Report: White Sox sign Cuban defector Viciedo Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - The Chicago White Sox have reportedly agreed
to terms on a lucrative contract with 19-year-old Cuban defector Dayan
Viciedo.
Viciedo, considered to be a five-tool talent at third base, defected from Cuba
with his family in May. According to the Chicago Tribune, Viciedo worked out
in the Dominican Republic last week for a number of teams
The Tribune reported late Wednesday night that the deal was worth $10 million,
while MLB.com, citing Viciedo's agent, Jaime Torres, reported it would be
around $11 million for four years.