Viera signs with the Sox

[redsoxfan45]

Cuban defector Rolando Viera agreed in principle Monday to a contract with the Red Sox. Boston selected Viera, at 27 the oldest player taken in the draft, with a seventh-round pick despite knowing little about the left-handed pitcher. Viera's situation was also complicated by the fact he is suing Major League Baseball to be declared a free agent. Viera has agreed to sign a minor-league contract that includes a $175,000 signing bonus, according to his agent, Joe Kehoskie. He said the the Red Sox agreed to provide $60,000 of that bonus within 15 days after Viera's contract is approved by MLB, with the remainder payable next year.

[loser69]

How did the Sox get him:confused:

[redsoxfan45]

We took him in the 7th round of the draft.

[loser69]

I saw a story about him today. Poor guy, I hope he makes it!! Cuba is terrible!!! More pitchers to get those Yankees:biggrin:

[redsoxfan45]

What story was it? "Behind the lines: Witness to a Defection"? I mean't to watch it, but I never did. How was it?

I think he'll be up with the Sox in September when the rosters expand.

[loser69]

Sorry, I had to answer the phone. I'm not sure which story it was but they talked about how atheletes are treated really well in Cuba. Then he applied and got a visa and his whole life changed for the worse! He had everything taken away from him and wasn't allowed to play Baseball at all. His father had to "disown'" him. It was terrible!! It was really a good story and I know I'm not much help here but I just remembered it when I saw your post. I didn't even see the last few minutes of the show and that's whay I asked how the Sox got him. Uh, I didn't mean to sound like an idiot. Sorry:ohno: