Wish Granted - Twins sign super prospect Sano

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Sep 29, 2009 7:50 PM EDT Comment 35 comments

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09/sano-signs-with-twins.html

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4517993

Wow, I didn't think the timing of this was possible....

But the 16 year old Dominican, is a big, young man for his age, or his supposed age...

He will probably move to 3rd or even 1st base, if not Left-Field but the Twins farm system just got a whole lot stronger and I am very pleased. Despite the issues involving his true age and even talent, I think this was a great move by GM Bill Smith and the Twins organization.

Miguel Angel Sano

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Is this April 1st already?

I know the Twins were one of the early suitors, but to tell you the truth I thought he already signed. I wonder how John’s going to be able to grade him with his age in question and not having played in the states yet?

"I couldn't do that. Could you do that? Why can they do it? Who are those guys?"

by maxisagod on Sep 29, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

good question

i have no clue at this point. Glad to see it as a Twins fan.

by John Sickels on Sep 29, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

C+ with potential

That’s how I view him at least. He obviously has a huge ceiling, but I don’t think you can go higher than that.

Good signing for the Twins

by jar75 on Sep 29, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where does he rank?

Where would you put him in the Twins top prospect rankings? and where does he begin next year? I realize we have very little info on him..looking for some opinions

by NYSOX on Sep 29, 2009 8:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no idea

No idea.

I’ll sign him for the Shadow Twins though.

by John Sickels on Sep 29, 2009 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

What a Signing for Mr. John Sickles !!!!

lol
I’d gladly take him too
You’re shadow Twins is looking pretty darn strong, just imagine…

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Sep 29, 2009 8:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

in the ESPN Jose Arangure article

Miguel Sano is quoted saying,

“I’m very thankful to get this chance to sign with the Twins,” Sano told the Associated Press. “I’m going to work very hard to try to get to the majors in two years.”

Well, then that must answer a few questions, he must be 18, not 16. Who possibly thinks they can make the Major Leagues at 18 or even 19 years old?
Aparrently Sano ? Maybe arrogance?
I say he is just young and slightly big-headed

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Sep 29, 2009 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Arrogance?

You really think that’s what it is?

Who loves orange soda?

by Kenan and Kel on Sep 29, 2009 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol, sorry

I guess I’m the ignorant one

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Sep 29, 2009 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

lofty goal sure

but arrogance, no. nothing wrong with a little confidence, plus he obviously has no idea how talented the pitching he’s going to face is. to be honest, I wouldn’t want someone I was giving 3.15 mil to think he couldn’t make it in two years.

by sharks on Oct 2, 2009 3:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

But perception is what makes the term a negative or positive connotation.

Some people view arrogance as pompous or someone too full of themselves.
Some people view arrogance as moxie or someone full of confidence.

People in the first category are often people who are skeptics that require proof before accepting someone’s arrogance. People in the second category are often people who are optimists that want to see greatness grow before them.

I’m in both categories. I think he’s full of himself and has to prove it, but I also think it’s a good thing to set such lofty goals. After all, isn’t that the idea? To get to the majors? What player wouldn’t say they want to get to the majors in two years?

So, perception. It is the mother of controversy.

Fans are typically idiots.

by The Typical Idiot Fan on Sep 29, 2009 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The difference between, “I’m going to get to the majors in two years.” and “I’m going to work very hard to try to get to the majors in two years.” I think is the key.

I agree some people view arrogance as moxie, but I always felt there is a difference between confidence and foolhardiness. I think people confuse arrogance as both when they shouldn’t, it should only be viewed as the latter. perception indeed.

by sharks on Oct 2, 2009 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ARod? Griffey JR? Grienke?

Coffee. The NEW Performance Enhancing drug for Sport's Writers. Just ask Ken Rosenthal.

by 306008 on Sep 29, 2009 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Depends on what he means by making the majors in two years

If he means two years from right now, it’s a bit ridiculous. If he means two years from the time he starts playing, that means maybe he’s a September call-up in two years, which, while extremely unlikely, is possible for a phenom.

by Fanon on Oct 1, 2009 1:06 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wat

Well, then that must answer a few questions, he must be 18, not 16.

Well, no.

by aCone419 on Oct 2, 2009 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really surprised it was the Twins that signed Sano

They don’t strike me as an organization to take such a high dollar chance. It’s like getting a top 10 first round pick for the salary.

If MLB is so concerned about sign N. American players for over slot, what will it take for them to address the signing bonus issue in Latin America? Or Japan?

by daveyork on Sep 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not

This is clearly a new Regime, a group headed By GM BIlly Smith and Rob Antony -player personnel guy.

The Twins were in the top 3 running all along from my point of view

behind the Pirates and their 2.6 M offer
and the St. Louis Cards and their 3.0 M offer…
it may be out of place or unusual for the Twins to offer 3.15 M for an international player but, I knew they were serious.

I liked the Max Kepler signing earlier this year as well.

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Sep 29, 2009 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Japan is more legit than Latin America

Considering that it’s a much more standardized system than Latin America. Latin American players get similar bonuses but their pay is based much more on raw scouting than on tangible in-game results.

by Fanon on Oct 1, 2009 1:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

all you’ve heard about is how they dont know how old he is. What kind of prospect is he? Does he have power? Is he a strong glove type? Speed? Are we talking Hanley Ramirez potential or Elvis Andrus potential?

by loop on Sep 29, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

He's not a SS

He’s supposed to project as a strong bat and probably a corner outfielder. How good his bat will actually be is anyone’s guess.

by jar75 on Sep 29, 2009 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

body build

is probably going to be closer to Hanley Ramirez than Elvis Andrus…. However I Don’t see him being as good as Hanley Ramirez (obviously) or Elvis Andrus….

His potential may en lie to somebody more like Wilkin Ramirez.
but if it is at the SS position, the Twins would be thrilled with that…

if its going to be at a corner outfield position, obviously his bat would have to be a bigger upgrade than a wilkin ramirez…..

Deolis Guerra = Daniel Cabrera ?
I tend to think so

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Sep 29, 2009 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs