Cubs' Prospects FUTUREBONER thread

[Slaky]

The Cubs are signing every talented 16 year old south of Miami.

Surely one of them will be good in 5-7 years.

[Tonker]

The Cubs are signing every talented 16 year old south of Miami.

Surely one of them will be good in 5-7 years.

You may be right, but don't call me Shirley.

[Saul Goodman]

The Cubs are signing every talented 16 year old south of Miami.

Surely one of them will be good in 5-7 years.

You may be right, but don't call me Shirley.

Thank you.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

The Cubs are signing every talented 16 year old south of Miami.

Surely one of them will be good in 5-7 years.

The Cubs now have $5,520,300 to spend on 16- and 17-year-olds over the next 11 months.

Clearly Yeti's in the wrong business.

[Saul Goodman]

The Cubs are signing every talented 16 year old south of Miami.

Surely one of them will be good in 5-7 years.

The Cubs now have $5,520,300 to spend on 16- and 17-year-olds over the next 11 months.

Clearly Yeti's in the wrong business.

Never forget.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/no-16-international-prospect-erling-moreno/

Colombian righthander Erling Moreno, the No. 16 international prospect for July 2, has signed with the Cubs for $800,000.

Moreno, 16, is 6-foot-3, 190 pounds with a fastball that reaches 90 mph. With his size, he projects to become a power pitcher down the road. He trains with Edinson Renteria.

16-year-olds, Dude.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Also: 18-year-olds...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/dominican-righthander-jefferson-mejia/

The Cubs have signed Dominican righthander Jefferson Mejia for $850,000.

Mejia, 18, would have been eligible to sign last year, but Major League Baseball had an issue with his paperwork and declared him ineligible to sign until April. However, with teams mostly out of space remaining from their $2.9 million bonus pools from the 2012-13 signing period, it's not surprising that Mejia waited until the beginning of the 2013-14 signing period to officially sign his contract. Mejia is now using an Aug. 2, 1994 date of birth.

Mejia was 6-foot-7, 190 pounds last year and was sitting in the high-80s fastball at the time, but now he's listed at 220 pounds (although that might be a light estimate) and his fastball has jumped along with the increase in weight. While he was ineligible to sign, Mejia pitched at the Rays' Dominican academy in January in the International Prospect League all-star game, where he showed a 90-93 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss changeup along with a solid curveball in the mid-70s. His athleticism also improved along with his strength, which helped him get in better sync with his delivery.

Unlike other July 2 signings, who sign contracts for the the 2014 season, Mejia can begin playing immediately. However, given the problems he had with his MLB investigation last year, there's no way to guarantee he will be approved in time to pitch this season

[Chuck to Chuck]

Also: 18-year-olds...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/dominican-righthander-jefferson-mejia/

The Cubs have signed Dominican righthander Jefferson Mejia for $850,000.

Mejia, 18, would have been eligible to sign last year, but Major League Baseball had an issue with his paperwork and declared him ineligible to sign until April. However, with teams mostly out of space remaining from their $2.9 million bonus pools from the 2012-13 signing period, it's not surprising that Mejia waited until the beginning of the 2013-14 signing period to officially sign his contract. Mejia is now using an Aug. 2, 1994 date of birth.

Mejia was 6-foot-7, 190 pounds last year and was sitting in the high-80s fastball at the time, but now he's listed at 220 pounds (although that might be a light estimate) and his fastball has jumped along with the increase in weight. While he was ineligible to sign, Mejia pitched at the Rays' Dominican academy in January in the International Prospect League all-star game, where he showed a 90-93 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss changeup along with a solid curveball in the mid-70s. His athleticism also improved along with his strength, which helped him get in better sync with his delivery.

Unlike other July 2 signings, who sign contracts for the the 2014 season, Mejia can begin playing immediately. However, given the problems he had with his MLB investigation last year, there's no way to guarantee he will be approved in time to pitch this season

So, in one year, 30 pounds heavier, 5+ MPH on his fastball, "improved strength," and guess what's available OTC at pharmacies in the Dominican?

Yeah. Nothing to see here.  Move along.

[Saul Goodman]

Also: 18-year-olds...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/dominican-righthander-jefferson-mejia/

The Cubs have signed Dominican righthander Jefferson Mejia for $850,000.

Mejia, 18, would have been eligible to sign last year, but Major League Baseball had an issue with his paperwork and declared him ineligible to sign until April. However, with teams mostly out of space remaining from their $2.9 million bonus pools from the 2012-13 signing period, it's not surprising that Mejia waited until the beginning of the 2013-14 signing period to officially sign his contract. Mejia is now using an Aug. 2, 1994 date of birth.

Mejia was 6-foot-7, 190 pounds last year and was sitting in the high-80s fastball at the time, but now he's listed at 220 pounds (although that might be a light estimate) and his fastball has jumped along with the increase in weight. While he was ineligible to sign, Mejia pitched at the Rays' Dominican academy in January in the International Prospect League all-star game, where he showed a 90-93 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss changeup along with a solid curveball in the mid-70s. His athleticism also improved along with his strength, which helped him get in better sync with his delivery.

Unlike other July 2 signings, who sign contracts for the the 2014 season, Mejia can begin playing immediately. However, given the problems he had with his MLB investigation last year, there's no way to guarantee he will be approved in time to pitch this season

So, in one year, 30 pounds heavier, 5+ MPH on his fastball, "improved strength," and guess what's available OTC at pharmacies in the Dominican?

