Things haven’t gone particularly well for the 35-46 Chicago Cubs this season, but there’s reason to be hopeful for the future—though their latest acquisition may not have a major league impact for a few years. According to Major League Baseball’s official Twitter feed, the Cubs have inked a $2.8 million deal with baseball’s top international prospect, outfielder Eloy Jimenez:Chicago was rumored to be in pursuit of the Dominican 16-year-old for some time, and the signing comes as no surprise. At 6’4” and 200 pounds, Jimenez has the size, speed and athleticism to be a tremendous MLB outfielder, though as noted ...
