Minor Moves: Chico, Singleton, Dobies, Dodgers
2011/07/minor-moves-singleton-dobies-dodgers.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy has a host of moves in this week's edition of minor league transactions, highlighted by a number of draft signings.
Draft Links: Bauer, Phillies, Carpenter, Gretzky
2011/07/draft-links-bauer-phillies-gretzky.htmlGreene, a high school shortstop, received an over-slot bonus after being considered one of the top 100 players in the draft by Baseball America.
Reds To Sign Jonathan Perez
2011/07/reds-sign-jonathan-perez.html2:24 pm: The Reds signed 16-year-old Venezuelan righty Jonathan Perez for $825K, reports Baseball America's Ben Badler.
Mets Sign Michael Fulmer
2011/07/mets-sign-michael-fulmer.htmlThe Mets have signed supplemental first round round pick Michael Fulmer for $937.5K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Stark On Bell, Beltran, Rays, Giants
2011/07/stark-on-bell-beltran-rays-giants.htmlThat'd leave the team without any top 50 prospects to move, with Francisco Peguero and Ehire Adrianza in the next tier based on Baseball America's preseason rankings.
George Springer Met With Long Island Ducks
2011/07/george-springer-may-sign-with-long-island-ducks.htmlThe typical bonus for the #11 pick is in the $1.8-2MM range, according to Baseball America.
A’s To Sign Sonny Gray
2011/07/as-to-sign-sonny-gray.htmlGray signed for a $1.54MM bonus, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
D’Backs To Sign Trevor Bauer
2011/07/dbacks-bauer-progress-toward-deal.htmlBauer, 20, had “the deepest repertoire of any pitcher in the draft,” according to Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Rangers, Quentin, Gomes, Bauer
2011/07/quick-hits-rangers-quentin-gomes-bauer.htmlThe Rangers agreed to sign 11th round pick Connor Sadzeck for an over-slot bonus of $350K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Royals Reach Agreement With Adalberto Mondesi
2011/07/royals-reach-agreement-with-aldalberto-mondesi.htmlThe scouting report from Baseball America: Mondesi has a thin frame and is one of the few high-profile Latin American shortstops this year who projects to stay at the position.
Blue Jays Reach Agreements With Anderson, Gabryszwski
2011/07/blue-jays-reach-agreement-with-jacob-anderson.htmlSlot for the pick is $900K, reports Baseball America.
Jays Acquire Rasmus From Cards For Jackson In Eight-Player Deal
2011/07/jays-acquire-rasmus-from-cards-for-jackson-rzepczynski-dotel.htmlBaseball America ranked him 19th among Cardinals prospects prior to the season, praising his plus changeup but projecting a long relief/swingman role.
AL East Notes: Lee, Rays, Yankees, Jackson
2011/07/al-east-notes-lee-rays-yankees-jackson.htmlThe American League East welcomed a new center fielder to the division today, but it may not be long before another one gets traded.
Trade Reaction: Rasmus, Jackson, White Sox
2011/07/trade-reaction-rasmus-jackson-white-sox.htmlAs Matt Eddy of Baseball America explains, Walters should qualify for a fourth option year in 2012 and Rzepczynski "might be the prototype" pupil for Cards pitching coach Dave Duncan.
Carlos Beltran: Difference-Maker
2011/07/carlos-beltran-difference-maker.htmlAccording to Baseball America, Herrera was the 97th best prospect in baseball prior to the 1994 season; Karsay ranked 12th overall.
Giants Acquire Carlos Beltran
2011/07/giants-to-acquire-carlos-beltran-1.htmlThe consensus among Keith Law, Baseball America, and Kevin Goldstein is that Wheeler is among the top 36 prospects in the game.
Indians Acquire Kosuke Fukudome
2011/07/indians-acquire-kosuke-fukudome.htmlPrior to the 2010 season, Baseball America ranked him 23rd among Indians prospects, describing him as a player who has offensive tools but "remains raw at the plate." Smith, 25, has a 4.50 ERA, 9.0 K/9, 3.9 BB/9, and 0.8 HR/9 in 46 Triple-A relief innings, his second stint at the level.
Minor Moves: Miller, Cintron
2011/07/minor-moves-miller-cintron.htmlThe latest minor moves come from Matt Eddy of Baseball America...
Phillies Acquire Hunter Pence
2011/07/phillies-acquire-hunter-pence.htmlCosart, 21, ranks as high as 17th by ESPN's Keith Law and as low as 43rd by Baseball America among the game's prospects.
Tigers Acquire Doug Fister, David Pauley
2011/07/tigers-making-progress-on-deal-for-doug-fister.htmlDrafted in the seventh round in 2006, Fister never cracked a Baseball America top 30 Mariners prospect list, but he's become a solid mid-rotation innings eater.
Hunter Pence Trade Reactions And Fallout
2011/07/hunter-pence-trade-reactions.htmlPhillies officials have questioned Cosart's maturity in the past, according to John Manuel and Matt Eddy of Baseball America…
Red Sox Acquire Mike Aviles
2011/07/red-sox-acquire-mike-aviles.htmlPrior to the season, Baseball America ranked Navarro 12th among Red Sox prospects, citing 15-20 home run potential but questioning his maturity.
Tigers Acquire Doug Fister, David Pauley
2011/07/tigers-acquire-doug-fister.htmlDrafted in the seventh round in 2006, Fister (pictured) never cracked a Baseball America top 30 Mariners prospect list, but he's become a solid mid-rotation innings eater.
Pirates Acquire Derrek Lee
2011/07/orioles-looking-to-move-derrek-lee.htmlThe 2009 draft pick did not crack Baseball America's preseason list of the Pirates' top 30 prospects.
Braves Acquire Michael Bourn
2011/07/braves-on-verge-of-acquiring-bourn.htmlNone of the three pitchers are top 50 prospects, but they did rank ninth, 26th, and 27th respectively for the Braves on Baseball America's preseason rankings.
