Cubs Sign Dominican Outfielder Eloy Jimenez

It took a month after the signing period opened, but Dominican outfielder Eloy Jimenez tonight signed a contract the Cubs for a $2.8 million signing bonus. Jimenez, 16, is the No. 1 international prospect who became eligible to sign during the current signing period. His contract also includes a $250,000 scholarship plan for college, which won’t count against Chicago’s international bonus pool.

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