Quick Hits: Lawson, Franklin, Hanson
2011/03/quick-hits-laffey-hanson-franklin.htmlOne of Lawson's former minor league teammates, Nick Franklin, has switched agents and is now a client of the Boras Corporation, according to Conor Glassey of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Offseason In Review: Seattle Mariners
2011/03/offseason-in-review-seattle-mariners-3.htmlBaseball America's 2011 Handbook ranked Seattle's farm system 18th in the game, and the Mariners added quality prospects by signing…
Rangers, Jon Daniels Agree To Extension
2011/03/rangers-extend-jon-daniels.htmlBaseball America named Daniels the 2010 Executive of the Year after he overhauled the Rangers' farm system and led the team to its first ever World Series berth.
The Astros’ Catching Options
2011/03/the-astros-catching-options.htmlFlowers is just 25, however, and was ranked by Baseball America as the 60th-best prospect in the game heading into…
Is James Shields The Next Rays’ Starter To Go?
2011/03/is-james-shields-the-next-rays-starter-to-go.htmlIf you dig through Baseball America's all-time top 100 prospects lists, you'll see that the franchise hasn't had a top pitching prospect bust since Dewon Brazelton, the third overall pick in the 2001 draft.
Quick Hits: Choice, Royals, Feliz, Posey, Lawrie
2011/03/quick-hits-choice-royals-feliz-posey-lawrie.htmlBaseball America ranked the 21-year-old third among Oakland's prospects heading into the season.
Mariners Sign James Paxton
2011/03/mariners-to-sign-james-paxton.htmlThe Mariners announced the signing of the 2010 fourth round pick and, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America, the…… Paxton spent the 2010 season with the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the independent American Association after the NCAA ruled that…
Trade Candidate: Jo-Jo Reyes
2011/03/trade-candidate-jo-jo-reyes.htmlBaseball America regarded him as the Braves' eighth-best prospect heading into the 2007 season, calling him a "thick-bodied lefthander who…
Greinke Hurt; Brewers Appear To Have Enough Depth
2011/03/greinke-hurt-brewers-have-enough-depth.htmlThough the Brewers have a thin farm system - Baseball America ranked it 30th among the 30 MLB organizations - top prospect Mark Rogers started two games for the club last year and could be an option this spring.
Kevin Slowey: A Fit In Toronto?
2011/03/kevin-slowey-and-the-blue-jays.htmlDrabek, who tops Baseball America's list of Blue Jays prospects, pitched well in a three start cameo last fall and…
Teams Inquiring On Alex Gordon
2011/03/teams-inquiring-on-alex-gordon.htmlBaseball America ranked him second among all prospects before the 2007 season, two years after the Royals selected him second overall in the draft.
Royals Seek Young Catcher
2011/03/royals-seek-young-catcher.htmlSalvador Perez, a 20-year-old backstop who placed 17th among Baseball America's preseason list of top Royals prospects, hasn't played above Class A, so the Royals are looking elsewhere for catchers.
Greinke Would Have Cost Texas Five Players
2011/03/greinke-would-have-cost-texas-five-players.htmlHolland posted a 4.08 ERA with 8.5 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9 last year in his age-23 season, Hunter posted a 3.73 ERA in 128 innings in 2010 and is under team control for five more years and Profar, Beltre and Kirkman ranked 2nd, 5th and 6th, respectively, on Baseball America's preseason list of top Rangers prospects.
Minor Deals: Lamb, Hall, Johnson, Baisley
2011/03/minor-deals-lamb-hall-hayes.htmlThe Nationals re-signed Ron Villone, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Draft Prospect Q&A: Gerrit Cole
2011/03/draft-prospect-qa-gerrit-cole.htmlBaseball America announced earlier in the year that his mid-90s fastball and devastating slider give him "best pure stuff in the [2011] draft" and Cole struck out 153 batters in 123 innings last year, helping the Bruins reach the College World Series finals.
A’s, Yanks Agree To Terms With International FAs
2011/03/as-yanks-agree-on-deals-with-international-free-agents.htmlThe Athletics and Yankees have each agreed to terms with an international free agent, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Padres Return George Kontos To Yankees
2011/03/padres-return-george-kontos-to-yankees.htmlBaseball America ranked Kontos 27th among Padres prospects this offseason and suggested that his future is in the 'pen, since he hasn't developed a quality change-up and struggles to throw strikes at times.
Draft Prospect Q&A: George Springer
2011/03/draft-prospect-qa-george-springer.htmlIn its college baseball preview, Baseball America described Springer as one of the nation's best power hitters, who's a superb…
Offseason In Review: Cleveland Indians
2011/03/offseason-in-review-cleveland-indians-4.htmlThe Tribe's farm system ranks seventh in baseball, according to Baseball America, which praised the club for having best 2010…
AL West Links: Davis, Trumbo, Robertson
2011/03/al-west-links-davis-trumbo-robertson.htmlAs Matt Eddy of Baseball America explains, the Mariners released and re-signed Nate Robertson after learning that he needs elbow surgery.
Examining The Phillies’ Interest In Jon Jay
2011/03/examining-the-phillies-interest-in-jon-jay.htmlBefore the 2010 season, Baseball America described him as a rangy outfielder with a fringy arm and a knack for hitting for average.
Leon’ys Martin Hits Free Agency, Talks To MLB Teams
2011/03/leonys-martin-hits-free-agency-talks-to-mlb-teams.htmlEarlier in the month, Baseball America's John Manuel reported that Martin's best tools are his speed and defense…
Giants Notes: Mejia, Belt, Sabean
2011/03/giants-notes-mejia-belt-sabean.htmlThe Giants agreed to sign Dominican left-hander Adalberto Mejia for $350K, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Piecoro’s Latest On Paniagua
2011/03/piecoros-latest-on-paniagua.htmlIt seemed like a simple enough story when the Yankees agreed to terms on a $1.1MM deal with Dominican right-hander Juan Paniagua, who had served a one-year suspension for identity fraud, on March 10 (as first reported by Ben Badler of Baseball America).
Wood’s Time With Angels Running Out?
2011/03/woods-time-with-angels-running-out.htmlFive years ago, Baseball America dubbed him the third-best prospect in the game.
