Ranger's Snag Sardinas

From what the twitterers were saying Thursday and Friday, that had been very much up in the air.

6. LUIS SARDINAS, SS
VENEZUELA
B-T: B-R Ht.: 6-0 Wt.: 150
Sardinas, who hails from Puerto Ordan, has a classic wiry shortstop frame. He should stay at shortstop, as scouts across the board say he has very good hands and good range, while some scouts have seen him throw better than others. Sardinas came to the United States in mid-June for the Perfect Game National Showcase at the Metrodome in Minnesota, where he ran a 6.83 in the 60-yard dash there, but some scouts say they have seen him run 6.6 and 6.7. Some scouts say Sardinas struggled with the bat earlier this year, but those who have seen him recently have said he’s hit well in front of them in game situations, to the point where he’s the uncommon high-profile Latin American prospect who looks better in games than he does in BP. The latest buzz from Latin America is that the Rangers are expected to land Sardinas, possibly for a seven-figure bonus.

15. JURICKSON PROFAR, RHP/SS
CURACAO
B-T: R-R Ht.: 5-11 Wt.: 165
Profar emerged on the national scene as the 11-year-old star of the 2004 Little League World Series champion team from Curacao. Profar led Curacao to victory with six shutout innings in a 4-0 victory over Mexico in the international championship game, allowing just one hit with 12 walks and five walks. He followed that up by going 2-for-3 with a home run in Curacao’s 5-2 victory against California in the LLWS championship game. The next year, Profar again led Curacao to the LLWS championship game by pitching six shutout innings with 12 strikeouts in a 2-0 victory over Japan in the international championship game, though his team lost 7-6 in the LLWS championship game. Now 16, Profar’s fastball ranges from 88-92 mph with a curveball that rates as a 55 on the 20-80 scale and should be a future plus pitch, though some scouts are concerned about his durability. While most scouts think his future is on the mound, Profar reportedly strongly has a strong preference to play shortstop. The Rangers are believed to be the frontrunner to sign Profar for a bonus of around $800,000, though it’s unclear whether he will begin his career as a shortstop or as a pitcher.

Who else is on the wish list?

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What does this do to Jurickson Profar’s desire to play SS, do ya think?

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