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Adeiny Hechavarria Improving in New Hampshire

Mat Germain — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:09:50 +0000

I have always been a believer in Adeiny Hechavarria becoming the SS of the future for the Toronto Blue Jays. Why? Well, to me, the evidence lies in his defensive abilities, which would place him in the top 5 of all of MLB short stops if he was promoted to The Show today. Once you know that, you know that he will be able to man the SS position and the question becomes whether or not he can hit. Based on reports gathered from various scouting sites and videos, I really do think he has a good chance to impress even the most serious doubters when he develops in the majors, and that he’ll become a very important part of the Jays as they take aim at their next championships. Of late, Adeiny has shown glimpses that point to my opinion being credible, and he is outpacing the progression of other Cuban prospects who have come before him, or are coming up along with him.

Adeiny Hechavarria, as compared to Jose Iglesias (21 years old) (more…)

Jays Journal: A.L. East Predictions for 2011 Season

Mat Germain — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:00:58 +0000

With the season just about set to begin and most of the position battles settled, I’m ready to set forth and make some bold predictions, and others not so bold. I’ll post my MLB wide predictions (most of which are unlikely to come true but make for good stuff to talk about), and hopefully I’ll come up with a few gems that will make some sense (as my 2010 prediction of the Jays finishing above .500 and Texas winning the West did last season).

Here are my A.L. East predictions, going from last to first, just to make things more interesting and to build up to the surprise team that I expect will win the A.L. East.

#5 – The Baltimore Orioles – Record: 78 – 84 (more…)

Top 50 Jays Prospects, Jays Journal Edition: #10 Adeiny Hechavarria

Mat Germain — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 01:07:11 +0000

We now delve into the top 10 on our list! The first, and largest, of what became many international investments made on the international market by the Blue Jays and Alex Anthopoulos is next in Cuban…..

#10: Adeiny Hechavarria

Short Stop / 22 years old / 5’11″ 180 lbs

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Born: April 15th 1989, in Santiago de Cuba

Bats Right Throws Right

Cuban League Team: Santiago de Cuba

Signed: as an international free agent for $10 million ($4 million bonus, $0.5 million in 2010, $2 million in 2011, $1.75 million in 2012, and $1.75 million in 2013 – (all figures courtesy of Cot’s Baseball Contracts) – Signed by Marco Paddy

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Hopes to bring his parents, father (Diosmede) and mother (Mirta), as well as brother (Alien) to America once he makes it to The Show. (more…)