Unless they've killed all the lawyers, including Lucchino, this is a safe assumption.Harry Hooper said:
Yoan Moncada signs with Red Sox($30 Million)
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Kiley McDaniel @kileymcd 31s31 seconds ago
Source: Yoan Moncada's Red Sox press conference will be at 1 pm tomorrow.
Source: Yoan Moncada's Red Sox press conference will be at 1 pm tomorrow.
Snoop Soxy Dogg said:
I believe that's correct. When you think about it, there are well over 100 players between major and minor league camps. Unless they're handing out uniforms with triple-digits on them, there are going to be repeated numbers. If the camps are separated, there's not a lot to be concerned over. Besides which, no one is confusing Moncada for Porcello any time soon.
https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/576181276031385600
(Signs a $31.5 million contract with a Bic pen!)
(Signs a $31.5 million contract with a Bic pen!)
I wish one of the Boston papers had a native speaker of Spanish on the sports page. (And why the hell don't they? Baseball has had a lot of Latin players for awhile now...). I'd love to read a real interview with the guy.
I enjoyed the Kiley McDaniels Fangraphs one, but the interposition of the translator makes it awkward hard to follow, even for somebody like me who speaks passable Spanish.
I enjoyed the Kiley McDaniels Fangraphs one, but the interposition of the translator makes it awkward hard to follow, even for somebody like me who speaks passable Spanish.
Bradfo dropping a must read
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/rob-bradford/2015/03/13/story-behind-how-yoan-moncada-landed-red-sox
The tale of how Moncada found Hastings – who barely speaks a word of Spanish – and how the Red Sox identified Moncada as worthy of the biggest bonus ever awarded an amateur free agent, starts in Cuba and would eventually include armed guards in Guatemala, an in-law apartment/base camp in St. Petersburg, Fla., and frantic text messages to Red Sox owner John Henry at the Daytona 500.
In the end, the Red Sox outlasted the Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres to secure Moncada's services on a minor-league contract. His Red Sox career may officially begin today, but before he takes a swing, let's dive into the story of how he got here.
Read the whole thing but this is another paragraph that stands out
The Red Sox weren't going to get in a bidding war with the Yankees, Dodgers, or anyone else. And, in this case, they didn't have to. Following their private workout with Moncada at JetBlue Park, baseball operations had presented their case to ownership for a healthy allocation of money for pursuit of the switch hitter. Seven separate scouting reports had uncharacteristically yielded a unanimously positive view of the player. The path of evaluation was thorough and long. There was very little intelligence in terms of what other teams were willing to invest -- Hastings held such information close to the vest -- but the Sox had already determined a willingness to reach the $30 million range.
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/rob-bradford/2015/03/13/story-behind-how-yoan-moncada-landed-red-sox
The tale of how Moncada found Hastings – who barely speaks a word of Spanish – and how the Red Sox identified Moncada as worthy of the biggest bonus ever awarded an amateur free agent, starts in Cuba and would eventually include armed guards in Guatemala, an in-law apartment/base camp in St. Petersburg, Fla., and frantic text messages to Red Sox owner John Henry at the Daytona 500.
In the end, the Red Sox outlasted the Yankees, Dodgers, and Padres to secure Moncada's services on a minor-league contract. His Red Sox career may officially begin today, but before he takes a swing, let's dive into the story of how he got here.
Read the whole thing but this is another paragraph that stands out
The Red Sox weren't going to get in a bidding war with the Yankees, Dodgers, or anyone else. And, in this case, they didn't have to. Following their private workout with Moncada at JetBlue Park, baseball operations had presented their case to ownership for a healthy allocation of money for pursuit of the switch hitter. Seven separate scouting reports had uncharacteristically yielded a unanimously positive view of the player. The path of evaluation was thorough and long. There was very little intelligence in terms of what other teams were willing to invest -- Hastings held such information close to the vest -- but the Sox had already determined a willingness to reach the $30 million range.
Go to 31 was my biggest takeaway from that article. Henry knew the Sox had an opportunity to acquire a talent that can set them up for years of future success and he wasn't going to let 5 or even 6 million dollars come between Moncada and the Sox. Really says a lot about the ownership of this team.johnnywayback said:
Great article. I hope he spends some time in Portland, I would absolutely drive down to see him in a few games. Here's something from the article that stood out to me:
Everyone in Moncada's camp liked the Red Sox. From the first introductions during the teenager's showcase in Guatemala, the organization's professionalism and friendliness had separated it. The fact that Boston could, and would, pay as much as any of its competitors didn't hurt, either.
I remember reading similar things when Bogaerts signed. Maybe it's just fluff and they'd say that about whichever team won the bidding, but it's nice to read anyway. Can't hurt future negotiations to have a " good guy" reputation.
Everyone in Moncada's camp liked the Red Sox. From the first introductions during the teenager's showcase in Guatemala, the organization's professionalism and friendliness had separated it. The fact that Boston could, and would, pay as much as any of its competitors didn't hurt, either.
I remember reading similar things when Bogaerts signed. Maybe it's just fluff and they'd say that about whichever team won the bidding, but it's nice to read anyway. Can't hurt future negotiations to have a " good guy" reputation.
Not that we need any more examples, but the difference between how this club operates from the Yawkey Sox is almost hard to fathom. These certainly aren't our fathers' (or grandfathers', for you youngsters) Sox.
What I was impressed by was how multiple different scouts came to the same conclusion that this guy was the real deal.
Maureen Mullen @MaureenaMullen · 13h13 hours ago
RedSox finally make it official, announce Moncada signing. Press conf tomorrow (today) 11:30 am
RedSox finally make it official, announce Moncada signing. Press conf tomorrow (today) 11:30 am
What is potential?
