An Update on Miguel Angel Sano's Status
Rather, the Pirates plan to place a value on Sano as they do all players, by talent level -- which the team views as special -- and by the market. The Dominican market for 16-year-olds, as they see it, remains below the outlier bonus the Athletics gave Inoa, as the previous range for elite prospects had been mostly between $2 million and $3 million.
This probably gives the Rays more of a fighting chance. Assuming Pittsburgh is serious and this isn't a smokescreen, the Rays can top the offer if they so desire. It simply comes down to the evaluation of Sano's ceiling and likelihood of reaching it. Who knows what transpires over this next month, but maybe Sano will be wearing a new Rays uni this time next year after all. He definitely could use an update to his current Rays attire:

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Pujols was 21 when he reached the majors.
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
"21"
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus Pujols wasn't an international signing
He was a JC draftee, in the 16th round IIRC.
Vogt early, Vogt often.
If only we listened to our scout about him. Sigh.
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Is Sano going to be like Pujols and crack the big leagues by age "19"
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't care if Sano is actually 26 as long as he's half the player Pujols is.
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
"26"
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Did you miss the part where he's 16-17 right now, and I said "is actually 26", or?
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
"16-17" "26"
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
RJ sucking dick and that picture are unreleated
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by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions
SKP—- Hamilton, why was he left exposed? He supposedly had righted his own ship and was on recovery road yet the Rays took a chance and left him exposed. After all those years—stupid.
Jackson, like Upton “loaded with potential, great arm, electric stuff” and you state that the Rays would have to belly up 2 mill, what do you think Upton and his agent will demand? Will the Rays trade him away now that pay-up time is due or sign him to a lucrative contract. If memory serves, Longo, Kaz, CC and some of the other boys signed long term contracts but Upton, when offered, wouldn’t do it. Now that he has shown he isn’t all that he and others think, what do the Rays do? If, as you state and ownership states, they can’t afford much more in the payroll dept, they cannot afford to sign him—look at the payout with Burrell (16mil over 2 years) and you can plainly see their due diligence is suspect. Burrell sucked in post season last year, striking out an alarming rate—for sure, he has great and conistent past numbers but that is PAST..Percival also HAD great numbers in the PAST but this is present and Maddon (or whoever) doesn’t show much with talent evaluation; sticking with Kazmir these last 2 years until he stunk up the place and now insisting that “Upton will come around and Sonnanstine just needs better placement, Kapler is an important part of this team and Price needs more seasoning”.. All Crap..
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The Sports Chief
Jackson, like Upton "loaded with potential, great arm, electric stuff"
Haha, all blacks look alike.
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
According to the Rays Media Guide
Upton has been clocked in the low 90s on the mound.
DFA Sonny NAO.
So long, Sweet Lime!
Oh absolutely. He easily threw 90 in HS.
He touched 94. His brother touched 96.
Tools Whore
If you couldn't figure it out, that's tbird fyi
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
He would be a valued member of our community.
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
DFA SUTTREE
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
My phone number is 727-461-4620. Lets talk, why not?
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions
It was good talking to you. Anyone else wanna talk?
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha, that was funny. Good chat!
If anyone else wants to call I’m free until 7
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions
TBD just called you a numbers genius.
He introduced the “SABRmetric stat of the day”
Jeter Sucks.
by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Jun 2, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess, I'm not sure what that has to do with me. Give me a call, we'll talk it over
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
purpguy lives on forever in my twitter account
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I like how he slowly moves from one side of the screen to the other.
by R.J. Anderson on Jun 2, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
If you stare hard enough.....
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Not slowly....
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
That's what she said.

RD over and out.
by ReasonableDoubt on Jun 2, 2009 3:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Jumps around too much
(also uttered by her)
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Too lazy to do it again
That’s what I said.
RD over and out.
by ReasonableDoubt on Jun 2, 2009 3:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Last I heard, he still hadn't signed
He was all set to sign with the Indians, then MLB came out and said they were investigating his age, then I’ve heard nothing since then, other than that the investigators were fired because they were getting paid off. If it turns out he’s actually 20, then he probably won’t get signed for much.
Looks like he’s currently playing ball in Dominican Summer League.
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=102547
Vogt early, Vogt often.
I'd venture that Dukes ON the DL is more of a danger to women and children
Teammates, on the other hand….
Vogt early, Vogt often.
DRaysBay meetup at the game?
Call me to arrange it. I’m at 727-461-4620
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions
The quality of mercy is not strain'd,
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Upon the place beneath. It is twice blest:
It blesseth him that gives and him that takes.
What is it with you and antisematism
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jun 2, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions

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