Cubs Win Bidding For Jorge Soler http://0rz.tw/DMD1l The Cubs won the bidding for Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports (on Twitter). Many teams appeared to have interest in Soler, a top international prospect. Soler has to sign by July 2 if he aims to maximize his earning potential and avoid spending restrictions imposed under baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement. It's not clear what kind of bonus the Praver Shapiro Sports Management client will obtain from the Cubs, but a sum in excess of $15MM would not be surprising. MLB declared Soler a free agent earlier this month after verifying his paperwork. The Phillies have since offered him a contract and the Astros, Pirates, Indians, Red Sox, Yankees and Blue Jays also appeared to have some level of interest in the 20-year-old. Soler was an up-and-coming power hitter in Cuba before leaving the country, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America. His calling card is right-handed power, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America, who considers him a top-50 prospect in MLB. 小熊在古巴大物Jorge Soler的爭奪戰之中獲得勝利 -- 簽了 https://twitter.com/JonHeymanCBS/status/212254811800862720 Soler deal makes great sense for #cubs. get a 2nd cornerstone type player to go with castro. and for NINE years (and $30M). -- 小熊明年 --

※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 140.114.209.10 CBS如此說: http://0rz.tw/GOJHg Soler, however, isn't as big-league ready as Cespedes was, according to those in the know. Scouting outlets all seem to agree Soler will need at least two years of minor-league seasoning before hitting the majors. ※ 編輯: tanaka0826 來自: 140.114.209.10 (06/12 02:52) ※ Timon1025:轉錄至看板 Cubs 06/12 02:53