Schierholtz, Ishikawa On The Bubble For Giants
2011/03/schierholtz-ishikawa-on-the-bubble-for-giants.htmlGoing back to the Baseball America 2008 Handbook, Schierholtz "plays a strong right field and has an above-average, accurate arm." He would have been a more interesting player for the Royals to try in right field than Jeff Francoeur, and could make sense for the Phillies currently.
Cesar Carrillo Clears Waivers
2011/03/cesar-carrillo-clears-waivers.htmlHe last cracked a Baseball America Prospect Handbook before the '09 season, when the publication said "his stuff is still recovering" from the June '07 surgery.
Pirates Release Fernando Nieve
2011/03/pirates-release-fernando-nieve.htmlFive years ago Nieve was the Astros' third-best prospect in the eyes of Baseball America…
AL East Links: All Five Teams
2011/03/al-east-links-2.htmlHere's how the AL East stacks up in Baseball America's organizational talent rankings: the Rays are #2, the Blue Jays are #4, the Yankees are #5, the Red Sox are #17, and the Orioles are #21.
Farm System Rankings
2011/03/farm-system-rankings.htmlBaseball America's annual farm system rankings are out, with a few changes from their 2011 Handbook due to the Matt Garza…
Nationals Claim Lee Hyde
2011/03/nationals-claim-lee-hyde.htmlBaseball America did not rank Hyde among the top 30 Braves prospects before the 2010 or 2011 season.
Minor Deals: Raynor, Ortegano, McCulloch
2011/03/minor-deals-jose-ortegano-kyle-mcculloch.htmlJohn Raynor requested his release and the Marlins granted it, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Red Sox Notes: Albers, Reyes, Westmoreland
2011/03/red-sox-notes-albers-reyes-westmoreland.htmlAs Speier explains in a piece for Baseball America, Ryan Westmoreland, who underwent brain surgery last March, is continuing his attempt to return to the majors.
Astros Sign Fernando Nieve
2011/03/astros-sign-fernando-nieve.htmlThe Astros originally signed Nieve out of Venezuela back in 1999, and five years ago he was their third-best prospect according to Baseball America.
Diamondbacks Sign Kip Wells
2011/03/diamondbacks-sign-kip-wells.htmlThe Diamondbacks have signed Kip Wells to a minor league contract according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy.
Brewers, Orioles Return Rule 5 Picks
2011/03/brewers-orioles-return-rule-5-picks.htmlBaseball America ranked him 30th among top Orioles prospects this offseason, praising his low-90s fastball and "plus change-up that falls off the table." The Dominican right-hander could become a big league setup man, according to BA.
Quick Hits: Marlins, Indians, Boras, Quade, Pirates
2011/03/quick-hits-indians-boras-quade.htmlThe Marlins released outfielder Chris Lubanski according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
NL Central Notes: Pudge, Chapman, Szczur
2011/03/nl-central-notes-pudge-chapman-szczur.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy looks at the details of the contract Matt Szczur signed with the Cubs in January, and also the revamped deal he signed just last week.
Quick Hits: Santiago, Eric Young, Giants
2011/03/quick-hits-santiago-eric-young-giants.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy rounds up the week's minor league transactions.
Cubs Notes: Cashner, Silva, Szczur
2011/03/cubs-notes-cashner-silva.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America explains that prospect Matt Szczur will be eligible for this winter's Rule 5 if he's not on the Cubs' 40-man roster because of a technicality.
White Sox Sign Dexter Carter
2011/03/white-sox-sign-dexter-carter.htmlLast year, Baseball America ranked the 6'6" hurler as the 28th best prospect in the Padres' system…
Twins Trying To Work Out Deal To Keep Diamond
2011/03/twins-working-on-deal-to-keep-scott-diamond.htmlBaseball America ranked him as the 29th-best prospect in the Twins' system in the 2011 edition of their Prospect Handbook, saying Diamond throws four pitches but has the ceiling of a fourth or fifth starter.
Twins Retain Scott Diamond Through Trade
2011/03/twins-retain-scott-diamond-with-trade.htmlBaseball America ranked him 29th among Twins prospects, noting that his ceiling is as a fourth or fifth starter.
Reliving Rickey Henderson Trades With Alderson
2011/03/reliving-rickey-henderson-trades-with-sandy-alderson.htmlOakland won the American League pennant in 1988, but lost to the Dodgers in the World Series.
Rays Acquire John Shelby
2011/03/rays-acquire-john-shelby-jr.htmlA year ago, Baseball America rated him 25th among White Sox prospects, noting his speed and versatility but wondering whether he has a future beyond that of a fourth outfielder.
Mets Acquire Allan Dykstra For Eddie Kunz
2011/03/mets-acquire-allan-dykstra.htmlTwo years ago, Baseball America ranked him eighth among Padres prospects, praising his "plus-plus raw power and plate discipline" while…
Red Sox Acquire McKenry, Send Turpen To Rockies
2011/03/red-sox-acquire-mike-mckenry.htmlA year ago Baseball America ranked him 13th among Rockies prospects, saying, "his best role may be as a high-energy backup." …
Breakout Candidate: Edwin Jackson
2011/03/breakout-candidate-edwin-jackson.htmlBut seven years ago, when Jackson was considered the fourth best prospect in the game by Baseball America, he was expected to become much more than a solid #4 starter.
Pirates Acquire Carlos Paulino For Jim Negrych
2011/03/pirates-acquire-carlos-paulino-for-jim-negrych.htmlHe last appeared in a Baseball America Handbook two years ago, ranking 24th among Pirates prospects after being named the…
Yankees Designate Romulo Sanchez For Assignment
2011/03/yankees-trade-romulo-sanchez.htmlAt that time, Baseball America wrote Sanchez was "a big, intimidating presence...[who] lacks a great feel for pitching and has…
