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Signing period opens today (July 2)

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Our July 2 Team Tracker is being updated with the names of every international prospect with a signed contract <a href="http://t.co/09Cw2k6QVY">http://t.co/09Cw2k6QVY</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484421707646509056">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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Here is a look at Baseball America's top 30 for 2014:

http://www.baseballamerica.com/international/top-30-international-list/


MLB.com's top 30:

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2014/#list=int

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The amount of money your team has to spend on int'l signing period: <a href="http://t.co/e1zDPdXImG">http://t.co/e1zDPdXImG</a> These are the penalties: <a href="http://t.co/fmy4YNJ0hl">http://t.co/fmy4YNJ0hl</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484327076108201985">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Twins?src=hash">#Twins</a> have agreed to $800K deal w/ RHP Huascar Ynoa, #17 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@mlbpipeline</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484321643469484032">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Astros?src=hash">#Astros</a> agreed to sign RHP Franklin Perez &amp; SS Miguel Sierra, #21 &amp; #23 here <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a> for $1million each <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484320975937634304">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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The Padres have landed a $500K contract with shortstop Elvis Sabala, tweets MLB.com’s Jesse Sanchez. Sabala did not land on any top-prospect lists.

Outfielder Christian Capellan has agreed to a $500K deal with the Marlins, tweets Sanchez. The Dominican had been expected to land a bonus in the $250K to $750K range, according to Kylie McDaniel of Scout.com.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash">#WhiteSox</a> have agreed to $900K deal w/ SS Amado Nunez, ranked #26 on Top Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a> @mlbpipleine</p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484323748494204929">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source:<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dodgers?src=hash">#Dodgers</a> have agreed to a $205K deal with INF Felix Osorio (DR). <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484335238886481920">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Marlins?src=hash">#Marlins</a> reach deals w/ international players OF Anderson Castro, SS Andres Villalobo of Venezuela <a href="http://t.co/AsqLXBkkH8">http://t.co/AsqLXBkkH8</a></p>&mdash; Joe Frisaro (@JoeFrisaro) <a href="https://twitter.com/JoeFrisaro/statuses/484335977255546881">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Yankees Sign 16-Year-Old Dominican OF Frederick Cuevas For $300,000 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/iplbaseball_rd">@iplbaseball_rd</a>): <a href="http://t.co/lCJXK28Z2X">http://t.co/lCJXK28Z2X</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484340727292243969">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Mets Sign Venezuelan Shortstop Yoel Romero: <a href="http://t.co/b20UfHsSor">http://t.co/b20UfHsSor</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484349598610096131">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source:<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dodgers?src=hash">#Dodgers</a> have agreed to a $205K deal with INF Felix Osorio (DR). <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a> <a href="http://t.co/JQmQKKuSuk">pic.twitter.com/JQmQKKuSuk</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484347820280143872">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Tigers Sign Dominican OF Prospect Julio Martinez For $600,000 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/iplbaseball_rd">@iplbaseball_rd</a>): <a href="http://t.co/9rCIQf6aZB">http://t.co/9rCIQf6aZB</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484347011919929346">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RedSox?src=hash">#RedSox</a> have agreed to $1.5M deal RHP w/Chris Acosta, ranked #6 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top Intl Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nationals Sign Dominican SS Bryan Bencosme For $400,000 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/DPLBaseball">@DPLBaseball</a>): <a href="http://t.co/23LcAPo0Ib">http://t.co/23LcAPo0Ib</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484350221732696066">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Yankees?src=hash">#Yankees</a> have signed SS Wilkerman Garcia to $1.35M deal. He’s ranked #14 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top 30 Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484415952956981249">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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And who have the Indians signed? Nobody. Dolan probably told them no more money can be spent after the draft, he has to buy new drapes or something. :mad:

Is that Ynoa related to Michael Ynoa? Edit: answered own question with a Google search, yes in deed he is the young brother.

Edit again: Does the Tribe get many Venezuelan signees anymore since they closed their Venezuelan academy? Also am noticing several top layers coming from Carlos Guillen's academy down there. Wow, who would have thought him of all guys would be developing young ballplayers. He was such a hot head.
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nationals?src=hash">#Nationals</a> have signed OF Joel Andujar to a $300K deal. He’s from San Cristobal, DR <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484377041132085249">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Nationals Sign Venezuelan Pitcher Tomas Alastre: <a href="http://t.co/sEfJEETHAV">http://t.co/sEfJEETHAV</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484373368120954880">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Rangers Sign Dominican Pitcher Jeffrey Nunez For $250,000 <a href="http://t.co/sJh0inUKqe">http://t.co/sJh0inUKqe</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484371387671277568">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Dodgers Sign Dominican Outfielder Johan Calderon - The Dodgers have signed Dominican outfielder Johan Calderon f... <a href="http://t.co/58UoD4R841">http://t.co/58UoD4R841</a></p>&mdash; Baseball America (@BaseballAmerica) <a href="https://twitter.com/BaseballAmerica/statuses/484368072388931585">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Blue Jays To Sign Juan*Meza <a href="http://t.co/2H5ZEXRNd1">http://t.co/2H5ZEXRNd1</a></p>&mdash; MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/statuses/484367850774085632">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Padres?src=hash">#Padres</a> have agreed to a deal with C Ricardo Rodriguez, #30 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top 30 Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484367218168594433">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Blue Jays Sign No. 30 International Prospect Kevin Vicuna <a href="http://t.co/4oh1SRrGGu">http://t.co/4oh1SRrGGu</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484366856086908928">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>The Red Sox have signed the No. 11 international prospect for July 2: <a href="http://t.co/TYMybQdg1T">http://t.co/TYMybQdg1T</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484363892324175872">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Diamondbacks Sign 16-Year-Old Dominican 3B Marlon Arroyo: <a href="http://t.co/oJ4ZZy0ASX">http://t.co/oJ4ZZy0ASX</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484362560129359873">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Yankees Sign No. 24 International Prospect Diego Castillo: <a href="http://t.co/FzniQ16UlS">http://t.co/FzniQ16UlS</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484358459412865024">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Phillies?src=hash">#Phillies</a> have agreed to a $900K deal w/SS Arquimedes Gamboa, ranked #15 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top 30 Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484357937234980864">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StlCardinals?src=hash">#StlCardinals</a> have agreed to a $300K deal with INF Starling Balbuena. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484326368378109952">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Padres sign Dominican shortstop Elvis Zabala for $500,000 (via <a href="https://twitter.com/iplbaseball_rd">@iplbaseball_rd</a>) -- <a href="http://t.co/ByTBWAfpXC">http://t.co/ByTBWAfpXC</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484379794876817410">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WhiteSox?src=hash">#WhiteSox</a> have agreed to $750K deal with C Jhoandro Alfaro, ranked #28 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top 30 Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484386893103374336">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Source: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rockies?src=hash">#Rockies</a> have agreed to a $800K deal with SS Yeremy Rosario, ranked #22 on <a href="https://twitter.com/MLB">@mlb</a> Top 30 Int’l Prospects list <a href="http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F">http://t.co/bw8Mkjwr2F</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484384837730852864">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>OF Sandro Fabian (DR) has signed with <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Giants?src=hash">#Giants</a> for $500K. <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBPipeline">@MLBPipeline</a> <a href="http://t.co/7HIZqgW2nV">pic.twitter.com/7HIZqgW2nV</a></p>&mdash; Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) <a href="https://twitter.com/JesseSanchezMLB/statuses/484399622962810880">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Red Sox sign Venezuelan pitcher Anderson Espinoza, the No. 4 international prospect, for $1.8 million <a href="http://t.co/DMde2W8PdB">http://t.co/DMde2W8PdB</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484411065447378944">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Angels get on the board for July 2, sign Dominican outfielder Johan Sala (via <a href="https://twitter.com/iplbaseball_rd">@iplbaseball_rd</a>) -- <a href="http://t.co/6RS2S1OLkD">http://t.co/6RS2S1OLkD</a></p>&mdash; Ben Badler (@BenBadler) <a href="https://twitter.com/BenBadler/statuses/484419451534594048">July 2, 2014</a></blockquote>
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And who have the Indians signed? Nobody. Dolan probably told them no more money can be spent after the draft, he has to buy new drapes or something. :mad:

Is that Ynoa related to Michael Ynoa? Edit: answered own question with a Google search, yes in deed he is the young brother.

Edit again: Does the Tribe get many Venezuelan signees anymore since they closed their Venezuelan academy? Also am noticing several top layers coming from Carlos Guillen's academy down there. Wow, who would have thought him of all guys would be developing young ballplayers. He was such a hot head.

GET OFF YOUR HANDS DOPELAN!
 
Indians on the board with a 6'7 RHP from the DR.

http://bit.ly/1o2DSxW

That seems like it could be an interesting pick up, kid be 6'10-11 by the time he's 18

Anyone particular left you think they'll sign or try to sign?
 
Also reading the Indians signed someone named Orlando Cedeno, but I have no confirmation on that.
 

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