MLB 2025 Season

pjl44 wrote:

I say let the fans vote. It's an exhibition and the right guys generally get voted in.

The Juggler wrote:

agreed. but if they do number 1 on your list, i wouldn't care about the fans voting so much. maybe the fans vote can count 1/3 with the players and managers say counting for the other 2/3's.... :think:

another really great idea

They sign that kid I was talking about that the yanks were interested in?

BA has him ranked 20th in their international rankings...

20. MIGUEL ANDUJAR, 3B
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

B-T: R-R Ht.: 6-1 Wt.: 180

Andujar has plenty of game experience, and it's evident in the way he plays. A 16-year-old from San Cristobal, Andujar plays in the Dominican Prospect League and has represented his country during international tournaments, including one in April in Venezuela. Andujar hit well there and has hit well most places he's gone. He doesn't have one knockout tool, but he has a good swing, good bat speed and advanced feel for hitting for his age. He has quick hands and a good swing path, with the potential to hit for average and power. Andujar is solid in the field as well, with the ability to handle third base and a strong arm. Andujar trains with Basilio Vizcaino (known as Cachasa), who also worked with Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez ($3 million in 2009) and Yankees shortstop Christopher Tamarez ($650,000 in 2010). The Yankees appear to have made Andujar one of their top targets this summer.

Here's some stuff on the rangers guys. I will post the scouting reports too. I think it's really smart to go after these types of guys...especially the position players.

Rangers Sign Nomar Mazara To Possible Record Deal

Posted Jul. 2, 2011 4:01 pm by Ben Badler
Filed under: International, News
The Rangers have signed Dominican outfielder Nomar Mazara. Terms were not immediately available, but ESPN's Enrique Rojas reports that the bonus is expected to be around $5 million, which would be a new record for an international amateur, surpassing the $4.25 million the Athletics spent on Michael Ynoa in 2008.

Mazara, who is 6-foot-3, 185 pounds, is a 16-year-old lefty with the best raw power in Latin America. A $5 million price tag was rumored throughout the industry leading up to July 2, leaving many international scouting directors stunned that any team would pay that price. ESPN also reported that the Rangers will likely sign Dominican righthander Pedro Payano, who like Mazara is also represented by Ivan Noboa, for a bonus of $500,000-$600,000.

Here is part of Baseball America's scouting report on Mazara from yesterday:

"He may have the most raw power in Latin America, with batting practice shots that leave scouts in awe. He employs a big leg kick and generates good weight transfer in BP with excellent loft and backspin. He has a projectable body with lanky limbs on a large, strong frame. The only thing that can match Mazara's epic power are his equally epic ability to rack up strikeouts.

Mazara, who is represented by Ivan Noboa, doesn't play in any of the major leagues that have popped up in the Dominican Republic and has been showcased judiciously. Several scouts have said Mazara showed up at workouts, took BP then left without facing live pitching. Those who have been seen him in games say his hit tool is nowhere near as advanced as his power. He has a massive leg kick that works for him in BP when he's in a rhythm, but it can be difficult for him to maintain his balance and timing. He's a corner outfielder with an average arm, but any team that signs him will be banking on his bat."

The Rangers today also spent $3.5 million on another lefthanded 16-year-old Dominican outfielder, Ronald Guzman, widely considered one of the top hitters in Latin America.

Surprising that the guy rated 10th got $1.5 mill more than the guy ranked 2nd.


10. NOMAR MAZARA, OF
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

B-T: L-L Ht.: 6-3 Wt.: 185

Mazara has been the source of the most outrageous rumors regarding what teams have offered him, with a new team popping up each time the latest rumor gets debunked. While misinformation in the Dominican Republic is nothing new, Mazara's outstanding raw power is a reality. He may have the most raw power in Latin America, with batting practice shots that leave scouts in awe. He employs a big leg kick and generates good weight transfer in BP with excellent loft and backspin. He has a projectable body with lanky limbs on a large, strong frame. The only thing that can match Mazara's epic power are his equally epic ability to rack up strikeouts.

Mazara, who is represented by Ivan Noboa, doesn't play in any of the major leagues that have popped up in the Dominican Republic and has been showcased judiciously. Several scouts have said Mazara showed up at workouts, took BP then left without facing live pitching. Those who have been seen him in games say his hit tool is nowhere near as advanced as his power. He has a massive leg kick that works for him in BP when he's in a rhythm, but it can be difficult for him to maintain his balance and timing. He's a corner outfielder with an average arm, but any team that signs him will be banking on his bat.

Cliffy6745 wrote:

Thats pretty impressive for the Rangers. Good for them. Neither of them are the kid I was hoping the Yanks would sign so thats good.

International market is so important for good teams with shitty draft picks.

Yep. I wonder if these huge bonuses have anything to do with the new CBA that needs to be negotiated. Maybe the rangers are banking on this process changing, which would justify the amount of money for these signings.

The phils never spend any money on the international guys. They are always in the bottom third of MLB. If they spend over a million it will be a lot for them :roll:

pjl44 wrote:

metsfan wrote:

pjl44 wrote:

I say let the fans vote. It's an exhibition and the right guys generally get voted in.

Besides Jeter, which selections from this year are so off the wall? The fan vote pretty much nailed it, even recognizing Alex Avila. The starters are tight.

josh hamilton being a starter when carlos quentin has much better numbers. why should someone that been out a half season be a starter or let alone be on the team?? if mlb whats to make this game truly count then don't have the starters be decided by popularity count.

The Juggler wrote:

mike schmidt was voted a starter at 3rd in 1989....a couple months after he retired. he hit .202 in 42 games that year.

but did the all star game count in 89, nope. see this is why i have a problem with the all star game and more so bud and think it's a joke.

The Juggler wrote:

metsfan wrote:

The Juggler wrote:

mike schmidt was voted a starter at 3rd in 1989....a couple months after he retired. he hit .202 in 42 games that year.

but did the all star game count in 89, nope. see this is why i have a problem with the all star game and more so bud and think it's a joke.

right.

stop agreeing with me so much. it's weird.

things will be back to normal when football starts and you can bash me for being a fraud cowboyz fan :P

The Juggler wrote:

cowboys have made tentative plans to open camp on 7/29

wow thats cool