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Thursday, February 07, 2013

Enrique Soto Sentenced To Ten Years In Prison

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posted on February 07, 2013 at 03:41 PM by Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) to amateur, athletics, general, international, latin america, oakland | 3 comment(s)

Enrique Soto, one of baseball’s most prominent trainers in the Dominican Republic for the last two decades, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of charges of sexually assaulting two boys that were part of his academy 10 years ago, according to a report that first aired Monday night in the Dominican Republic on Noticias Sin.

Better late than never.

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1. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on January 31, 2012 at 06:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

When Cashman leaves, his replacement will already be in-house.

2. Rafael Bellylard: Built like a Fielder posted on January 31, 2012 at 06:35 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

The dreaded double-post

3. Don Geovany Soto (chris h.) posted on January 31, 2012 at 07:04 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Hendry as the heir apparent to Cashman?

Oh, you'll love this, Yankee fans.

Meanwhile, someone get them on the phone to talk about a deal for Soriano, STAT!

4. Best Regards, L.M. posted on January 31, 2012 at 07:08 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Hendry as the heir apparent to Cashman?

It's a jump to conclusions mat!

5. Don Geovany Soto (chris h.) posted on January 31, 2012 at 07:26 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I was just following on from #1.

Maybe he'll just talk Cashman into stocking up on crap-hitting middle infielders.

6. Walt Davis posted on January 31, 2012 at 08:59 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Pre-GM days, the Cubs drafted/signed and developed a pretty good chunk of talent while Hendry was involved with drafting, scouting, farm system, etc. especially on the pitching side. The system has been a bit dry the last few years but a Starlin Castro goes a long way and, while some were stupid trades, the Cubs generally had the minor-league talent to get trades done. And while he rightfully took a lot of crap for the Soriano (especially) and Z contracts, he signed a lot of pretty good contracts too. Seems a perfectly good choice for "special assistant."

7. NJ in NY posted on January 31, 2012 at 09:18 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

It's a jump to conclusions mat!

Seriously...this looks similar to the Kevin Towers situation to me. Cashman has GM friends and likes to take care of them. All the better if they can provide some value to the team.

8. villageidiom posted on January 31, 2012 at 09:22 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

They're just jealous of the Red Sox having Allard Baird.

9. YR Misses Reggie Bars posted on January 31, 2012 at 10:01 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

Why should I care who brings Mr. Cashman his coffee?

10. Cabbage posted on January 31, 2012 at 10:34 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

What Walt said. When Hendry made a move that looked to be based on scouting, it was usually a solid decision. I'm thinking of stuff like Michael Barrett, Aramis Ramirez, Ted Lily, Dempster (BTF cubdom, myself included, pegged the conversion to starter as a disaster waiting to happen), etc.

What he lacked was the ability to take an executive view of the franchise. He couldn't direct his employees to develop the farm as well as he did, he never figured out how to manage the roster, his managers needed managing, and the whole contract thing.

So yeah, the Yanks are doing fine to have this guy scouting potential in-season acquisitions or cross-checking scouts.

11. Der_K posted on January 31, 2012 at 10:41 PM # hit 0 | hit 0

I agree with Walt as well.

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