A's Ink 3 16 year old Latin Prospects

by GusanoQuemador on Jul 2, 2009 11:16 AM PDT

Just thought I’d drop a post kicking off the first day of MLB’s international siging period. If anyone has any knowledge of the players listed below, please add your thoughts.

Wilfredo Jesus Solano (switch-hitting shortstop), Wilman Jose "Junior" Martinez (3rd baseman), and outfielder Alfred Alejandro Sosa.

The three players, all listed at 6-foot-1, are not eligible to play in the Dominican Summer League but are scheduled to work out in La Victoria -- the A's training complex in the Dominican Republic -- once they sign with the club this week.

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I've got a soft spot in my heart for some reason

for Dominican short stops…

This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 2, 2009 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

You should probably get that seen to.

I’m still waiting for news that Green has signed.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Jul 2, 2009 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I'd set your alarm clock for 11.59pm on 17th August in that case

by DeJay on Jul 3, 2009 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions

Too bad these guys are Venezuelan

Also, I’ve heard that it is alost positive that Solano will move to third base. But I have seen Martinez listed as a SS but I don’t have any info on if he is projected to move.

by OkayJay81 on Jul 2, 2009 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions

your declaration does not affect my feelings on Dominican short stops.

This is just unacceptable. People are paying good money to go to the ball park. -Ken Korach

by Leopold Bloom on Jul 2, 2009 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Good news.

Any info on how much they signed for?

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by mikev on Jul 2, 2009 11:53 AM PDT reply actions

Nothing official

But a couple days ago it was reported that Solano was expected to get about $750,000 which would be the highest bonus the A’s have ever paid to an international amatuer not named Ynoa.

by OkayJay81 on Jul 2, 2009 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions

SuSlu reports that the SS received 7 figs, but less than I(Y)noa. Evidently he’s pretty talented. She said it was a good year for Venezualan prospects, and the market for Dominican players (thanks in part to Ynoa signing) has gone up. She said to look for Aussie and Taiwanese players to possibly sign, too.

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--Coach Clark

by carp on Jul 2, 2009 12:00 PM PDT reply actions

During the off-season, didn't the A's sign a teenage Australian catcher named Box?

I suppose he hasn’t played a game in the A’s minor league system yet.

If all goes well in signing most of the 2009 draft class, the A’s will have a lot of depth at the catcher position (Donaldson, Stassi, Leyland, Ortiz, Paramore, and this Box character).

I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.

by franks a lot on Jul 2, 2009 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

The A's still need to think outside of him, though.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 2, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd like to Australian catcher Geren's ears in

by DeJay on Jul 3, 2009 12:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Sounds like he picked the wrong sport.

"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico

by jeepers on Jul 2, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Or position

by Future Ed on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll take it

Solano seems like an interesting case, didn’t see his name mentioned anywhere in the pre-July 2 IFA hype, but then here the A’s are giving him seven figures. I take it he must be pretty darn good if that’s really the case.

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by walk off bunt on Jul 2, 2009 12:24 PM PDT reply actions

That is the greatest sig line EVER.

Definitely my favorite episode of “Sunny”. Classic.

by J Mack on Jul 2, 2009 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I just changed my age to 15 years old....

Call me up A’s…I only want 6 figures!

by ryanmoser on Jul 2, 2009 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions

4 GI Joe and 2 Barbie?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 2, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Id hold out for a strech armstorong

HILLIS

by robbo650 on Jul 2, 2009 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

I approve of this being the greatest sig line ever. VERY GOOD

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by winchester5 on Jul 2, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Indeed.

Oh how I love that show.

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by travdog6 on Jul 2, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Sure. That's it.

A super rich organization can get away with this type of exploitation, but just you try and ink three sixteen year old latina’s and see what the Federales have to say.

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by alox on Jul 2, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

{walks quietly but quickly towards nearest border}

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jul 2, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions