2011 Red Sox international scouting and signing

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Lets review the Red Sox signing out of Latin America in 2010 that will be making the profesional start in 2011.

Edwin Osorio RHP (from Colombia) 6-2 176 17 yrs
Edwar Garcia RHP (Dominican) 6-4 175 17 yrs
Aneury Taveras 2B (Dominican) 5-9 175 L/R 18 yrs
Anthony Amaya CF (From Panama) 5-10 160 L/L 16 yrs
Dernier Lopez SS (Venezuelan) 6-0 165 B/R 16yrs
Ynoel Aguero OF (Dominican) 5-10 170 B/R 20 yrs
Aneudis Peralta 3B (Dominican) R/R 5-10 190 17 yrs
William Abreu RHP (Dominican 6-1 190-200 lbs 18 yrs.
Alixon Suarez C (Venezuelan) 6-1 180 R/R 16 yrs
Jose Espitia RHP (Venezuelan) 6-2 180 17 yrs
Cleriluis Rondon SS ( Venezuelan) 6-0 155 17 yrs
Oscar Melendez RHP (Dominican) 6-1 150 17 yrs
Jose Colorado OF (Mexico) 6-1 170 L/R 20 yrs
Jeremias Pineda OF (Dominican) 5-11 175 B/R 20 yrs.
Nelson Arguila RHP (Dominican) 6-2 185 22 yrs

Not a very impresive group,but Osorio is the top prospect out of this group a former third baseman turned 17 yrs two month ago has a fastball in the high 80's at the present. The Red Sox brass like very much Garcia who also trurned 17 yrs recently. Taveras is a 6.6/60 runner and has some pop in his bat. Amaya played for Panama Jr National team has showed good pop for his size. Lopez glove is ahead of his bat, but has potential. Aguero is believe to be a late bloomer.

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Lets take a look at the top 2010 Latin America prospects who haven't signed professional contract ( to my knowledge) on the board

Eskarlin Vasquez RF (D)
Luis Marte SS (D)-Signed with Texas.
Felix Jorge RHP (D)-signed with the Twins
Antonio Gonzalez SS (D)- signed with the Cubs.
Christopher Pichardo 3B (D) *
Gabriel Guerrero of/RHP (D)* Vladimir's nephew- Signed with Seatle fo $400,000 bonus.
Dioni Volquez RHP (D) Edinson's cousin
Ismael Alcantara SS (D)
Angel Alcantara 3B (D)
Emmanuel De Jesus LHP (D)
Wilton Ramirez CF (D)
Jose Ramirez SS (D)
Elvis Rubio OF (D)- Signed with the Brewers for a $95,000 bonus.
Pedro Arias P (D)*
Miguel Ascencio P (D)
Jeffrey Marte P (D)*
Rougned Odor SS (V)- Signed with Texas
Angel Mejia LHP (V)-Signed with the Cubs
Yorman Landa RHP (V)- Signed with the Twins
Felix Caravallo LHP (V)
Cesar Gonzalez C (V)
Anderson Mata LHP (V) Signed with the A's
Ronnie Mejias SS (V)- Signed by Arizona

* Are playing in the Domincan Player development league.

PS some notes of interest the A's have signed Andy Paz a 17 yrs catcher who was born in Cuba but his family moved to France 4 years ago and who played for France JR national team. Oakland signed him for a believed $100,000 bonus. The Cubs signed a 16 yrs Italian catcher by the name Alberto Mineo who played for Italy JR National team.

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In a non Red Sox related note here is a early list of the top prospects for the 2011 July second early phase of the International signing period.

Ronald Gusman OF
Elier Hernandez OF
Jeffrey Martinez OF
Miguel Andujar 3B
Jose Luis Mendez RHP
Richard Nunez C
Jose Rodriguez OF
Junior Amarante
Johnny Charles RHP

Emmanuel Salas OF
Nadir Crismatt RHP
"Maseta" Gonzalez RHP
Ruben Rodriguez SS
Roger Velez LHP
Ronniel Demorizi SS- youngest player in this group won't be 16 yrs until 7/19 can't sign before them.

