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One scout Diamondbacks' Tomas has 'real power' said Tomas reminded him most of another former Cuban player, By Jack Magruder / FOX Sports Arizona Alfredo Despaigne, the brother of San Diego right-hander http://www.foxsports.com/arizona/story/d-backs-tomas-has- Odrisamer Despaigne, who made his major league debut with real-power-120114 the Padres last season. Alfredo Despaigne, 28, played in Mexico in 2013 before joining the Chibe Lotte Marines of the Japanese PHOENIX -- People notice when Cuban Yasmany Tomas Pacific League last summer, when he had 12 home runs and 33 connects with a baseball. RBI in 45 games. Tomas hit one of the longest home runs in the World Baseball The D-backs' strongest challengers for Tomas were San Classic in 2013, a high fly ball that landed 10 rows deep into the Francisco and San Diego, according to one industry source, and left field stands and left the Japanese left-hander with a look of, his contract is more manageable than some predicted. Tomas' "Did he just do that?" six-year deal provides an opt-out clause after four years, according to reports. Tomas got a touch more than Abreu, who Tomas' best tool is his potent bat, scouts say, a reason the new signed his six-year, $68 million deal last winter at age 27. Abreu, Diamondbacks outfielder profiles as a middle-of-the-order too, can opt out after he reaches arbitration eligibility. hitter. Some industry comparisons include Kevin Mitchell. "I don't think those numbers are crazy if he can come over and At the same time, others in the industry are not convinced the provide a team with some power," one scout said. Tomas, whom reportedly Arizona will sign for $68.5 million, is ready to make an immediate impact in the major leagues, as Like Mitchell, who hit 234 homers in a 13-year major league American League Rookie of the Year and former Cuban career, Tomas is a big man who seems to carry his weight well. National team member Jose Abreu did last season. He is listed at 6-foot-1, 229. Another scout called him a Pablo Sandoval type, with not quite the same agility. Abreu and other recent Cuban emigrants Yoenis Cespedes and Yasiel Puig set the bar high. "Some guys have less than great bodies," the scout said. "He actually moves around pretty good on his feet. I wouldn't go as "He's got real power, there is no doubt about that," one scout far as 'Panda,' but he is strong, compact." said of Tomas. "The guy has potential game-changing power. At a time when power and offense are getting harder and harder to Abreu, Cespedes and Puig have played so well early in their come by, he's got it. careers that expectations for Tomas may be skewed. "But I think with that is going to come probably a high swing- "Nobody has a crystal ball, but I would put him behind those and-miss rate, at least initially, as he makes his adjustment back guys," one scout said. "I think he has to spend some time in the over here. I don't think he is a plug-and-play guy like Abreu. I minor leagues to begin with, just for acclimation. How long that think there is going to be a learning curve, a little bit. How long, is probably just depends on his physically conditioning and who knows? But definitely a little bit more than Abreu." where his defense is at. He needs 'ABs.' He's just going to collect 'ABs' and get used to the pitching and stuff over here. Tomas' agreement is expected to be announced this week. "Now what he does when he gets (to the majors), that's the 68- It would not be unusual if Tomas, who turned 24 in November, 1/2-million-dollar question." begins his U.S. career in the minor leagues. Puig started his climb Check out the best Cyber Monday deals with the Deals to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the rookie Arizona League in Diva 2012 before playing the first 40 games of the 2103 season at By Alicia Markham / 3TV - KTVK Double-A Chattanooga. 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