Cuban outfield prospect Eddy Julio Martinez signed with the Chicago Cubs for $3 million, but a previous deal in place with the Giants has complicated the situation, according to industry sources.
Neither team confirmed the deal.
Martinez agreed to terms on a signing bonus worth $2.5 million on Oct. 3 with the Giants and later changed his mind. The deal, which the Giants did not confirm, was pending a physical and based on a series of texts and emails. Sources told MLB.com that Martinez's father was seeking a bonus closer to $3 million.
According to sources, Martinez signed the term sheet for the Cubs on Oct.