26 year old slugger. Another chance for frugal hal and blindman to make a splash that will only cost the team money. Reports: Jose Abreu defects Updated: August 12, 2013, 3:01 PM ET ESPN.com news services 346 27 83 Email Print Slugger Jose Abreu has defected from Cuba and should be in line for a big payday from a Major League Baseball team, according to multiple reports. Bowden: Many suitors BowdenJose Abreu, a 26-year-old slugger from Cuba, will draw plenty of interest around the league, Jim Bowden writes. Blog Insider It is not clear where the 26-year-old first baseman has gone, but he will have to establish residency in another country, be declared a free agent by MLB and get cleared by the U.S. government before he can sign a contract. Based on his stats in Cuba, however, and the success of defectors Yoenis Cespedes and Yasiel Puig, Abreu could get a deal worth more than $50 million. The right-handed hitter is a former MVP in Cuba. He had one of the best seasons in league history in 2010-11, hitting .453 with 33 home runs and 93 RBIs in only 66 games. He hit .360 with three homers and nine RBIs in the most recent World Baseball Classic.
Should happen in post season sometime so if A-rod and the 25 mill come off payroll for next year baby hal better put his big boy pants on and sign this friggin kid
The next sound you hear will be POP! that will be the sound of the Steinbrenner boys thumbs coming out of there ass's.....................................................................or not.
