Benjamin Grimm Old-Timey Member Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 https://www.si.com/mlb/mets/news/new-york-mets-sign-top-international-catching-prospect-daiverson-gutierrezNew York Mets Sign Top International Catching ProspectThe Mets added to their organization's talented group of catchers by signing top international prospect Daiverson Gutierrez.Gutierrez is a 17-year-old native of Venezuela. According to Mike Puma of The New York Post, the young prospect received a $1.9 million signing bonus.
MFS62 Old-Timey Member Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 He was one of five free agents they signed on the first day of international signing. They signed thee of the top 50.https://metsmerizedonline.com/morning-briefing-mets-sign-five-international-free-agents/https://metsmerizedonline.com/morning-briefing-mets-sign-five-international-free-agents/With Alvarez the #1 and Prada the #3 prospects in the organization, it will be interesting where this guy slots in, or if one of them will be used in a (major?) deal.Later
Lefty Specialist Old-Timey Member Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 G.uys like this are so so far away from the majors, there's no telling what they'll do or even what position they'll play. Hope for the best.
Frayed Knot Old-Timey Member Posted January 16, 2023 Posted January 16, 2023 Yup. You draft/sign amateur players for their perceived talent and future projections, not for how their position fits into the current roster.
metirish Old-Timey Member Posted January 17, 2023 Posted January 17, 2023 I'm calling it right now , he's going to be a SS
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