Astros Release Brad Thompson
2010/08/astros-release-brad-thompson.htmlThe Astros have released Brad Thompson according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America and this week's edition of minor league transactions.
No Trade Imminent For Mets
2010/08/no-trade-imminent-for-mets.htmlBaseball America ranked Martinez and Tejada third and ninth respectively among Mets' prospects heading into this season.
Odds & Ends: Reds, Giants, Harper, Dodgers, Prior
2010/08/odds-ends-harper-dodgers-prior-hudson.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter) expects the Giants to eventually sign their first-round pick, center fielder Gary Brown.
Arizona Acquires Skaggs From Angels
2010/08/arizona-acquires-skaggs-from-angels.htmlBaseball America believes that Skaggs projects as a solid mid-rotation starter.
Odds & Ends: Lee, Brewers, Repko, Delgado
2010/08/odds-ends-reds-chapman.htmlReds twelfth-round pick Kyle Waldrop has signed on for a $500K bonus, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball America…
Odds & Ends: Cardinals, Blue Jays, Morrow, Delgado
2010/08/odds-ends-pirates-doumit-white-sox-cardinals.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter) doesn't like the chances of the Cards signing their 12th-round pick, outfielder Austin Wilson.
Best Prospects To Be Traded Recently
2010/08/best-prospects-to-be-traded-recently.htmlWe'll use the preseason top 100 lists from Baseball America and ESPN's Keith Law unless otherwise noted.
Reds Acquire Jim Edmonds
2010/08/reds-acquire-jim-edmonds.htmlBefore the 2009 season, Baseball America ranked Dickerson 12th among Reds prospects, praising his athleticism…
The Reds’ 2011 Rotation
2010/08/the-reds-2011-rotation.htmlAll except Wood, a 2005 second-rounder, ranked among Baseball America's top 100 prospects before they became prominent major leaguers.
Odds & Ends: Garcia, Guillen, Dunn, Reds
2010/08/odds-ends-dunn-reds.htmlThe Reds agreed to sign Dominican shortstop Olivel Florentino for $250K, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Cardinals To Sign Supplemental Pick Jenkins
2010/08/cardinals-to-sign-supplemental-pick-jenkins.htmlJenkins passed on a chance to play football at Baylor, explaining to KLTV, "I know that I will miss out on college, but me and my mom talked it over, and financially it was right, and this is the best choice for me." Baseball America estimates MLB's slot recommendation at $705,600, so Jenkins beat that easily.
Royals Sign Venezuelan Shortstop For $1.1MM
2010/08/royals-sign-venezuelan-shortstop-for-11mm.htmlThe Royals officially signed Venezuelan shortstop Humberto Arteaga for $1.1MM, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America…
The D’Backs’ 2011 Rotation
2010/08/the-dbacks-2011-rotation.htmlBryan Augenstein, who entered the season as the team's 11th-best prospect, according to Baseball America, has been hit hard at Triple A.
Odds & Ends: Rockies, Haren, Cowart, Cubs
2010/08/odds-ends-haren.htmlThe Rockies agreed to sign 15th-rounder Will Swanner to a $490K bonus, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Odds & Ends: Draft Signings, K-Rod
2010/08/draft-signings-3.htmlThe Yankees inked 12th-rounder Daniel Burawa for $300K, reports Aaron Fitt of Baseball America…
The Brewers’ 2011 Rotation
2010/08/the-brewers-2011-rotation.htmlHe was the Brewers’ minor league pitcher of the year in 2009 and impressed Baseball America with an efficient approach based on “three pitches, command, confidence and aggression.” It’s easy to imagine the 24-year-old starting for the Brewers at some point in 2011.
Odds & Ends: White Sox, Olsen, Adam, V-Mart
2010/08/odds-ends-vmart-yankees.htmlAdam, ranked by Baseball America as the 54th-best prospect in this year’s draft awaits approval from the commissioner’s office.
Odds & Ends: Holt, Lee, Klein, Valentine, Villone
2010/08/odds-ends-harper-cowart-rangers.htmlThe Indians signed tenth round pick Tyler Holt according to Baseball America's Jim Callis.
Minor League Transactions: Marti, Anderson
2010/08/minor-league-transactions-marti-anderson.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America has the details and other transactions from August 2nd-11th: The Braves became the third team…
Draft Notes: Solis, Klein, Jenkins, Gumbs
2010/08/draft-notes-yankees-padres-red-sox.htmlThe Yankees signed second-rounder Angelo Gumbs for $750K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America.
The Dodgers’ 2011 Rotation
2010/08/the-dodgers-2011-rotation.htmlTwo Dodger pitching prospects made Baseball America's midseason top 50 prospects list (right-handers Ethan Martin and Chris Withrow) though both…… A pitcher like Harang, who has struggled but still put up decent peripheral numbers over the last three seasons, could…
Odds & Ends: Red Sox, Harper, Canseco, Figgins
2010/08/odds-ends-taillon-figgins-murphy-yankees.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis reports that they signed ninth rounder Taylor Morton for $450K while Kendall Rogers of Yahoo! Sports reports an agreement with tenth rounder Ben Gamel (Mat's brother) for $500K.
Draft Signings: Hahn, Shipers, Cates, Cone
2010/08/draft-signings-shipers-cates-cone.htmlHere are a few notable above-slot agreements, with any new updates added to the top of the list throughout the day: Sixth-round pick Jesse Hahn has signed with the Rays for $525K, reports Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Rangers Sign Pair Of Draft Picks
2010/08/rangers-sign-pair-of-pitchers.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis provides a scouting report saying Tepesch features a 90-94mph fastball and would've gone in the first three rounds out of high school had it not been for his signing demands.McKinnon is a high school right-hander out of British Columbia.
Phillies Agree To Terms With Pointer, Musser
2010/08/phillies-agree-to-terms-with-two-draft-picks.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis tweets that the amount is $350K…
