Rafael Rodriguez

[TkleMstr52]

4 Rafael Rodriguez OF 16 (N/A) Dominican Republic
Comment: To many, he is a duplicate of Vladimir Guerrero because of his size and power with the bat. Rodriguez can work the entire outfield and drive the ball anywhere. He has reportedly accepted an offer from the San Francisco Giants worth $2.5 million.-espn.com

[TkleMstr52]

I dont know about you all, but when I hear Vladimir Guerreros name in the same breath as a Giants Prospect, I get a little excited!!:beerbang:
Too bad he is two years younger than Anvil!!:)

[TkleMstr52]

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -- The San Francisco Giants signed one of the premium position players on the international market, when they agreed to terms with 16-year-old outfielder Rafael Rodriguez, the club's Special Assistant to the General Manager John Barr announced at a press conference in the Dominican Republic today.
Per club policy, financial terms were not disclosed.

A 6-5, 198-pound right handed-hitting slugger, Rodriguez became eligible to sign as an undrafted free agent with a Major League club today on his 16th birthday. Tabbed by ESPNdeportes.com as the fourth-best Latino Prospect, the Bani, Dominican Republic native has drawn universal praise for his athleticism, power, bat speed and running ability.

"We are very excited to come to an agreement with such a fine young man and player as Rafael," said Barr. "He is one of the better position players on the international market this year. We scouted him extensively this season with many people on our staff evaluating him. To a man, we all agree that Rafael is the type of player that we want to bring into the Giants organization."

The Giants were one of the first organizations to tap into the talented player pool from Latin America and for many years used that pipeline to stock their big league roster. Today's signing coupled with securing Angel Villalona two years ago signals that the Giants are once again establishing themselves as one of the top players for talent on the international market.

"There was a time when the Giants dominated Latin America, especially the Dominican Republic," said Special Assistan to the General Manager Felipe Alou. "The Dominican is still the number one producer of players. There was a time when there wasn't much competition for the Giants in signing Latin players, but it is much more competitive now. With the signings of Rodriguez and Villalona, we are sending a message to both our fans and Latin America that we're back and we're increasing our efforts here."

[Bear]

Where did you get this information and what was the date on the report?

[TkleMstr52]

ESPN.com and on the Giants MLB sight. I dont know the date but I will find out.

[RrCoX22]

thats some really nice words to hear... let's put him in the major's on his 18th birthday :D

[McCovey]

I've already posted this article three weeks ago here, Post #11.

http://sfgiants-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4318#post4318

[Bear]

I've already posted this article three weeks ago here, Post #11.

http://sfgiants-forum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=4318#post4318

I thought I had read this some time ago, and thats why I asked when it was written. Kind of an Eli Stone moment!:)

[TkleMstr52]

Well damnit Mc, quit bein ahead of me!!!:pound:

[McCovey]

Well damnit Mc, quit bein ahead of me!!!:pound:
:beerbang: