Twins To Sign Miguel Gonzalez
2011/07/twins-to-sign-miguel-gonzalez.htmlYesterday, Ben Badler of Baseball America predicted that Gonzalez would command the 22nd highest signing bonus of this year's prospects…
Cubs Sign Enrique Acosta
2011/07/cubs-sign-enrique-acosta-1.htmlThe Cubs have signed Dominican shortstop Enrique Acosta, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America… Acosta, at 6-foot-1 and 180-pounds, is considered to have one of the top bats this year in Latin America
Padres Sign Jose Ruiz
2011/07/padres-sign-jose-ruiz.htmlThe Padres have signed Venezuelan catcher Jose Ruiz for $1.1MM, according to Baseball America's Ben Badler.
Cardinals Sign Dewin Perez
2011/07/cardinals-sign-dewin-perez.htmlPerez will receive a signing bonus of $450K, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Mets Sign Jose Garcia
2011/07/mets-sign-jose-garcia.htmlThe Mets have signed Venezuelan catcher Jose Garcia, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America…
Quick Hits: Mariners, Rangers, Astros, Hendry
2011/07/quick-hits-mariners-2.htmlThe Astros signed Venezuelan shortstop Arturo Michelena for $220K according to Ben Badler of Baseball America…
Hernandez, Santa Sign Big League Deals
2011/07/three-ipl-players-sign-big-league-deals.htmlSUNDAY: The Mariners do not have any agreement with Dominican outfielder Helsin Martinez, M's vice president of international operations Bob…… Hernandez, 16, is considered by several scouts to be either the top prospect or one of the top prospects to…
Pirates Sign Elvis Escobar
2011/07/pirates-sign-elvis-escobar.htmlThe Pirates have signed Venezuelan center fielder Elvis Escobar for $570,000, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America…
Indians Sign Dorssys Paulino
2011/07/indians-sign-dorssys-paulino.html4:13PM: The Indians have signed Dominican shortstop Dorssys Paulino to a deal with a $1.1MM signing bonus, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Hanrahan, Harden, Dodgers, Ring
2011/07/quick-hits-indians-qualls-hernandez-mazara.htmlBetween Latin American prospects Elier Hernandez and Nomar Mazara, Ben Badler of Baseball America (via Twitter) prefers the potential of…
Indians Sign Anthony Santander
2011/07/indians-sign-anthony-santander.htmlThe Indians have signed Venezuelan outfielder Anthony Santander for a bonus of $385K, according to Baseball America's Ben Badler.
Poll: Francisco Liriano’s Trade Value
2011/07/poll-francisco-lirianos-trade-value.html(For reference, here are Keith Law's, Baseball America's and Baseball Prospectus' respective top-100 prospects for 2011).
Blue Jays Sign Dawel Lugo
2011/07/blue-jays-sign-dawel-lugo.htmlThe Blue Jays have signed Dominican shortstop Dawel Lugo, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Astros Sign Luis Reynoso
2011/07/astros-sign-luis-reynoso.htmlThe Astros have signed Dominican shortstop Luis Reynoso, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Red Sox Sign Manuel Marcos
2011/07/red-sox-sign-manuel-marcos.htmlThe Red Sox signed Dominican outfielder Manuel Marcos, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Yankees Sign Miguel Andujar
2011/07/yankees-sign-miguel-andujar.htmlThe Yankees signed Dominican third baseman Miguel Andujar, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Blue Jays, International Signings, Astros
2011/07/quick-hits-blue-jays-international-signings-astros.htmlGutierrez is only 16 years old but stands 6'4", weighs 200 pounds and has a "power arm." In a mailbag piece, Jim Callis of Baseball America questions the double standard between international signings and draft picks, wondering "why it's OK for the Rangers to give $5 million to Nomar Romaza and $3.5 million to Ronald Guzman, both Dominican outfielders, yet it's a capital offense for any club to exceed MLB's ridiculously low bonus recommendations for the draft." Callis also discusses the history of draft picks making quick debuts in the Majors and the progress of Angels prospect Randal Grichuk, who was taken 24th overall in the 2009 draft --- one pick ahead of Mike Trout.
White Sox Agree To Deal With Keenyn Walker
2011/07/white-sox-agree-to-deal-with-keenyn-walker.html6:21PM: Walker's deal is worth $795K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter).
Rays Sign Eric Otanez
2011/07/rays-sign-eric-otanez.htmlThe Rays have agreed to sign Dominican catcher Eric Otanez, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America…
Royals, Blue Jays, Cubs Sign Venezuelan Prospects
2011/07/blue-jays-cubs-sign-venezuelan-prospects.htmlThe Royals signed 16-year-old prospects Angelo Castellano and Luis Lara, the Blue Jays signed 16-year-old prospects Wilmer Becerra and Jesus Gonzalez and the Cubs signed catcher Mark Malave and third baseman Ricardo Marcano, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Indians Sign Two Venezuelan Prospects
2011/07/indians-sign-two-venezuelan-prospects.htmlThe Indians have signed left-hander Edgar Pineda and outfielder Omar Sanchez, both from Venezuela, according to Baseball America's Ben Badler.
Mariners Designate Jose Yepez For Assignment
2011/07/mariners-designate-jose-yepez-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America ranked him as the Mariners' ninth best prospect before the season, noting that he "profiles best as a…
Rangers Sign Nomar Mazara
2011/07/rangers-sign-nomar-mazara.htmlBen Badler of Baseball America (via Twitter) previously said that it was difficult to gauge what kind of bonus the outfielder might command.
Service Time Breakdown For Mike Trout
2011/07/service-time-breakdown-for-mike-trout-2.htmlThe Angels, who trail the Rangers by one game in the American League West, lost no time in calling up top prospect Mike Trout to replace injured center fielder Peter Bourjos and the move doesn’t appear to have anything to do with service time.
Rockies Sign Supplemental Pick Story
2011/07/rockies-agree-to-sign-supplemental-pick-story.htmlJuly 8th: Story signed for a bonus of $915K, which is above the recommended bonus of $764K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
