June 19, 2017
Cuban outfielder Luis Robert smiles at a news conferences after signing with the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. A record $203 million was spent on international amateur free agents in the just-ended signing period, nearly $50 million more than the previous high. (Charles Rex Arbogast/AP file)
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Baseball teams spend record amount for global talent
International spending soars above $200M
A record $203 million was spent on international amateur free agents in the just-ended signing period, nearly $50 million more than the previous high and a figure that will plummet when a hard cap on spending starts July 2.
By Associated Press
June 20, 2017