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Lets take a look at the top 2010 Latin America prospects who haven't signed professional contract ( to my knowledge) on the board

Eskarlin Vasquez RF (D)
Luis Marte SS (D)
Felix Jorge RHP (D)
Antonio Gonzalez SS (D)
Christopher Pichardo 3B (D) *
Gabriel Guerrero of/RHP (D)* Vladimir's nephew
Dioni Volquez RHP (D) Edinson's cousin
Ismael Alcantara SS (D)
Angel Alcantara 3B (D)
Emmanuel De Jesus LHP (D)
Wilton Ramirez CF (D)
Rougned Odor SS (V)
Angel Mejia LHP (V)
Yorman Landa RHP (V)
Felix Caravallo LHP (V)
Cesar Gonzalez C (V)
Anderson Mata LHP (V)
Ronnie Mejias SS (V)

* Are playing in the Domincan Player development league.

PS some notes of interest the A's have signed Andy Paz a 17 yrs catcher who was born in Cuba but his family moved to France 4 years ago and who played for France JR national team. Oakland signed him for a believed $100,000 bonus. The Cubs signed a 16 yrs Italian catcher by the name Alberto Mineo who played for Italy JR National team.

Well one less name the board as Baseball American is reporting that Venezuelan SS Rouned Odor has signed a profesion contract with the Rangers for 425,000 bonus.

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There are talk out in the scouting community that the Red Sox have signed 17 yrs Dominican third baseman Aneudis Peralta. Peralta was playing in the Dominican Prospect league, however needs to confirm this signing.

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There are talk out in the scouting community that the Red Sox have signed 17 yrs Dominican third baseman Aneudis Peralta. Peralta was playing in the Dominican Prospect league, however needs to confirm this signing.

scaffolds, can you tell us more about him. Thanks.

[Therwil Flyer]

found this on Peralta and Taveras on dplbasball.com:

"Aneury Peralta agrees with Redsox for $100,000. The 3rd basemen was the best hitter on the Toros del Cibao roster, his hands are quick through the hitting zone and creates back spin on every ball he hits. He can pick it on defense and shows a solid 50 arm. His body type is a concern, he will need to watch his weight through his development. Aneury Tavarez (Potros) was also picked up by Redsox for $90,000. Tavarez is a plus-plus runner (6.3 60yd) with solid hitting ability and power. He's an offensive 2B who should move quickly through the Redsox system."

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found this on Peralta and Taveras on dplbasball.com:

"Aneury Peralta agrees with Redsox for $100,000. The 3rd basemen was the best hitter on the Toros del Cibao roster, his hands are quick through the hitting zone and creates back spin on every ball he hits. He can pick it on defense and shows a solid 50 arm. His body type is a concern, he will need to watch his weight through his development. Aneury Tavarez (Potros) was also picked up by Redsox for $90,000. Tavarez is a plus-plus runner (6.3 60yd) with solid hitting ability and power. He's an offensive 2B who should move quickly through the Redsox system."

I have heard that Taveras is closer to 6.6/60 speed than 6.3, but anyway he is a above average runner, according what i heard Perralta defense is above average with good power potential.. I am also hearing that Peralta has also caught (C) before.

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Dominicans aren't the only ones playing in the Dominican Prospect league (DPL) Cubans Rafael Valdez and Kenen Reyna are also playing in the league. Valdez is a SS who will be 17 yrs next month and Reyna is a 25 yrs outfielder both will be playing in the league All Star game at the end of January and are available to sign profesional contracts.

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Mexican Luis Heredia was one or two of the top pitching prospects avilable in the 2010 Internatinal market and the Pirates signing him for a reported 2.6 Million dollar bonus. One of the top pitching prospects available for the July 2 International signing date also comes from Mexico in the name of Robert Michael Garcia Quiros. Garcia is 6-2 175 has a quick and loose arm and throws a fastball around 90 at this time9Should throw harder in the future, his off speed pitches aren't as advanced but developing.

A Red Sox note, Cuban defector RHP Reiner Robles was at the the Red Sox baseball academy in the Dominican in the last few days. Robles who is 22 yrs (belived) throws mid 90's fastball with very good sinking action. Reiner command and control needs some work.

[Richard]

Thanks for the information.

