wasn't aware of that. i know quite a few that were in the minors who mentioned that it was prevalent. I would think they (latinos) are more signable as well initially due to need. I doubt if there are any JD Drews struggling to eat in some poor country threatening to sit out if drafted by the phillies.

Tirk

here's a link to a story about Giles that tells a little about the size issue and how Hubbard believed in him.

Giles