Here’s a look back at last week at MLBTR.
Key Moves
- Twins outfielder Torii Hunter has retired.
- The Padres hired Diamondbacks third base coach Andy Green to be their next manager.
- The Marlins dismissed GM/manager Dan Jennings and intend to hire Don Mattingly as their next manager.
- The Nationals will hire former Padres manager Bud Black to be their next skipper.
- The Phillies named Matt Klentak their next GM.
- GM Alex Anthopoulos left the Blue Jays.
Options
- Rockies – declined their option on 1B Justin Morneau
- Blue Jays – will exercise P R.A. Dickey‘s option
Trades
- Pirates – acquired P Trevor Williams from Marlins for P Richard Mitchell
Top Prospect Promotions
- Royals – IF Raul Mondesi (link)
Claims
- White Sox – P Jacob Turner (from Cubs)
- Pirates – P Jorge Rondon (from Orioles)
Designated For Assignment
- Royals – P Joba Chamberlain (link)
Outrights
- Reds – P Nate Adcock, P Collin Balester, P David Holmberg, P Josh Smith, OF Brennan Boesch, OF Jason Bourgeois, IF/OF Kristopher Negron (link)
Key Minor League Signings
- Braves – P Chris Volstad (link)
Other
- P Hector Noesi will sign with Korea’s KIA Tigers.