Today marks the opening of the international amateur signing period, meaning that Roki Sasaki is now free to sign with a big league club.
Diamondbacks News
Corbin Carroll Is Even Better than Advertised
Diving into how Corbin Carroll smokes the average expected outcome at the plate. Having the speed to avoid double plays certainly helps.
Diamondbacks Sign Alum Bruno
Alum Bruno is a teenage shortstop out of the Dominican Republic. If there was ever going to be a definitive sign that the Diamondbacks are not in on the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, it might just be that they have already spent $950,000 of their international signing pool money at the opening of the signing period. The team is also reportedly preparing to sign consensus top-35 prospect Elian De La Cruz.
Other Baseball News
International Signing Window Opens
January 15th marks the opening of the international signing window. The bonus pools, highly rated prospects, and team signings can be followed here.
The Latest on Roki Sasaki
While Sasaki is eligible to sign today, there is a fair chance he may wait a few days to allow interested teams to better sort their bonus situation, possibly acquiring more funds.
Rangers to Stream Local Broadcasts for $100 for the Season
Another nail in the coffin of regional blackouts has been hammered home.
18-Year-Old Two-Way Japanese Slugger Signs Record Deal with A’s
Shotaro Morii has signed with the Athletics for a reported record bonus of $1,510,500. The young star was expected to be a top-10 pick in the NPB draft. Instead, he will play in the States.