Cubs interested in Chapman...

[Scarey]

<!--quoteo(post=71921:date=Dec 16 2009, 01:30 PM:name=Butcher)-->QUOTE (Butcher @ Dec 16 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->the most elite Cuban/Asian players get drafted (or signed) -- and usually only after they've played at an elite level in their league for several years.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Ignoring the fact that this isn't true (international free agent signings are usually 16-20 year olds), you could pretty much put the same statement on American/Canadian players.

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->the most elite American/Canadian players get drafted (or signed) -- and usually only after they've played at an elite level in college for several years.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->