The most recent minor moves from around MLB…
- The Mariners signed Darren Ford to a minor league deal, according to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times (on Twitter). The Giants had designated him for assignment last month.
- The Astros announced that they signed infielder Diory Hernandez to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training. The 27-year-old, who has spent parts of the last three seasons with the Braves, posted a .201/.229/.308 line in 289 Triple-A plate appearances this past season.
- The Rangers signed catcher Dusty Brown, according to Matt Eddy of Baseball America, who has details on the week's minor moves. Brown, 29, has big league experience with the Red Sox and Pirates. He posted a .285/.367/.506 line in 199 Triple-A plate appearances in 2011.
- The Indians announced that they signed catcher Matt Pagnozzi to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training. Pagnozzi, who has appeared in the big leagues in each of the past three seasons, posted a .275/.337/.421 line for the Rockies' top affiliate in 2011.
Bummer to see Ford go. All the speed in the world and a decent defender but he looked pretty lost at the plate. On a team with zero speed, his ability to bunt for a hit or steal his way from first to third could be a missed on a club that can’t score more then 3 runs a game.
Cardinals should sign Ford. They need a AA too AAA outfielder and need some more speed in the Farm system.
Still a little surprising considering the Giants, who need bats to start, could use a speed specialist late in the game
As someone who has gone to plenty of Giants games, I have seen Ford when he was in the lineup. I like this move for the Mariners, and I think that he will fit in well with the plethora of young talent trying for the starting outfield job/reserve.
There goes another Rajai Davis