#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

Quick Facts:

• 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…)

The interesting part of the rumors linking Greinke to the Jays in terms of interest was that Alex Gordon was being talked about and that the Royals seemed to only be looking for “something” in return for their old top prospect, chosen 2nd overall in the 2005 draft. Alex Gordon fits exactly into Anthopolous’s buy low examples and still has plenty of upside to his game. He plays all positions the Jays are looking to fill, first base, third base, and the OF, and is very cheap while under control through 2013. He made $1.1 million in 2010 and his first year of FA will be 2014.

When looking through Alex’s stats in 2010, you can see the potential. He hit 8 HRs and 10 doubles  in 242 ABs, making 20 HRs and 25 doubles a possibility in a full season even if no improvements are made at this point. His best period of time in the majors last season was the month of August, shortly after being recalled in July, when he hit .264 with a .327 OBP for the month. However, while in AAA Alex was dominant to say the least.  He hit .315 with a .442 OBP and 14 HRs in only 260 ABs. (more…)