Baseball America’s Minor League Transactions
2010/06/baseball-americas-minor-league-transactions.htmlCooper of Baseball America posted a special edition of minor league transactions today, listing all of the draft picks that have signed so far plus any undrafted free agents who caught on with a team.
Mets Will Transition Mejia To Starting
2010/06/mets-will-transition-mejia-to-starting.htmlThose numbers mesh with this report from Baseball America's Ben Badler last November, stating that Mejia routinely sat in the mid-90's with a fastball that he could both cut and sink.
Angels Agree To Terms With Lindsey, Bolden, Soto
2010/06/angels-sign-ryan-bolden.htmlBolden gets an $830K bonus, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America.All three players are high-schoolers.
Chris Sale, White Sox Reach Agreement
2010/06/chris-sale-white-sox-reach-agreement.htmlThe White Sox have come to terms on a deal with first-round pick Chris Sale, according to Jim Callis of…
Odds & Ends: Sale, Astros, Shealy, Orioles
2010/06/odds-ends-astros-shealy-orioles.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America tweets that more teams should be willing to test the resolve of college juniors, like the White Sox were with Chris Sale.
Minor League Transactions: Johnson, Mastny, Botts
2010/06/minor-league-transactions-mastny-thompson-botts.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy has the details: Ben Johnson, one of the players the Padres sent the Mets for Heath Bell, has signed a deal with the Tigers.
Brewers Agree To Terms With Second-Round Pick
2010/06/brewers-agree-to-terms-with-secondround-pick.htmlFirst-rounder Dylan Covey is the only one of Milwaukee's first six picks that has yet to agree to a contract.Nelson…
Orioles Want Young Shortstop For Wigginton
2010/06/orioles-want-young-shortstop-for-wigginton.htmlBaseball America rated Baltimore's farm system as the ninth best in the game coming into the season, but basically all of their top shortstop prospects are in Single-A.
Royals “Love” Jose Iglesias
2010/06/royals-love-jose-iglesias.htmlNot only can Iglesias hit, “scouts can’t say enough about [his] defensive ability,” according to Baseball America.
Gardenhire On Twins’ Trade Philosophy
2010/06/gardenhire-on-twins-trade-philosophy.htmlHe's quick to cover that admission, however:"But it still goes with the philosophy of the organization and that’s develop and bring these guys to the big leagues -- and that’s never going to change here, I don’t believe." The one hole in Gardenhire's statement? Ramos, ranked as the game's 58th-best prospect by Baseball America in late February, won't supplant AL MVP Joe Mauer, making it impossible to see him being brought to the big leagues as a regular -- at least in a Twins uniform.While those comments may leave the door more open for Oswalt, the Astros recently called up their own elite catching prospect, Jason Castro.
Mariners Acquire Russell Branyan
2010/06/mariners-acquire-russell-branyan.htmlBaseball America ranked Carrera 15th among Mariners prospects before the season and explained that his speed, defense and pesky approach point to a future as a valuable reserve.
Shane Lindsay Clears Waivers
2010/06/indians-designate-shane-lindsay-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America's Prospect Handbook questioned if the Australian could ever stay healthy enough to capitalize on his raw ability.
Minor League Transactions: Worrell, Vazquez
2010/06/minor-league-transactions-worrell-vazquez.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America has the latest minor league transactions for June 14th-21st: The Padres released right-hander Mark Worrell, who had been pitching in Triple A.
Odds & Ends: DePaula, Padres, Yost, Fasano
2010/06/odds-ends-ibarra.htmlTop Dominican pitching prospect Rafael DePaula admitted to using a false name and lying about his age, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Astros Sign Ramon Vazquez
2010/06/astros-sign-ramon-vazquez.htmlVazquez's '09 offensive struggles carried over to his Tacoma stint, and Matt Eddy of Baseball America reported his recent release.
A Look At Wilmer Flores
2010/06/a-look-at-wilmer-flores.htmlFlores was ranked second among Mets prospects by Baseball America heading into the season, behind only Jenrry Mejia…
Cliff Lee Rumors: Wednesday
2010/06/cliff-lee-rumors-wednesday-3.htmlBaseball America ranked Adams 22nd among Yankees prospects heading into the season, and he sports a .309/.393/.507 line at Trenton…
Rangers Acquire Bengie Molina
2010/07/rangers-giants-discussing-bengie-molina-trade.html3:33pm: Andrew Baggarly of The San Jose Mercury News tweets that the deal is now official.THURSDAY, 3:15pm: Baseball America's Jim Callis hears from a source that Michael Main will be the player to be named later going to San Francisco (Twitter link).
Odds & Ends: Lee, Miller, Branyan, Phillies
2010/07/odds-ends-lee-miller-branyan-phillies.htmlThe story also provides links to other pieces breaking down what each team is looking for and scouting reports on various international players, though these stories are only available to Baseball America subscribers.
The International Signing Period
2010/07/the-international-signing-period.htmlCheck out this article by Baseball America's Ben Badler to see how the Reds signed Juan Duran before anyone - even his own agent - thought he was eligible.
A’s To Sign Three Venezuelans; One Gets $2.2MM
2010/07/as-sign-venezuelan-third-baseman-for-22mm.htmlThe A's signed Venezuelan third baseman Renato Nunez for $2.2MM, an international source tells Ben Badler of Baseball America.
July 2 Rumors: Phillies, Twins, Cubs, Blue Jays
2010/07/july-2-rumors-cubs.htmlThe international signing period opens today and we'll keep track of the rumors and news right here: The Phillies signed Venezuelan shortstop Francisco Silva for about $200K and the Twins agreed to sign Reyson Zoquier, a Dominican lefty, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Yankees Interested In Ty Wigginton
2010/07/yankees-interested-in-ty-wigginton.htmlIf they were to discuss a trade with the Yankees, the first name the O's would bring up might be Eduardo Nunez, who Baseball America ranked 14th among Yankees prospects heading into 2010.
Angels Sign Two First-Round Picks
2010/07/angels-sign-two-firstround-picks.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America reports that Bedrosian will receive a bonus of $1.116MM, while Clarke signed for $1.089MM.
Minor League Transactions: Fogg, Berroa, Campillo
2010/07/minor-league-transactions-fogg-berroa-campillo.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy brings us the latest round of minor league transactions, with a few noteworthy moves to mention.
