Filthiest Secondary Pitches Among Top Prospects

Feel to spin. Deception. Missing bats. Generating weak contact.

St. Louis Official Site

Reds Assigned Dean Kiekhefer & C.J. McElroy To Double-A Pensacola

Doug Gray Twitter

Will Julio Pablo Martinez Arrive To The MLB?

After passing virtually unnoticed since his escape in August 2017 , it was learned that the Guantanamo Julio Pablo Martinez is already a free agent, and may sign with any major league organization from March 6.  (Translated)

Diaro de Cuba

Reds To Sign Jose Israel Garcia

The Reds have an agreement in place to sign 19-year-old Cuban infielder Jose Garcia, pending a physical. It will be a minor league contract with a bonus expected to be around $5 million. Since Garcia is subject to the international bonus pools, with the 100 percent overage tax, the total tab for the Reds will be about $10 million. He’s expected to start his career in the Dominican Summer League.

Baseball America

Jack Flaherty Ranked #8 In Baseball America's Prospect Hot Sheet 5-12-17

Baseball America

Reds Keeping Eye On Luis Robert

The Cincinnati Reds have already invested heavily in Cuban amateurs in the last year, with both right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez and shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez signing for lucrative bonuses last summer. Under the right circumstances, the Reds could be willing to dip into that pool again.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Hector Mendoza Throws For Scouts, Could Begin Weighing Offers Soon

If there is no setback, Héctor Mendoza could join in a few days to the list of 112 Cuban players linked to some of the levels of professional ball Major League.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

Hector Mendoza To Showcase In Dominican On February 10, 2017

If Hollywood artists audition for movie positions, baseball prospects are aware of the importance of a showcase that serves as a window to their talent for the big leagues.  (Translated)

El Nuevo Herald

After Departure Of Luis Robert Moiran, Who Is The Most Quoted Cuban Prospect?

After the flight of avileño outfielder Luis Robert 19 years , many wonder who the next Cuban prospect under the scrutiny of international scouts.  (Translated)

Diario de Cuba

What Do We Know About Vladimir Gutierrez?

Cuban baseball players sounded again in the market for Major League Baseball and this time it was Cincinnati franchise that was interested in a launcher patio, to offer 4,750,000 dollars talented Vladimir Gutierrez , a right - hander 20 years with all future past.  (Translated)

Diario de Cuba

Reds Sign Vladimir Gutierrez For $4.75M

Jorge Ebro Twitter

Vladimir Gutierrez Weighing Offers, Including From Japan, & Will Wait Until Next Signing Period

Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Vladimir Gutierrez To Have Private Workout With Dodgers On Saturday

20-year-old Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Vladimir Gutierrez will throw for the Los Angeles Dodgers brass tomorrow in a private workout at the LA stadium, an industry source said.

Baseball Eesentials

Cardinals One Of Several Teams To Scout Vladimir Gutierrez's Showcase

In what will likely be his final time on the mound before he signs, 20-year-old Cuban righthander Vladimir Gutierrez showed mid-90s velocity Friday morning at an open showcase at the Phillies’ complex in Clearwater, Fla.

Baseball America

New Vladimir Gutierrez Showcase Set

After his last showcase sparked more interest around the league, Cuban righthander Vladimir Gutierrez will have another open workout at the Phillies’ complex in Clearwater, Fla. on May 29.

Baseball America

Vladimir Gutierrez Eases Doubts In Latest Workout

From the moment he let loose the first 93-mph fastball, Cuban righthander Vladimir Gutierrez signaled that he was putting a disappointing first year in the United States behind him.

Baseball America

Vladimir Gutierrez Showcasing For Astros

Ben Badler Twitter

Updates On 15 Top Cuban Players: Jonathan Machado May Wait Until July 2nd To Sign With Cardinals

Teams are running around trying to keep up with all of the Cuban players who have left the country looking to sign with major league clubs. The majority of those players profile as organizational roster filler at best, but there are several players ranging from young teenage prospects who would start out in Rookie ball up to immediate major league starters in their 20s and 30s who are available.

Baseball America

Vladimir Gutierrez Hires The Legacy Agency & Plans Showcase In March

Jesse Sanchez Twitter

Cuban Market Updates: Alfredo Rodriguez, Adrian Morejon, Guillermo Heredia, Vladimir Gutierrez, Norge Ruiz, & Cionel Perez

Multiple sources believe the Reds are the favorites to sign 21-year-old Cuban shortstop Alfredo Rodriguez, who has an excellent glove but a light bat and is subject to the international bonus pools. At 5-foot-10, 180 pounds, Rodriguez won the rookie of the year award in Serie Nacional this past season, though he likely only won it because outfielder Yusniel Diaz had left the country before they announced the winner. A righthanded hitter, Rodriguez batted .265/.301/.283 with 11 walks and 38 strikeouts in 304 plate appearances for La Isla de la Juventud, showing limited on-base skills or power, though he is a plus runner.

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