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Friday, June 26, 2009

Cardinals sign Wagner Mateo

Cardinals sign Wagner Mateo - 16 year old Dominican outfielder - reportedly giving him a bonus of $3.1 million. This would be both the largest bonus ever given to a Dominican hitter, and the largest amateur bonus ever given by the Cards - J.D. Drew signed for $3 million.

This is good news; finally the much-hyped Dominican connection is coming through. As long as this doesn’t impede them from signing Shelby Miller, the Cards’ system is looking up.

Guts Posted: June 26, 2009 at 09:23 PM | 5 comment(s) | Login to Bookmark
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1. ess eff Posted: June 26, 2009 at 10:02 PM (#3234601)

They may have an agreement, but don't they still have six days before they can sign him?

2. Guts

Posted: June 26, 2009 at 10:10 PM (#3234607)

Yes, but it's apparently a done deal.

3. Argu!!!! SATAN!!!! (Sessile Fielder) Posted: June 26, 2009 at 10:12 PM (#3234609)

The Giants apparently were going to offer $3.5M but backed out at the last minute.

4. xdog Posted: June 26, 2009 at 11:50 PM (#3234692)

Is there a reason that kid has his names backwards?

5. Tripon Posted: June 27, 2009 at 01:22 AM (#3234817)

30% usually goes to the buscon.

That's a damn lot for overhead.

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