Minor Moves: Burton, Reyes, Wood
2011/11/minor-moves-pirates-sign-tim-wood.htmlBaseball America's Ben Badler has more on Reyes.
Minor Moves: Braves, Johnson, Orr, Blue Jays
2011/11/minor-moves-edgar-gonzalez.htmlThe Blue Jays signed 16-year-old right-hander Jesus Tinoco out of Venezuela, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Braves Open To Trading Jurrjens, Prado
2011/11/braves-open-to-trading-jurrjens-prado.htmlWhile Jurrjens' health is a question mark, Myers also took a minor step back (a .745 OPS in Double-A) in…
MLBTR Free Agent Prediction Contest
2011/11/mlbtr-free-agent-prediction-contest-2.htmlPrizes $1,000 in cash prizes to be distributed among the top five finishers Three Baseball's Greatest Games DVD sets from A&E One-year…
Minor Moves: Tobin, Downs, Rangers, Timmons
2011/11/minor-moves-rangers-timmons.htmlMLB granted free agency to 537 minor leaguers this week and Matt Eddy of Baseball America has the complete list.
NL West Links: Hoyer, Lidge, Dodgers, Alcantara
2011/11/nl-west-links-hoyer-lidge-dodgers-alcantara.htmlBaseball America's Ben Balder reports that Padres prospect Yoan Alcantara has been caught in an identify fraud investigation.
Rosenthal On Butler, Sizemore, Orioles
2011/11/rosenthal-on-cuddyer-butler-sizemore.htmlHere's the list of minor league free agents from Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
Royals Acquire Jonathan Sanchez For Melky Cabrera
2011/11/royals-acquire-jonathan-sanchez-for-melky-cabrera.htmlBaseball America ranked him 25th among Giants prospects prior to the season, describing him as a deceptive lefty who misses bats but has minus command.
First Jobs For MLB General Managers
2011/11/first-gm-jobs-for-mlb-general-managers.htmlThanks to Baseball America's executive database, I’ve compiled a list designed to show when and where each team’s top executive got his first GM job (not including interim positions).
Quick Hits: Maddux, Maine, Jackson, Darvish
2011/11/quick-hits-maddux-maine-jackson-darvish.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America looks back at the drafted players who fell furthest because of signability questions.
More Potential Cuban Free Agents
2011/11/more-potential-cuban-free-agents.htmlOne year ago, Baseball America's John Manuel had this to say about Soler: "Soler has a strapping 6-foot-3, 205-pound body and has five-tool potential.
Astros Sign Travis Buck
2011/11/astros-sign-travis-buck.htmlThe Astros signed outfielder Travis Buck, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Minor Moves: Stavinoha, Jones, Mickolio
2011/11/minor-moves-kameron-mickolio.htmlEddy has all of the latest minor league transactions at Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Aoki, Cespedes, Pirates, Doumit
2011/11/quick-hits-aoki-cespedes-pirates-doumit.htmlBen Badler of Baseball America explains that international scouts have known about Yoenis Cespedes for a while.
Far East Notes: Darvish, Aoki, Nippert
2011/11/far-east-notes-darvish-aoki-nippert.htmlHere's the latest on Japanese players who could be coming to North America and a North American who's staying in South Korea...
Minor Moves: Snyder, Fox, Torres
2011/11/minor-moves-fox-torres.htmlRight-hander Matt Fox has agreed to a minor league deal with the Mariners, tweets Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
MLBTR Originals: 11/6/11 – 11/12/11
2011/11/mlbtr-originals-11611-111211.htmlBen also used Baseball America's executive database to provide MLBTR readers with a list of when and where the current group of MLB general managers got their first position as a GM.
Jays “Shocked” By Asking Price For Free Agent Closers
2011/11/jays-shocked-by-asking-price-for-free-agent-closers.htmlThe 22-year-old d'Arnaud ranked 36th on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list prior to a 2011 campaign that saw him hit .311/.371/542 and crush 21 homers at the Double-A level.
Kimbrel, Hellickson Win Rookie Of The Year Awards
2011/11/win-rookie-of-the-year-awards.htmlBraves closer Craig Kimbrel and Rays starter Jeremy Hellickson won the 2011 Rookie of the Year awards, announced the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Justin Verlander Wins AL Cy Young
2011/11/justin-verlander-wins-al-cy-young.htmlTigers righty Justin Verlander unanimously won the American League Cy Young award, announced the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Minor Moves: Kimball, Corporan, Rottino, Pascucci
2011/11/yankees-sign-mike-oconnor.htmlThe Giants signed center fielder Gregor Blanco, according to his agency (via Matt Eddy of Baseball America on Twitter).
Giants Attempting To Extend Matt Cain
2011/11/giants-attempting-to-extend-matt-cain.htmlRusty Ryal signed a minor league deal with the Diamondbacks after having spent a year in Japan, reports Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Yankees Notes: Swisher, DePaula, Cashman
2011/11/yankees-notes-swisher-depaula-cashman.htmlA year after signing with the Yankees for a $500K bonus, Dominican right-hander Jose Rafael DePaula still hasn't made the…
Justin Verlander Wins AL MVP
2011/11/justin-verlander-wins-al-mvp.htmlJustin Verlander won the American League MVP award, according to the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Pirates Designate Brian Jeroloman For Assignment
2011/11/pirates-designate-brian-jeroloman-for-assignment.htmlPrior to the 2009 season, Baseball America praised Jeroloman for his defensive abilities.
