Rakuten Golden Eagles May Not Post Masahiro Tanaka
2013/12/rakuten-golden-eagles-may-not-post-masahiro-tanaka.htmlSUNDAY: Tachibana is quoted by Jiji Press (in Japanese) as saying he will likely post Tanaka if the prize right-hander wants to play MLB (h/t Ben Badler of Baseball America).
Cox, La Russa, Torre Elected To Hall Of Fame
2013/12/cox-la-russa-torre-elected-to-hall-of-fame.htmlTorre captured six American League pennants with the Yankees and led the Bronx Bombers to four World Series victories in a five-year span from 1996-2000.
Rockies Acquire Brett Anderson
2013/12/rockies-acquire-brett-anderson.htmlThe University of San Diego product did not crack MLB.com's list of Top 20 Rockies prospects or Baseball America's list of Top 30 Rockies prospects.
Overnight Notes: Masterson, Twins, Rockies, Myers
2013/12/overnight-notes-masterson-twins-rockies-myers.htmlBen Badler of Baseball America has the details.
Yankees Acquire Kyle Haynes To Complete Chris Stewart Trade
2013/12/yankees-acquire-kyle-haynes-to-complete-chris-stewart-trade.htmlThough his numbers are solid, Haynes didn't crack Baseball America's list of Top 30 Pirates prospects or MLB.com's Top 20 Pirates prospects list.
Nationals Acquire Jerry Blevins
2013/12/nationals-acquire-jerry-blevins.html(His triple-slash landed at .315/.425/.383 in 540 plate appearances, 138 of which came at the Double-A level.) Baseball America credited him with the best strike zone discipline and speed in the Nats' system.
Overnight Links: Padres, Rule 5, Rockies, Iglesias
2013/12/overnight-links-padres-rule-5-rockies-iglesias.htmlWhen the Astros and Padres both included players to be named later in Wednesday's Anthony Bass trade, our Steve Adams suggested the move was related to Thursday's Rule 5 draft, and Jim Callis of Baseball America confirms as much.
Orioles Acquire David Freitas To Complete Jim Johnson Trade
2013/12/orioles-acquire-david-freitas-to-complete-jim-johnson-trade.htmlPrior to the 2012 season, Baseball America ranked him 27th among Nationals prospects, noting that he had good power to the pull side and a patient approach at the plate that gave him a chance to be an offensive-minded part-time catcher in the Majors.
Braves To Sign Mat Gamel
2013/12/braves-to-sign-mat-gamel.htmlFormerly rated as one of the game's top prospects (Baseball America had him No.
Cubs Claim Liam Hendriks
2013/12/cubs-claim-liam-hendriks.htmlThe 25-year-old ranked sixth and seventh on the Baseball America's Top 10 Twins prospects lists from 2010-11 and has a solid minor league history.
D-Backs Acquire Todd Glaesmann To Complete Heath Bell Trade
2013/12/d-backs-acquire-todd-glasemann-to-complete-heath-bell-trade.htmlPrior to the 2013 campaign, Baseball America ranked Glaesmann 21st among Rays prospects, noting that he had the strongest throwing arm in the Rays' system and was named the best defensive in the Midwest League in 2012.
D-Backs Acquire Trumbo In Three-Team Deal With Angels, White Sox
2013/12/d-backs-to-acquire-trumbo-in-three-team-trade-with-angels-white-sox.htmlPrior to the 2013 season, Baseball America ranked Eaton as Arizona's No.
Diamondbacks Acquire Addison Reed For Matt Davidson
2013/12/diamondbacks-acquire-addison-reed.htmlThe 2009 supplemental-rounder entered the 2013 campaign ranked as Baseball America's No.
Minor Moves: Bell, Marrero, Tigers, Goedert
2013/12/minor-moves-jared-goedert.htmlThe Orioles have signed first baseman Chris Marrero to a minor league contract, according to Baseball America's Matt Eddy (on Twitter).
Twins Sign Jason Kubel
2013/12/twins-to-sign-jason-kubel.htmlThe Twins selected Kubel in the 12th round of the 2000 draft, and he reached elite prospect status in the middle portion of last decade, ranking 17th in the game, per Baseball America.
Jason Knapp Attempting Comeback
2013/12/jason-knapp-attempting-comeback.htmlFollowing the 2008 season, Baseball America ranked Knapp 64th among all prospects and called him the best player the Indians received in the Lee haul.
Quick Hits: Morales, Tanaka, Dodgers, Giants
2013/12/quick-hits-2-3.htmlKendrys Morales is being pursued by National League teams as well as American League teams, agent Scott Boras tells Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports (Twitter links).
Phillies Designate Sebastian Valle For Assignment
2013/12/phillies-designate-sebastian-valle-for-assignment.htmlThe 23-year-old Valle ranked among the Phillies' top 10 prospects heading into each of the 2010-12 seasons, per Baseball America, but his performance has slipped in recent seasons.
Braves Acquire Ryan Doumit For Sean Gilmartin
2013/12/braves-acquire-ryan-doumit-for-sean-gilmartin.html4 prospect, per Baseball America, and their No.
Marlins Designate Kyle Skipworth For Assignment
2013/12/marlins-designate-kyle-skipworth-for-assignment.htmlPrior to 2009, Baseball America had Skipworth ranked as the No.
Yankees Designate Brett Marshall For Assignment
2013/12/yankees-designate-brett-marshall-for-assignment.htmlBaseball America ranked Marshall as the No.
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Multiple Teams Interested In Nick Franklin
2013/12/multiple-teams-interested-in-nick-franklin.htmlThe 2013 Baseball America Prospect Handbook ranked Franklin as the fifth-best prospect in Seattle's system, saying "he profiles as a solid regular who could play in a few All-Star Games." Franklin hit .287/.360/.459 with 46 homers and 63 steals (out of 81 chances) over 1756 minor league PA, and then hit .225/.303/.382 with 12 homers in 412 PA with the Mariners in 2013, his first taste of Major League action.
Giants Designate Eric Surkamp For Assignment
2013/12/giants-designate-eric-surkamp-for-assignment.htmlThe former sixth-round pick made his big league debut for the Giants in 2011 and ranked among Baseball America's Top 30 Giants prospects from 2010-13.
Marlins, Valdespin Agree To Minor League Deal
2013/12/marlins-valdespin-agree-to-minor-league-deal.htmlThe Marlins will sign former Mets utility man Jordany Valdespin to a minor league contract, according to Baseball America's J.J.