Michel Inoa...money is no object??

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

I haven't seen a thread on this so called "once in a decade talent" so here it is. I read a nice scouting report on this 16 year old phenom if anyone wants to check it out:

 

http://www.saberscouting.com/2008/06/26/michelinoareport/

 

I have yet to see the Red Sox mentioned as a potential suitor but I guess that doesn't mean a whole lot. As for the money is sounds like 4-6 million. If I'm the Red Sox thats small potatoes for what could be a "potential" stud pitcher in several years. They talk about this kid like Felix Hernandez who I believe the Mariners did a poor job bringing through the system. With all the success the Red Sox minor league system has had with young pitchers this is an ideal environment for him to grow and develop.

 

So...do whatever it takes to get him or is this just all talk??

[yeszir]

Giving 4.5 mil to a 16 year old seems ridiculous.

 

But the article seems to indicate he's going to the A's. That would mean the Red Sox are out of it, right?

[SchillingIsTheNatural]

Giving 4.5 mil to a 16 year old seems ridiculous.

 

But the article seems to indicate he's going to the A's. That would mean the Red Sox are out of it, right?

 

Last I read was Bean was going to the Dominican to "attempt" to sign him. He can't sign until July 2nd if I'm correct so I don't see anything set in stone at this time. I know the Yankees and Mariners are also players so we shall see. I haven't seen the Red Sox mentioned but that doesn't mean there aren't things happening in the background. These international signings have very limited coverage, it's hard to get a read on whats really happening.

 

This is the first scouting report I've found on Inoa and he's been talked about for a few months now.

[CrespoBlows]

He's probably going to the A's. They're going to offer him $4.5 million, the Red Sox shouldn't give that much to a 16 year old.