Mets Sign Venezuelan LHP Juan Urbina
The international signing period begins today and the Mets have already entered the fray. Kiley McDaniel of Baseball Prospectus confirms that the bonus paid to Ugueth Urbina's son is in excess of $1 million.
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Ugie's son??
Hopefully, the Mets are so bad, Omar will focus on the IFAs. What now, John Harper?
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Jul 2, 2009 10:32 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the bonus is enough
to bail Ugueth out of Venezuelan jail.
by James Kannengieser on Jul 2, 2009 10:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know of
a good article that breaks down the top international talent expected to sign this year?
by TheBigStapler on Jul 2, 2009 10:51 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good bloodlines
Is this one going to pour gasoline on six people?
Always have to try to one up daddy…
Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but Jerry abuses the privilege.
by AnthonyR on Jul 2, 2009 10:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We rarely get high domestic draft picks
Because we’re usually competitive and sign type A free agents. I hope we continue to spend big on international talent.
Two of the top 10 would be great. Urbina is already signed and I guess we’re rumored to be in on a shortstop named Luis Sardinas as well.
by TheBigStapler on Jul 2, 2009 11:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Man
That grand slam Everett hit off him was epic.
"I was so frustrated [Saturday], I [could have said] anything," ~Oliver Perez
by Lance Johnson on Jul 2, 2009 11:31 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Coooooooooool
I’d heard the Mets were high on this kid and were right in there on him, nice to see them dip their toes in the seven figure IFA pool again.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jul 2, 2009 12:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright, I like this.
Omar knows what he’s doing in the international market better than all but a few GMs. And the baseball lineage part of it is always a nice sign.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jul 2, 2009 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
$1 million for a supposedly major talent with major-league bloodlines?
Worth a hack, I suppose.
/Tip your waitstaff, try the veal
by LeiterMilnerFasterStronger on Jul 2, 2009 1:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you mean with a machete?
If so, bravo.
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jul 2, 2009 1:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
I heard Urbina’s kid throws GASOLINE and his breaking ball CUTS THROUGH the zone.
by All Shook Down on Jul 2, 2009 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aroldis Chapman defected from Cuba
“No prior contact that I know of, but you can already say the Red Sox and Yankees are front-runners. Don’t need to make any calls to confirm that one.” – Kiley McDaniel
by TheBigStapler on Jul 2, 2009 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I saw that
He throws hard, supposedly touches triple digits, but he’s a bit raw. He’s going to get a nice big contract, though he probably should get started in Triple-A. There’s a quote on MLBTradeRumors about how he’d be a good example of what Strasburg might get in Free Agency, though Chapman’s more raw than Stras.
"All energy flows according to the whims of the great magnet
What a fool I was to defy him"
-HST
by Meddler on Jul 2, 2009 1:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
urbina
“Juan Urbina, who has a slender 6-foot-1 frame, throws an 88-89 mph fastball that some scouts say has touched 90-91. With a loose arm and a projectable body, Urbina’a fastball projects as a future plus if not plus-plus pitch. Urbina also has a curveball that could be a future plus offering, with a smooth delivery and a clean follow-through.
One scout called Urbina the best lefthanded pitcher he has seen in Venezuela in the last five years, high praise for a country that produced Martin Perez of the Rangers. Scouts say the Mets are the frontrunners to sign Urbina, whose father is currently serving a 14-year prison sentence in Venezuela for attempted murder. Ugueth Urbina was convicted in March 2007 for the 2005 incident in which he attacked five workers on his farm with a machete and poured gasoline on them"
Source – http://www.baseballamerica.com/onlin…09/268162.html
"The Mets have shown me more ways to lose than I even knew existed."
-Casey Stengel
by He'sGotPotential on Jul 2, 2009 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He can bring the gas
Now who pitches?
Nothing can get by him; especially in a small room: Mike Francessa
by GenJackRipper on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just heard via Heyman
that they’re interested in Ambiorix Burgos’ son too
King of the bling come to lay down the evidence//Not George Bush, L-Millz be da president
by Sam Page on Jul 3, 2009 12:21 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack the Ripper Jr?
"I dunno. I never smoked any Astroturf"
-Tug McGraw
by squid92 on Jul 3, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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