Red Sox Links: Melky, Marlins, Free Agents
2012/11/red-sox-links-melky-marlins-free-agents.htmlIt was on this day in 1999 that Pedro Martinez was named the unanimous winner of the AL Cy Young…… It was the first of consecutive Cy Young Awards for Martinez in Boston, and his 1999/2000 campaigns rank high on…
NL East Links: Boras, Loria, Phillies, Chipper
2013/02/nl-east-links-boras-loria-phillies-chipper.htmlIt was on this day in 1999 that Dennis Martinez announced his retirement from baseball…
Diamondbacks Sign Rod Barajas
2013/02/diamondbacks-to-sign-rod-barajas.htmlBarajas began his career with the Diamondbacks, playing in Arizona from 1999-2003.
Why I Chose My Agency: Jeremy Affeldt
2013/03/why-i-chose-my-agency-jeremy-affeldt.htmlGiants reliever Jeremy Affeldt has been a Moye Sports Associates, Inc., client since 1999, and signed a three-year $18MM contract with the Giants shortly after their 2012 World Series Championship.
Why I Chose My Agency: Ted Lilly
2013/03/why-i-chose-my-agency-ted-lilly.htmlLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ted Lilly has been with agent Larry O'Brien since before he broke into the big leagues with the Montreal Expos in 1999.
Free Agent Retrospective: Randy Johnson
2013/03/free-agent-retrospective-randy-johnson.htmlFew pitchers have dominated the opposition for a four-year period the way Randy Johnson did from 1999-2002.
Rule 5 Draft Highlights, 1999-Present
2013/03/rule-5.htmlBut let's begin our list of highlights from the Rule 5 with Johan Santana's selection in 1999, so that most of the players listed below are still active.
MLBTR Originals
2013/03/mlbt-1.htmlCharlie Wilmoth highlighted the hidden gems uncovered in Rule 5 drafts since 1999.
NL West Notes: Kershaw, Padres, Rockies
2013/04/nl-west-notes-kershaw-padres-rockies.htmlNot since Mike Lansing in 1999-2000 have the Rox had a second baseman open two straight seasons with the club.
Draft Notes: Bonuses, Astros, Appel, Gray, Bryant
2013/05/draft-notes-6.htmlEddy also highlights the biggest draft flops at each position, starting with catcher Ryan Christianson who never reached the majors despite being given a $2.1MM bonus after being taken with the eleventh pick in the 1999 draft by the Mariners.
Cardinals Notes: Pujols, Wacha, Taveras
2013/05/cardinals-notes-pujols-wacha-taveras.htmlThe Cardinals' selection of Albert Pujols (13th round, 1999) is the best draft pick in MLB history, says Dan Szymborski of ESPN (Insider-only).
Minor Moves: Irwin, Chang, Teahen, Jacobs
2013/06/minor-moves-teahen-mike-jacobs.htmlJacobs, a 38th round draft pick of the Mets in 1999, joined the Marlins in the November 2005 Carlos Delgado trade.
Reds Release Mike MacDougal
2013/06/reds-release-mike-macdougal.htmlMacDougal was drafted by the Royals in the first round in 1999, a pick received from the Red Sox as part of the compensation for the loss of Jose Offerman.
Derek Lowe Retires
2013/07/derek-lowe-retires.htmlLowe became the Red Sox closer in 1999, earning an All-Star nod the following year.
Yankees, Cubs Have Talked Soriano
2013/07/yankees-close-to-acquiring-alfonso-soriano.htmlSoriano, 37, would be joining the team with which he broke into the Major Leagues back in 1999.
Yankees Close To Acquiring Alfonso Soriano
2013/07/yankees-close-to-acquiring-alfonso-soriano-1.htmlSoriano, 37, would be joining the team with which he broke into the Major Leagues back in 1999.
Latest On Justin Morneau
2013/07/latest-on-justin-morneau.htmlJustin Morneau has spent more than 14 years with the Twins organization since being selected in the third round of the 1999 draft, but the now 32-year-old former AL MVP finds his name swirling about the rumor mill.
Paul Konerko Wants To Continue Playing
2013/09/paul-konerko-wants-to-stay-with-white-sox.htmlKonerko, 37, is in the midst of his worst offensive season since becoming a full-time major leaguer in 1999.
Phillies Sticking With Amaro As GM
2013/09/phillies-sticking-with-amaro-as-gm.htmlWhen asked if there was any thought to replacing Amaro, Montgomery plainly voiced his confidence by stating, "Ruben is our general manager." Gelb asked Montgomery about Amaro's ability to turn the franchise around: "I've seen Ruben at work since 1999.
East Notes: Oliver, Davis, Roberts, Mets, Nats
2013/09/nl-east-notes-mets.htmlRoberts, who has been with the organization since 1999, has a has a .265/.341/.429 slash line with six homers over his last 41 games.
Free Agent Profile: Tim Hudson
2013/10/free-agent-profile-tim-hudson.htmlAfter averaging 90-91 mph from 1999-2011, he's failed to crack the 90 mph plateau in 2012-13, though he was close this season (89.7 mph).
East Links: Wallace, Mets, Blue Jays
2013/10/east-links-wallace-mets-blue-jays.htmlHe has served as pitching coach for the Dodgers (1995-97), Mets (1999-2000), Red Sox (2003-06) and Astros (2007) prior to Baltimore's hiring.
Mariners Close To Deal With Willie Bloomquist
2013/12/mariners-close-to-deal-with-willie-bloomquist.htmlBloomquist is a Washington native and also spent the first seven seasons of his big league career in Seattle after being selected by the M's in the third round of the 1999 draft.
Mariners Sign Willie Bloomquist
2013/12/mariners-to-sign-willie-bloomquist.htmlBloomquist is a Washington native and also spent the first seven seasons of his big league career in Seattle after being selected by the M's in the third round of the 1999 draft.
Dennis Gilbert Reflects On His Career As Top Agent
2014/01/dennis-gilbert.htmlFrom the early 80s until his retirement in 1999, Gilbert was in charge of negotiations for some of the biggest names in the game, from George Brett to Jose Canseco to Barry Bonds.