Cubs Sign Top Latin American SS

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Cubs Sign Enrique Acosta: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

The Cubs have signed Dominican shortstop Enrique Acosta, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America. Acosta's signing bonus is said to be worth $1.1MM.
Acosta, at 6-foot-1 and 180-pounds, is considered to have one of the top bats this year in Latin America. It seems likely that the right-handed hitter will move from shortstop; possibly to a corner outfield spot or third base.

It's pretty exciting to see the Cubs very active in the international market. The past couple years we have signed some very high ceiling guys.

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How old is the kid?

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16, I think.

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yea, from what ive been reading its 16 too. but im not getting definitive confirmation... which i suppose is normal.

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A little more info from Cubs sign top Dominican SS prospect Enrique Acosta | Cubs Den

As you already know, the Cubs know a little something about teen Dominican shortstops. While it's tough to duplicate the success they had when they signed Starlin Castro 4 years ago, the Cubs have signed another top Dominican SS prospect, Enrique Acosta, to a $1.1M contract. Baseball America projected him to get the 9th highest bonus among amateurs, but considering what similar prospects have gotten (read below), the Cubs did an excellent job signing Acosta for what they did.

According to BA, Acosta probably won't stay at SS and will move to 3b, or more likely, a corner outfield position. He has a a shorter swing than bonus babies Ronald Guzman and Elier Hernandez -- and may have more power than [both]. He is not, however, as good an athlete as either of those two players. Don't be surprised if he becomes the best hitter of the 3. The ball jumps off his bat.

Great sensible signing by the Cubs.

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So Hendry is doing something right? I'm scared!

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Apparently another kid by the name of Marck Malave also signed with the Cubs. Don't have much information on him though.

http://twitter.com/#!/CarlosValmore/status/87230376656896000

Translated: Marck Malave, signed by 7 digits for the Cubs, highlighted its offensive potential, since he is capable of hitting with power in both hands