Questions on 2017 International Signings

[caninatl04]

I have a couple of questions about the 2017 International Signing Period.

 

First, can someone point me to a source describing who might be the top (international) prospects available for signing in 2017?

 

Second, could someone explain the Twins' options?  I think I read they have the largest signing pool for International signings, but realistically, how many can they sign?

 

Any help would be appreciated.

[Richie the Rally Goat]

https://www.google.com/amp/www.baseballamerica.com/international/2017-18-international-bonus-pools/%3Famphtml%3D1?client=safari

 

Twins do not have the highest international pool bonus

Edited February 14, 2017 by Sconnie

[Richie the Rally Goat]

I'm not really sure what $5.25 mil buys. It's a new era in international signings. Last year that wasn't much money.

[Thrylos]

Here.  Probably as good as you can find in the internets these days.

 

International free agent signings has been pretty much a game with a lot of players who were there to make a profit, including "scouts", "handlers", "the authorities", etc.

 

So take everything you read about who "the best prospects might be" with a huge grain of salt.