Dominicans Outfielder Edwin Moreno & Left-Hander Pitcher Eduardo Cepeda Have Offers On The Table

Los Tainos still have a few big name players on their roster, most notable Edwin Moreno of and Eduardo Cepeda lhp who have had many offers but haven't agreed to terms for the time being.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site

Steroids Cloud Hurting Dominican Prospects

The international signing period opened on July 2 amidst a cloud of controversy in the Dominican Republic, where numerous top prospects allegedly tested positive for steroids. But while MLB scouts and officials were treading cautiously in Santo Domingo, several prospects in Venezuela were reaping seven-figure bonuses to develop their skills in the U.S. minor leagues.

Baseball World

Orioles Sign Dominican Third Baseman Hector Veloz

The Orioles have signed 16-year-old Dominican third baseman Hector Veloz for $300,000, according to his trainer, Victor Baez.
Baseball America

David Stockstill, the Orioles director of international scouting, confirmed that the organization officially agreed to a contract Friday with 16-year-old Dominican third baseman Hector Veloz that includes a franchise record signing bonus for a Dominican amateur.
Baltimore Sun

Top International Prospects Test Positive For Steroid

Major League Baseball's increased scrutiny of players in the Dominican Republic is already affecting the international market, as at least one of the top prospects in Latin America has tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

Baseball America

New Dominican Prospect League Videos Published

Check out some of the top amateur talents eligible on July 2nd from the Dominican Republic in these newly published videos from the 2nd Dominican Prospect League All-Star Game.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site

Two Dozen International Free Agents Worth Knowing

Much of baseball's top talent comes from Latin America, but much of the public attention is focused on the MLB Draft each year, and not so much on the international free-agent signing period, which kicks off July 2. As bonuses grow, though, so does the interest in the Latin American market.

MLB Fanhouse

Dominican Prospect League Will Play In San Pedro de Macoris April 29th

The D.P.L will resume play in San Pedro de Macoris on Thursday April 29th, we will have a selected group of players participating in this week's game, Edwin Moreno, Yoel Araujo, Hector Veloz, Geronimo Fransua, Luis Marte, Esteilon Peguero, Christopher Tamarez and Carlos Pereira are some of the July 2nd prospects attending.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site

Azul Tops Rojo 10-8 In 2nd Dominican Prospect League All-Star Game

Rojo Individual Highlights:
Edwin Moreno 3-for-3 with one RBI, three runs, two walks, and one stolen base.
Ariel Ogando 1-for-4 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Cristofer Tamarez 1-for-4 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.
Argenis Ramirez 1-for-3 with one RBI, two runs, two walks, one stolen base, and two strikeouts.
Dawn Garcia 1-for-2 with three walks.
Miguel De Aza 1-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.
Yorman Mercedes 1-for-3 with one triple, one RBI, and one error.
Adaniel Blanco 1-for-1 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Michael Felix started and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out two.
Raul Medina entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.
Cecilio Pimentel entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out two.

Azul Individual Highlights:
Kelvin Vizcaino 2-for-3 with one triple, one run, and one walk.
Jean Carlos Batista 2-for-5 with two RBIs and one run.
Hector Veloz 0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Alex Ramirez 1-for-2 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Amaury Castillo 3-for-5 with one RBI, one run, and one error.
Marquez Brito 0-for-2 with two runs, three walks, and one stolen base.
Joel Polanco One RBI, one run, one walk, and one sac fly.
Jaime Jaquez 2-for-2 with one double and one run.
Bladimir Tejada entered in the fourth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out one.
Junior Arias entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck out one.

Boxscore

Dominican Prospect League To Extend Schedule Into June

The Dominican Prospect league regular season schedule has come to an end, we will resume play on Wednesdays starting after Easter break from April 7th thru June 2nd. The venue is TBD.

Dominican Prospect League Official Site

Dominican Prospect League Posts Videos Of Geronimo Fransua, Hector Veloz, Esteilon Peguero, & Edwin Moreno

Left-handed pitcher Geronimo Fransua

Third baseman Hector Veloz

Shortstop Esteilon Peguero

Right fielder Edwin Moreno