Mets Sign Dominican Shortstop Cecilio Aybar

Dominican shortstop Cecilio Aybar, who had previously been declared ineligible to sign by Major League Baseball for using a false age and identity, has signed with the Mets. The contract, signed last month, is for $251,100, emptying out the remainder of the Mets’ 2013-14 international bonus pool.

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MLB Catches Venezuelan Player With False Age

Major League Baseball has penalized a Venezuelan pitcher who had been falsely presenting himself as a 16-year-old prospect eligible to sign on July 2.

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