It’s a trade that the franchise is willing to make in sacrificing potential upside for big league impact in the near future. Kevin published a piece detailing the intrigue White Sox second baseman Nick Madrigal brings to a ballclub and explores what's necessary for Madrigal to take the next step. Their’s is a real life list of course. Colas was just declared a free agent by Major League Baseball this week following a fallout with his team in Japan, and most MLB clubs have already maxed out on their international spending money for the 2020-2021 international signing period . Overall, in parts of three seasons in Cuba’s top league, Colas is a .305/.381/.487 hitter. There was competition for Colas as the player had $2 million plus offers from the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels, too. Several MLB teams (Mets-Angels-Marlins) were in the race for Colas, who left Cuba in early January 2020 and was a FA last December. From Fangraphs.com (Dec 2020) ... Cuban prospect Oscar Colas (22) was declared a free agent by the Commissioner's Office today and he´ll be able … Colas turns 23 years old this September and he hasn’t played in meaningful games in a while. Colas debuted in 2019 on the NPB with HR on their first turn at bat. www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/oscar-col... "FanGraphs’ Eric Longenhagen doesn’t have Colas near the top of his international prospect rankings, writing that he’s a “more stable prospect as a lefty first base/designated hitter/right field type” than as a pitcher. There is power in the bat, but the drop in price is reflective of the concerns that are present with him. 2 international prospect in the 2020 signing class behind Cespedes. ... Colas defected from Cuba in January 2020, subsequent to the list of 30 prospects being updated. Oscar Colás. Checking in on whose currently active for the Marlins plus the next waves of organizational talent. Show your support with FutureSox apparel. 2021 Miami Marlins MLB & MiLB roster tracker. Instead of acquiring Benintendi, they pivoted to Adam Duvall on the free agent market. Cespedes can start in High A or AA when he does get to the US as well. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs linked the slugger to the Miami Marlins late last month as well. If the Marlins, hypothetically, had the opportunity to land Contreras for a three-prospect package with Burdick as the centerpiece, they will regret not pulling the trigger. The Miami Herald’s Craig Mish and Barry Jackson report on several offseason deals that didn’t happen for Marlins, most notably their pursuits of Cubs catcher Willson Contreras and Red Sox (now Royals) outfielder Andrew Benintendi. Moved to our 2020 rankings: #17 overall, 3rd best HS arm for now fangraphs.com/prospects/the-… The changes to his conditioning show an improved level of awareness and work ethic. [Francys Romero] Sources: White Sox expected to sign Cuban OF Oscar Colas (22) for around $2.7 M when a new international signing period opens on January 15, 2022. The switch hitting shortstop is said to be a five tool stud with a current player comparison of Francisco Lindor. He can even participate in Tricky League games (back field action with other unsigned prospects) in the country as well. As for Contreras, the Cubs sought “more than one of the Marlins’ top 20 prospects” while the Orioles asked for a “highly touted” prospect in negotiations for outfielder Anthony Santander. The Herald hints at what I had already been assuming: right-hander Zach Pop could be placed on the COVID list or 60-day injured list this week as a corresponding move to officially get Duvall onto the 40-man roster. Positions: First Baseman and Rightfielder Bats: Left • Throws: Left 6-1, 209lb (185cm, 94kg) Born: September 17, 1998 Full Name: Oscar Luis Colás View Player Info from the B-R Bullpen. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Unlike those others, Aguilar’s role is in flux when combining Garrett Cooper’s emergence with the current DH-less rules in place for the National League. The White Sox see a left-handed hitting power bat that can play in an outfield corner and the organization believes that he possesses “All-Star caliber tools” according to James Fegan of The Athletic. The offense stayed home for the most part on Sunday as Max Scherzer propelled Washington to a series sweep. Infielder Yolbert Sanchez was the club’s top signing in the 2019 international period and the Cuban received $2.5 million. Post navigation. Marco Paddy and the White Sox have gotten the job done again though. Ultimately, the White Sox will add another Cuban defector to their stable of young players for a bonus of at least $2.7 million. The money was in fact spent. Trevor Rogers and Max Scherzer will start Sunday’s Marlins vs. Nationals game at Nationals Park. Colas was declared a free agent in December 2020 and he’s eligible to sign with a major league club immediately. The FanGraphs report says Vera worked 90-93, although McDaniel’s report says he’s touched 97. Adding prospects of this caliber with a finite resource is better than past practices of not using the resources at all. MIA 1, WAS 3: Scherzer Goes the Distance as Nats Secure Sweep. This will allow him to make himself present at the White Sox facility in Boca Chica. organization believes that he possesses “All-Star caliber tools”. So does PECOTA (tweaking their original 68-94 figure). Arias, is the top international free agent of the 2021 class. Building an organization can takes upwards of five years and begins on the amateur front, drafting and signing players that will be developed by your staff and learn to play baseball based on the metrics, development patterns, and focus of the organization. Ultimately, the White Sox will add another Cuban defector to their stable of young players for a bonus of at least $2.7 million. Marlins pitchers and catchers report todaaaaaaaay! Future Marlin Oscar Colás? Similar to Cespedes, Colas could be an option to come stateside for a White Sox affiliate as early as 2022. FanGraphs Prospects RotoGraphs Podcasts: The Sleeper and The Bust | Field of Streams | Beat the Shift Also, consider supporting FutureSox on Patreon. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Mish’s comments on the Fish Bytes roundtable podcast imply that power-hitting outfielder Peyton Burdick was involved in both of these scenarios. According to one source, Colas has been impressive in his recent showcases and his power and bat speed have been on full display. The period that was set to begin on July 2, 2020, didn’t officially get underway until Jan. 15, 2021. Sources from Cuba confirm that Oscar Luis Colas, the Cuban Ohtani, left the island in last hours and will pursue an MLB contract. SuperBook sportsbook has made a bold zag from the rest of the industry by offering an over/under 74.5 wins prop for the Fish. Actaully I believe he is eligible in 2021. Future Marlin Oscar Colás? Still waiting on word of whether or not Oscar Colas has signed with a team or waiting for 2022. FanGraphs projections. What qualifies as a “veteran” on this Marlins roster? He may have to stay in the Dominican for tax reasons once he officially signs next January though. According to Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs, Colas is “more stable prospect as a lefty first base/designated hitter/right field type” as opposed to a pitcher. Sources: Cuban prospect Oscar Colas (22) was declared a free agent by the Commissioner's Office today and he´ll be able to sign with an MLB team after January 15, 2021. According to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel, there is a "real shot" Cuban prospect Oscar Colas will wait until 2022 to sign with a major league team. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs has added Miami as the projected landing spot for the Cuban 22-year-old. Final race for Oscar Colas, according to sources:-White Sox: $2.7 M-Mets: $2.5 M-Angels: $2.0 MVideos of the latest Colas workouts on my Youtube channel. The White Sox were afforded the opportunity to spend nearly $5.4 million in that marketplace. That is a coup for the organization and the only negative is that Colas can’t get into the system and begin his professional career any sooner. He’s nearly as old as Aguilar. Marco Paddy and his staff signed a full class of players highlighted by Cuban outfielder Yoelqui Cespedes and right-hander Norge Vera. Has Cooper reached vet status yet? They may have depth to help the big league team in short order, however. Some highlights courtesy of @cubabeisbolphil: Live BP from the Dominican in late 2020 from Francys Romero: The White Sox track record in the market place for Cuban free agents has been unmatched. Had a loud East Coast Pro outing where he started 94-96 and flashed a plus hook, usable changeup at 6’4/220 having turned 17 a month before. Our list is completely spam free and you can opt out at any time. Oscar Colas, dubbed 'Cuban Ohtani ... Colas is a .305/.381/.487 hitter. — Francys Romero (@francysromero10) December 22, 2020 Want to know right away when we publish a new article? Mike Yastrzemski (-12.37)- Yaz had a huge start to the season, posting the third best WAR in the league behind Fernando Tatis Jr. and Mookie Betts.He didn’t really disappoint