Quick Hits: Oliver, Cubs, Nationals, Byrd, Aviles
2011/12/quick-hits-2-11.htmlCuban outfielder Guillermo Aviles is a name to keep in mind down the road, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America…
Padres Acquire Carlos Quentin
2011/12/padres-acquire-carlos-quentin.htmlCastro, a 23-year-old right-hander, was ranked as the Padres third best prospect at this time last year by Baseball America…… Hernandez, 22, was also left off of Baseball America's top ten list of Padres prospects in 2011
Reactions To The Carlos Quentin Trade
2011/12/reactions-to-the-carlos-quentin-trade-1.htmlThe 23-year-old right-hander was ranked as the Padres third best prospect last year by Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Harden, Wheeler, Padres, Votto, Mets
2012/01/quick-hits-harden-padres-votto-mets.htmlThe Mat Latos trade improved a Padres farm system that already ranked among the game’s best, Jim Callis of Baseball America wrote in this week’s edition of Ask BA.
Minor Moves: Jacobs, Gaudin, Delaney, Fields, Mather
2012/01/minor-moves-cortes.htmlThe Reds signed catchers Brian Esposito and Brian Peacock to minor league deals, tweets Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
Mariners Sign Munenori Kawasaki
2012/01/mariners-sign-munenori-kawasaki.htmlThe Mariners have signed Japanese shortstop Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract, tweets Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Manny, Braves, Oliver, Tejada
2012/01/quick-hits-manny-braves-oliver-tejada.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America recapped the last three weeks of minor league transactions.
Cubs Acquire Anthony Rizzo
2012/01/cubs-acquire-anthony-rizzo.htmlBaseball America ranked him 75 among MLB prospects entering the 2011 season and first among Padres prospects after the campaign ended.
Extension Candidate: Howie Kendrick
2012/01/extension-candidate-howie-kendrick.htmlSegura was rated as the 57th best prospect in baseball by Baseball America prior to the 2011 season and Minor League Ball's John Sickels rated him the third-best prospect in the Angels' system in his most recent rankings.
Barry Larkin Elected To Hall Of Fame
2012/01/barry-larkin-elected-to-hall-of-fame.htmlShortstop Barry Larkin was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame today with 86% of the vote, announced the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Martinez, Herrera On Waivers
2012/01/martinez-herrera-on-waivers.htmlBaseball America named him one of the top 100 prospects in the game before each of the 2007-10 seasons.
Central Links: Pirates, Padilla, Tigers, Cubs
2012/01/central-links-pirates-padilla-tigers-cubs.htmlIn the wake of the Sean Marshall and Anthony Rizzo trades, Baseball America's Jim Callis looked at the current state of the Cubs farm system.
Orioles Designate Kyle Hudson For Assignment
2012/01/orioles-designate-kyle-hudson-for-assignment.htmlIn a chat yesterday, Baseball America's Will Lingo wrote that the speedy Hudson is "a premium athlete, but he's still…
Astros Claim Fernando Martinez
2012/01/fernando-martinez-claimed-by-nl-central-team.htmlBaseball America named Martinez one of the top 100 prospects in the game before each of the 2007-10 seasons, and at age 23, he's worth a 40-man roster spot for new Houston GM Jeff Luhnow.
Minor Moves: Powell, Mattingly, Hu, Phillips, Herrera
2012/01/minor-moves-mattingly-hu-phillips-herrera.htmlThe Angels signed outfielder Doug Deeds to a minor league deal, Matt Eddy of Baseball America tweets.
International Deals: Silva, Martinez
2012/01/international-deals-silva-martinez.htmlThe Twins signed right-hander Mauricio Silva for $370K, Baseball America's Ben Badler reports.
Athletics Acquire Seth Smith
2012/01/athletics-acquire-seth-smith.htmlPrior to the 2010 season, Baseball America wrote, "Moscoso is ready for a big league role, either as a back-of-the-rotation starter, a long reliever, or a swingman." Outman, 27, tossed 58 1/3 big league innings last year and another 78 1/3 at Triple-A.
Quick Hits: Orioles, Cespedes, Dodgers
2012/01/quick-hits-orioles-cespedes-dodgers.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America includes Devin Mesoraco, Yonder Alonso, Mike Trout and Matt Moore on his 2012 all-rookie team in this week's edition of Ask BA.
Quick Hits: Motte, Cespedes, Garcia, Angels
2012/01/quick-hits-motte-cespedes-garcia-angels.htmlAnother Cuban, left-hander Onelkis Garcia, will be eligible for the 2012 amateur draft, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Tigers Notes: Damon, Cespedes, Turner
2012/01/tigers-notes-damon-cespedes-turner.htmlRight-hander Jacob Turner, third baseman Nick Castellanos, left-hander Drew Smyly and left-hander Casey Crosby top Baseball America's list of the Tigers' best prospects entering the season.
Rays Sign Will Rhymes
2012/01/rays-sign-will-rhymes.htmlThe Rays signed second baseman Will Rhymes, outfielder Jesus Feliciano and right-handed reliever Romulo Sanchez to minor league deals, Matt…
Dodgers Notes: Ellison, TV Networks, Bullpen
2012/01/dodgers-ownership-notes-ellison-tv-networks.htmlEstimated to be the third-richest man in America by Forbes Magazine, Ellison's sports connections include an America's Cup-winning yacht team, tennis tournament sponsorships and a failed attempt to buy the NBA's Golden State Warriors in 2010.
Mariners, Yankees Swap Pineda For Montero
2012/01/mariners-yankees-swap-pineda-for-montero.htmlMontero was a top-four prospect in both 2010 and 2011 according to Baseball America and the 22-year-old showed why when…
Quick Hits: Pineda, Posada, White Sox, Dodgers
2012/01/quick-hits-pineda-posada-white-sox-dodgers.htmlIn this week’s edition of Ask BA, Jim Callis of Baseball America explains that he prefers Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish over Pineda in the long term.
Cespedes Gains Residency In Dominican Republic
2012/01/cespedes-gains-residency-in-dominican-republic.htmlThe 26-year-old Cespedes went 5-for-35 with no walks and ten strikeouts in winter ball this month, and won't play again according to Baseball America's Ben Badler (on Twitter).