Brett Wallace Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [July 1, 2008 at 5:22pm CST]
Random links for Tuesday. Interesting news out of Philly...Brett Myers accepted a minor league assignment. The Phils seem likely to acquire a starter this month. That was quick - the Mets designated Andy Phillips for assignment. Shawn Chacon cleared waivers and was released without pay, but the players' association plans to file a grievance. It's a matter of a million bucks. The Phillies signed first-round pick Anthony Hewitt, a high school infielder. He'll get about $1.4MM. The Cards officially inked top pick Brett Wallace, a college third baseman. Three scouts watched Reds reliever David Weathers last night. Just throwing it...
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By Tim Dierkes [June 30, 2008 at 9:01am CST]
Here's the latest draft pick signing info. The Cardinals are close to signing their top pick, Brett Wallace. The bonus is expected to be around $1.85-2MM. What position is he going to play long-term? Does left field make the most sense? The Pirates are negotiating with Pedro Alvarez, but both sides are staying mum on the details. The Bucs are also talking with Tanner Scheppers. They're still trying to gauge his health.
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By Tim Dierkes [June 3, 2008 at 9:42am CST]
Today's draft links. Rany Jazayerli looks at possibilities for the Royals at #3. He hopes they don't take Eric Hosmer. MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo has new projections for the top 30. He's switched the Orioles from Brian Matusz to Aaron Crow at #4, among other changes. Keith Law has tons of good stuff...the Giants are eyeing Gordon Beckham, the Reds are considering Brett Lawrie, Jason Castro could go to the White Sox, the Dodgers like Zach Collier, and much more. Ken Davidoff is hearing that the Padres are in on Brett Wallace and the Twins like Christian Friedrich. Pedro Alvarez would...
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By Tim Dierkes [May 26, 2008 at 10:09am CST]
All kinds of draft links today. Baseball America explains the basics in their How The Draft Works column. Baseball Prospectus' Kevin Goldstein gives his take on each of the first twelve picks. Keith Law: the Nationals invited Zach Collier to work out, the White Sox are eyeing Brett Wallace, the Marlins may like Eric Hosmer, and Tanner Scheppers is getting a second opinion. Jim Callis names high schoolers/Boras clients Hosmer and Gerrit Cole as possible wild cards who could head to college. Callis also talks about Casey Kelly as a possibility for Cincy. Derrick Goold on the Cardinals' "signability board."
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