Cubs Claim Max Ramirez
2011/01/cubs-claim-max-ramirez.htmlBefore the 2010 season, Baseball America wrote that Ramirez is "a plus hitter who works the count and drives the ball to all fields" when healthy.
Marlins Sign Dewayne Wise, Three Others
2011/01/marlins-sign-dewayne-wise-three-others.htmlDewayne Wise is one of four players the Marlins signed to minor league deals, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (Twitter links).
Dodgers Notes: Ownership, Manny, Roman Colon
2011/01/dodgers-notes-manny-team-value-roman-colon.htmlTo the surprise of nobody, Don Mattingly tells Steve Dilbeck of the LA Times "I don’t think Manny is a…
NL Central Notes: Gorzelanny, Wood, Reds
2011/01/nl-central-notes-gorzelanny-wood-reds.htmlThe Brewers have signed Eulogio de la Cruz, reports Matthew Eddy of Baseball America (via Twitter)…
Braves Claim Anthony Varvaro
2011/01/braves-claim-anthony-varvaro.htmlBaseball America ranked Varvaro as Seattle's 30th best prospect before the 2008 season, noting that he sits in the low-90's with his fastball.
Quick Hits: Dodgers, Borders, Marlins, NL Central
2011/01/quick-hits-dodgers-borders-marlins-nl-central.htmlThe Dodgers released Pat Borders according to this week's edition of minor league transactions, courtesy of Baseball America's Matt Eddy.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Hoffman, Soriano, Price
2011/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-hoffman-soriano-price.htmlRays Prospects chatted with Baseball America's Jim Callis about Tampa's minor league system.
Yankees Would Consider Joba-For-Starter Trade
2011/01/yankees-would-consider-joba-for-starter-trade.htmlChamberlain, 25, was rated as the third-best prospect in the sport by Baseball America before the 2008 season…
West Notes: Thome, McCourt, Hairston, Angels
2011/01/west-notes-mccourt-thome-hairston-angels.htmlHurley, the Rangers' first-round pick in the 2004 draft, was ranked by Baseball America as the 68th best prospect in baseball before the 2007 season, but hasn't pitched outside of the Arizona Fall League over the last two years due to injuries.
Quick Hits: Toregas, Montanez, Hargrove, Payrolls
2011/01/quick-hits-toregas-montanez-hargrove-payroll.htmlThe Cubs signed outfielder Lou Montanez to a minor league deal according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy (on Twitter).
Nationals Acquire Tom Gorzelanny
2011/01/nationals-acquire-tom-gorzelanny.htmlNeither Morris nor Burgess appeared on Baseball America's list of top ten Nationals prospects.
Minor League Signings: Bynum, Padilla, Romero
2011/01/minor-league-signings-bynum-padilla-romero.htmlA few notable minor league signings, courtesy of Baseball America's Matt Eddy...
Cubs Get Commitment From Matt Szczur
2011/01/cubs-sign-matt-szczur-for-15mm.htmlTUESDAY: Outfielder Matt Szczur has verbally agreed to a deal worth $1.5MM with the Cubs, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Blue Jays To Sign Dominican Left-Hander
2011/01/blue-jays-to-sign-dominican-left-hander.htmlThe Blue Jays have agreed to sign Dominican left-hander Jairo Labour for $350K, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America…
Mariners Reduce Peguero’s Bonus By $1.8MM
2011/01/mariners-reduce-pegueros-bonus-by-18mm.htmlThe Mariners have reduced Esteilon Peguero's bonus by $1.8MM, from $2.9MM to $1.1MM, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Armando Galarraga Rumors: Saturday
2011/01/galarraga-trade-talks-progressing-deal-is-likely.htmlBaseball America rated him as the team's 18th-best prospect in the 2010 edition of their Prospect Handbook, noting that he sits 87-91 with his fastball and already has a "solid three-pitch mix." In 86 1/3 innings last season, Eichhorn posted a 5.00 ERA with 8.4 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9.
NL West Notes: Cantu, Giants, Rockies
2011/01/nl-west-notes-cantu-giants-rockies.htmlWe've already caught up on the American League West teams today.
D’Backs Acquire Armando Galarraga
2011/01/dbacks-acquire-armando-galarraga.htmlWhen Baseball America ranked him 18th among D'Backs prospects before the 2010 season, they praised his three-pitch mix and athleticism.
Rockies Acquire Clayton Mortensen
2011/01/rockies-acquire-clayton-mortensen.htmlBaseball America did not rank him as one of the team's top 30 prospects in the 2010 edition of their Prospect Handbook.
Rockies Looking To Add Pieces
2011/01/rockies-looking-to-add-pieces.htmlThe Rockies also signed veteran catcher Chad Moeller to a minor league deal, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
Padres Claim Samuel Deduno
2011/01/padres-claim-samuel-deduno.htmlHeading into 2010, Baseball America ranked the 27-year-old as Colorado's 11th-best prospect, writing that he "can be a solid major league starter if he sharpens his command and develops a changeup.
Orioles Notes: Simon, Jakubauskas, Houser
2011/02/orioles-notes-simon.htmlBaltimore has signed a trio of free agent pitchers to minor league deals according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America…
Quick Hits: Rockies, Guerrero, Lee, Indians, Athletics
2011/02/quick-hits-guerrero-lee-indians-athletics.htmlThe Rockies signed catcher Ben Petralli to a minor league deal, tweets Matt Eddy of Baseball America…
Red Sox Notes: Gonzalez, Hoover, Lopez
2011/02/red-sox-notes-gonzalez.htmlThe Red Sox signed catcher Paul Hoover to a minor league deal, tweets Matt Eddy of Baseball America…
Quick Hits: Guerrero, Kawakami, Johnson, Dodgers
2011/02/quick-hits-guerrero-kawakami-johnson-giants.htmlThe Dodgers signed right-hander Merkin Valdez to a minor league deal, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America…