NL West Notes: Richard, Volquez, Padres, Dodgers
2012/07/nl-west-notes-richard-volquez-padres-dodgers.htmlThe Padres signed undrafted free agent Cade Kreuter, the son of former big leaguer Chad Kreuter, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Padres Sign Walker Weickel
2012/07/padres-sign-walker-weickel.htmlThe Padres have signed supplemental first-rounder Walker Weickel for $2MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter)…
International Signings: Blue Jays, Pirates, Athletics
2012/07/international-signings-pirates.html13 international prospect by Baseball America and projects to stick at shortstop.
International Notes: White Sox, Blue Jays
2012/07/international-signings-blue-jays.htmlThe latest updates are up top: The White Sox agreed to sign Dominican shortstop Johan Cruz, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Marlins Acquire Carlos Lee
2012/07/marlins-acquire-carlos-lee.htmlDominguez, who appeared in 17 games on last year's Marlins team, ranked fourth on Baseball America's list of top Marlins prospects following the 2011 season.
Quick Hits: Ryan Dempster, Jairo Beras, Blue Jays
2012/07/quick-hits-ryan-dempster-jairo-beras-blue-jays.htmlThe Rangers may find themselves without any new prospects from Latin America as the team awaits a resolution from Major League Baseball regarding Dominican outfielder Jairo Beras' contract status, says Evan Grant from The Dallas Morning News.
International Signings: Royals, Rockies
2012/07/international-signings-royals-rockies.htmlThe Royals signed Venezuelan third baseman Samir Duenez for $425K, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Reds Release Michael Wuertz
2012/07/reds-release-michael-wuertz.htmlThe Reds have released Michael Wuertz according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy (on Twitter).
Cubs Agree To Sign Duane Underwood
2012/07/cubs-sign-duane-underwood.htmlThe Cubs have agreed to sign second round pick Duane Underwood for $1.05MM, reports Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Howard, Prospects, McCarthy, Rodriguez
2012/07/quick-hits-howard-prospects-mccarthy-rodriguez.htmlRight-hander Dylan Bundy of the Orioles tops Baseball America's updated list of the game's 50 best prospects.
Blue Jays Sign Franklin Barreto
2012/07/blue-jays-sign-franklin-barreto.htmlMONDAY: The Blue Jays have signed Venezuelan shortstop/centerfielder Franklin Barreto, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America… The 5'9", 175-pound prospect is Baseball America's top-ranked international prospect in the July 2nd class
AL East Notes: Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees
2012/07/al-east-notes-orioles-red-sox-yankees.htmlMidway through this year's 162-game schedule, all five American League East teams have winning records.
Rays Sign Jose Castillo
2012/07/rays-sign-jose-castillo.htmlThe Rays have signed 16-year-old Venezuelan left-hander Jose Castillo for $1.55MM, reports Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Minor Moves: Andy LaRoche, Hong-Chih Kuo
2012/07/minor-moves-andy-laroche-hong-chih-kuo.htmlHere's a recap of today's minor league transactions, courtesy of Baseball America's Matt Eddy...
Draft Notes: Gausman, Phillies, Rash, Brewers
2012/07/draft-notes-gausman-phillies-rash-brewers.htmlThe Brewers signed eighth-rounder Edgardo Rivera for $200K, more than the suggested pick value of $132K, tweets Jim Callis of…
Latest On Pirates, Mark Appel
2012/07/latest-on-pirates-mark-appel.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America keeps hearing the Pirates won't give up a first round pick to sign Appel (Twitter link).
Draft Signings: Branden Kline
2012/07/draft-signings-branden-kline.htmlHere are today's notable non-first-round signings: The Orioles have signed second rounder Branden Kline for the full pick value of $793,700 according to Baseball America's Jim Callis (on Twitter).
Royals Sign Two Venezuelan Pitchers
2012/07/royals-sign-two-venezuelan-pitchers.htmlThe Royals have signed a pair of Venezuelan 16-year-olds, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America -- right-hander Julio Pinto and left-hander Junior Reyes.
East Notes: Martin, Phillies, Blue Jays, Papelbon
2012/07/east-notes-sweeney-martin-phillies-blue-jays.htmlThe Blue Jays will have to pay a tax after overshooting the $2.9MM cap for signing international free agents that kicked in on July 2, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
NL West Notes: Street, Garcia, Ozuna
2012/07/nl-west-notes-street-garcia-ozuna.htmlThe Diamondbacks signed catcher Oswaldo Garcia, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Cubs Sign Albert Almora
2012/07/cubs-to-sign-albert-almora.htmlJULY 9th: The Cubs have agreed to sign first round selection Albert Almora, Jim Callis of Baseball America reports (on Twitter).
Minor Moves: MacDougal, Olsen
2012/07/minor-moves-macdougal-olsen.htmlThe Cubs released right-hander Mike MacDougal, Matt Eddy of Baseball America tweets.
Draft Notes: Giants, Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays
2012/07/draft-notes-kevin-gausman-blue-jays.htmlThe Giants signed second round pick Martin Agosta for $613K, Jim Callis of Baseball America reports (on Twitter).
International Signings: Pirates, Orioles
2012/07/international-signings-pirates-orioles.htmltools that are still developing,” Pirates director of Latin American scouting Rene Gayo said.
Cardinals Continue To Seek Pitching
2012/07/cardinals-continue-to-seek-pitching.htmlMiller, who entered the season as the 8th-best prospect in the game, according to Baseball America, has struggled in 17 starts at Triple-A, posting a 6.17 ERA.