Washington Nationals buy Neivy Pilier from international market for $225,000-MLB Update
A teenager infielder from Dominican Republic, Neivy Pilier, has been signed by the Washington Nationals for $225,000.
The step is important in light of the fact that the Nationals suffered immensely when back in 2006 they acquired Carlos David Alvarez, previously named, Esmailyn Gonzalez, for $1.4 million.
Washington inked an agreement with him while thinking he is a teenager. Later, it turned out Gonzalez was far older than what he claimed. Besides, his actual name was Alvarez.
As a result of this, the Nationals had to take legal action against the officials concerned with making sure information given to the buyers in the international market is correct and verifiable.
Against this backdrop, the recent acquisition of Washington of Pilier can be a topic of discussion among the fans.
It reflects, finally the Nationals have recovered from the fear of getting deceived in the global baseball market.
It also, to some extent, demonstrates that the rules have improved considerably since Gonzalez episode and players cannot fake their information anymore.
Pilier will be ecstatic over finding a place in an organisation, which is about to achieve baseball distinctions ahead. He will be aware of the thumping success the Nationals enjoyed during the 2012 regular season.
As he is a third-baseman, he can take inspiration from Ryan Zimmerman. Zimmerman, who is a regular infielder for Washington, was outstanding at the plate during 2012.
The kind of power he generates is incredible and a treat to watch for the fans around the world.
Certainly, for a 16 year-old third baseman, he is an amazing role model. Furthermore, he can watch videos of Zimmerman to streamline his technique at the plate.
As per the information disseminated so far about Pilier’s credentials, he has terrific power. If he finds the right swing at the plate, he can hit for miles.
By staying in the Nationals’ Minor League system for some years, he can fix issues with his composure at the plate.
It will be interesting to see how much time he takes to make it to the Majors and become the regular member of the Nationals.
Only the time will tell as to how quickly he achieves the status of a Major Leaguer.
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