Kendrys Morales traded to Oakland

[sdyment]

Pillar on his way out next?

 

Pillar and Morales gone on the same day?!?!? Too much to hope for. What’s next...Tabby for Shulman?

[Jimcanuck]

Hope the Jays are acquiring IFA money to steal Dominguez from the Yanks. McDaniel expects Dominguez to be ranked higher than Vlad and Wander as of time of signing.

[Spanky99]

Jays have two McKinneys?

 

Yur dumn.

[P2F]

Hope the Jays are acquiring IFA money to steal Dominguez from the Yanks. McDaniel expects Dominguez to be ranked higher than Vlad and Wander as of time of signing.

 

That's next year's crop. The money acquired here will have to be spent on the current IFA class.

 

Yolbert Sanchez, anyone?

[Abomination]

Pillar and Morales gone on the same day?!?!? Too much to hope for. What’s next...Tabby for Shulman?

 

I don't have the same hatred for Tabby other people here do, but that would be fantastic!

[The Iceman]

Next up, the Pillar trade announcement to San Fran.

 

Then Smoak, Giles, Bucholtz, Travis and Shoemaker at the deadline

[Spanky99]

Hope the Jays are acquiring IFA money to steal Dominguez from the Yanks. McDaniel expects Dominguez to be ranked higher than Vlad and Wander as of time of signing.

 

Uhmmm... yes you are a dumn-dumn!

[Jimcanuck]

Uhmmm... yes you are a duumn-dumn!

 

Doubt many here know the IFA spending rules.

[Orgfiller]

I did NOT enjoy the Kendrys Morales era.

 

Neither did I, but that homerun streak was actually pretty cool to witness.

[Angrioter]

Doubt many here know the IFA spending rules.

 

Easy rules.

Solo los idiotas no conocen esas estúpidas reglas.

 

I'm a buscone

[Spanky99]

Easy rules.

Solo los idiotas no conocen esas estúpidas reglas.

 

I'm a buscone

 

lol... Ang!

[Orgfiller]

How the f*** did we get anything for Kendrys Morales? He was obviously a bad signing by the FO both at the time the deal was made and in hindsight even more so, but it's a miracle that they got a nonzero amount of IFA money and we save $2M to get rid of him.

[Krylian]

Pillar on his way out next?

 

I'm not that lucky

[Angrioter]

lol... Ang!

Wahahaha

 

That money is for the current IFA. A little less value

[Carlos Danger]

Just got back from tennis and saw this! Thank you sweet baby Jesus!!

 

Mil gracias!! Upaaaaa YES!!

 

My mind control experiments I have been conducting on Atkins must have finaly paid off:cool:

[Ehjays]

international funds must be traded in blocks of at least $250K as per MLB traderumours….so we know we got at least 250

[The Cats Ass]

Is there anyone out there good? We got 500K for Dwight Smith jr

[Spanky99]

That's next year's crop. The money acquired here will have to be spent on the current IFA class.

 

Yolbert Sanchez, anyone?

 

Is there anyone out there good? We got 500K for Dwight Smith jr

 

...

[glory]

international funds must be traded in blocks of at least $250K as per MLB traderumours….so we know we got at least 250

 

$500k for DSJ plus at least $250k in this deal gives the Jays a pretty healthy amount. Shatkins has invested heavily in international market since they took over. I like them doing this much better than getting some s***** C level prospects.

[BlueRocky]

Hope the Jays are acquiring IFA money to steal Dominguez from the Yanks. McDaniel expects Dominguez to be ranked higher than Vlad and Wander as of time of signing.

 

Going by BA’s list, names like Jasson Dominguez (Yanks), Robert Puason (Athletics), Bayron Lora (Rangers), Erick Pena (Royals), Luis Rodriguez (Dodgers) are some of the premium prospects this year

 

Source: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-2019-international-prospects-to-watch

[Spanky99]

$500k for DSJ plus at least $250k in this deal gives the Jays a pretty healthy amount. Shatkins has invested heavily in international market since they took over. I like them doing this much better than getting some s***** C level prospects.

 

Well, to be fair, C level spects are usually of the same ilk, but drafting your own is far better.

[Jimcanuck]

$500k for DSJ plus at least $250k in this deal gives the Jays a pretty healthy amount. Shatkins has invested heavily in international market since they took over. I like them doing this much better than getting some s***** C level prospects.

 

Yep. Pillar for IFA money!

[Spanky99]

Going by BA’s list, names like Jasson Dominguez (Yanks), Robert Puason (Athletics), Bayron Lora (Rangers), Erick Pena (Royals), Luis Rodriguez (Dodgers) are some of the premium prospects this year

 

Source: https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/top-2019-international-prospects-to-watch

 

That usually is rumoured agreements, or is it speculation?

 

Link's behind a paywall, can you post it?

[P2F]

That usually is rumoured agreements, or is it speculation?

 

Mostly the former.

[Jimcanuck]

Due to safety concerns, I'm not going to mention any signing bonus amounts for Venezuelan players.

 

Jasson Dominguez, OF, Dominican Republic

Team: Yankees

 

Dominguez has an exciting level of explosiveness, athleticism and loud tools, with 60s and 70s scattered across his tool set. He's a bursty athlete with well above-average speed and arm strength, excellent bat speed and big power from both sides of the plate coming from his muscular, 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame. Scouts highest on Dominguez raved not only about his tools, both about his ability to both hit and hit for power in games. With Dominguez having premium tools, athleticism and offensive game performance, several scouts consider him the best overall player in the 2019 class. Dominguez trains with Ivan Noboa and is expected to command a bonus of around $5 million.

 

Robert Puason, SS, Dominican Republic

Team: Athletics

 

The Braves reached an agreement to sign Puason when he was 14, but that's no longer happening. MLB did not penalize the Braves for reaching an early deal with Puason. They were penalized, in part, because they had agreed to sign Puason in a package deal, signing other players from the same program to inflated signing bonuses as a condition for being able to secure Puason.

 

With the Braves now unable to sign Puason per MLB's decision, he now is expected to sign with the Athletics, likely for a bonus around $5 million. A lean, 6-foot-2, Puason is extremely athletic with some of the best tools in the 2019 class, with plus speed and arm strength. He has has similarities to a switch-hitting version of Twins shortstop Wander Javier, who signed out of the Dominican Republic for $4 million three years ago. Puason trains with J.D. Ozuna.

 

 

 

Bayron Lora, OF, Dominican Republic

Team: Rangers

 

Nobody in the 2019 class has more raw power than Lora. Even when Lora was 14 years old, he had more power than most of the top players in the 2018 class. At 6-foot-4, Lora has excellent strength and bat speed, with the power to be a middle-of-the-order masher if everything clicks. While he's a large human being who projects as a corner outfielder, he's flexible and moves well underway for his size. His bonus is expected to be in the $4 million neighborhood. Lora trains with Hector Evertz.

 

 

Erick Pena, OF, Dominican Republic

Team: Royals

 

Pena grew up playing in La Javilla, the little league program in Santo Domingo where Nomar Mazara and Amed Rosario played. Pena has a lot of game experience growing up in the Dominican Republic and traveling to the United States for different events. A 6-foot-3 lefty, Pena is an advanced hitter with strong hands who makes consistent hard contact. He's also fluent in both English and Spanish, with a bonus expected to be in the $3-$4 million range. Pena trains with John Carmona, whose program also has two of the slickest fielding shortstops for 2020, Armando Cruz and Luis Ravelo.

 

 

Luis Rodriguez, OF, Venezuela

Team: Dodgers

 

Rodriguez is one of the most complete players in the 2019 class, with a good combination of size (6-foot-2, 180 pounds), athleticism and hitting ability from the right side. When I saw him face live pitching in the Dominican Republic, he homered to right-center field off a pitcher who was throwing up to 92 mph, then narrowly missed another homer that hit the fence to the same part of the park. Rodriguez has good plate discipline, hits well in games against older pitchers and has a natural ability to lift the ball for power. He runs the 60-yard dash in around 6.7 to 6.8 seconds, so if he can retain that speed, he could stick in center field, too. Rodriguez trains with Angel Valladares.

 

 

Yhoswar Garcia, OF, Venezuela

Team: Phillies

 

Garcia has an exciting tool set in a lean, athletic 6-foot frame. He's a plus-plus runner who defends his position well in center field with a strong arm. He's a righthanded hitter who has also performed well in games against professional pitching, with a hit-over-power offensive profile. If he retains his speed and keeps hitting the way he has recently, he could develop into a player along the lines of Nationals center fielder Victor Robles. Garcia trains with Roberto Vahlis.

 

Ronnier Quintero, C, Venezuela

Team: Cubs

 

Given the difficulties for players in Venezuela right now, some of them have spent a lot of time living and training in the Dominican Republic, which has been the case for Quintero, who is with Jaime Ramos. Quintero is a power-hitting catcher, generating easy pop from left-center over to his pull side. He has a strong arm too, though several scouts have said he will need to work at his receiving to stay behind the plate.

 

 

Ismael Mena, OF, Dominican Republic

Team: Padres

 

Mena is one of the best athletes and fastest runners in the class. He's a wiry, 6-foot-2 center fielder who defends his position well with well above-average speed and excellent range. Mena is a lefty who stays behind the ball well, and while his power is mostly to the gaps right now, he has the leverage and loft in his swing to grow into more over-the-fence juice as he gets stronger. Mena trains with Rudy Santin and is expected to top $2 million.

 

 

Arol Vera, SS, Venezuela

Team: Angels

 

Venezuela typically has a bundle of smaller shortstops whose games play up because of their game savvy and instincts, but Vera is 6-foot-2 with a lean, projectable frame. He's a switch-hitter with a smooth, easy swing from both sides who has shown the ability to control the strike zone and hit well in games. He's represented by Felix Olivo.

 

 

Adael Amador, SS, Dominican Republic

Team: Rockies

 

Amador is one of the more polished players in the class. He played for the Dominican Republic's gold medal winning team at the COPABE 15U Pan American Championship in 2017, hitting .500 and making the all-tournament team. Then, in August 2018, he was the starting shortstop at the U-15 World Cup, batting .391/.533/.565 in eight games. Amador has a simple, compact swing from both sides with good balance, strike-zone judgment and strong hands. He trains with Cristian Pimentel expected to sign for around $1.5 million.

[Spanky99]

Due to safety concerns, I'm not going to mention any signing bonus amounts for Venezuelan players.

 

Thanks JimmyC, that's sad the state of Venezuela's in.

[Jimcanuck]

Thanks JimmyC, that's sad the state of Venezuela's in.

 

to be clear, that line is in the article

[Spanky99]

to be clear, that line is in the article

 

I assumed as much.

[43211234]

The Blue Jays are now up to $45M (20 Tulo, 15 Martin, 10 Morales) in dead money this season... on a $116M payroll. But don't take that as a complaint with this trade.

[Spanky99]

The Blue Jays are now up to $45M (20 Tulo, 15 Martin, 10 Morales) in dead money this season... on a $116M payroll. But don't take that as a complaint with this trade.

 

Good business...