Yeah. Nothing to see here.  Move along.

That's very possible, but it's not unheard of for teenagers to show significant athletic improvement as they grow into their bodies, either.

Assuming he's not, like, 25 already.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Also: 18-year-olds...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/dominican-righthander-jefferson-mejia/

The Cubs have signed Dominican righthander Jefferson Mejia for $850,000.

Mejia, 18, would have been eligible to sign last year, but Major League Baseball had an issue with his paperwork and declared him ineligible to sign until April. However, with teams mostly out of space remaining from their $2.9 million bonus pools from the 2012-13 signing period, it's not surprising that Mejia waited until the beginning of the 2013-14 signing period to officially sign his contract. Mejia is now using an Aug. 2, 1994 date of birth.

Mejia was 6-foot-7, 190 pounds last year and was sitting in the high-80s fastball at the time, but now he's listed at 220 pounds (although that might be a light estimate) and his fastball has jumped along with the increase in weight. While he was ineligible to sign, Mejia pitched at the Rays' Dominican academy in January in the International Prospect League all-star game, where he showed a 90-93 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss changeup along with a solid curveball in the mid-70s. His athleticism also improved along with his strength, which helped him get in better sync with his delivery.

Unlike other July 2 signings, who sign contracts for the the 2014 season, Mejia can begin playing immediately. However, given the problems he had with his MLB investigation last year, there's no way to guarantee he will be approved in time to pitch this season

So, in one year, 30 pounds heavier, 5+ MPH on his fastball, "improved strength," and guess what's available OTC at pharmacies in the Dominican?

Yeah. Nothing to see here.  Move along.

Chuck is right to be skeptical. No teenaged boy has ever legitimately gained 30+ pounds and gotten stronger over the course of a single year.

[Eli]

So, in one year, 30 pounds heavier, 5+ MPH on his fastball, "improved strength," and guess what's available OTC at pharmacies in the Dominican?

Puberty?

[Saul Goodman]

Well done, everyone.  No, Chuck.

[PenFoe]

Also: 18-year-olds...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/dominican-righthander-jefferson-mejia/

The Cubs have signed Dominican righthander Jefferson Mejia for $850,000.

Mejia, 18, would have been eligible to sign last year, but Major League Baseball had an issue with his paperwork and declared him ineligible to sign until April. However, with teams mostly out of space remaining from their $2.9 million bonus pools from the 2012-13 signing period, it's not surprising that Mejia waited until the beginning of the 2013-14 signing period to officially sign his contract. Mejia is now using an Aug. 2, 1994 date of birth.

Mejia was 6-foot-7, 190 pounds last year and was sitting in the high-80s fastball at the time, but now he's listed at 220 pounds (although that might be a light estimate) and his fastball has jumped along with the increase in weight. While he was ineligible to sign, Mejia pitched at the Rays' Dominican academy in January in the International Prospect League all-star game, where he showed a 90-93 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss changeup along with a solid curveball in the mid-70s. His athleticism also improved along with his strength, which helped him get in better sync with his delivery.

Unlike other July 2 signings, who sign contracts for the the 2014 season, Mejia can begin playing immediately. However, given the problems he had with his MLB investigation last year, there's no way to guarantee he will be approved in time to pitch this season

So, in one year, 30 pounds heavier, 5+ MPH on his fastball, "improved strength," and guess what's available OTC at pharmacies in the Dominican?

Yeah. Nothing to see here.  Move along.

Chuck is right to be skeptical. No teenaged boy has ever legitimately gained 30+ pounds and gotten stronger over the course of a single year.

For real though...he's a 6'7" Dominican?

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Also: 18-year-olds...

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/dominican-righthander-jefferson-mejia/

The Cubs have signed Dominican righthander Jefferson Mejia for $850,000.

Mejia, 18, would have been eligible to sign last year, but Major League Baseball had an issue with his paperwork and declared him ineligible to sign until April. However, with teams mostly out of space remaining from their $2.9 million bonus pools from the 2012-13 signing period, it's not surprising that Mejia waited until the beginning of the 2013-14 signing period to officially sign his contract. Mejia is now using an Aug. 2, 1994 date of birth.

Mejia was 6-foot-7, 190 pounds last year and was sitting in the high-80s fastball at the time, but now he's listed at 220 pounds (although that might be a light estimate) and his fastball has jumped along with the increase in weight. While he was ineligible to sign, Mejia pitched at the Rays' Dominican academy in January in the International Prospect League all-star game, where he showed a 90-93 mph fastball, a swing-and-miss changeup along with a solid curveball in the mid-70s. His athleticism also improved along with his strength, which helped him get in better sync with his delivery.

Unlike other July 2 signings, who sign contracts for the the 2014 season, Mejia can begin playing immediately. However, given the problems he had with his MLB investigation last year, there's no way to guarantee he will be approved in time to pitch this season

So, in one year, 30 pounds heavier, 5+ MPH on his fastball, "improved strength," and guess what's available OTC at pharmacies in the Dominican?

Yeah. Nothing to see here.  Move along.

Chuck is right to be skeptical. No teenaged boy has ever legitimately gained 30+ pounds and gotten stronger over the course of a single year.

For real though...he's a 6'7" Dominican?

Yeah, but at least 9 of those inches are just Primobolan.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/status/352263192178724865

Source: OF prospect Eloy Jimenez & fam decide on #Cubs but another team was in mix & offered more $$. Expect announcement in next few days.

So, wait... Is he a #FutureCube or not? We'll just have to see how this one plays out?