2011 international prospects

[battlekow]

Baseball America's Ben Badler has a list of the top 40 projected signing bonuses for international players (plus scouting reports for subscribers). He also has a team-by-team breakdown, broken down into five tiers ("High Rollers", "Sleepers", "Opportunity Knocks", "The Price Is Right", and "Bargain Hunters"). The Brewers fall into the second-to-last category, described thusly: "These teams will make moves in Latin America, but don't expect any million-dollar fireworks. Low to mid-six figures is likely the ceiling for these teams, who will be opportunistic and pounce if asking prices for some of the top guys fall." Badler provides the following comment:

Two of Milwaukee's top international signings from 2010 are off to fast starts in the Dominican Summer League. Dominican righthander Milton Gomez, who signed for $350,000, has a 1.06 ERA in 17 innings, while Venezuelan shortstop Orlando Arcia (the younger brother of Twins outfielder Oswaldo Arcia) has been one of the league's best hitters. The Brewers are likely pursuing players for similar money again in 2011.

If/when the Brewers are connected to any specific players, we'll link to it here.

[YoungGeezy]

Here are two tweets from Uecker Powell about the poissibility of Brewers going after soon to be 16 yr old, other son of Raul Mondesi, Adalberto.

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@UeckerPowellOne name to watch out for the Brewers is Adalberto Mondesi. The Brewers signed his older brother last year and could be interest in him.

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@UeckerPowellAdalberto Mondesi can't sign until late July since he doesn't turn 16 yr until then

[narwhalattack]

Well so far they've been sitting on their hands. Why are they so spending-conscious when it comes to raw, yet high-ceilinged, talent like the ones showcased in the international FA?

[pingman]

July 2 is the 1st day for signing international prospects.....the Yankees signed a pitcher for over $1 million.....and the Royals made a big splash by spending $3 million!!!!!

[sheetskout]

Texas topped that with a record deal. But it IS the first day. I am hoping the Brewers offer a significant amount for someone, but I find it unlikely with the draft talent we virtually have to sign.

[hyerbro1]

Found some more information on Adalberto Mondesi in an article about the Royals big international signing. He is listed as a SS and the asking price is around 1 million.The Royals are pursueing him, too.

 

http://www.kansascity.com/2011/07/02/2990531/royals-notebook-agreement-reached.html

[battlekow]

Adalberto Mondesi to the Royals for $2M. Wonder if we'll ever see the Brewers drop that kind of coin on an international free agent.

[Nader Raider Tim]

Wasn't Yohannis Perez around the $2 million dollar mark?

[CheezWizHed]

$2M signing bonus equates to about a middle-third 1st round pick (like our two this year), right?

[And That]

$2M would be between the 8th overall and 9th overall pick in terms of slot value. What they end up signing for might be another matter.

[Jim Goulart]

Wasn't Yohannis Perez around the $2 million dollar mark?

No, much lower -- The Brewers signed him to a minor league contract in the offseason that included a reported $450,000 bonus.