International market刚开跑就一改前几年几乎放弃状态 一口气就签了至少五个 直接冲破bonus pool上限 penalty是明後年每人不能签超过300k外加今年超过部分100% Tax Oakland Athletics Lazaro Armenteros, of, Cuba , around $3 million Marcos Brito, ss, Dominican Republic (No. 13 prospect) , $1.1 million. Yerdel Vargas, ss, Dominican Republic (No. 24 prospect) , $1.5M Kevin Richards, of, Dominican Republic (No. 39 prospect), $600,000. George Bell, ss, Dominican Republic , $500,000. Lazaro Armenteros mlb.com: http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/26271672/v652744583/top-international-prospects-lazaro-amenteros-of Hometown: Havana, Cuba Position: OF Age: 17 DOB: 5/22/1999 Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6'0" Weight: 182 lb. Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 65 | Arm: 60 | Field: 60 Lazarito remains one of the most intriguing and mysterious players on the market.The 6-foot-2, 205-pound Armenteros put on a show, displaying plus bat speed during batting practice and plus speed down the baselines in front of scouts during his first showcase on Jan. 8. Armenteros also fielded balls in center field and in right field, showing off his arm and his agility. Scouts noted an uppercut swing that could use some work, as well as a few holes in his offensive approach that need attention. Some scouts raved about his strong throwing arm. Others said it was "fringy average." Armenteros impressed scouts with his power, speed and overall athleticism. He also showed "great hands" and advanced strength at the plate during the showcase. On defense, some scouts wondered if Armenteros would be better suited for a corner outfield spot instead of center field because of his overall skill set.But a lot has happened since he first appeared on the market in 2015. The outfielder was declared a free agent on Jan. 11 and was expected to make a decision on where he was going to sign on Feb. 10. He didn't and it set off a chain of events that included his agent from Culture 39 refusing to represent him after allegedly receiving a death threat. Since February, he has been training with Javier Rodriguez in the Dominican Republic. He is now represented by Octagon. BA More on :http://album.blog.yam.com/thomashsnu&folder=10721261 https://youtu.be/RcoJ-HIU838 http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/lazaro-armenteros-oakland-athletics Armenteros was one of the best players in his age group at the time he left Cuba. He played for Cuba’s youth national team in August 2014 at the 15U World Cup, where he hit .462/.611/.962 with 10 walks and eight strikeouts in 36 plate appearances. That came after he excelled in Cuba’s 15U national league, batting .416/.529/.733 in 136 plate appearances and ranking first in home runs (6) and slugging, with 26 walks, 19 strikeouts and 12 stolen bases in 14 tries. Armenteros wouldn’t rank among the Top 100 prospects in baseball, but he is the same age as the international prospects who signed last year on July 2, and he stacks up well against the top players from that class, with an expected price tag that would reflect that. A righthanded hitter, Armenteros has a strong, physical build at around 6-foot-1, 205 pounds with a promising combination of above-average raw power and speed. He was a corner outfielder in Cuba and many scouts project him to stay there, though he could see some time in center field given his present speed. Armenteros’ swing is unconventional and several scouts said they think his stroke has gotten more uphill as he’s started to showcase for scouts. He’s also susceptible to chasing and swinging through high fastballs, but he has a strong track record of hitting against his peers. Given his age and inexperience, Armenteros will likely start his career in Rookie ball this summer in the United States. fangraph: https://youtu.be/aMxOF_Tlbkw http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/july-2-scouting-reports-prospects-11-25/ 14. Lazaro Armenteros (aka “Lazarito”), OF, Cuba (Video) The early noise surrounding Armenteros was deafening. A lot has been said and written about Lazarito — much of it comically hyperbolic — since the baseball-loving world first laid eyes on him, but things within the industry have calmed down as scouts have gotten more looks at him. He is as physically impressive a 17-year-old as you will find, with a physique Bruce Wayne would envy, and has the raw power (55) and speed (60) that are stereotypically associated with players of that build. Beyond those two tools, however, it’s hard to find aspects of Lazarito’s game about which scouts feel unanimously good. His swing is as steep as Lombard Street, geared for showcase power much more than realistic in-game use and many scouts (who usually take a laissez- faire approach to swing mechanics, especially those of a teenager) are calling for proactive mechanical alterations. While he has the pure speed for center field, his feel for the position is reportedly poor and, with a 40 arm, he currently projects to left field. If that indeed is where he profiles defensively, then Armenteros is going to have to make significant strides with the bat to profile there. While rumors have circulated that the Padres are the club most infatuated with Lazarito – and it makes sense for them to land as many prospects from this class as possible given that they’re already waist deep in this year’s talent pool – there isn’t currently a deal in place of which I’m aware. For a while it was unclear if/when a deal would be struck, as Armenteros’ camp has dealt with some drama but the industry is pleased with the way the Octagon agency group has stepped in and calmed once stormy seas "Lazarito, rep part ways amid claims of threats" http://m.mlb.com/news/article/165245878/lazarito-and-his-rep-part-amid-threat-claims?topicid=151437456 ----- Marcos Brito mlb.com: http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/26271672/v652743983 Hometown: San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic Position: SS Age: 16 DOB: 3/6/2000 Bats: S Throws: R Height: 6'0'' Weight: 165 lb. Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 30 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 60 Marcos Brito can hit, has the potential to become even better, and everybody knows it. Brito's skills were on display during three games at MLB's International Prospect Showcase in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic in February. The infielder walked twice in the first game and went hitless in two at-bats in the second.He drove in a run with a single in the third game and eventually scored. Overall,Brito has short frame and a medium build with some physical projection. He's made a name for himself as a quality hitting prospect with his short, slight-upstroke swing through the hitting zone. He's shown impressive bat speed and the ability to make solid contact to all fields. There are some scouts that believe the switch-hitting teenager might be a better overall hitter from the left side of the plate. He's shown soft hands and solid fundamentals defensively. He has an average arm and he's an average runner but he could improve both of those parts of his game as he matures. Brito is trained by Willy Decarty in the Dominican Republic. The A's are the favorite to sign him. BA More on :http://album.blog.yam.com/thomashsnu&folder=10721261 https://youtu.be/5P8X0LZkmEY ----- Yerdel Vargas http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/26271672/v652803783 Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Position: SS Age: 16 DOB: 2/17/2000 Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 lb. Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 60 Vargas is considered by some scouts to be the best defensive shortstop from the Dominican Republic in this year's class of international prospects. Evaluators like Vargas' lean build and projectable body. At the plate, he's known for having a quick bat and an easy, fluid swing. What's more, Vargas has shown the ability to make solid contact to all fields in batting practice and in games. Add a compact stroke and the potential for average power down the road, and it's easy to see why Vargas is considered among the top prospects on the island overall. He's a smart baserunner with average speed that could improve in the future. On defense, Vargas has smooth actions and has shown a strong arm. He plays with confidence and shows a high baseball IQ. The belief is that the teenager will become an everyday player in the Major Leagues if he continues to develop at a normal pace. Vargas played in the Dominican Prospect League and is trained by Jason De La Cruz. The A's are the favorite to sign him. BA More on :http://album.blog.yam.com/thomashsnu&folder=10721261 https://youtu.be/BRGwSfQAOjE fangraph: 25. Yerdel Vargas, SS, Dominican Republic (Video) Vargas has good defensive footwork and enough arm strength for the left side of the infield, but it’s not clear that he’ll have enough range to stay at short as he matures. I think it should be enough, especially if he signs with Oakland (as expected), whose system is bereft of prospects with a typical shortstop’s defensive skillset. While Vargas has good feel for the barrel and about average bat speed, his in-game swing utilizes very little of his lower half and, barring a stark adjustment to this, he’s unlikely to hit for better than 30 game power. He shows the potential for more than that in BP and I think there’s a chance he fills out more than most expect him to and develops 40 raw power. Such physical develop might also cannibalize his ability to play shortstop, though. ----- Kevin Richards BA https://youtu.be/RxSCymxShe4 More on :http://album.blog.yam.com/thomashsnu&folder=10721261 fangraph: 22. Kevin Richards, OF, Dominican Republic (Video) Richards is sushi raw — so raw, in fact, that upon learning just how uncooked he was, the Nationals withdrew a multi-million dollar offer to Richards and he’s now expected to sign with Oakland for about $500,000. Richards is a physically projectable 70 runner and could be an impact defender in center field. He’s frail right now but has decent bat control for his size and should generate stronger contact as his body matures. He looks bad in games and one scout with whom I spoke thought he might be afraid of the baseball because of how frequently and early he bails out of his swing. There is a lot of work to be done on the body, bat and maybe even the mind, but Richards is a dynamic athlete with big-time upside. --

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