talks With Cuban SS

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Red Sox In Serious Talks With Cuban SS
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... The Red Sox are in serious talks to sign Cuban shortstop Jose Iglesias for about $8MM, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. No deal is complete, but Heyman's sources are optimistic that the sides will agree. Iglesias, who is listed as 19, defected from Cuba last year. ...

Report: Sox in serious talks with coveted Cuban shortstop
Projo Sox Blog — Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman reports that the Red Sox are in serious discussions with Cuban shortstop whiz Jose Iglesias, 19, who defected last year. According to Heyman, Iglesias compares to Ozzie Smith defensively. "His hands and arm are deluxe,'' one American League executive said. "The question is how much he'll hit.'' Click here to read the story.

Report: Sox Sign Cuban SS Jose Iglesias
The Joy of Sox — El Nuevo Herald reports that the Red Sox have signed 19-year-old Cuban shortstop Jose Iglesias to a $8.2 million contract for four seasons. Iglesias defected last July in Canada during the World Junior Championships. Last Friday, SI reported: Scouts who have seen Iglesias liken him to Ozzie Smith defensively. "His hands and arm are deluxe," one American League executive said. "The question is how much he'll hit."Baseball Prospectus, June 4, 2009: Iglesias has [drawn] attention for his flashy glovework ...