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Cubs Sign 12 International Free Agent Prospects
Unfortunately, I cannot report on the Cubs signing any MLB free agents, due to the lockout I mentioned in a previous article: Is the 2022 MLB Season in Jeopardy? but the Cubs have signed five IFAs, some of which seem like pretty good signings.
SS Alexis Hernandez
Hernandez is the brother of current Cubs' prospect Cristian Hernandez and seems like he also has some good talents. Jesse Sanchez from MLB gives the following description on him:
"The athletic Hernandez has a chance to be a five-tool player and shows lots of potential. He is going to play in the middle of the field, but whether that’s at shortstop or in center is still to be determined because he can play both. What’s more, the 17-year-old has the ability to be a plus runner and has a plus arm. He shows emerging raw power and a high baseball IQ. He has developed into an exciting player with solid makeup."
He ranks No. 18 on MLB's Top 50 International Prospects, and I'm excited he gets to join his brother and the Cubs.
Here is a little video on Hernandez:
3B/INF Adan Sanchez
Sanchez ranks No. 43 on the top IP list but is still viewed as a valuable prospect. Here is MLB's write-up of him:
"One of the most intriguing prospects on the market, Sanchez has a powerful bat and versatility on defense. He wowed scouts with his 6-foot, 190-pound frame, projectable body and strength. The offense-first prospect has seen action at pitcher and third base, but his potential behind the plate also makes him appealing. As a catcher, he shows athleticism and emerging defensive skills with the potential for a plus arm."
So, definitely an interesting prospect, and I'll be interested in seeing how the Cubs utilize and train him.
UPDATE
The Cubs have signed 12 IFA prospects for a total of $5,179,700. Here is the complete list:
-RHP Freylin Silvero
-SS Sandy Sanchez
-SS Darlin Leon
-OF Josias Ramirez
-SS Moises Fibrillet
-C Yidel Diaz
-OF Albertina Belliard
-SS Alexis Hernandez
-INF Adan Sanchez
-SS Jefferson Rojas
-OF Josefrailyn Alcantara
-C Carlos Altuve
They signed a grand total of 5 shortstops in these 12 prospects, which is pretty interesting. They also only signed 1 pitcher, which isn't too surprising.
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