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Lets take a look at the top 2010 Latin America prospects who haven't signed professional contract ( to my knowledge) on the board

Eskarlin Vasquez RF (D)
Luis Marte SS (D)
Felix Jorge RHP (D)
Antonio Gonzalez SS (D)
Christopher Pichardo 3B (D) *
Gabriel Guerrero of/RHP (D)* Vladimir's nephew
Dioni Volquez RHP (D) Edinson's cousin
Ismael Alcantara SS (D)
Angel Alcantara 3B (D)
Emmanuel De Jesus LHP (D)
Wilton Ramirez CF (D)
Jose Ramirez SS (D)
Elvis Rubio OF (D)
Pedro Arias P (D)
Miguel Ascencio P (D)
Jeffrey Marte P (D)
Rougned Odor SS (V)- Signed with Texas
Angel Mejia LHP (V)
Yorman Landa RHP (V)
Felix Caravallo LHP (V)
Cesar Gonzalez C (V)
Anderson Mata LHP (V)
Ronnie Mejias SS (V)

* Are playing in the Domincan Player development league.

PS some notes of interest the A's have signed Andy Paz a 17 yrs catcher who was born in Cuba but his family moved to France 4 years ago and who played for France JR national team. Oakland signed him for a believed $100,000 bonus. The Cubs signed a 16 yrs Italian catcher by the name Alberto Mineo who played for Italy JR National team.

This coming weekend (Jan 26) the DPL will hold his All Star game show casing, expect some signings after the game. In addition to the above list this is some names that big league organizations have been following.

OF Ranyemi Mendoza (will be 17 yrs in May)
OF Freiter Marte 20 yrs
OF Elvis Rubio 17 yrs Signed with Brewers 95,0000 bonus
OF Manuel Moscat (will be 17 yrs in March)
OF Algenis Ramirez ( will be 17 yrs in April)
OF Lenny Pena (will be 19 yrs in March)
Of Leonel Lorenzo 19 yrs
C Reymer Soto 18 yrs
C Kelvin Calderon (will be 17 yrs in April)
SS Carlos Rodriguez 18 yrs
SS Miguel Dilone 17 yrs
SS Jose Martinez 17 yrs
SS Jefry Santos 17 yrs
SS Rafael Valdes (Cuban) 17 yrs
RHP Pedro Arias 17 yrs
RHP Darwin Castillo 18 yrs Signed with the Royals for $300,000 bonus.
RHP Juan Daniel Marte 16 yrs
RHP Jeffry Marte 19 yrs
RHP Jose Morel 17 yrs
RHP Jordan Ventura 17 yrs
LHP Luis Cepeda (will be 17 yrs in April)
RHP Juan Mora 18 yrs

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Thanks for the information.

My pleasure.

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This coming weekend (Jan 26) the DPL will hold his All Star game show casing, expect some signings after the game. In addition to the above list this is some names that big league organizations have been following.

OF Ranyemi Mendoza (will be 17 yrs in May)
OF Freiter Marte 20 yrs
OF Elvis Rubio 17 yrs
OF Manuel Moscat (will be 17 yrs in March)
OF Algenis Ramirez ( will be 17 yrs in April)
OF Lenny Pena (will be 19 yrs in March)
Of Leonel Lorenzo 19 yrs
C Reymer Soto 18 yrs
C Kelvin Calderon (will be 17 yrs in April)
SS Carlos Rodriguez 18 yrs
SS Miguel Dilone 17 yrs
SS Jose Martinez 17 yrs
SS Jefry Santos 17 yrs
SS Rafael Valdes (Cuban) 17 yrs
RHP Pedro Arias 17 yrs
RHP Darwin Castillo 18 yrs Signed with the Royals for $300,000 bonus.
RHP Juan Daniel Marte 16 yrs
RHP Jeffry Marte 19 yrs
RHP Jose Morel 17 yrs
RHP Jordan Ventura 17 yrs
RHP Luis Cepeda (will be 17 yrs in April)
RHP Juan Mora 18 yrs

DPL is reporting that Darwin Castillo signed after the All Star game with the Royals for a $300, 000 bonus more to come.

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Baseball America reported that the Cubs signed Cuban defectors Ruben Silva and Yaniel Cabeza. Silva a 21 yrs outfielder signed for a bonus between $1-1.2 Millions, while also 21 yrs Cabeza signed for $500 000 dollars.

Talking about Cuban defectors, there is talk among the scouting community that Yasiel Balaguer (17 yrs) is looking for a bonus of 18-20 Millions (the years aren't known now, the marlin seems very interested in Balaguer. Jorge Soler (18 yrs) may be the best of the rest of Cuban defector who haven't signed a profesional contract. Soler also a outfielder is about 6-3 205 R/R with 5 potential tools, very good bat speed, potential explosive power and above arm.