By Jesse Sanchez / MLB.com |
Kansas City made its presence felt on the international scene by locking up
two top teenage prospects from the Dominican Republic.
According to industry sources, the Royals agreed to $2.25 million signing
bonus for outfielder Seuly Matias, ranked No. 9 on MLB.com's Top 30
International Prospects list, and a $1.5 million bonus for infielder Jeison
Guzman, ranked No.29.
The Royals did not confirm the agreements.
In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, each team is allotted
a $700,000 base and a bonus pool with four slot values based on the team's
record in 2014 for the international signing period, which started Thursday.
Kansas City's overall pool total for this year's signing period is $2,074,700.
Teams that exceed the pools by zero to five percent have to pay 100 percent
tax, and teams that exceed the pools by five to 10 percent are not allowed to
sign a player for more than $500,000 during the next signing period, and also
have to pay a 100 percent tax on the pool overage. Teams that exceed the
pools by 10 to 15 percent are not allowed to sign a player for more than
$300,000 during the next signing period, and have to pay a 100 percent tax on
the pool overage.
In the most severe penalty, teams that exceed the pool by 15 percent or more
are not allowed to sign a player for more than $300,000 during the next two
signing periods, in addition to paying a 100 percent tax on the pool overage.
Some scouts believe Matias has the best overall package of tools in his
class. Matias might also have the best projectable body. Evaluators love his
potential, and it's easy to see why. The teenager could have a plus-arm in
the future with plus-raw power. He also has shown good bat speed, and solid
defensive abilities.
Guzman is one of the top defensive shortstops in his class, and scouts love
his combination of athleticism, quick feet and actions on defense. He knows
the game, and has the type of glove that can keep him in a lineup every day
while his bat continues to develop. On offense, he's a line-drive hitter with
gap power.
一內一外...
--
※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 106.1.16.206
※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/Royals/M.1435858625.A.41F.html
Royals 近期熱門文章
PTT體育區 即時熱門文章