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**waldo7239117** · 12-30-2011, 03:39 PM

Cubs Sign Yasiel Balaguert And Carlos Martinez: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

bleacherbum54 · 12-30-2011, 03:42 PM

Balaguert sounds like a broke mans Fozie lol.

**waldo7239117** · 12-30-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bleacherbum54

Balaguert sounds like a broke mans Fozie lol.

Yeah maybe, but the Cubs have the best scouting team in the majors. So.. you never know.

**Rice Cube** · 12-30-2011, 04:07 PM

Baseball America | Blog | Baseball America Prospects Blog | Cubs Sign Cuban Prospects Yasiel Balaguert, Carlos Martinez

**Rice Cube** · 12-30-2011, 07:06 PM

This is from a Sox blog, but they do share some of the concerns about Cespedes merely dominating Cuban baseball.

How Yoennis Cespedes Would Work For The Red Sox - Over the Monster

The fact that Cuban baseball is about at the level of A+ ball doesn't mean that Cespedes won't dominate, but I wouldn't let expectations get out of control.

**waldo7239117** · 12-30-2011, 07:48 PM

To be honest, after further consideration, I would rather the Cubs sign Soler. He would more be in their plans, can get acustomed to baseball in America with playing in the minors and will be way cheaper.

Cespedes will come in and go straight to the majors due to his age. Depending on team, he will start in the minors, but be a faster call-up.

brett05 · 12-30-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by waldo7239117

Yeah maybe, but the Cubs have the best scouting team in the majors. So.. you never know.

They might have it but you won't know for at least four years. Very early returns say they don't but like I said way way too early to tell

**waldo7239117** · 12-30-2011, 08:21 PM

Their new scouting departments have not gone through a draft yet and not major trades.

I expect the Cubs to have a better chance signing Soler and think there's a very good chance they will. He could be better than Cespedes with age and more expierence.

**Captain Obvious** · 12-31-2011, 04:21 AM

I like the lack of risk involved with Soler. But if we don't get Fielder, I think I'd rather have Cepedes. He would also be ML-ready a lot sooner.

**Rice Cube** · 12-31-2011, 12:16 PM

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I like the lack of risk involved with Soler. But if we don't get Fielder, I think I'd rather have Fielder. He would also be ML-ready a lot sooner.

Clone!

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Rice Cube World Series Dreaming Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 7,627 Thanks: 182 Thanked 2,017 Times in 1,434 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	This is from a Sox blog, but they do share some of the concerns about Cespedes merely dominating Cuban baseball. How Yoennis Cespedes Would Work For The Red Sox - Over the Monster The fact that Cuban baseball is about at the level of A+ ball doesn't mean that Cespedes won't dominate, but I wouldn't let expectations get out of control. __________________ Please visit us on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-...g/343760075897 And check out the WSD blog at: http://worldseriesdreaming.com/

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waldo7239117 Driving Wreckless DA Best Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9,812 Thanks: 380 Thanked 620 Times in 495 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	To be honest, after further consideration, I would rather the Cubs sign Soler. He would more be in their plans, can get acustomed to baseball in America with playing in the minors and will be way cheaper. Cespedes will come in and go straight to the majors due to his age. Depending on team, he will start in the minors, but be a faster call-up. __________________ NBA Re-draft: Trade Block: All players and picks Starters: PG- Jason Kidd SG- Joe Johnson SF- Gerald Wallace PF- Dirk Nowitski C- David Lee Bench: PG- Chauncy Billups SG- Gilbert Arenas SF- Steven Jackson PF- C-

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waldo7239117 Driving Wreckless DA Best Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 9,812 Thanks: 380 Thanked 620 Times in 495 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5	Their new scouting departments have not gone through a draft yet and not major trades. I expect the Cubs to have a better chance signing Soler and think there's a very good chance they will. He could be better than Cespedes with age and more expierence. __________________ NBA Re-draft: Trade Block: All players and picks Starters: PG- Jason Kidd SG- Joe Johnson SF- Gerald Wallace PF- Dirk Nowitski C- David Lee Bench: PG- Chauncy Billups SG- Gilbert Arenas SF- Steven Jackson PF- C-

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Captain Obvious CCS Donator Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 4,508 Thanks: 805 Thanked 553 Times in 416 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	I like the lack of risk involved with Soler. But if we don't get Fielder, I think I'd rather have Cepedes. He would also be ML-ready a lot sooner. Last edited by Captain Obvious; 12-31-2011 at 02:04 PM.

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