August 2, 2018

Yankees dive into international pool, sign 16-year-old Cuban star

by Felix Pantaleón

The Yankees spent much of the trade deadline acquiring international pool money and after signing Cuban right-hander Osiel Rodriguez to a $600,000 deal, they spent a reported $2.5 million to add 16-year-old shortstop Alexander Vargas — also from Cuba. The switch-hitting Vargas has impressed with his speed and his glove. As a comparison, Gary Sanchez…

Written by Felix Pantaleón

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