Come September and everything takes its course.
By this point, many franchises have already seen their fate decided. Others will test their destiny in perhaps a week, a few days, or even in a final game.
The international signing period works differently. There is no single month that determines whether you become a contender or a contributor to the system. Instead, your destination is shaped by years of work.
In this edition…
The Yankees again look up to Europe in search of talent
The Top 5 players eligible to reach agreements before 12/5
And how much money every team has left for their international bonus pool $
As a bonus, In my usual mini-profile I will be presenting a prospect who happens to be the son of a former MLB star. I’ll give you some clues, to see if you can find out who his dad is:
His mom pitched in the Olympics before he ever played a big-league game.
He hit 165 home runs over his MLB career, and was known almost as much for flashy lifestyle, including luxury cars and horses, as for his power at the plate.
In 2015, he got traded mid-season to a New York team and went on a home run tear that helped carry them deep into the postseason
The answer is at the end. Let me know in the comments if you struck out or nailed it.