The New York Yankees have missed out on the likes of Yasmany
Tomas, Yoan Moncada, Yoan Lopez, Rusney Castillo, Yasiel Puig, Yoenis Cespedes
and a load of other prospects that have come out of Cuba so rather than get
excited about the fact that the team is interested in Cuban outfielder Eddy
Julio Martinez I will prefer to take the pessimistic route this time around.
Martinez is 20 years old and could reach the $10 million
plateau when he signs a contract this summer since at least seven or eight
teams are interested. Along with the Yankees the Braves, Giants, Cubs,
Nationals, Diamondbacks and White Sox have shown some degrees of interest with
teams like the Red Sox lurking in the shadows.
It is unclear whether Martinez will be eligible to sign
during this year’s signing period or next but if the negotiations go past July
2nd teams like the Yankees, Rays, Red Sox and others will be
instantly out of the negotiations after exceeding their spending limit this
signing period. If the guy becomes available before July 2nd then
why not sign him? The Yankees have nothing to lose but money and Forbes and the
rest of us know that will never be a problem as long as we are all alive in the
Bronx.
How many happy meals will that purchase for Hal?
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