Grant Holmes

Yulieski Gurriel and the Evolution of Valuing Cuban Players
Signing Cuban prospects (like Yasiel Puig, above) has long presented MLB clubs with unique challenges – Gurriel is no exception.
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Honey, You Like Sushi, Right?!
An in-depth inspection of the evolving relationship between the U.S. and Pacific Rim pro leagues. Is it time for players on the bubble to take a closer look at Asia?
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Scouting the Pacific Rim: The Progression of Kenta Maeda
Scout and new 2080 contributor Dave DeFreitas analyzes the Dodgers right-hander and wonders – will his signing convince more mid-to-upper level Asian players to make the jump to MLB?
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