JUPITER, Fla. — While the signings on the first day of the international market tend to get all the attention, the period of time to sign amateur talent from abroad can last entire year, and sometimes the most significant signings are later.
An example is on the horizon for the Cardinals.
Cuban outfielder Luis Mario Pino, 16, revealed on social media that he had chosen the Cardinals from all suitors this spring. He did so at the end of a hype video often seen when high school players announce where they will be going to play college basketball or football.