Nats sign two Dominican Prospects

[natsfan4evr]

You might not read this on the MLB Trade Rumors Web site, but the Nationals today announced the signing of two international players, both 16-year-old Dominican prospects. Catcher Bill Pena and left-handed pitcher Gregory Baez both agreed to professional contracts with the organization after being scouted recently at the Loma del Sueno complex in San Cristobal.

Two Washington front office members, scouting director Dana Brown and new special GM assistant Deric Ladnier were on hand to scout the players.

Pena is described by Brown as a two-way catcher with a strong arm. Baez is 6-foot-2 with an easy motion and late movement on his pitches.

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2008/12/nationals_sign_two_dominican_p.html

[MrMadison]

eagleskins won't be pleased.....

[PANatsFan]

eagleskins won't be pleased.....

He won't notice since they are named Bill and Greg

[Dave B]

He won't notice since they are named Bill and Greg

Billfredo?

[spidernat]

Billfredo?

It's probably Wilfredo.

[Nat of the Living Dead]

I like how writer Alden Gonzalez on Nats.com refers to the "boatload of success" when dealing with the Dominicans.

[Dave B]

It's probably Wilfredo.

I'm hoping against hope for "Billfredo".

[PANatsFan]

I'm hoping against hope for "Billfredo".

Me too - the last Wilfredo we had was Wil Cordero