Quick Hits: Diaz, Lohse, Yankees, Chamberlain, Cubs
2013/02/quick-hits-diaz-lohse-yankees-chamberlain-cubs.htmlMajor League Baseball's investigation into the age of Cuban shortstop Aledmys Diaz is still ongoing, multiple sources tell Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Cano, Cashman, Perez, Snyder, Mets
2013/02/quick-hits-cano-cashman-perez-snyder-mets.htmlBaseball America's Matt Eddy recaps the week's minor league transactions.
Quick Hits: Yankees, Cano, Lohse, Nationals
2013/03/quick-hits-yankees-cano-lohse-nationals.htmlJim Callis of Baseball America takes a stab at predicting the 2016 World Series and has the Nationals topping the Rays.
Rockies Sign Bobby Cassevah
2013/03/rockies-sign-bobby-cassevah.htmlPrior to the 2011 season, Baseball America ranked Cassevah 24th among Angels prospects, noting that he "may be the most extreme groundball pitcher in the minors." Indeed, he owns a 65.9% career groundball rate in the Majors to date.
Offseason In Review: Toronto Blue Jays
2013/03/offseason-in-review-toronto-blue-jays.htmlThe Blue Jays play in one of North America’s largest markets, and they clearly view themselves as Canada’s team.
Transaction Retrospection: Garza Heads To Chicago
2013/03/transaction-retrospection-garza-heads-to-chicago.html36 prospect according to Baseball America and No.
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Ryan Westmoreland Retires
2013/03/ryan-westmoreland-retires.htmlHe posted a .296/.401/.484 batting line as a 19-year-old at Class A the following year, and Baseball America ranked him 21st among MLB prospects leading up to the 2010 campaign.
Offseason In Review: Miami Marlins
2013/03/offseason-in-review-miami-marlins.htmlIn the view of Baseball America, they acquired two top 100 prospects from the Jays in the trade: center fielder Jake Marisnick (pictured) and lefty Justin Nicolino.
Quick Hits: Tanaka, Headley, Stanton, Crawford
2013/03/quick-hits-headley-stanton-tanaka-crawford.htmlTanaka has expressed interest in pitching in North America and is three years away from international free agency, though Rakuten could open the posting process before then.
Transaction Retrospection: The First Greinke Trade
2013/03/transaction-retrospection-the-first-greinke-trade.htmlGreinke has long been a high-profile arm, thanks largely to his 2009 American League Cy Young Award.
Central Notes: Kazmir, Jackson, Twins
2013/03/central-notes-kazmir-jackson-twins.htmlOur own Ben Nicholson-Smith examined the service time considerations for Hicks and other members of Baseball America's Top 100 Prospects list late last month.
Quick Hits: Giants, Cabrera, Rangers, Rondon, Tigers
2013/03/quick-hits-giants-cabrera.htmlThe Pirates released former first-round pick Aaron Poreda, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Veterans On Minors Deals In Line For $100K Bonus
2013/03/veterans-on-minors-deals-in-line-for-100k-bonus.htmlMatt Eddy of Baseball America compiled a list of this year's group of Article XX(B) free agents.
Offseason In Review: New York Mets
2013/03/offseason-in-review-new-york-mets.htmlThe team's farm system was ranked 26th in baseball by Baseball America prior to the trade.
Minor Moves: Blanco, Hawkins, Tanner, Smith
2013/03/minor-moves-blanco-hawkins-tanner-smith.htmlThe Phillies re-signed infielder Andres Blanco to a minor league contract, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports…
International Signings: Mariners
2013/03/international-signings-mariners.htmlThe Mariners signed Dominican right-hander Jose Santiago for $205K, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Minor Moves: Cortes, Reifer, Flacco
2013/03/minor-moves-mike-flacco.htmlRighty Dan Cortes has signed with the Diamondbacks, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports on Twitter.
Cubs Sign Armando Rivero
2013/03/cubs-sign-armando-rivero.htmlThe Cubs signed Cuban right-hander Armando Rivero to a contract with a $3.1MM bonus, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.
Minor Moves: Evans, Castro, De La Cruz
2013/03/cardinals-release-robert-de-la-cruz.htmlWhen the Cardinals signed the prospect for $1.1MM in 2008, they stated their intention of increasing their presence in Latin America and pursuing international prospects more seriously.
Transaction Retrospection: The Ubaldo Jimenez Trade
2013/03/transaction-retrospection-the-ubaldo-jimenez-trade.html9 prospect, according to Baseball America.
Rangers Intend To Keep Elvis Andrus
2013/03/rangers-intend-to-keep-elvis-andrus.htmlProfar, who entered the season as Baseball America's top-ranked prospect, turned 20 last month.
NL Central Links: Taveras, Profar, Lohse, Tabata
2013/03/nl-central-links-profar-taveras-lohse-brewers-tabata.htmlNeedless to say, such a deal would be a blockbuster; Profar and Taveras rank first and third, respectively, on Baseball…
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2013/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros.htmlLuhnow also traded for Peacock, who entered the 2012 season as the 36th-ranked prospect in MLB, according to Baseball America.
Minor Moves: Nats, Royals, Cust, Padres, Puckett
2013/03/minor-moves-puckett-gelinas-schmidt.htmlThe Marlins released left-handed pitcher Kevin Gelinas, tweets Matt Eddy of Baseball America.
