From Jorge Arangure's twitter:
Appears Cuban OF Felix Perez,who had signed w/Yankees for 3.5m before age issues got him suspended for a year,will sign w/ #reds
http://twitter.com/jorgearangure
From Jorge Arangure's twitter:
Appears Cuban OF Felix Perez,who had signed w/Yankees for 3.5m before age issues got him suspended for a year,will sign w/ #reds
http://twitter.com/jorgearangure
OF Félix Pérez (Isla)
Pérez continues to impress in workouts. His work ethic is second to none. Scouts like the sweet swing Pérez has shown and the increase in power since his return to the Dominican Republic. The Yankees, Pirates, Giants, Royals, Reds, Marlins, and Red Sox have evaluated Pérez.
http://www.cubanballplayers.com/?p=1655
Hmm interesting.
Was suspended for lying about his age.
Apparently a plus defender in center. Should be an interesting pick up.
So how old is he?
Go BLUE!!!
More from Jorge Arangure:
either 24 or 25. Perez could move fast through the #reds system. Is plus defender in CF
bonus I hear for Perez is 550k
http://twitter.com/jorgearangure
I know this is an absolute longshot, but I wonder if we could see him with the team this year given his advanced age.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5UJL3HfPrs
Same guy I think.
Perez was still considered raw in 2008 (when he was still a teenager, allegedly). I don't know what kind of timetable they will have him on. In an article I read from the time, he has 5 tool talent. Regardless I like the continued investment internationally.
I'd like to see the Reds pick him up regardless of his age. Might make it easier for him and Chapman playing with each other.
Supposedly will start in AA.
Basically im just repeating the guys twitter messages.
no deal in place yet according to jocketty, per a mark sheldon tweet.
Is he not subject to the International Signing Period? Could we see Perez in a Reds' affiliate uniform in the next couple months?
Power? Speed? What do we know about him?
Anyway this guy comes up this year?
Sounds a little Alexei Ramirezish.
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