SB Nation Los Angeles - Jorge Soler Rumors: Cuban Free Agent Outfielder Reportedly To Pick Team Mondayhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48949/la-fave.png2012-06-11T09:29:36-07:00http://losangeles.sbnation.com/rss/stream/28423942012-06-11T09:29:36-07:002012-06-11T09:29:36-07:00Cuban OF Jorge Soler Expected To Decide Today, Dodgers Reportedly Out
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<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers are no longer pursuing Cuban prospect Jorge Soler, according to a report.</p> <p>According to a report from the <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/yankees/gardner_setback_z6cN8rr1OGbeDEJ6kEBy3I/1">New York post</a>, Cuban prospect Jorge Soler is expected to sign with a team before tomorrow. The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> were pursuing the young outfielder, but they are now said to be out of the running.</p>
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<p>Jorge Soler is going somewhere, but not to L.A. Dodgers are no longer engaged. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a>, Yanks, Jays (per @JonHeymanCBS), mystery team?</p>
— (Tim Brown) (@TBrownYahoo) <a href="https://twitter.com/TBrownYahoo/status/212212947097878528" data-datetime="2012-06-11T09:01:00+00:00">June 11, 2012</a>
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<p>The Dodgers had <a href="http://losangeles.sbnation.com/los-angeles-dodgers/2012/6/8/3073852/jorge-soler-rumors-dodgers-yankees-cubs-braves">previously been reported</a> to be among the more aggressive teams pursuing Soler. The outfielder has drawn comparisons to fellow Cuban defector Yoenis Cespides, but at 20 years old to Cespides' 26, Soler has significantly more developing to do and the Dodgers may have felt the risk outweighed the price they would have to pay. Negotiations can always shake out a lot of different ways, though, so while the Dodgers are said to be out of things at the moment, nothing is ever certain until a deal is signed.</p>
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https://losangeles.sbnation.com/2012/6/11/3078226/jorge-soler-prospect-decision-teams-dodgers-yankees-cubs-jaysPete Holby2012-06-08T16:58:39-07:002012-06-08T16:58:39-07:00Jorge Soler Rumors: Dodgers Among Most Aggressive Teams With Cuban Outfielder
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.truebluela.com/">Los Angeles Dodgers</a> finally have some wiggle room financially following the sale of the club a few months ago, and it appears the new ownership is ready to make some moves. According to a tweet from ESPN's Buster Olney, the Dodgers are among the teams most aggressively pursing Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler.</p>
<p>Soler, 20, is one of the hottest prospects in the world and has the potential to be a superstar one day. He projects to be a right fielder with his size and athleticism, although he could also handle left field. He is yet to face very tough competition, but his bat is also projected to be very good with the proper coaching and development.</p>
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<p>Sources: Next round of bids for Jorge Soler are due this weekend, and right now, the most aggressive teams are <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/">Cubs</a>, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.pinstripealley.com/">Yankees</a>, ATL, and LAD.</p>
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) <a href="https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/211183362642161665" data-datetime="2012-06-08T19:50:11+00:00">June 8, 2012</a>
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<p>The Cuban outfielder comes with some risk and will likely cost upwards of $25 million or so, but his upside is undeniable. The Dodgers will certainly have some money to spend in the offseason, so this does seem like a legit fit. The club also has to think about <span>Andre Ethier's</span> future with the organization though, and that may keep L.A. from bidding with the Yankees, Cubs, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.talkingchop.com/">Braves</a> and others for Soler.</p>
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