Red Sox Receive Chris Carpenter, PTBNL From Cubs For Epstein, PTBNL
2012/02/red-sox-receive-chris-carpenter-ptbnl-as-epstein-compensation.htmlI wish Chris and the Red Sox nothing but the best in 2012 and beyond." Carpenter, who made his big league debut with the Cubs last year, was recently ranked 13th on their prospect list by Baseball America.
Top 100 Prospects Lists
2012/02/top-100-prospects-lists.htmlWith the release of Baseball America's top 100 prospects list today, my three preferred prospect sources have all published their lists.
Rangers Acquire Kelvin De La Cruz
2012/02/rangers-acquire-kelvin-de-la-cruz.htmlA year ago, Baseball America ranked him 24th among Indians prospects, citing diminished stuff after an '09 elbow strain.
Yankees Notes: Chavez, Rotation, Damon
2012/02/yankees-chavez-rotation-damon.htmlFour Yankees prospects -- Manny Banuelos, Dellin Betances, Gary Sanchez, and Mason Williams -- made Baseball America's top 100 prospects list today.
Astros Keeping Tabs On Jorge Soler
2012/02/astros-keeping-tabs-on-jorge-soler.htmlBaseball America ranks the Astros' farm system 17th in the game, but ESPN's Keith Law has them 27th… With 11 picks in the first ten rounds of the 2012 draft including the first overall, the Astros have MLB's…
Quick Hits: Oswalt, Wilson, Dotel, International Draft
2012/02/quick-hits-oswalt-dotel-international-draft.htmlCommissioner Bud Selig spoke about an international draft in this piece by Josh Leventhal of Baseball America.
MLBTR Originals: 2/19/12 – 2/25/12
2012/02/mlbtr-originals-21912-22512.htmlTim compared and contrasted the respective top-100-prospect list of Baseball America, Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus, and Keith Law of…
Quick Hits: Cabrera, Marlins, Dodgers
2012/02/quick-hits-cabrera-marlins-dodgers.htmlIn this week's edition of Ask BA, Jim Callis of Baseball America explains that Miguel Sano of the Twins might be the best power prospect in the minor leagues were it not for Harper.
Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2012/02/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-2.htmlAs Bill Ballew of Baseball America points out, Wren has had success aggressively using rookies as regulars before with Freddie…
Service Time Considerations For Top Prospects
2012/02/service-time-considerations-for-top-prospects-2.htmlHeavily-hyped prospects often have carefully-timed debuts, and Baseball America's list of the game's top 100 prospects features those currently generating the most buzz.
Rangers Sign Jairo Beras
2012/02/rangers-sign-jairo-beras.htmlBeras has been presenting himself as a 16-year-old, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Quick Hits: Playoffs, Giolito, White Sox
2012/02/quick-hits-playoffs-giolito-white-sox.htmlHigh school right-hander Lucas Giolito hit 100 mph in a start last night, Baseball America’s Nathan Rode confirms.
International Notes: Roy, Beras
2012/03/international-notes-roy-beras.htmlHere are more links on the international market: The Mariners signed French left-hander Alexandre Roy, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
AL East Notes: Ortiz, Rays, Bundy, Blue Jays
2012/03/al-east-notes-ortiz-rays.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America told Steve Melewski of MASNsports.com that the muscular frame of Orioles prospect Dylan Bundy isn't cause for concern.
Minor Moves: Red Sox, Cubs, Rockies, Nationals
2012/03/minor-moves-miguel-gonzalez.htmlRight-hander Scott Atchison signed a minor league contract with the Red Sox after being removed from the 40-man roster and clearing waivers, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Walden, Indians, A’s, Appel, Molina
2012/03/quick-hits-as-appel-indians-walden-molina.htmlRight-hander Mark Appel hasn't quite pitched up to expectations for Stanford this season, writes Baseball America's Conor Glassey…
MLBTR Originals: 2/26/12 – 3/3/12
2012/03/mlbtr-originals-22612-3312.htmlBen gave a fantastic preview of service time considerations for Baseball America's Top 100 prospects.
West Notes: Cespedes, Cain, Beras, Murphy, Villalona
2012/03/west-notes-beras-murphy-villalona-cespedes.htmlIf the league upholds Jairo Beras' contract with the Rangers, sources with several teams have said that they will be…
Softbank Hawks Sign Hideki Okajima
2012/03/softbank-hawks-sign-hideki-okajima.htmlAccording to Newman, Okajima downplayed concerns over his shoulder and told reporters he is eager to "show what he did in America." This will mark Okajima's first season back in his native Japan since 2006.
No Discount For Padres On Maybin’s Arbitration Years
2012/03/no-discount-for-padres-on-maybins-arbitration-years.htmlOne key difference is that the 24-year-old Maybin has plenty of offensive upside remaining, and if the former first-rounder realizes what was once considered "wicked raw power" by Baseball America, he could justify arbitration earnings in excess of $15MM.
Minor Moves: Repko, Kroeger, Lin
2012/03/minor-moves-repko-kroeger-lin.htmlThe Orioles recently signed Taiwanese left-hander Yi-Hsiang Lin, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reported last week.
Potential Top Draft Pick Giolito Sprains Elbow
2012/03/potential-top-draft-pick-giolito-sprains-elbow.htmlAs Baseball America notes, the new collective bargaining agreement's draft restrictions make it much harder for Giolito to fall in draft position and still receive a ton of money.
Minor Moves: Ruiz, Meloan, Hernandez
2012/03/minor-moves-ruiz-meloan.htmlUnless otherwise noted, Matt Eddy of Baseball America first reported these transactions on Twitter...
Quick Hits: Guerrero, Lee, Gordon, Giolito
2012/03/quick-hits-guerrero-lee-giolito.htmlIt’s too early to predict which team will select high school right-hander Lucas Giolito, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
AL East Notes: Rivera, Roberts, Moore, Cherington
2012/03/al-east-notes-rivera-roberts-moore-cherington.htmlRoberts says he has stopped trying to guess when he may be able to resume his career, though he notes…
