Quick Hits: Cespedes, Red Sox, Phillies, Barmes
2011/11/quick-hits-cespedes-red-sox-phillies-barmes.htmlCongratulations to Justin Verlander, the 2011 American League MVP.
Ryan Braun Wins NL MVP
2011/11/ryan-braun-wins-nl-mvp.htmlRyan Braun won the 2011 NL MVP, according to the Baseball Writers Association of America.
CBA Reactions: Marlins, Twins, Amateur Draft
2011/11/cba-reactions.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter) calculates that 20 teams went 16% or more over slot this year, which would have triggered 100% tax and a loss of two first-rounders under this CBA.
Minor Moves: Braves, Loewen, Garrison
2011/11/mets-sign-adam-loewen.htmlThe latest minor moves from around MLB via Matt Eddy of Baseball America...
Quick Hits: Draft, Papelbon, Indians, D’Backs, Pirates
2011/11/quick-hits-draft-papelbon-indians-dbacks-pirates.htmlThe new Collective Bargaining Agreement will implement some major changes to the draft, but Baseball America's Jim Callis says the spending limitations won't be as drastic as initially thought.
Pirates Sign Jake Fox, Five Others
2011/11/pirates-sign-jake-fox-five-others.htmlThe signings of Fox and Martis were first reported yesterday by Baseball America's Matt Eddy.
Non-Tender Candidate: Chris Volstad
2011/11/non-tender-candidate-chris-volstad-2.htmlBaseball America ranked him as Florida's top prospect as recently as 2008, and he'd remain under team control through the 2014 season.
Minor Moves: Marrugo, Rohlinger, Sutil, Maldonado
2011/11/nationals-re-sign-carlos-maldonado.htmlNews of these moves are courtesy of Matt Eddy of Baseball America unless indicated otherwise..
Cubs Open For Business On Matt Garza
2011/11/cubs-open-for-business-on-matt-garza.htmlWhat will it take to acquire Garza? The Cubs' farm system is light on top-shelf young pitching, based on rankings from Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus.
Quick Hits: Murton, Wilson, Twins, Draft
2011/11/quick-hits-murton-wilson-twins-draft.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America hears that the 30 MLB teams will be limited to $180MM in total spending for the first ten rounds of the draft under the new collective bargaining agreement (Twitter link).
Zduriencik On Mariners Offseason
2011/11/zduriencik-on.htmlZduriencik expects restrictions on spending in Latin America to have more of an effect after this year.
CBA Links: Michael Weiner, Draft
2011/11/cba-links-weiner-draft.htmlHere's the latest on the agreement coutesy of Baseball America's Jim Callis, as well as a Q&A between ESPN's Jayson Stark and MLBPA head Michael Weiner...
Angels Acquire Iannetta From Rockies For Chatwood
2011/11/angels-acquire-iannetta-from-rockies-for-chatwood.htmlThe 2008 second round pick entered the season as the 76th ranked prospect in MLB, according to Baseball America.
Minor Moves: Nunez, Palmer, Moss, Mock
2011/12/minor-moves-miner-duncan-abreu.htmlThe Rays signed righty Jhonny Nunez to a minor league deal, tweets Baseball America's Matt Eddy.
Brewers Could Offer Fielder Six Years, $120MM
2011/12/brewers-could-offer-fielder-six-years-120mm.htmlMelvin was named the Major League executive of the year by Baseball America…
Minor Moves: Ford, Hernandez, Pagnozzi, Brown
2011/12/minor-moves-hernandez-pagnozzi-brown.htmlThe Rangers signed catcher Dusty Brown, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America, who has details on the week's minor…
Ron Santo Elected To Hall Of Fame
2011/12/ron-santo-elected-to-hall-of-fame.htmlLongtime Cubs third baseman Ron Santo was elected to the Hall of Fame today, announced the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Twins Claim Pedro Florimon
2011/12/twins-claim-pedro-florimon.htmlThe switch-hitter is a flashy but erratic defender, wrote Baseball America prior to the season.
Blue Jays Acquire Sergio Santos
2011/12/blue-jays-acquire-sergio-santos.htmlThough Molina was not among the Blue Jays' top 30 prospects in Baseball America's handbook before the season, his stock presumably rose with his excellent 2011.
Indians Designate Hector Rondon For Assignment
2011/12/indians-designate-hector-rondon-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America ranked Rondon the Indians' 15th-best prospect prior to the season, even though he had Tommy John surgery in August of 2010.
NL Central Notes: Lee, Betancourt, Melvin, Darvish
2011/12/nl-central-notes-lee-betancourt-melvin-darvish.htmlIn a piece for Baseball America, Haudricourt explains why Brewers GM Doug Melvin was baseball's top executive in 2011.
Overnight Links: Wise, Gonzalez, Fielder, Rule 5
2011/12/overnight-links-wise-gonzalez-fielder-rule-5.htmlBaseball America's John Manuel writes that reports of the Twins focusing on pitching led to speculation on Mets righty Rhiner Cruz, but a club source said the team is looking in another direction.
2011 Rule 5 Draft Preview
2011/12/2011-rule-5-draft-preview.htmlHere's a preview of today's action: Baseball America's John Manuel provides the draft order and the number of open 40-man roster spots each team has.
AL East Notes: Eyre, Jeroloman, Golson, Miller, Rays
2011/12/al-east-notes-jeroloman-golson-miller-rays-sox.htmlMiller ranked among Baseball America's top 100 prospects for five straight years from 2005 to 2009.
Quick Hits: Wilson, Jays, Rule 5, Pudge, Ekstrom
2011/12/quick-hits-wilson-jays-rule-5-pudge-ekstrom.htmlJohn Manuel of Baseball America shares some thoughts and quotes relating to this morning's Rule 5 draft.
