Yunel Escobar-Alex Gonzalez Trade Reactions
2010/07/yunel-escobaralex-gonzalez-trade-reactions.htmlSo does that make today's trade a win-win? Here's what the baseball writers are saying: Matt Eddy and Nathan Rode…
Mariners Sign Trio Of International Prospects
2010/07/mariners-sign-trio-of-international-prospects.htmlThe Mariners signed three top international prospects, including Dominican outfielder Phillips Castillo, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Mike Trout Unlikely To Be Traded
2010/07/mike-trout-unlikely-to-be-traded.htmlThe 2010 Baseball America Handbook ranked the Angels' minor-league system as 25th among all major league teams, the same spot that they finished in the 2009 ranking.
Odds & Ends: Guthrie, Ross, Ranaudo
2010/07/guthrie-ross-ranaudo.htmlGillespie and Mercedes ranked among Arizona's top 30 prospects heading into the season according to Baseball America, with the former now playing…
George Sherrill Clears Waivers
2010/07/dodgers-put-george-sherrill-on-outright-waivers.htmlJohnson is struggling with command at AA, but Bell, who entered the season as Baseball America's second-ranked Orioles prospect, was just called up to the majors.
The Prince Fielder Market
2010/07/the-prince-fielder-market.htmlAsking Price In today's blog Olney writes that "the Brewers' clear preference will be for young power pitching." The deal…
Rockies Discussing Deal With First Rounder Parker
2010/07/rockies-to-sign-first-round-pick-parker.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America says Parker had given the Rockies a July 20th deadline to sign him to a baseball-only contract.
Astros Claim Anderson Hernandez, Nelson Figueroa
2010/07/astros-claim-anderson-hernandez-nelson-figueroa.htmlHeading into the season Baseball America ranked him 26th among Astros prospects, saying he "profiles as a No.
Odds & Ends: Washburn, A’s, Myers, Mattingly
2010/07/odds-ends-mattingly-tejada.htmlThe A’s agreed to sign two Venezuelan 16-year-olds, Argy Raga and Jesus Rivas, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
New York Notes: Pitching, Manuel, Montero
2010/07/new-york-notes-pitching-manuel-montero.htmlThe Mets' over-slot deal with 24th-round amateur draft pick Erik Goeddel is not yet official, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball…
Chulk, Penn Sold To Japanese Teams
2010/07/chulk-penn-sold-to-japanese-teams.htmlChulk signed a minor league deal with Pittsburgh last December and had an uneven season at Triple-A Indianapolis; he had…
Royals Designate Anthony Lerew For Assignment
2010/07/royals-designate-anthony-lerew-for-assignment.htmlLerew's 26.1 IP represent a career high for the former Brave, who was ranked as a top-100 prospect by Baseball America in both 2005 and 2006.
Minor League Transactions: Vazquez, Rabelo, Calero
2010/07/minor-league-transactions-vazquez-rabelo-calero.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America has the latest on the minor league transactions that occurred between July 6th and July 13th: One year after posting a 1.95 ERA in 67 major league games, Kiko Calero finds himself a free agent once again.
Colletti More Willing To Move Prospects
2010/07/colletti-more-willing-to-move-prospects.htmlBaseball America ranked the Dodgers' farm system as just the 24th best in the game before this season, though they have gotten solid production from in-house fill-ins like John Ely and Travis Schlichting.
Odds & Ends: Cubs, Phillies, White Sox, Tigers, Lilly
2010/07/odds-ends-lilly-maine-vargas.htmlThe Cubs signed second-round selection Reggie Golden for a bonus of $720K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America…
Angels Acquire Dan Haren
2010/07/angels-trade-joe-saunders.htmlBaseball America writes that he "features two plus pitches" at his best.The Phillies, Cardinals, Tigers, Yankees and Dodgers were among the many teams connected to Haren this summer.
Odds & Ends: Sweeney, Downs, Martin
2010/07/sweeney-downs-martin.htmlThe Blue Jays reached a $600K agreement with second-round pick Kellen Sweeney, reports Baseball America's Jim Callis…
Yankees Rumors: Soria, Dunn, Lilly
2010/07/yankees-rumors-soria-dunn-lilly.htmlBaseball America viewed Nova and McAllister as future No.
Price On Dunn, Garrett Jones, DeJesus
2010/07/price-on-dunn-garrett-jones-dejesus.htmlBaseball America ranked McGee eighth among Rays prospects heading into the season, but he might be first or second on another team.
Indians Designate Wes Hodges For Assignment
2010/07/indians-designate-wes-hodges-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America ranked him 27th among Indians prospects heading into the season, citing health issues and the move off third base.
Athletics Agree With First-Round Pick Choice
2010/07/athletics-agree-with-firstround-pick-choice.htmlThe Athletics reached an agreement worth $2MM with first-round pick Michael Choice, reports Jim Callis of Baseball America…
Dodgers Acquire Scott Podsednik
2010/07/dodgers-acquire-scott-podsednik.htmlBaseball America said he was still an "inconsistent" receiver before this season, when they ranked May 17th among Dodgers prospects.
Giants, Not Rockies Considering Jorge Cantu
2010/07/giants-step-up-pursuit-of-jorge-cantu.htmlClayton Tanner and Craig Clark also fit into their Baseball America top 30 prospect list heading into the season…
Oswalt Approves Phillies Deal; Option Won’t Be Exercised
2010/07/astros-phillies-reach-oswalt-agreement-approval-needed.htmlBaseball America ranked him 18th among Phillies prospects heading into the season, predicting a future as a back-end starter or middle reliever.
Phillies Acquire Roy Oswalt
2010/07/phillies-acquire-roy-oswalt.htmlGose, a speedy center fielder playing at the High A level, was ranked sixth among the team's prospects by Baseball…
