I’m doing two separate postings for the July 2 signing period. One will be today. It will cover the basics. Which is what most people want. Who are the major names? Who will the Cubs sign? Will the Cubs add the biggest mystery name on the board (No.) and why not? Tomorrow I get a bit more theoretical and creative. However, here are the basics.
With the new Collective Bargaining Agreement came hard caps on international signings. Gone are the days when teams could spend “anything they wanted” internationally, and either not be punished, or sit in the penalty box for a year or two.