Hey trendsetters .. Shrude here!
THE MINNESOTA TWINS SIGNS WGT SUPRANOS NEPHEW!
http://www.twinkietown.com/2012/7/3/3132463/international-prospects-minier-tovar-silva
10:40am UPDATE: The Twins have also signed Australian left-hander Lewis Thorpe. The deal was announced by Paragon Sports International, who represent Thorpe. MLBTR's Ben Nicholson-Smith broke the signing amount of $500K on Twitter.
Baseball America notes that Thorpe was considered the top Australian prospect by several teams in this brief write-up. The 6'1", 175lb. 16-year-old's fastball currently sits in the 86-88mph range, but he's touched 91mph. Thorpe appeared in last year's 16-and-under World Championship in Mexico and also pitched in the MLB Australian Academy.
Supranoz has been very proud and we have been hearing updates of his nephews progress via SKYPE, while we have been hitting a few, Supranoz last night was excited to announce the signing. Apparently The Yankees wanted him but had spent their budget!
He may pop in and tell you more, but as an Aussie I am as proud of this lads achievement as he is!
CONGRATS SUP!