Minor Moves: Richardson, Cabral, Thomore
2013/06/minor-moves-carl-thomore.htmlThe White Sox have acquired outfielder Carl Thomore from the Rockies in exchange for cash, according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy (on Twitter).
Draft Signings: Wilson, Bashlor, Meisner
2013/06/draft-signings-casey-meisner.htmlWe've already passed on one post's worth of notable signings from the second and third day of the amateur draft, and now here are the latest prospects to sign (slot information courtesy of Baseball America)...
Twins Notes: Jimenez, Wang, Draft
2013/06/twins-notes-jimenez-wang-sizemore-draft.htmlShore was ranked as the 202nd-best prospect in the draft by Baseball America, who speculated that Shore could've gone as high as the third round had he found a particularly interested suitor.
Quick Hits: Molina, Rangers, Hoyer, Yankees, Dotel
2013/06/quick-hits-molina-rangers-yankees-ethier.htmlBaseball America's staff checks in on the progress of the 2012 first round draft picks.
Which Team Had The Best Draft?
2013/06/which-team-had-the-best-draft.htmlHere are a few resources you may want to consider in evaluating this question: Baseball America has a useful list showing the draft order, recommended bonus for each slot, and manner by which each pick was obtained.
Pirates Designate Mike Zagurski For Assignment
2013/06/pirates-designate-mike-zagurski-for-assignment.htmlCumpton appeared at number 25 on Baseball America's pre-season ranking of Pirates prospects.
Padres Sign 2nd Round Pick Dustin Peterson
2013/06/padres-sign-2nd-round-pick-dustin-peterson.htmlBrock also tweeted that Peterson's bonus will land above the $1.082MM slot recommendation for the 50th overall pick, with Baseball America's Jim Callis reporting (via Twitter) that the deal is for $1.4MM.
Draft Signings: White Sox, Arbet, Moll, Palladino
2013/06/draft-signings-palladino.htmlWe'll keep track here of notable signings from the second and third day of the amateur draft (slot information courtesy of Baseball America)...
Marlins Sign Colby Suggs
2013/06/marlins-sign-colby-suggs.htmlThe Marlins have signed supplemental second-round pick Colby Suggs for a below-slot bonus of $600k, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Indians Sign Clint Frazier
2013/06/indians-agree-to-terms-with-clint-frazier.htmlFRIDAY, 6:32pm: The Indians have agreed to terms with fifth overall draft pick Clint Frazier, Baseball America's Jim Callis reports (Twitter…… 5 pick (slot info courtesy of Baseball America)
Nationals Sign Drew Ward
2013/06/nationals-sign-drew-ward.htmlThe Nationals have signed third-round pick Drew Ward to a deal worth $850K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter).
Pirates Sign Second-Rounder Blake Taylor
2013/06/pirates-sign-second-rounder-blake-taylor.htmlSUNDAY, 12:06pm: Taylor will get a bonus of $750K, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter).
Brewers Sign Devin Williams
2013/06/brewers-sign-devin-williams.htmlThe Brewers have signed their top draft choice Devin Williams to a deal worth $1.35MM, according to Jim Callis of Baseball America (via Twitter).
Central Notes: Gallardo, Twins, White Sox
2013/06/central-notes-gallardo-twins-white-sox.htmlToday, Jim Callis of Baseball America tweeted the prep third baseman will receive a $500K bonus, which is $323.4K above…
Rays Promote Wil Myers
2013/06/rays-to-promote-wil-myers.htmlOf course you don't bring somebody like that up to sit around." Myers is the consensus choice as the game's fourth-best prospect as ranked by ESPN's Keith Law (Insider subscription required), Baseball America, and MLB.com.
Cubs Sign Fourth-Rounder Tyler Skulina
2013/06/cubs-sign-fourth-rounder-tyler-skulina.htmlThe Cubs have signed fourth-round draft pick Tyler Skulina for $800K, Jim Callis of Baseball America tweets.
Yankees To Sign Ian Clarkin
2013/06/yankees-to-sign-ian-clarkin.htmlClarkin ranked 17th on Baseball America's list of Top 500 draft prospects.
Tigers Sign Comp Pick Corey Knebel
2013/06/tigers-sign-comp-pick-corey-knebel.htmlThe Tigers have signed competitive balance pick Corey Knebel for the full slot value of $1,433,400, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Mets Sign Second-Rounder Andrew Church
2013/06/mets-sign-second-rounder-andrew-church.htmlBaseball America's Jim Callis reports (on Twitter) that the Mets have signed second-round pick Andrew Church for $850K.
Rangers Sign Dominican Lefty Francis Cespedes
2013/06/rangers-sign-dominican-lefty-francis-cespedes.htmlBen Badler of Baseball America reports that the Rangers squeezed in one final signing before the 2012-13 international signing period ended, inking Dominican left-hander Francis Cespedes for a bonus of $750K.
Mets To Promote Zack Wheeler
2013/06/mets-to-promote-zack-wheeler.html11 prospect prior to this season, according to Baseball America.
Astros Sign Second-Round Pick Andrew Thurman
2013/06/astros-to-sign-second-round-pick-andrew-thurman.htmlMONDAY: Thurman signed for his exact recommend slot value, Jim Callis of Baseball America reports (via Twitter).
Cardinals Sign Oscar Mercado To Over-Slot Deal
2013/06/cardinals-agree-to-over-slot-deal-with-mercado.htmlWEDNESDAY: The Cardinals have come to an agreement with each of their top three picks, as Baseball America's Jim Callis reports (on Twitter) that the team has agreed to terms with second-rounder Oscar Mercado on a $1.5MM signing bonus.
Cubs Sign Second-Round Pick Rob Zastryzny
2013/06/cubs-to-sign-second-round-pick-rob-zastryzny.htmlZastryzny will receive a $1.1MM bonus, less than the $1.362MM assigned slot value of the 41st overall pick (hat tip…… Zastryzny throws a 90 mph fastball that Baseball America says he "effortlessly adds and subtracts from," ranging between 86 and…
Quick Hits: Appel, Padres, Jimenez, 2014 Draft
2013/06/quick-hits-appel-padres-jimenez-2014-draft.htmlDominican outfielder Eloy Jimenez, favored to receive the largest bonus of the coming international signing period, is profiled by Baseball…