Pedro Leon

I would like to know how much money the White Sox are funneling Cespedes through intermediaries.

 

Giving Leon $4M leaves ~$1.3M. I assume that’ll be distributed over 3-4 2nd and 3rd tier intl signees but I wonder if there is any chance of them getting Colas or another big name for $1.3M.

 

Warmly welcome the new #4!

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LOL Also from the comments...
“Why is he signing on a casket.”
“Thought it was a coffin.”
“Looks like a casket.”

 

Good info there. I recall some others saying there were conflicting reports as to whether the arm was elite or below average. The fact they see him as a centerfielder would also explain why things seemed hot and then went quiet with Jackie Bradley Jr - sounds like they'd want a short term bridge who can keep it warm for Leon.

 

I'm not sure Astros were ever hot on JBJ, but he would be a good fit in my opinion. Though, I see him more as a good 1-2 year contract with maybe a club option. Defense is his calling card and that can go south in a hurry. He would fit the bridge mold provided other teams aren't making unreasonable offers or Leon needs a bridge shorter than 1-2 years.

 

Anyone know what's going on with Leon?

 

Hit a grand slam. Not much else.

 

Completely sucked for first 4-5 games. Last 4-5 games have been great (low BA, but getting on base and hitting for pop), but not great enough to wash out how bad his first 4-5 games were.

 

Started out horribly, putting himself in a big hole with strikeouts. But he has had a decent stretch over the last week and is walking and hitting for power.

 

Thanks gents! So I guess he's not a Miles Straw replacement anytime soon.

 

https://www.milb.com/corpus-christi/stats/

 

So is he playing SS to develop his versatility or do we really think he's a potential big league infielder?

 

Baseball America: Pedro Leon Tries His Hand At A New Position