Reds Release Kyle Lotzkar
2013/09/reds-release-kyle-lotzkar.htmlAt the time of the draft, Baseball America wrote that Lotzkar had established himself as the clear second-best prospect in Canada behind right-hander Phillipe Aumont, praising Lotzkar's projectable frame and potential for two plus pitches.
International Notes: Jose Abreu, Raicel Iglesias
2013/09/international-notes-abreu-iglesias.htmlCuban first baseman Jose Dariel Abreu will have two open showcases for all teams next week, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Mexican League Working To Lease Cuban Players
2013/09/mexican-league-working-to-lease-cuban-players.htmlThere could be significant changes on the horizon for Cuban players, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Baez, Taveras, Sano Change Agencies
2013/09/oscar-taveras-miguel-sano-change-agencies.htmlThe Cardinals outfielder ranked second on the Midseason Top 50 Prospect lists of Baseball America, ESPN's Keith Law (Insider subscription req'd) and MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo despite an injury-shortened season.
Jose Dariel Abreu Cleared To Sign
2013/09/jose-dariel-abreu-cleared-to-sign.htmlAs Baseball America's Ben Badler has noted, however, scouts have already had ample opportunity to get a look at Abreu given his consistent presence with the Cuban national team.
Raicel Iglesias Detained Trying To Defect From Cuba
2013/09/raciel-iglesias-detained-for-attempting-to-defect-from-cuba.htmlRight-hander Raicel Iglesias has been detained by Cuban authorities for attempting to defect, three sources have told Diario De Cuba (h/t Ben Badler of Baseball America).
Quick Hits: Pence, Westbrook, Abreu, Astros
2013/09/quick-hits-4-3.htmlBen Badler of Baseball America spoke with international sources to identify five teams that could sign Jose Dariel Abreu.
Cubs Claim Mat Gamel
2013/10/cubs-claim-mat-gamel.htmlGamel twice ranked among Baseball America's Top 100 prospects and appeared on BA's list of Top 10 Brewers prospects on four separate occasions.
International Notes: Jose Abreu, Bryan De La Cruz
2013/10/international-notes-jose-abreu-bryan-de-la-cruz.html"Every team had someone" present at Jose Abreu's showcases on Monday and Tuesday, Baseball America's Ben Badler reports, but the…
Quick Hits: Wainwright, D’Backs, Hultzen, Royals
2013/10/quick-hits-wainwright-dbacks-hultzen-royals.htmlMLB.com ranked Hultzen as the 18th-best prospect in the sport in the site's preseason rankings, while Baseball America (#29) and…
Angels Claim Josh Wall
2013/10/angels-claim-josh-wall.htmlWall appeared in Baseball America's list of Top 30 Dodgers prospects six times from 2005-12, peaking at No.
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Twins Acquire Duke Welker
2013/10/twins-acquire-duke-welker.html26 prospect in the PIrates' system by Baseball America at the start of the year after a five-year absence from the list.
Free Agent Faceoff: Matt Garza vs. Masahiro Tanaka
2013/10/free-agent-faceoff-matt-garza-vs-masahiro-tanaka.htmlNevertheless, the reports that we've gotten from Baseball America's Ben Badler on Tanaka's arsenal - a low-90s fastball and two plus secondary offerings, including what is "arguably the best splitter in the world" - suggest that the team who ultimately signs him may be snaring a frontline starter.
NL East Links: Nationals, Bowa, Mets, Harang
2013/10/nl-east-links-nationals-bowa-harang-mets.htmlCox was ranked as amongst the top 100 prospects in the sport by Baseball America before the 2011 and 2012 seasons, though he has struggled over the last two years and has been surpassed by Colin Moran as Miami's third baseman of the future.
Latest On Alexander Guerrero
2013/10/latest-on-alexander-guerrero.htmlAccording to Ben Badler of Baseball America, Guerrero doesn't figure to be a premium talent, but he does offer impressive raw right-handed power.
Cubs Outright McDonald, Dolis, Four Others
2013/10/cubs-outright-mcdonald-boscan-four-others.htmlMcNutt, 24, was rated by Baseball America as the 48th best prospect in the country prior to the 2011 season.
Yankees Expected To Aggressively Pursue Tanaka
2013/10/yankees-expected-to-aggressively-pursue-tanaka.htmlHis splitter is such a wipeout pitch that Baseball America's Ben Badler called it perhaps the best splitter in the world back in late August.
NL Notes: Rockies, Pirates, Mets, Managerial Searches
2013/10/nl-notes-rockies-pirates-mets-managerial-searches.htmlHere is the latest news and notes out of the National League today: The Rockies need to improve their talent acquisition via the draft and Latin America in order to overcome the crushing injuries suffered in recent seasons, according to Troy E.
Free Agent Profile: Jose Dariel Abreu
2013/10/free-agent-profile-jose-dariel-abreu.htmlEvery team had some kind of scouting presence at Abreu's early October showcase, reported Baseball America's Ben Badler.
Rays, White Sox To Complete Jesse Crain Trade
2013/10/rays-white-sox-complete-jesse-crain-trade.htmlThe lefty was not ranked among the Rays' top 30 prospects by Baseball America heading into the '13 season.
Angels Claim Robert Carson
2013/10/angels-claim-robert-carson.htmlCarson was ranked as the 17th best prospect in the Mets' system before the start of the season by Baseball America.
Quick Hits: Rangers, Price, Rodon, Cubs
2013/10/quick-hits-1-4.htmlThe 2014 draft class has potential to be the best class since 2011, write John Manuel and Clint Longenecker of Baseball America.
Reactions To Jose Dariel Abreu Signing With White Sox
2013/10/reactions-to-jose-dariel-abreu-signing-with-white-sox.htmlWhile Abreu’s power is impressive, scouts are split over whether his power will translate against major league pitching, writes Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Minor Moves: Rays, Cubs, Purcey, Okajima
2013/10/minor-moves-2.htmlLeft-hander Hideki Okajima and right-hander Chris Resop have elected free agency from the Athletics, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America (Twitter link).