in the final month, but it didn’t translate into much more than an empty average profile. [Francys Romero] Sources: White Sox expected to sign Cuban OF Oscar Colas (22) for around $2.7 M when a new international signing period opens on January 15, 2022. Vera is right around the Thompson/Dalquist level in talent and readiness, so A ball. Read “JAWS and the 2021 Hall of Fame Ballot: Sammy Sosa” at FanGraphs. While the organization’s strategy on the international market often leaves much to be desired in the way of Dominican teenagers, the market for more advanced Cuban talent has been cornered by the White Sox. Fangraphs, for instance, has Heston Kjerstad approximated at 110th ranked if he were list eligible. Fangraphs had Future Values for Colas and Vera higher than Cespedes, but Cespedes has all the tools above average. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs linked the slugger to the Miami Marlins late last month as well. Davis (-24.73)- Davis was a popular sleeper coming into 2020 but he disappointed and now with roster crunch and his inability to play defense, he could find himself sitting more than he did last season. Offishial news, 2/17/21: Inside the trade talks; FanGraphs projections, Marlins vs. Nationals: Start time, how to watch, game thread and Fish Picks—May 2, 2021. 12:20. The $1.5 million signing bonus is worth about 50th-pick money, which would be five picks later than the White Sox took Matthew Thompson in the second round of the 2019 draft. More bio, uniform, draft, salary info The White Sox, who have roughly $5.3 million in bonus pool money to spend in the 2020-21 international class next month, have also been linked to Cuban outfielder and pitcher Oscar Colas. Based on the reported bonuses of the other players they’ve inked since Jan. 15, the Marlins have less $500,000 to offer and no flexibility to acquire extra pool money from other teams. Cuban outfielder/left-handed pitcher Oscar Colas is another Cuban player of note who defected recently, but he hasn't scheduled a workout or been cleared to sign as of yet. The Cuban star has been called “The Cuban Ohtani” in the past due to his two-way ability, but he’s unlikely to ever pitch as a professional. Regardless, the Marlins would have needed to add some sort of prospect capital to the trade as well. Full lineups and game notes in here. Previous Post Previous post: Oscar Colas Declared Free Agent By Major League Baseball (MLB Trade Rumors) Next Post Next post: The Blue Jays Have a Catching Puzzle To Solve (FanGraphs) Outfielder Oscar Colas, 22, is currently undecided at this stage while being eligible to sign a contract. Starling Marte, Miguel Rojas, Corey Dickerson and Jesús Aguilar certainly do. Also on Tuesday, FanGraphs released their 2021 MLB playoff odds and win-loss projections. By supporting FutureSox for just $2 per month, you are helping us provide more in-person and exclusive content, retain the best writing talent, and maintain the same level of quality you have come to expect from us. Colas shows an easy, short left-handed swing and a solid approach, but it won’t be evident in game action for a while. Of the two, the latter came much closer to joining the Fish: According to a source, the Marlins could have had Benintendi as part of a three-team deal that would have involved the Marlins trading a position player, a veteran who isn’t assured of a starting spot. This strategy could pay organizational dividends as the club shifts from rebuilding to contending on a budget. Colas can sign right now, but his best course of action is unfortunately waiting until the next period opens on Jan. 15, 2022. He believes the ‘Cuban Ohtani’ moniker is a bit unfair to him given the lack of professional experience on both sides of the ball, unlike Ohtani. MLB Pipeline ranked Colas as the No. You can get early access to special articles and Patreon-only posts, in addition to more benefits. He doesn't have a great running or fielding skillset, he's just an interesting LH bat who will probably be a 1B/DH type. Type your email address in the box on the right-side bar (or at the bottom on a mobile device) and click create subscription. He’s 34th on this list. Colas currently resides in the Dominican Republic. Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs has added Miami as the projected landing spot for the Cuban 22-year-old. ... Oscar wisely has been advised to consider waiting until the 21/22 signing period in order to ensure that he gets a signing bonus in the 5 million area. