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Norge Vera officially joined the White Sox today.
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It took six weeks after the announcement of Yoelqui Céspedes, but the other plum of the White Sox international signing class, Norge Vera, is now officially signed. The class includes Adrián Gil, who trained under former White Sox pitcher Freddy García.
Vera gets a touch less than Céspedes’ bonus, at $1.5 million, but is said to be ticketed for High-A Winston-Salem when he comes Stateside in 2022.
Here’s the full/copyedited White Sox release, including the rest of their international class for 2021:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 26, 2021
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Yoelqui Cespedes, rated the No. 1 international prospect by MLB Pipeline.
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, un servicio presentado por AARP Chicago. ‘‘I am thrilled with the talent we were able to add to the organization during this international signing period,’’ said
Marco Paddy, who works in international operations for the Sox. ‘‘It was highlighted with the signings of Yoelqui Cespedes and Norge Vera . . . and capped off with six talented young players.’’ Vera said the Sox’ reputation with Cuban players made him comfortable signing with them.
Shortened games, for starters The first three Cactus League games will be six, five and six innings, respectively, in accordance with modifications and protocols for spring games.
Chicago Also Agreed to Terms with Six Additional International Players
February 26th, 2021
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CHICAGO - The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with Cuban right-handed pitcher Norge Vera ($1.5-million signing bonus), outfielder/first baseman Darío Borrero, right-handers Adrián Gil and Carlos Hinestroza, catcher Manuel Guarimán, outfielder Carlos Jiménez and third baseman Víctor Quezada. I am thrilled with the talent we were able to add to the organization during this international signing period, said Marco Paddy, White Sox special assistant to the general manager – international operations. It was highlighted with the signings of Yoelqui Céspedes and Norge Vera – a right-handed pitcher with an outstanding fastball and who has shown promising secondary pitches – and capped off with six talented young players. I can not wait to see this group compete throughout the White Sox system.