Dodgers Designate Lance Cormier For Assignment
2011/05/dodgers-designate-lance-cormier-for-assignment.htmlBefore the season, the right-hander placed third on Baseball America's list of top Dodgers prospects and 90th in all of baseball.
Rays Claim Jay Buente; Designate Rob Delaney
2011/05/rays-claim-jay-buente-designate-rob-delaney.htmlBaseball America ranked him 24th among Twins prospects prior to the 2009 season, noting that Delaney does not throw particularly hard but his fastball has excellent sink and he has above-average command.
Minor Deals: Zumaya, Red Sox, Reds, Blue Jays
2011/05/minor-deals-zumaya-red-sox-reds-blue-jays.htmlHere are the rest of today’s minor moves: The Tigers released Richard Zumaya, the younger brother of Major Leaguer Joel Zumaya, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Dodgers Sign Ian Snell
2011/05/dodgers-sign-ian-snell.htmlIan Snell has ended his short-lived retirement and signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Draft Notes: Rendon, Cole, Bundy, Gray
2011/05/draft-notes-rendon-cole-bundy-gray.htmlHere’s the latest: Baseball America presents its top 200 draft prospects.
NL Central Notes: Pirates, Fielder, Cubs
2011/05/nl-central-notes-pirates-fielder.htmlClaudio "resembles a young Magglio Ordonez," according to Pirates Latin America scouting director Rene Gayo.
The Indians’ Approach To The 2011 Draft
2011/05/indians-approach-to-draft.htmlFrom Lonnie Chisenhall to Jason Kipnis, Drew Pomeranz, Alex White and a bunch of others, our scouts have done a very good job at identifying what fits for us .” Cleveland’s system boasted the seventh-best group of prospects in the game entering the season, according to Baseball America.
East Notes: Marlins, Anderson, Encarnacion, Phillies
2011/05/east-notes-marlins-anderson-encarnacion-phillies.htmlRamirez, one of the prospects the Phillies received in the Cliff Lee trade, has pitched well at Double-A this season, writes Jim Salisbury for Baseball America.
Draft Notes: Cole, Hultzen, Meyer
2011/05/draft-notes-cole-hultzen-meyer.htmlHere are some draft-related links in anticipation of this year's top pick: Anthony Rendon played his first games in the field since suffering a shoulder injury in March, and interestingly, Rendon played second base, reports John Manuel of Baseball America. Rendon made an error in his second game but according to one scout, "handled his routine chances just fine." While Rendon has displayed a strong third base glove in his college career, some executives have wondered if he is better suited to play second in the majors.
Quick Hits: McCourt, Abreu, Sizemore, Purcey
2011/05/quick-hits-mccourt-trout-sizemore-purcey.htmlMatthew Eddy of Baseball America wraps up the week's minor league transactions.
Draft Notes: Bell, Stilson, High School Pitchers
2011/05/draft-notes-bell-stilson-high-school-pitchers.htmlConor Glassey of Baseball America reports that high school outfielder Josh Bell sent a letter to the Major League Scouting Bureau informing teams that he doesn't want to sign a professional contract and will instead follow through on his commitment to Texas.
Padres Acquire Steve Tolleson
2011/05/padres-acquire-steven-tolleson.htmlBaseball America's 2009 Prospect Handbook said Tolleson's "best-case scenario would be a career akin to Ryan Freel." He has plenty of experience at the three non-first base infield spots and has even dabbled in the outfield, so he's a candidate for a reserve role.
Dodgers Designate Travis Schlichting For Assignment
2011/05/dodgers-designate-travis-schlichting-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America ranked him as LA's 16th best propect in the 2011 Prospect Handbook, noting that his future appears to be in relief after an unsuccessful stint as a starter.
White Sox Designate McPherson For Assignment
2011/05/white-sox-designate-dallas-mcpherson-for-assignment.htmlMcPherson, Baseball America's #12 prospect entering the 2005 season, has 175 homers and a .953 OPS in the minors, though he hasn't matched that production in parts of five Major League seasons.
Draft Notes: Cole, Hultzen, Bradley, Springer
2011/05/draft-notes-cole-hultzen-bradley-springer.htmlThe Giants shouldn't (and won't) alter their draft strategy in response to Buster Posey's season-ending injury, writes Jim Callis of Baseball America in a mailbag.
Stark On Twins, Reyes, Beltran, Draft
2011/05/stark-on-twins-reyes-beltran-draft.html"The dollars that are being asked now in Latin America are a joke,” the director said.
Draft Notes: Guerrieri, Pirates, Bauer
2011/05/draft-notes-guerrieri-pirates-bauer.htmlNo prospect has seen his draft stock rise more than high school right-hander Taylor Guerrieri, according to Nathan Rode of Baseball America.
Draft Prep: Meet The College Righties
2011/06/draft-prep-meet-the-college-righties.htmlIn a draft considered by experts to be deep in pitching, six college right-handers possess the talent to rank within the top 20 overall for ESPN's Keith Law, Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein, and Baseball America.
Draft Notes: Hultzen, Lindor, Bush, Pirates
2011/06/draft-notes-bush-lindor-pirates.htmlTeams are hearing that the asking price for Virginia left-hander Danny Hultzen is $13MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Marlins Confident In System, Could Seek Depth
2011/06/marlins-confident-in-system-could-seek-depth.htmlThe Marlins' farm system ranked 29th in baseball before the season, according to Baseball America and ESPN, partly since former top prospects like Mike Stanton and Logan Morrison have graduated to the Major Leagues.
Draft Notes: Stilson, Rays, Astros, Nationals, Bundy
2011/06/draft-notes-nationals-astros-bundy-red-sox.htmlJames Andrews, who believes surgery can be avoided with a six-week rehab program according to Baseball America's Jim Callis.
Jays Look Forward To Drafting Early & Often
2011/06/jays-look-forward-to-drafting-early-often.htmlIn 2010, the first full year under GM Alex Anthopoulos, the Blue Jays spent $11.6MM on bonuses - the third highest amount in draft history, according to Baseball America.
Rockies Claim Josh Roenicke
2011/06/rockies-claim-josh-roenicke.htmlBefore the 2010 season, Baseball America ranked Roenicke seventh among Blue Jays prospects.
Law On Royals, Josh Bell, Dodgers, Mets
2011/06/law-on-royals-josh-bell-dodgers-mets.htmlLaw and Jim Callis of Baseball America projected them to take Matt Barnes or Gerrit Cole, respectively, in late May mock drafts…
Minor Deals: Brazoban, Reds, Rangers, Astros, Phillies
2011/06/minor-deals.htmlThe Reds acquired righty Chris Mobley from the Rangers for future considerations, writes Baseball America's Matt Eddy…
