Astros Claim Wade LeBlanc
2013/06/astros-claim-wade-leblanc.htmlOptimism toward LeBlanc may have reached its peak before the '08 season, when Baseball America ranked him fourth among Padres prospects (right after Mat Latos).
Pirates To Promote Gerrit Cole
2013/06/pirates-to-promote-gerrit-cole.htmlPrior to the season, Cole was ranked eighth (ESPN's Keith Law), seventh (Baseball America), and eighth (MLB.com) on various top 100 prospect lists.
Draft Notes: Angels, Cubs, Whitson
2013/06/draft-notes-angels-cubs-whitson.htmlBoor also points out that ESPN and Baseball America both recently ranked the Angels' system the worst in baseball, and that the reason the system has been so poor is because of the team's free agent signings.
Quick Hits: Myers, Hamilton, Span, Hawpe
2013/06/quick-hits-myers-hamilton-span-hawpe.html4 prospect in baseball by Baseball America, Keith Law and Jonathan Mayo.
Brewers To Sign Tucker Neuhaus
2013/06/brewers-to-sign-tucker-neuhaus.htmlAccording to Ebert, the signing bonus will be right at the slotted amount (according to Baseball America) of $771K.
Draft Notes: Appel, Red Sox, Shipley, Cardinals
2013/06/draft-notes-appel-shipley-cardinals.htmlDenney, who has a commitment to Arkansas, was the 81st overall selection, which carries a slot recommendation of $671,200 (per Baseball America).
Trade Candidate: Scott Feldman
2013/06/trade-candidate-scott-feldman.htmlPrior to 2012, Baseball America ranked Escobar as Chicago's No.
Giants Sign Ryder Jones
2013/06/giants-agree-to-terms-with-ryder-jones.htmlSaturday 7:00pm: Jim Callis of Baseball America tweets that the bonus is for $880k, just over the recommended slot.
Reds Sign Phillip Ervin
2013/06/reds-sign-phillip-ervin.htmlThe Reds have signed first-round pick Phillip Ervin for the exact slot recommendation of $1,812,400 according to Baseball America's Jim Callis (on Twitter).
Royals Sign Hunter Dozier
2013/06/royals-sign-hunter-dozier.htmlThe Royals have signed first-round selection Hunter Dozier for a bonus of $2.2MM, reports Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Brewers Sign Tucker Neuhaus
2013/06/brewers-sign-tucker-neuhaus.htmlNeuhaus, a shortstop out of Wharton High School in Florida, ranked as the 83rd-best prospect in the draft, according to Baseball America.
Draft Signings: Covey, Astin, Guillorme, Aper, Wade
2013/06/draft-signings-wade-higgins-linehan.htmlHere's Monday's rundown of significant signings (all slot info courtesy of Baseball America's list of assigned pick values)...
Rangers Sign Gonzalez, Demeritte, Bostick
2013/06/rangers-sign-gonzalez-demeritte.htmlDemeritte, 18, was plucked out of Winder-Barrow High School in Winder, Georgia where he was named the 11th-best high school position player in the draft by Baseball America.
Draft Notes: Williams, Cordell, Reinheimer
2013/06/draft-notes-williams-cordell-reinheimer.htmlThe Rangers have signed 11th-round pick Ryan Cordell, a junior outfielder from Liberty, for $100K, Jim Callis of Baseball America reports (via Twitter).
Rockies, Gray Expected To Complete Deal Today
2013/06/rockies-gray-expected-to-complete-deal-today.html3 overall slot is $5,626,400, according to Baseball America.
Blue Jays Designate Andy LaRoche For Assignment
2013/06/blue-jays-designate-andy-laroche-for-assignment.htmlThe infielder is a former top prospect who ranked on Baseball America's Top 100 prospects list each year from 2005-08, placing as high as No.
A’s Sign First-Rounder Billy McKinney
2013/06/as-sign-first-rounder-billy-mckinney.htmlThe Athletics have signed first-round pick Billy McKinney for a bonus of $1.8MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (on Twitter).
Mariners Promote Mike Zunino
2013/06/mariners-promote-mike-zunino.html17 prospect in baseball prior to this season according to Baseball America's Top 100 list.
July 2 International Prospect Update
2013/06/july-2-international-prospect-update.htmlIt's been a busy time for the minds at Baseball America recently with the MLB Draft taking place last week, but BA's Ben Badler has a different focus in his most recent piece, profiling more of the top names available in this year's class of July 2 international prospects.
Cardinals Sign Marco Gonzales
2013/06/cardinals-sign-marco-gonzales.htmlThe Cardinals have signed first round pick Marco Gonzales, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter).
Royals Sign Second Rounder Cody Reed
2013/06/royals-sign-second-rounder-cody-reed.html46 pick, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter).
Draft Signings: Athletics, Angels, Rangers
2013/06/draft-signings-stephen-janas-zack-littell.htmlHere's your Tuesday rundown of notable draft bonuses (all slot information courtesy of Baseball America's assigned pick value list)...
Draft Notes: Judge, Yankees, Bryant, Dodgers
2013/06/draft-notes-4.htmlThe Fresno State outfielder is known for jaw-dropping batting practice displays according to Baseball America and got to show off a bit as he took BP with the club today.
A’s Sign Competitive Balance Pick Pinder
2013/06/as-sign-competitive-balance-pick-pinder.htmlFinancial details of his signing bonus have yet to be reported, but the assigned pick value of that slot is $782,900, according to Baseball America.
White Sox Nearing Deal With First-Rounder Anderson
2013/06/white-sox-nearing-deal-with-first-rounder-anderson.htmlBaseball America ranked him as the draft's No.