Rays Sign Draft Picks Blake Snell, Kes Carter
2011/06/rays-sign-draft-picks-blake-snell-kes-carter.htmlBaseball America's Advanced Draft Database (subs.
Quick Hits: Rays, Pena, Phillies, Dodgers, Royals
2011/06/phillies-dodgers-royals.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis reports that the Rays are on the verge of signing supplemental first round picks Jeff Ames and James Harris.
Minor Moves: Carter, Ramirez, Dopirak, Redding
2011/06/minor-moves-max-ramirez-dopirak-redding-jerome-williams.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy posted a comprehensive list of recent minor league transactions, including a swarm of draft pick signings and undrafted free agent pickups from the last week.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Phillies, Cuban, Kazmir
2011/06/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-phillies-cuban-kazmir.htmlSF Giants Rumors spoke to Baseball America's Jim Callis about the Giants' top two draft picks.
Rangers Agree To Terms With Matthews, Cone
2011/06/rangers-agree-to-terms-with-matthews-cone.htmlBaseball America says the consensus is that the southpaw will end up a reliever… Baseball America says scouts question his pitch recognition, but he profiles as an above-average defensive center fielder with "solid raw…
Rays Sign Supplementary First Rounder Ames
2011/06/rays-to-sign-supplementary-first-rounder-ames.htmlThe Rays have signed supplementary first round selection Jeff Ames for $650K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America… The right-hander hit 98 mph consistently this season, according to Conor Glassey of Baseball America
Rays Sign Supplemental First Round Pick Harris
2011/06/rays-sign-supplemental-first-round-pick-james-harris.htmlAccording to Baseball America's Conor Glassey, Harris has "huge upside" and is an "explosive athlete." He narrowly missed BA's top 200.
NL Central Notes: Pujols, Bell, Brewers
2011/06/nl-central-notes-pujols-bell-brewers.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America hears that Pirates draft pick Josh Bell is set on going to the University of Texas, where he has committed to playing.
Rays Sign First-Round Pick Jake Hager
2011/06/rays-sign-first-round-pick-jake-hager.htmlThe Rays signed first-round pick Jake Hager for $963K, tweets Baseball America's Jim Callis…
Mets Rumors: Trades, Reyes, Beltran, Nimmo, Kazmir
2011/06/mets-rumors-2.htmlMets first-round draft pick Brandon Nimmo "was asking for $2.5 million," tweets Baseball America's Jim Callis…
Pirates Acquire Josh Rodriguez
2011/06/pirates-acquire-josh-rodriguez.htmlBaseball America ranked Rodriguez 24th among Pirates prospects before the season and suggested that he could become a big league utility player.
Finding Backup Catchers Who Can Hit
2011/06/finding-backup-catchers-who-can-hit.htmlHanigan’s emergence has continued this year and Devin Mesoraco, who entered the season as Baseball America's #64 prospect, is destroying Triple-A pitching.
Minor Deals: Lamb, Tiffee, Periard
2011/06/minor-deals-lamb-tiffee-periard.htmlThe Mariners have signed Alex Periard to a minor league pact according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy (on Twitter).
Angels Agree To Sign First Rounder C.J. Cron
2011/06/angels-agree-to-sign-first-rounder-cj-cron.html11:26am: Cron's deal is for $1.467MM and he'll sign it Monday, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Kemp, Hanley, Francis, Soto
2011/06/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-kemp-hanley-francis-soto.htmlThe key to the trade for San Diego was right-hander Jose Martinez, who had been ranked as the 68th best prospect in the game by Baseball America before the season.
Cards Agree To Terms With Draft Pick Kolten Wong
2011/06/cardinals-agree-to-terms-with-draft-pick-kolten-wong.htmlThe Cardinals have agreed to terms with first round pick Kolten Wong, reports Baseball America's Jim Callis (on Twitter).
Rays Sign Draft Picks Brandon Martin, Lenny Linsky
2011/06/rays-sign-draft-picks-brandon-martin-lenny-linsky.htmlIt's unclear how much Martin received, but Baseball America's Jim Callis says Linsky signed for slot money (approximately $392K).
Quick Hits: Nationals, Pirates, MacPhail, Astros
2011/06/quick-hits-giants-cubs-orioles-reds.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy has this week's collection of minor league transactions, which includes a slew of draft pick and undrafted free agent signings.
NL West Notes: Brazoban, Castillo, Tate, Sanchez
2011/06/nl-west-notes-brazoban-castillo-tate.htmlPadres prospect Donavan Tate received a 50-game suspension for violating MLB's drug prevention and treatment program, according to John Manuel of Baseball America.
White Sox Close To Signing Keenyn Walker
2011/06/white-sox-close-to-signing-keenyn-walker.htmlBaseball America describes Walker as "mostly a gap hitter with above-average speed," who "profiles as a good defensive center fielder."…
Mariners Designate Edward Paredes For Assignment
2011/06/mariners-designate-edward-paredes-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America ranked him 25th among Mariners prospects prior to the 2009 season, at which point there was hope that…
Quick Hits: Rockies, Pelfrey, Verlander, Brewers
2011/06/quick-hits-verlander-brewers-vogelsong-minors-1.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America rounded up this week's collection of minor league transactions, which includes a ton of draft and undrafted free agent signings.
Rangers To Sign Nomar Mazara
2011/07/rangers-to-sign-nomar-mazara.htmlRojas writes that he is considered to be the best power-hitting prospect out of Latin America since Wily Mo Pena and Miguel Cabrera.
Pirates Sign Harold Ramirez
2011/07/pirates-sign-harold-ramirez.htmlThe Pirates have agreed to terms with Colombian outfielder Harold Ramirez, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America…