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Very vague phrasing. There was competition for Colas as the player had $2 million plus offers from the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels, too. His problem is he is probably worth a bonus of $2 million plus and there may not be many teams with that much room left in their international pool. In 2019 for a minor league while playing for the Fukuoka Soft Bank Hawks in Japan, Colas hit .302 and slugged .515 with 11 homers. The 23-year-old Yoelqui Cespedes is signing with the White Sox. Future Marlin Oscar Colás?Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs has added Miami as the projected landing spot for the Cuban … Here are the $2-3 OFs who are still available to be purchased in the auction: Available OFs. Also, consider supporting FutureSox on Patreon! Team Cy Young: RP Tanner Scott. Fangraphs calls him “the consensus top prospect” in the 2021 class. A .417 win percentage isn’t usually seen as a good, but for the 2020 Orioles it was better than expected. Exciting...though likely 11 months away from becoming official, once the next MLB international signing period begins. The Marlins fall a bit deeper into the NL East cellar. Overall, in parts of three seasons in Cuba’s top league, Colas is a .305/.381/.487 hitter. What to know about the Fish entering the final leg of their road trip. Over the course of three seasons in Cuba’s Serie Nacional, Colas batted .305 with a .487 slugging percentage and nine homers. Shop our exclusive merchandise! By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. On Wednesday evening, Francys Romero reported that the White Sox had agreed to contract terms with 22-year-old Cuban outfielder Oscar Colas. Tipping the scales at over 250 pounds during his time in Japan, he’s purported to have slimmed down and looks more svelte during recent workouts. Full video: https://t.co/l26TonID1I pic.twitter.com/rAYGwnsnzF. They have the Marlins at 70-92. He’s up to 95 on the mound but hasn’t pitched very much and is probably a more stable prospect as a lefty 1B/DH/RF type. I believe i read that Colas was going to wait until the 21-22 signing period in part because most teams have already spent the bulk of … FanGraphs wouldn't have rated him as the 30th prospect available if he was all that. I also think Oscar Colas will obv be a top 100 guy, & it looks like we have a pretty good shot at him. Team MVP: OF Anthony Santander. J.D. James: The Padres have had 16 players in the IL (most in MLB) and at times have been without or playing an injured Tatis, Grisham, Lamet, Nola, Johnson, Adams. The outlet has given the outfielder 60 grades for his power and arm and he’s listed at 6-foot-1, 210 pounds. You need to realize that in some areas of the country, Goldstein is similar to Smith. Friday will kick off the start of many five-year plans as the international… 2021 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Chris Towers’ Breakouts 2.0, Marlins vs. Nationals: Start time, how to watch, game thread and Fish Picks—May 1, 2021, His colleague Andy McCullough penalizes the Marlins for their lack of spending in The Athletic’s, Speaking of which, Matt Williams of NBC Sports EDGE tells you, Familiar names who inked free agent deals in recent days include. Eric Longenhagen is the lead prospect writer at Fangraphs and he’s published his international board too. Several MLB teams (Mets-Angels-Marlins) were in the race for Colas, who left Cuba in early January 2020 and was a FA last December. MIA 2, WSH 7; Campbell, short-handed lineup can’t keep up. Considering how important pitching depth is, & that we will also have all that 2nd round quality depth (Thompson, Dalquist, NC Vera, Dunning) that’s some comfort in our system. Due to this strategy, the White Sox may ultimately lack teenage difference makers to trade to supplement their core during a winning window. It’d just be interesting to have some approximations, especially in open universe type leagues, since a lot of dynasty managers value lists heavily. Due to the pandemic and the ownership side trying to nickel and dime their way to minimal revenue losses, the league took a machete to the international signing period. 12:20. A curvaceous Cuban two-way player, Colas was released from his NPB contract in early-December after he and the SoftBank Hawks fought about the deal’s validity for most of 2020. FanGraphs Prospects RotoGraphs Podcasts: The Sleeper and The Bust | Field of Streams | Beat the Shift Kevin Goldstein: I love chork, but no, we are not related. Mike Rankin and James Fox welcomed former Houston Astros director of scouting and current national writer at FanGraphs Kevin Goldstein to the FutureSox podcast. 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