Yoan Moncada to Red Sox for $31.5 million($63 million total with tax)

[Blarg]

Kendrick wouldn't cost $60 million.

[ukyah]

missed opportunities.

[tdawg87]

lol @ people trying to justify the Angels not going after this guy.

 

Kendrick wouldn't cost $60 million.

 

Yes he will. He'll get at least that much next season. He also can't play third.

[Angel Oracle]

Better hope that Kubitza pans out as the 3B guy now.

[Adam]

I've been impressed with Boston's commitment to bringing in more mexicans

[nando714]

So the angels have 10-15M in open money still.

Do they expect players to become free agents during the season? Are we trading rondons again ? Saving it for next season?

Edited February 23, 2015 by nando714

[nando714]

Better hope that Kubitza pans out as the 3B guy now.

We're getting David Wright

[Glen]

If the Angels had signed him for that price I don't think many people would be complaining.

Missed opportunity.

[floplag]

lol @ people trying to justify the Angels not going after this guy.

 

 

Yes he will. He'll get at least that much next season. He also can't play third.

 

lol @ people thinking we should be going after everybody.

no, it isnt a bad deal but we just signed or traded for multiple 2B guys that are all young enough and some still prospects.   All of them put together wont cost that much.   He "might" be able to play 3B, but not sure...

The kid is 19, no idea what hes gonna be.. thats a giant gamble for the sox to dump 60 mil on.  At 19 we all thought a lot of guys were cant miss.. most of which all missed.

Might turn out great.. if so they will look intelligent but only like they got thier moneys worth.  if he turns out to just be good or even average its a bad signing.

Edited February 23, 2015 by floplag

[Sherlock31]

63 Mil for Moncada? that's 55 mil over Arte's budget for international talent.

[sneaky_flute]

Most teams aren't going fork over 30 million dollars for a player who hasn't cracked an OPS of .800 in a Cuban amateur league. 

[tdawg87]

lol @ people thinking we should be going after everybody.

 

Yes, that's it.

[floplag]

Yes, that's it.

pretty much yeah.. glad you agree

[Chuck]

I don't know enough about this kid to know if he's worth spending that kind of money on. 

 

That said, this has Eddie Bane's hands all over it. He loves his Cubans!

[laagamer]

That's pretty expensive.

 

And if Cespedes is any indication, the Sox overpaid. 

[Lou]

wait, so how does his annual contract work?

[ELEVEN]

I've been impressed with Boston's commitment to bringing in more mexicans

If they don't pan out they can work on the grounds crew.

[ELEVEN]

We're getting David Wright

Not until he can prove he is 35.

[Lou]

so it's not a "bonus"? 

[Docwaukee]

so it's not a "bonus"? 

apparently it is.  

[Lou]

then what is his annual salary if the $31.5 million has to be paid within 3 years?

[Docwaukee]

then what is his annual salary if the $31.5 million has to be paid within 3 years?

my guess is he get's paid like all other minor leaguers. 

[Lou]

my guess is he get's paid like all other minor leaguers. 

 

right

 

that's why i said at the outset that it'll actually be more than the bonus+the tax.

 

add in a year of minor league salary plus a couple of years major league min and Arb years and if he is actually as good as everyone says, boston is looking at more like what, $90 million for 5 years of major league service?

[OregonLAA]

right

that's why i said at the outset that it'll actually be more than the bonus+the tax.

add in a year of minor league salary plus a couple of years major league min and Arb years and if he is actually as good as everyone says, boston is looking at more like what, $90 million for 5 years of major league service?

That's a steal if he can produce like Cano or Jose Abreu. And it sucks if he's like Hamilton. I think he will be a very good player. It's like a free agent signing. Of course it comes with risk but at that age, there isn't as much risk

[Blarg]

I've been impressed with Boston's commitment to bringing in more mexicans

Their history with Cubans is they trade them after a half season.