Rangers Designate Joaquin Arias For Assignment
2010/08/rangers-designate-joaquin-arias-for-assignment.htmlAccording to this report from Jim Callis of Baseball America, the Rangers could have selected Robinson Cano instead of Arias as the player to be named in the trade.Arias has a .276/.290/.347 line in 101 plate appearances this season.
Astros Claim Matt Downs
2010/08/astros-claim-matt-downs.htmlDowns was still considered a prospect heading into the 2009 season, when Baseball America ranked him 24th on their Giants list and published praise from GM Brian Sabean.
Surprise Teams Spend On Draft
2010/08/surprise-teams-spend-on-draft.htmlToronto signed its 2010 draftees for $11.6MM in bonuses, according to totals compiled by Baseball America.
Odds & Ends: White Sox, Hoffman, Britton, Cubs
2010/08/odds-ends-2-5.htmlBritton, ranked as the 63rd-best prospect in the game by Baseball America's preseason rankings, would only be in line to…
Minor League Transactions: Yankees, Pinto
2010/08/minor-league-transactions-yankees-pinto.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America has all the minor league news for August 19th-25th.
Odds & Ends: Dickey, China, Draft
2010/08/dickey-china-draft.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis stacks this year's top 50 draft bonuses against MLB's top 50 slot recommendations.
5 Surprises: Colorado Rockies
2010/08/5-surprises-colorado-rockies.htmlChacin wasn't a household name, though he was ranked fourth among Rockies prospects by Baseball America before the season…
Rockies Acquire Manny Delcarmen
2010/08/rockies-acquire-manny-delcarmen.htmlUnless Delcarmen cleared waivers, the trade implies Delcarmen went unclaimed by American League teams as well as National League non-contenders.
Red Sox Release Jeremy Hermida
2010/08/red-sox-release-jeremy-hermida.htmlBaseball America ranked the former first-rounder fourth among all prospects before the 2006 season, but Hermida has yet to be an impact player for a full major league season.
White Sox Designate Clevelan Santeliz For Assignment
2010/09/white-sox-designate-clevelan-santeliz-for-assignment.htmlHeading into the season, Baseball America ranked Santeliz ninth among White Sox prospects…
Twins Send Van Mil To L.A.; Fuentes Trade Complete
2010/09/twins-send-van-mil-to-la-fuentes-trade-complete.htmlVan Mil turns 26 this month, but he was still considered a "potential impact reliever" by Baseball America before the season.
The Orioles’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-orioles-2011-rotation.htmlThe Orioles' 2011 rotation will likely feature many familiar faces, but the results could be noticeably different if Baltimore's young starters continue adapting to the challenges of the American League East.
The White Sox’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-white-sox-2011-rotation.htmlBaseball America explained before the season that Torres "profiles as a long reliever/ sixth starter" and that's how the White Sox have used him.
Nationals Notes: Hudson, Morgan, Norris
2010/09/nationals-notes-4.htmlThe former fourth-round pick was ranked second in the Nats' farm system by Baseball America heading into this year, ahead of Espinosa, Drew Storen, and Ian Desmond.
The Mariners’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-mariners-2011-rotation.htmlThe 21-year-old entered 2010 as the seventh-best prospect in the organization, according to Baseball America, and he has since had a tremendous season.
The Cardinals’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-cardinals-2011-rotation.htmlBaseball America projected Walters as a future middle reliever in the preseason, Hawksworth has pitched mostly out of the bullpen for St.
Oakland Signs Jeremy Hermida
2010/09/oakland-signs-jeremy-hermida.htmlOriginally taken by Florida with the 11th overall pick in the 2002 amateur draft, Hermida has never been able to…
The Twins’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-twins-2011-rotation.htmlAnchored by a resurgent Francisco Liriano and a surprisingly strong campaign from Carl Pavano, the Twins currently sit sixth in the American League with a 4.10 ERA from their starting rotation.
Twins Designate Matt Fox For Assignment
2010/09/twins-designate-matt-fox-for-assignment.htmlRevere, meanwhile, was Minnesota's first-round pick (28th overall) in the 2007 draft and was ranked by Baseball America as the team's fifth-best prospect prior to the season.
The Angels’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-angels-2011-rotation.htmlDan Haren hasn’t had any trouble adjusting back to the American League since the Angels traded for him in July.
The Rangers’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-rangers-2011-rotation.htmlHe leads the American League in walks, but has a 3.10 ERA and 7.4 K/9.
Odds & Ends: Kuroda, Dunn, Wang, Sabathia, Choo
2010/09/odds-ends-choo-nolasco-dbacks.htmlBaseball America named Jeremy Hellickson its 2010 minor league player of the year.
The Pirates’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-pirates-2011-rotation.htmlLincoln has the upside of a number 2-3 starter, according to Baseball America, but the Pirates have been cautious with the right-hander so far, so they're probably not going to rush him into the major league rotation next spring.
The Cubs’ 2011 Rotation
2010/09/the-cubs-2011-rotation.htmlBaseball America noted before the season that Coleman has a good feel for pitching, which isn't surprising since his father and grandfather pitched in the majors leagues before him.
D’Backs Acquire Matt Gorgen From Rays
2010/09/dbacks-acquire-matt-gorgen.htmlIn 42 outings, he compiled a 1.65 ERA to go along with 8.6 K/9 and 22 saves.Prior to the season, Baseball America ranked the right-hander as the 28th-best prospect in Tampa Bay's system, describing him as a "classic hard-charging reliever" who projects as a middle reliever or set-up man in the bigs.