Unlike the current administration, the Los Angeles Dodgers under Frank McCourt didn’t spend wildly on international free agents. Few players would get even as much as $100,000 in bonus money, and that was before limitations on total spending were implemented. However, Pedro Baez was an exception, signed for $200,000 in 2007. As a third baseman.
Baez was noted for his power bat and power arm at the hot corner, showing off plus power in batting practice and making all the plays with the glove at third. However, he batted just .229/.285/.398 in his first full season in 2008.