"The deal is still pending a physical. The 25-year-old hurler had pitched primarily out of the bullpen in Cuba but is expected to work his way up through the minor leagues as a starter for the Dodgers. Because the agreement is a minor league deal, it is not subject to the international bonus pool or luxury tax. "
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It is from Pablo Fernandez deal with LA. Why wouldn't they have given Moncada for example a minor league deal if it avoided the bonus pool tax? They could have given him a lot more dollars and still saved money.