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Originally Posted by Meeko
I signed a 5* Amazing 23y free agent starting pitcher (you know, the international guys that get added to the pool at seasons end, not the July 2nd guys). Had only an average scout rating but the bidding was hard and fast, and I ended up 35m/8 years.
First year he was .500 on a terrible team and 3*, with an era of 5+. TJ the 2nd year, returned the 3rd as a one star reliever. That albatross killed me for half a decade.
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I've learned with those international players to always request a fresh scouting report from my director before I offer contracts. I got burned once in similar fashion with a 5 star guy who flamed out to a 1/2 star within 2 years and I forced him to pitch in A+ ball for the full length of his contract out of spite. LOL