As promised after the palace coup last summer, the Rangers have been more aggressive in Latin America this year, per Baseball America:
The two most prominent players the Rangers signed, both for bonuses in the $250,000 range, are shortstop Johan Yan and righthander Fabio Castillo. Both are 16. Yan is a 6-foot-3 rangy athlete from San Pedro de Macoris. Castillo (whose name has at times been listed as Favio) pitched in a Perfect Game showcase in the U.S. and showed a 90-93 mph fastball in a two-inning stint. He is from La Romana, where the Rangers have their complex.
According to the BA article, the Rangers are expected to sign 14-15 players this year from the Dominican Republic...