S6 - Year of the IFA?

Every team who has the available prospect cash waits for the time that a killer International Free Agent is discovered. We've had quite a few of them this season, and they've gone on to sign major deals with various ball clubs. Here are some of the more memorable ones we've had in S6.

ARIEL ROSADO, RIC

Ariel Rosado could end up being one of the best relievers/closers this world has ever had. His excellent control and dominating pitching against both lefties and righties will catapault Rosado right to the majors. It may take a little time, but Richmond is willing to wait for this stud. Every team needs a dominating closer, and Richmond has found theirs.

SANTO RIJO, SAL

Just what Salem needs, another future star. And that's just what they have in Santo Rijo. He's the ultimate contact hitter with power, and he'll do it against any pitcher. He's got decent defense as well, and he'll be Salem's CF of the future. That's right folks, Rijo is that damn good.

LATROY COOK, CHI

Chicago jumped into the IFA pool themselves, as they plucked a good one in LaTroy Cook. He's got power, he's got speed, he does it all. He plays decent enough defense to be considered Chicago's 2B prospect of the future. And he was an absolute steal at $11.1M. A great sign!

ENRIQUE QUIXOTE, AUS

When Austin signed Enrique Quixote, the league knew right away what a special player they had. He may lack the complete range of a SS, but he'll play a dominating 3B. And he has a great bat, especially against righties. Austin's future looks bright, and Quixote is a big part of it.

BARTOLO LEE, PAW

Pawtucket picked themselves up a good one in Bartolo Lee, a future ace for sure. The only knock on Lee is his health, as his history is a bit sketchy, but the talent is there. He's got the pitches and the control. If he stays off the DL, Lee will be a future All-Star.

AL BELLIARD, LAS

Al Belliard is a lot like Lee, except without the great control. He's a definite innings eater, and he's more durable. He's just as effective though, and he's a big part of Las Vegas' pitching rotation of the future.