1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

July 2 International Signing Period

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by DoitDickau, Jul 1, 2012.

  1. DoitDickau

    DoitDickau Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2002
    Messages:
    1,706
    Likes Received:
    66
    Tomorrow marks the start of the international free agent signing period. With the new CBA, teams are restricted to a 2.9 millions dollar cap to sign international free agents. In addition to the 2.9 million cap, teams can sign 6 additional players to 50,000 or less and an unlimited amount to bonuses under 7,500. The players that will sign this week are the age of high school sophomores so there is a lot more projection and less consensus in ranking players than in the draft.

    MLB.com and baseball america have put top 20 lists. Out of the BA top 20 listed below the Astros have been connected to#11 Rosario,# 15 Grullon,and #19 de la Rosa. Rumors of deals are already coming out and Rosario is rumored to have agreed to a 1.7 million dollars deal with the NY Mets.

    http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/international-affairs/2012/2613623
    1. Franklin Barreto, ss/cf, Venezuela
    2. Luis Torrens, c, Venezuela (video)
    3. Jose Mujica, rhp, Venezuela (video)
    4. Alexander Palma, of, Venezuela (video)
    5. Gustavo Cabrera, of, Dominican Republic (video)
    6. Jose Castillo, lhp, Venezuela (video)
    7. Luiz Gohara, lhp, Brazil
    8. Carlos Belen, 3b, Dominican Republic (video)
    9. Luis Castro, ss, Venezuela
    10. Wendell Rijo, ss, Dominican Republic (video)
    11. Amed Rosario, ss, Dominican Republic (video)
    12. Amaurys Minier, ss, Dominican Republic (video)
    13. Richard Urena, ss, Dominican Republic (video)
    14. David Rodriguez, c, Venezuela (video)
    15. Deivi Grullon, c, Dominican Republic (video)
    16. Julio de la Cruz, 3b, Dominican Republic (video)
    17. Jose Almonte, rhp, Dominican Republic
    18. Sergio Alcantara, ss, Dominican Republic
    19. Frandy de la Rosa, ss, Dominican Republic (video)
    20. Jose Pujols, of, Dominican Republic (video)
     
    1 person likes this.
  2. xcrunner51

    xcrunner51 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2002
    Messages:
    5,458
    Likes Received:
    2,295
    I like how 40% of that list is SS prospects. They're probably just marketing themselves as athletes.

    We don't really need any more short stops. We have a legitimate player or prospect at every level basically.

    ML/AAA: Lowrie, Marwin Gonzalez, Angel Sanchez
    AA: Villar
    A+: Mier, Todd
    A: Fontana, Moon
    SS: Dineen, Sclafani
    RK: Correa
     
  3. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    Yo quiero Castillo, por favor
     
  4. cardpire

    cardpire Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2008
    Messages:
    10,809
    Likes Received:
    769
    we sticking to dominicans just because of our new facility there?

    you don't have access to the full scouting reports, do you? i'm curious how premium of a prospect the catcher at #2 is.
     
  5. cardpire

    cardpire Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2008
    Messages:
    10,809
    Likes Received:
    769
    you know anything about torrens and/or grullon (the catcher we have been connected to)?
     
  6. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    Jonathan Mayo lists Luis Torrens as a 3B, and #6 on his top 20.

     
  7. DoitDickau

    DoitDickau Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2002
    Messages:
    1,706
    Likes Received:
    66
    I don't have access to the reports, but it's rumored that he (torrens) is going to sign with the Yankees for a significant bonus.

    Enrique Rojas with Espn deportes and ben badler with BA are the guys to follows for July 2 rumors and signings.
     
    1 person likes this.
  8. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    Deivi Grullon is 17th on Mayo's top 20.

    <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6yfiKB39kEg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

    DPL Baseball (cached)

     
  9. cardpire

    cardpire Member

    Joined:
    Feb 6, 2008
    Messages:
    10,809
    Likes Received:
    769
    ^^^

    awesome. that's what i like to hear. would be nice to go after the top international catching prospect in each of the next few years.


    thanks for the info, fellas.
     
  10. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    I'd really like the Astros to make a run for Jose Mujica. He just turned 16 on Friday. #8 on Mayo's top 20, #3 according to Ben Badler. Trained by Carlos Guillen.

    <iframe src='http://mlb.mlb.com/shared/video/embed/embed.html?content_id=20762683&width=400&height=224&property=mlb' width='400' height='224' frameborder='0'>Your browser does not support iframes.</iframe>

     
  11. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    The 2012 international signing period has opened. But most of them are asleep right now. So obviously, the first signings will happen first thing in the morning.
     
  12. xcrunner51

    xcrunner51 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2002
    Messages:
    5,458
    Likes Received:
    2,295
    Here are the early signings:

    1. Franklin Barreto, ss/cf, Venezuela ------------> Blue Jays
    9. Luis Castro, ss, Venezuela ---------------------> Blue Jays
    17. Jose Almonte, rhp, Dominican Republic -----> Red Sox
    20. Jose Pujols, of, Dominican Republic ---------> Phillies
     
  13. juicystream

    juicystream Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Apr 17, 2001
    Messages:
    29,252
    Likes Received:
    5,360
    This will be interesting. Spend for fewer top players, or spread the money around to a bunch of lesser guys. Given how much deeper our system has gotten, I like aiming for a few top guys.
     
  14. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    Translation: SS Kristian Trompiz, signed out of Venezuela for 300K.

    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>According to @<a href="https://twitter.com/Enrique_Rojas1">Enrique_Rojas1</a>, the Astros have signed Kristian Trompiz (SS) for $300,000.</p>&mdash; Sean (@native_astro) <a href="https://twitter.com/native_astro/status/219801887464095745" data-datetime="2012-07-02T14:37:08+00:00">July 2, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  15. xcrunner51

    xcrunner51 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2002
    Messages:
    5,458
    Likes Received:
    2,295
    I think Jeff Luhnow plans to start 8 short-stops and a pitcher 4 seasons from now.
     
  16. bobrek

    bobrek Politics belong in the D & D

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 1999
    Messages:
    36,288
    Likes Received:
    26,638
    He intends to trade a few of them for the Rockets' surplus of power forwards.
     
  17. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    Ben Badler:

     
  18. tellitlikeitis

    tellitlikeitis Canceled
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    May 7, 2009
    Messages:
    19,639
    Likes Received:
    9,989
    <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Best players available: Jose Mujica, Alexander Palma, Jose Castillo, Luiz Gohara (still 15), Carlos Belen, Wendell Rijo.</p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/status/219828205429866498" data-datetime="2012-07-02T16:21:43+00:00">July 2, 2012</a></blockquote>
    <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
     
  19. xcrunner51

    xcrunner51 Contributing Member

    Joined:
    Jun 19, 2002
    Messages:
    5,458
    Likes Received:
    2,295
    It seems unfair that 16 y/o international prospect with that many concerns can get a $300,000 bonus. That's roughly mid to late 4th round draft pick money.
     
  20. Rockets12

    Rockets12 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2011
    Messages:
    4,894
    Likes Received:
    612
    Shortstops can move around the bases if they are athletic enough, and you can never have too many legit shortstops :p
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now