H/W: 5-11 240 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 3/10/89
The White Sox outbid both the Yankees and Red Sox for the services of the 19 year old Cuban Native Dayan Viciedo. Viciedo was a 17 year old when he joined the Cuban national team and his blend of jaw dropping power and the ability to hit for a high batting average prompted Chicago to offer him a 4-year $11 million Major League deal. Viciedo is reported to have much more offensive upside than fellow Cuban defector and White Sox infielder Alexei Ramirez. Viciedo is built like a bull and, despite his size, is more athletic than expected. However, his weight is a major concern as he first reported to the White Sox at nearly 270 lb. There are questions about how his size will affect his ability to play MLB quality defense at the hot corner. He will be given a long look at spring training by Guillen, who is a stickler for good defense on his clubs.
2009 Projection: The clock is ticking on Viciedo's freshly signed contract, which means that the White Sox are firm believers in his ability to rapidly acclimate himself to MLB baseball. Chicago currently has Josh Fields in the fold as their starting 3B, but his inability to fulfill the promise and accolades levied upon him in the earlier stages of his career could diminish opportunities if his struggles to hit MLB pitching continues. Viciedo will get a long look this spring and the possibility of him breaking camp with the White Sox is a distinct possibility. Last season Alexei Ramirez broke camp with the big club without ever playing a minor league game. Viciedo has the same potential, but nearly 8 years Ramirez's junior, it seems more likely that he will get some seasoning at the minor league level.
Key Dayan Viciedo Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Playoff Contenders SP Auto
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 Dayan Viciedo 2009 S League Top Prospect White Sox US $.99 |
 2009 Bowman Chrome Dayan Viciedo Refractor Auto D 500 US $15.50 |
 Dayan Viciedo Chicago White Sox Signed Baseball US $29.99 |
 2009 Bowman Sterling Dayan Viciedo Auto Rookie US $5.50 |
 Dayan Viciedo Signed White Sox Jersey Autographed US $129.99 |
 2009 Bowman Sterling Ref Auto Dayan Viciedo US $9.60 |
 Dayan Viciedo 2008 Contenders Rc Auto White Soxs Sp US $11.50 |
 2008 08 Playoff Contenders Dayan Viciedo Auto 395 US $89.00 |
 2010 10 Game Used Dayan Viciedo Jersey Auto Knights 1 1 US $649.00 |
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