AL East Notes: Anderson, Davis, A-Rod, Guerrieri
2013/10/al-east-notes-anderson-davis-beltran-guerrieri.htmlGuerrieri was the 24th overall pick of the 2011 draft and was considered one of the top prospects in baseball…
Red Sox To Sign Dalier Hinojosa
2013/10/red-sox-to-sign-dalier-hinojosa.htmlYESTERDAY, 9:54pm: The Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with Cuban right-hander Dalier Hinojosa, Baseball America's Ben Badler…
Dodgers Sign Alexander Guerrero
2013/10/dodgers-to-sign-alexander-guerrero.htmlIt should also be noted that Ben Badler of Baseball America did call right-handed power Guerrero's best tool in his late July scouting report (BA subscription required and recommended).
Reactions To The Tim Lincecum Deal
2013/10/reactions-to-tim-lincecum-deal.htmlThe two-year, $35MM deal could really boost the total price tag for Japanese standout Masahiro Tanaka, tweets Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Red Sox Acquire Alex Castellanos, Designate Pedro Beato For Assignment
2013/10/red-sox-acquire-alex-castellanos.htmlBaseball America ranked him among the Dodgers' Top 20 prospects prior to the 2012 (19th) and 2013 (11th) seasons.
Minor Moves: Nakajima, Jimenez, Lotzkar, Poreda
2013/10/minor-moves-lotzkar-poreda-royals.htmlThe Rangers signed right-hander Kyle Lotzkar and lefty Aaron Poreda to minor league deals, according to the latest minor league transactions report from Baseball America's Matt Eddy (which contains many more minor transactions).
Quick Hits: Red Sox, Cardinals, Tigers
2013/10/quick-hits-red-sox-cardinals-tigers.htmlThe Red Sox and Cardinals can continue to count on help from their farm system, Baseball America's Matt Eddy writes.
Free Agent Profile: Phil Hughes
2013/10/free-agent-profile-phil-hughes.html4 overall prospect in the game, per Baseball America, enjoyed a dominant season in the bullpen with the 2009 Yankees en route to a World Series title.
Minor Moves: Ryan Buchter, Wirfin Obispo, Felix Pie, Simon Castro
2013/11/minor-moves-felix-pie-simon-castro.htmlCastro twice appeared on Baseball America's list of Top 100 prospects as a Padres farmhand and found himself headed to Chicago as part of the Padres' trade for Carlos Quentin.
Minor Moves: Jacobs, Herndon, LaRoche, Lalli, Bourgeois, Humber
2013/11/minor-moves-chris-dickerson-dan-johnson.htmlAmong the many re-signings of players otherwise eligible for minor league free agency reported by Matt Eddy of Baseball America are first baseman Mike Jacobs, who will stay with the Diamondbacks, and reliever David Herndon, who the Yankees have re-signed.
Angels Sign Chris Volstad To Minor League Deal
2013/11/angels-sign-chris-volstad-to-minor-league-deal.html16 overall selection in the 2005 draft, Volstad thrice ranked on Baseball America's Top 100 Prospect list, placing 97th prior to the 2006 season, 40th prior to the 2007 season and 58th prior to the 2008 season.
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Rangers Sign Martin Perez To Four-Year Deal
2013/11/rangers-sign-martin-perez-to-four-year-deal.htmlLong hailed as a top Rangers prospect and one of the game's best pitching prospects, Perez ranked on Baseball America's Top 100 list for five consecutive years entering this season.
Minor Moves: Ramirez, Carreno, Seratelli, Parraz
2013/11/minor-moves-parraz-carreno-seratelli.htmlThe Diamondbacks signed outfielder Jordan Parraz to a minor league contract, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports (Twitter link)…
East Notes: Braves, Phillies, Mets, Rays, Red Sox
2013/11/east-notes-braves.htmlMatt Eddy at Baseball America has a nice writeup on recent minor league transactions, noting that the Braves use various pro scouting channels to amass cheap bullpen talent.
Entries Due Tonight For Free Agent Prediction Contest
2013/11/mlbtrs-free-agent-prediction-contest.htmlPrizes $1,000 in cash prizes to be distributed among the top five finishers 2014 Baseball America Handbook One-year digital subscription…
Wil Myers, Jose Fernandez Win Rookie Of The Year Awards
2013/11/wil-myers-jose-fernandez-win-rookie-of-the-year-awards.htmlThe Baseball Writers Association of America announced both results today, with the full voting breakdowns available on the BBWAA's website.
Quick Hits: Santana, Red Sox, Kuroda, Cano, Bay
2013/11/quick-hits-santana-red-sox-kuroda-cano-praver.htmlNicholson-Smith notes that Pena had interested suitors in both Japan and North America…
Offseason Outlook: Boston Red Sox
2013/11/offseason-outlook-boston-red-sox.htmlBradley (a consensus top-40 prospect in preseason rankings from MLB.com, Baseball America and ESPN's Keith Law) has put up big…
Miguel Cabrera, Andrew McCutchen Win MVP Awards
2013/11/miguel-cabrera-andrew-mccutchen-win-mvp-awards.htmlTigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera and Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen were respectively announced as the American League and National League Most Valuable Players, according to the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Minor Moves: Alex Liddi, Eric Fryer, Brad Snyder
2013/11/minor-moves-fryer-poreda-snyder.htmlSnyder was drafted 18th overall by the Indians in 2003 and was ranked 71st on Baseball America's top 100 prospects…
Minor Moves: Valdez, Diaz, Gonzalez, Souza, McCoy
2013/11/minor-moves-diaz-gonzalez-souza-layne-mccoy.htmlHere are today's minor moves, all via Matt Eddy of Baseball America (links to Twitter) unless otherwise noted ...
Minor Moves: Giants, Orioles, Easley, Rowland-Smith
2013/11/diamondbacks-sign-ryan-rowland-smith.htmlThe Giants signed catcher Guillermo Quiroz and right-handers Caleb Clay and Mason Tobin to minor league deals, Baseball America's Matt…
Cuban Shortstop Arruebarruena Defects
2013/11/cuban-shortstop-arruebarruena-defects.htmlPromising Cuban shortstop Erisbel Barbaro Arruebarruena has left his home country to try and sign with a major league team, according to Ben Badler of Baseball America.
Raicel Iglesias Defects From Cuba
2013/11/raicel-iglesias-defects-from-cuba.htmlIglesias is said by Ben Badler of Baseball America to possess a 92-95 mph fastball with a swing-and-miss breaking ball but questionable control.