Chicago White Sox assistant general manager Buddy Bell shows optimism in international program – MLB
Chicago White Sox assistant general manager Buddy Bell is showing great optimism in the franchise’s international program.
These days, the White Sox management is trying hard to bring some foreign talent into the franchise. White Sox’s overseas academies are also working on a firm and persistent process which will somewhat ensures a smooth way for a potential chance for foreign groomed players to perform in the team.
Bell recently has returned from a successful trip to the White Sox’s baseball academy in the Dominican Republic. He saw an improved situation there and suggested to his top management some unique ideas regarding a more reliable process of bringing talented overseas players into the White Sox roster.
“You need scouts to find the talent and Marco has done a very good job since his hire last year, Our players at our Dominican academy look a lot different. This is the first time I can say we have some guys that have a chance to be impactful major leaguers. Very athletic looking kids,” Bell said in an email as he explained to the media.
Bell added with more detail, “Unfortunately, it's going to take some time but we have to start somewhere, Because of what happened a few years back you become a little paranoid about the system. We are all in now.”
Venezuelan prospect Carlos Sanchez is currently under the eyes of the White Sox’s international scouts. He is a good player and just a year away from coming into the biggest baseball league in the world.
Marco Paddy, who is special assistant to the general manager Kenny Williams, also knows the benefit of overseas players. He is currently working hard for a better strategy to bring in overseas players.
His contribution so far is quite impressive as he already started giving positive results regarding White Sox’s international player campaign.
Some say the White Sox, who have always been renowned to bring talented overseas players is now currently focusing more to build overseas academies as well.
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement also allows a more flat process to involve foreign players in Major League Baseball.
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