NL West Links: Puig, Feldman, Rockies, Francoeur
2013/06/nl-west-links-puig-feldman-rockies-francoeur.htmlThe legend of Yasiel Puig added another chapter today as the Cuban phenom went 4-for-5, stole two bases and finished…… Puig collected 44 hits in June, the second-highest hit total in a calendar month for any rookie in MLB history…
NL Notes: Davis, Dodgers, Gallardo, Relievers
2013/07/nl-notes-davis.htmlLos Angeles will soon be faced with a long-anticipated glut of regular outfielders, with Crawford joining Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, and sensation Yasiel Puig on the active roster.
Trade Market For Corner Outfielders
2013/07/trade-market-for-corner-outfielders.htmlThe emergence of Yasiel Puig has brought Ethier's long-term role with the Dodgers into question despite the fact that he's just one year into an $85MM extension.
Trade Market For Center Fielders
2013/07/trade-market-for-center-fielders.htmlHowever, the emergence of Yasiel Puig along with the presence of Matt Kemp (if healthy) and Carl Crawford could allow the Dodgers to try to shed Ethier's contract.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: A’s, Angels, Blue Jays
2013/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-1-6.htmlBaseball Hot Corner discusses the Yasiel Puig misconception.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Chasing Puig, Cespedes
2013/07/jay-zs-roc-nation-chasing-puig-cespedes.htmlNow, the company is wooing Dodgers star Yasiel Puig and also has an eye on Athletics slugger Yoenis Cespedes, sources tell Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports.
Twins Notes: Carroll, Morneau, Plouffe
2013/07/twins-notes-carroll-morneau-parmelee.htmlPassan writes that Buxton's introversion can help him to avoid some of the negative perception that has surrounded Bryce Harper and Yasiel Puig, likening him to Mike Trout in that regard.
Hanley Ramirez Open To Extension With Dodgers
2013/07/hanley-ramirez-open-to-extension-with-dodgers.htmlShortstop Corey Seager was ranked as the third-best prospect in the Dodgers system by the Baseball America Prospect Handbook (behind only Hyun-Jin Ryu and Yasiel Puig) and he's hitting well at A-ball, but Seager is only 19 years old and "likely will face a move to third base at some point" according to BA, so Ramirez could help solidify the shortstop position in L.A.
NL West Notes: Puig, Kershaw, Rockies, Garfinkel
2013/07/nl-west-notes-puig-kershaw-rockies-garfinkel.htmlThe move doesn't affect Puig's baseball representation, which is handled by agent Jamie Torres, though it ends speculation that Puig would hire Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports agency to represent him in both on- and off-the-field ventures.
AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Mariners, Norris
2013/07/al-west-notes-trout-rangers-mariners.htmlI'd venture that Yadier Molina (#11) and Yasiel Puig (#24) are among the two biggest surprises on the high side,…
NL West Notes: Dodgers, Gonzalez, Pence
2013/07/saturday-night-links-dodgers.htmlA partnership between Cohen and the Los Angeles-based doctor and investor Patrick Soon-Shiong was one of three finalists in the bidding, but the two were eventually outbid by Guggenheim Baseball Management, which has spent lavishly to bring in marquee players like Yasiel Puig and Zack Greinke.
Orioles Sign Cuban Outfielder Dariel Alvarez
2013/07/orioles-to-sign-cuban-outfielder-dariel-alvarez.htmlThe bonus he received is a fraction of the sum that the A's and Dodgers gave Yoenis Cespedes and Yasiel Puig on their multi-year contracts.
Phillies To Sign Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez
2013/07/phillies-to-sign-miguel-alfredo-gonzalez.htmlPassan notes that, with the option, Gonzalez's deal would be bigger than the $56MM the Rangers gave Yu Darvish, and the guaranteed portion is already much more than the $42MM Yasiel Puig received from the Dodgers.
Jose Dariel Abreu Defects From Cuba
2013/08/jose-dariel-abreu-escapes-from-cuba.htmlThose are, of course, stunning numbers, and ESPN Deportes' Jorge Morejon notes that Abreu will likely also benefit from a rising tide of good play by Cuban defectors like Yasiel Puig and Yoenis Cespedes.
International Notes: Abreu, Hinojosa, Reds
2013/08/international-notes-abreu-hinojosa-reds.htmlCuban slugger Jose Dariel Abreu has generated quite a bit of buzz since defecting from the Cuban National team, with some believing he could surpass the contracts signed by Yoenis Cespedes and Yasiel Puig.
Dodgers Don’t Intend To Pursue Robinson Cano
2013/08/dodgers-dont-intend-to-pursue-robinson-cano.htmlThen, in the offseason, they shelled out $147MM for Zack Greinke, $42MM for Yasiel Puig, $36MM for Hyun-Jin Ryu and $22.5MM for Brandon League.
NL West Notes: Puig, Dodgers, Cano, Giants, Pence
2013/08/nl-west-notes-1.htmlDodgers manager Don Mattingly benched Yasiel Puig at the start of the fifth inning of last night's 4-0 victory over the Cubs, and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports says it was the right call.
Giants Interested In Jose Abreu, Masahiro Tanaka
2013/08/giants-interested-in-abreu-tanaka.htmlThe success of imports like Hyun-Jin Ryu, Yoenis Cespedes, and Yasiel Puig in the state of California has led to the Giants rethinking their approach to the international market this winter.
Cafardo On Ruiz, Napoli, Hudson, Sizemore
2013/09/cafardo-on-7.htmlIn the case of the Dodgers, they have four strong outfielders in Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig, Andre Ethier, and Carl Crawford.
West Notes: Hoffman, Giants, Abreu, Garza
2013/09/west-notes-hoffman-giants-abreu-garza.htmlAbreu, who defected from Cuba earlier this summer, appears likely to receive a contract even larger than that of Yasiel Puig, who got seven years and $42MM from the Dodgers.
Rosenthal On Gardenhire, McCann, Saltalamacchia
2013/09/rosenthal-on-1.htmlRosenthal also wonders why they have been bystanders when it comes to going after Cuban free agents that have come and gone like Yasiel Puig, Yoenis Cespedes, and Alexander Guerrero.
Abreu To Showcase For Scouts In Late September
2013/09/abreu-to-showcase-for-scouts-in-late-september.htmlAll four agreed that Abreu has power that is at least comparable to that of Yasiel Puig (if not greater), but one NL scout expressed concerns over his ability to catch up to fastballs, stating that Abreu has "slider bat speed." That scout opined that Abreu would feast on No.
International Notes: Marlins, Guerrero, Abreu, Twins
2013/09/international-notes-guerrero-abreu-twins.htmlAbreu is said to be looking for a larger guarantee than Yasiel Puig's seven-year, $42MM commitment from the Dodgers.
Rosenthal On CarGo, Dodgers, Price, Mujica
2013/09/rosenthal-on-cargo-dodgers-price-mujica.htmlThe Dodgers are expected to trade one of their "big four" - Matt Kemp, Carl Crawford, Andre Ethier or Yasiel Puig - according to rival executives speaking with Rosenthal.
Rosenthal On Sveum, Yankees, Giants
2013/09/rosenthal-on-sveum.htmlThe exec believes that the Giants have seen the impact of Cuban players Yasiel Puig and Yoenis Cespedes right in their own backyard and will look to join in this winter.