Ben Badler of Baseball America writes about several players from the Dominican Republic have signed contracts with Major League clubs this winter:

• RHP Johendi Jiminian, 17, signed with a the Colorado Rockies. Jiminian has a 88-90 mph fastball with an advanced curve ball and a promising changeup.
• RF Amauris Capellan, 17, signed with the St. Louis Cardinals for $450,000. The 6-foot, 190 outfielder has a plus-plus but does not have tremendous power.
• CF Luis Jolly, signed with the Los Angeles Angels for $150,000.The 6-foot-2 player has plus-plus speed and power, but his hitting is a “work in progress.”
• LHP Victor Payano signed with the Texas Rangers for $75,000. Payano agreed to terms with the Red Sox in July for $900,000, but did not pass his physical.