One of most talented 19yo. Multi positions, natural 2B....developing.....committed to helping him develop
One of most talented 19yo. Multi positions, natural 2B....developing.....committed to helping him develop
Yoan
Looking forward to getting back on the field....thanks for the opportunity
tough process
thrilled to join the Red Sox
Looking forward to getting back on the field....thanks for the opportunity
tough process
thrilled to join the Red Sox
asked about Hastings Yoan gets choked up comparing him to his father back home
played with Rusney once.....thinks Rusney is faster. Needs to train more
played with Rusney once.....thinks Rusney is faster. Needs to train more
favorite position - second base most comfortable also 3B and SS will work on others . Comes across very humble
favorite players -Hanley, Victorino Cano
favorite players -
11 private workouts
this is first with so much media
just want to get on the field with teammates and start fitting in
this is first with so much media
just want to get on the field with teammates and start fitting in
YM: limited resources in cuba to follow any teams. Luis Tiant instrumental about what its like to play MLB
BC: no time table in mind.....whatever time he needs....assigned to affiliate....expect Greenville
BC: no time table in mind.....whatever time he needs....assigned to affiliate....expect Greenville
Alex Speier @alexspeier 2m2 minutes ago
Moncada said before process began, he'd never gone more than a week without seeing his family. He's now gone 9 months without seeing them
Moncada said before process began, he'd never gone more than a week without seeing his family. He's now gone 9 months without seeing them
Opening in Greenville, which is huge for me. If Chavis is there also, I may set up shop for a month just to prove I can be inefficient working remotely.
On a more serious note, anyone that hasn't been to Greenville, now is your chance. The ballpark and the area around it are great for a weekend getaway. Take the wife and she won't be disappointed with the Main Street restaurants/shopping/etc.
On a more serious note, anyone that hasn't been to Greenville, now is your chance. The ballpark and the area around it are great for a weekend getaway. Take the wife and she won't be disappointed with the Main Street restaurants/shopping/etc.
So, Greenvilles IF will be Devers-Guerra-Moncada-Travis. That's not bad.
Edit- that's using Soxprospects' projected rosters, anyway
Edit- that's using Soxprospects' projected rosters, anyway
Yeah, I was typing while he was talking and missed some of it.....should have left it outnvalvo said:
Green Monster said:
I was just suggesting that he's (quite understandably) changed his story since a week ago
.Pilgrim said:
I really hope Travis doesn't need repeat Greenville. If an advanced college hitter can't start his full year in high A, there is something wrong.
Hasn't there been some talk of Sam Travis getting jumped to Portland out of the gate? I mean, they get the kid taking ABs in big boy ST games when they only have partial squads or get deep into games and he's holding his own, I see no reason for him to repeat Greenville as well.SaveBooFerriss said:
That said, Nick Longhi is hopefully going to be in Greenville before too long even if he doesn't immediately start there. His season got cut short last year but he was handling the NYPL with ease offensively so if he looks healthy in mL camp this year I would hope they'd seriously consider giving him the jump out of the gate. If not he shouldn't be too far behind.
PaulinMyrBch said:
I've been to a game there and quite enjoyed Fluor Field. The town looked very interesting but we didn't have a chance to check it out as this was a side trip with the SABR national convention in Atlanta and we also went to the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Library, which is locaetd near the ballpark.
Drek717 said:
Yup, if Longhi is healthy he should be in Greenville. He may have been able to handle Greenville last year (pre-injury).
Scott Lauber, in Yoan Moncada still a mystery (Herald) has a story about how Moncada's agent, David Hastings declined to provide any information about he left Cuba legally: "It is a private matter." Hastings is an accountant from Florida who allegedly speaks very little Spanish, knows little about baseball, and is more of a surrogate father to Yoan. Lauber goes on to say, "Vice Sports, a web site that explores sports’ role in society, reported in December that Moncada was listed on an online baby registry with California-based agent Nicole Banks, who has been linked with Hastings’ wife to a business called Baseball Divas, LLC."
A web search shows that Nicole Banks is no longer active with Baseball Divas, LLC, but a Josefa Gonzales Hastings is the active managing member. It further shows that Nicole Banks was teh Managing Member, President, Secretary, and Treasurer of Diamond Divas, Inc., which is now inactive.
Any resemblance to Pi?
A web search shows that Nicole Banks is no longer active with Baseball Divas, LLC, but a Josefa Gonzales Hastings is the active managing member. It further shows that Nicole Banks was teh Managing Member, President, Secretary, and Treasurer of Diamond Divas, Inc., which is now inactive.
Any resemblance to Pi?
You may be confusing Sam Travis with Travis Shaw. Travis Shaw has gotten about 15 ABs in games thus far while Sam Travis has 2 ABs.Drek717 said:
That said, hoping Moncada makes it to Salem by the time I get to Roanoke later this summer.
Pilgrim said:
I would project Sam Travis to start in Salem. He got 100+ PAs in Greenville last summer and should start in high-A. Moncada will likely stay back in Florida for extended spring training for a couple of weeks before going to Greenville.
It may be hat you meant to say but Hastings speaks very little Spanish not English. Hastings wife is from Cuba though and owns or is involved in a Cuban restaurant that Moncada's friend hung out at which is how they initially got hooked up, per the Bradford article anyway.There is a link above to a story Bradford did that gives some good background though not any specifics about him actually leaving Cuba.charlieoscar said:
Edit:Bradfo article linked in post 316, previous page not above.
Byrdbrain said:
Yes, that was supposed to have been "speaks very little Spanish." My fingers don't always type what my mind is thinking. I corrected that, thanks. I missed the Bradford article.
edit: And it's miles and miles better than Lauber's article.