Indians Extend Carlos Santana
2012/04/indians-agree-to-extend-carlos-santana.htmlThe 26-year-old went on to blossom into one of the game's best catching prospects, twice ranking in the top-30 of Baseball America's annual top 100 prospects list.
Minor Moves: Anderson, Stetter, Greer
2012/04/minor-moves-brent-greer.htmlThe Rockies signed right-handed reliever Brian Anderson, Matt Eddy of Baseball America tweets.
Pirates Sign Rick VandenHurk
2012/04/pirates-sign-rick-vandenhurk.htmlThe Pirates signed right-hander Rick VandenHurk, Matt Eddy of Baseball America tweets…
Quick Hits: Hamilton, Baker, Phillips, Martinez
2012/04/quick-hits-kinsler-martinez-padres.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America reports that most teams believe Georgia high school outfielder Byron Buxton is the best prospect available in this year's amateur draft.
Make Or Break Year: Francisco Liriano
2012/04/make-or-break-year-francisco-liriano.htmlIn 2006, Baseball America's sixth-ranked prospect took the American League by storm after the Twins moved him from the bullpen into the rotation.
Quick Hits: Red Sox, Gregg, Soler
2012/04/quick-hits-red-sox-gregg-soler.htmlAs far as MLB teams know, Jorge Soler isn’t officially a free agent yet, Ben Badler of Baseball America tweets.
Minor Moves: Pendleton, Stange, Main, Canham
2012/04/minor-moves-stange-main-canham.htmlHere are the most recent minor moves, via Kevin Goldstein of Baseball Prospectus and Matt Eddy of Baseball America...
West Notes: Hamilton, Athletics, Giants, Rockies
2012/04/west-notes-athletics-giants-rockies-campos.htmlThe Rockies' release of Albert Campos this week surprised Ben Badler of Baseball America as the right-hander was ranked as the club's No.
AL East Notes: Nunez, Valentine, Hutchison
2012/04/al-east-notes-nunez-valentine-hutchison.htmlBen Badler of Baseball America introduces readers to right-hander Drew Hutchison, who will make his MLB debut for the Blue Jays tomorrow.
Quick Hits: Willis, Pudge, Lopez, Alvarez
2012/04/quick-hits-willis-pudge-lopez-alvarez.htmlPedro Alvarez's struggles inspired a discussion of the greatest draft busts in history in this mailbag piece from Baseball America's…
Minor Moves: Thurston, Vazquez, Edell, Cantrell
2012/04/minor-moves-edell-cantrell.htmlThe latest minor moves via Matt Eddy of Baseball America...
Quick Hits: Cardinals, Seager, Harper
2012/04/quick-hits-cardinals-seager.htmlCooper of Baseball America points out that Bryce Harper will be more than two years younger than the next youngest Major Leaguer when he debuts tomorrow.
Latest On Jairo Beras
2012/04/latest-on-jairo-beras.htmlWhile team officials won't talk about the situation, sources tell Ben Badler of Baseball America their assertion is that they…
Quick Hits: Gonzalez, Pujols, Young, Royals
2012/04/quick-hits-pujols-young-1.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America will be very surprised if the Royals don't select a college pitcher with their top pick in the upcoming amateur draft.
Olney On Dodgers, Hamels
2012/05/olney-on-dodgers-hamels.htmlHere’s more from Olney: The Dodgers’ front office will likely renew its interest in the market for Latin American players, Olney reports.
Minor Moves: Larish, Brown, Bay
2012/05/minor-moves-ronald-bay.htmlThe Red Sox signed first baseman Jeff Larish, Matt Eddy of Baseball America tweets…
Carlos Villanueva Explains Role With MLBPA
2012/05/carlos-villanueva-explains-role-with-mlbpa.html“So I thought if I have the tools to do it, I feel like I would be letting the guys down if I was not there.” The rest of the MLBPA’s executive board consists entirely of American-born players: Bush, Jeremy Guthrie, Curtis Granderson, Chris Capuano, Aaron Heilman, Ross Ohlendorf and Kevin Slowey.
Yankees Sign Adonis Garcia
2012/05/yankees-sign-adonis-garcia.html4:16pm: The Yankees have signed Cuban outfielder Adonis Garcia, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Quick Hits: Gamel, Paniagua, Padres, Harper
2012/05/quick-hits-paniagua-abreu-padres-harper.htmlDominican right-hander Juan Carlos Paniagua recently worked out for teams in Puerto Rico, reports Conor Glassey on Baseball America.
Orioles Release Luis Lebron
2012/05/orioles-release-luis-lebron.htmlBaseball America ranked the 27-year-old as Baltimore's 21st best prospect prior to last season.
MLB, NCAA In Serious Talks About Scholarship Funds
2012/05/mlb-in-serious-talks-with-ncaa-to-fund-scholarships.htmlBaseball America's Aaron Fitt reports that a contingent of NCAA officials met with MLB executive vice president Rob Manfred and MLBPA head Michael Weiner in New York three weeks ago, and "talks are really picking up steam." Colleges had 13 scholarships at their disposal until a 10% reduction in 1991, and American Baseball Coaches Association executive Dave Keilitz told Fitt that it would be a "huge victory" to get back to 13 scholarships soon.
Outrighted Off 40-Man Roster: Omar Poveda
2012/05/outrighted-off-40-man-roster-omar-poveda.htmlBaseball America considered him the team's 23rd best prospect prior to last season.
Quick Hits: Angels, Marlins, Bell, Padres
2012/05/quick-hits-angels-marlins-bell-padres.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America weighs in on the trade the Padres' acquisition infielder Alexi Amarista in the Ernesto Frieri…
NL East Notes: Harper, Hamels, Rizzo, Brown
2012/05/nl-east-notes-harper-hamels-rizzo-brown.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America hasn't given up on Phillies prospect Domonic Brown despite his struggles.
Brewers Extend Melvin, Roenicke
2012/05/brewers-extend-melvin-roenicke.htmlMelvin, Baseball America's 2011 Executive of the Year, became the Rangers' GM following the 1994 season and has been running teams ever since.
