Owners have been signing IFA's at a slow rate this year so far. Although alot of big ones have come and been fought over so far and there is more on the way, rumor has it. But for now we will focus on these ones and see how they progress through the season.
Rico Polonia 16.5 M
Retail: 83 Has most of the tools to be a Cy Young candidate in the future. His lower velocity and somewhat weak splits may hinder him from taking the award however. But still worth the price of a kid who will probably win 15+ games a season. Has seen 15.1 innings of action so far at the ML level already as a mop up pitcher, not bad training.
Joseph Wang 15.4 M
Retail: 77 At the young age of 21 is more advanced than Rico and has better stuff. If his defensive skills were better, the retail would go through the roof. Cy Young future, very possible, but that remains to be seen. It is doubtful that he can go deep into the game, maybe the 8th inning max, so a good bull pen needs to be in place to keep the winning numbers. Currently pitching in High A, has a win and 2 losses in 5 games, one being a complete game. Not exactly shutting the opponents down, but is showing some good numbers.
Fausto Almanza 12M
Retail: 75 Recently signed to Low A, Yoker hasn't even finished drinking the toast yet. Another capable starter with a 3 pitch capacity with a sharpshooter attitude. Will the low velocity bother this kid also?
Al Blanco 10.5M
Retail: 81 Now we know why there the toast wasn't complete. Yoker did ya rob a bank? Can't afford champagne now. Another lefty pitcher that is weak against the right guys. Supporting 4 very nice pitches with control, look out West, here come the Lous!!
Alex Gil 9.6M
Retail: 67 This is one where the scouts devised their stats through a minor workout and used his box scores from a little league game. All bad joking aside, this can be a product of low scouting budget causing over valuation and pricing. He is not a bad pitcher and will post winning seasons albeit they may be 12 - 10. Currently pitching in High A and is currently 0-2 and putting up some decent numbers.
Santos Alvarez 6.5M
Retail: 64 Need a left handed closer or setup man? This one is pretty good at either. Possessing a hard slider and a fastball, followed by a curve ball that goes everywhere that will leave hitters guessing and jumping. Currently in AAA where he has worked 3 innings and has been unhitable.
Alex Johnson 4.5M
Retail: 75 Not real sure what to think about this kid. I guess it has to do with the somewhat weak splits and the KnuckleCurve and PalmBall as his primary pitches, but he throws them well.
Currently in the starting rotation at Low A and has a 4-1 record in 6 starts and putting up impressive numbers.
Erubiel Sanchez 3.5M
Retail: 65 Not the healthiest kid on the block and not much of a catcher either. But he sure should be able to hit the ball. My crystal ball tells me he will one day be an elite DH and emergency catcher on the side (probably the ball girls, if he can catch one). Currently in AA with 4 homers and 7 2-baggers already in 12 games.
Oswaldo Rios 2.7M
Retail: 64 Maybe not an elite catcher behind the dish, but can get the job done. Should be an above average hitter with a few dingers thrown in. Currently at High A with 1 game behind the mask with a double to his credit.
Jimmie Ordaz 2M
Retail: 60 If it wasn't for those anemic splits, would be a great pitcher. But alas, the crystal ball predicts a career minor leaguer here. Currently unassigned... Mr Wilson must be out getting his monthly massages.
Al Espinoza 1.4M
Retail: 62 Speaking of bang for the buck, this kid has it. It is unclear to what crystal ball thinks, he could be a back of the rotation starter or a long reliever. His control is not the greatest, but above average and will have trouble with right handed hitters, but with 2 outstanding pitches and 2 more good ones, should have a great career. Currently 0-2 at High A in 2 starts, think those righties are hitting him something fierce.
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