The Pirates signed six Latin American players including Venezuelan outfielder Willy Garcia, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pirates Latin American scouting director Rene Gayo says the club believes Garcia, who received a $280K bonus, has "an athletic body with a chance to develop five tools."
The club also signed five other players, including four pitchers. The new additions include right-handers Brayan Almonte, Oderman Rocha and Jose Luis Acosta and left-hander Angel Sanchez. The Pirates also signed first baseman Jose Roman.
“Pirates Sign Six From Latin America”
GREAT! Do any of them play baseball?
Anyone remember the post the other day when some poster complained about the pirates lack of activity when it came to international free agents? Pirates listen
This proves that all top execs in baseball listen to the commenters on here.