Oscar Mercado Day-To-Day With Sprained Wrist
2020/03/indians-oscar-mercado-mri-wrist-injury.htmlThomas Graham, and an update will likely be provided tomorrow. … He's currently day-to-day.
Latest On Pirates’ Trajectory, GM Search
2019/10/latest-on-pirates-trajectory-gm-search.htmlWhile there, he worked with former Pirates senior director of player development Brian Graham, whose contract with the Orioles expires this week. … Asked about the possibility of embarking on a large-scale rebuild, Nutting told reporters (including Adam Berry of MLB.com) "I think that’s a discussion with the new general manager as we chart that path forward.
Orioles Notes: Anderson, Mancini, Hays
2019/09/orioles-rumors-brady-anderson-steps-aside.htmlAnderson, Gary Rajsich and Brian Graham were entrusted with interim oversight of the baseball operations department in Baltimore following the dismissal of GM Dan Duquette last winter, and less than a year later, the entire trio is gone from the organization. … Under the previous front-office regime, Anderson had seemingly risen to a fairly prominent standing.
Quick Hits: Extensions, Boras, Acuna, Dodgers, Pujols, Cards, Giants
2019/04/quick-hits-extensions-boras-acuna-dodgers-pujols-cards-giants.htmlNow 39 years old and with $87MM remaining on his deal, Pujols recently reflected on his choice to leave the Cardinals, telling Graham Bensinger (via ESPN.com): "I felt that the approach that they took wasn't showing me that they wanted me to be a longtime Cardinal. … Agent Scott Boras, who brought you the term "swellopt," has now concocted a phrase to describe team-friendly extensions young major leaguers sign, per Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times.
Offseason Outlook: Baltimore Orioles
2018/12/offseason-outlook-baltimore-orioles-9.htmlFormer Astros executive Sig Mejdal has joined Elias in the Baltimore front office as an assistant general manager, while incumbent farm director Brian Graham and scouting director Gary Rajsich were ousted from the organization as well. … The Orioles won more games than any team in the American League over a five-year span from 2012-16, but even toward the end of that run, there were some cracks beginning to show in the foundation.
Latest On Orioles’ Front Office Overhaul, Managerial Search
2018/11/orioles-fire-brian-graham-gary-rajsich.htmlThe Orioles have fired farm director Brian Graham, who served as the interim general manager between the dismissal of Dan Duquette and the hiring of Mike Elias, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic (on Twitter). … With Graham and Rajsich both out the door, two of the three top-ranking executives mentioned in the Orioles' press release announcing a "transition in baseball operations leadership" are now out of the organization; of that trio, only vice president of baseball operations Brady Anderson remains.
Latest On Orioles’ GM Search
2018/11/latest-on-orioles-gm-search-3.htmlBrian Graham, the director of player development, is said to be handling the day-to-day operations as the interim GM. … The Orioles are keeping most of the details regarding their GM search close to the vest, but Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reminds us (via Twitter) that their first priority is identifying the executive to head their baseball ops - that hire will have the prerogative to name their top assistant.
Dan Duquette Won’t Return To Orioles; Team Will Hire New GM From Outside Organization
2018/10/orioles-dan-duquette-wont-return-general-manager.htmlDirector of player development Brian Graham will oversee baseball operations while the team conducts a search for an outside hire. … That said, Duquette's fingerprints are also on the 2018 season's MLB-worst 47-115 team -- the fewest wins in franchise history.
AL East Notes: Orioles, Yankees, Royals, Loaisiga, Hicks, Morales
2018/07/al-east-notes-orioles-yankees-royals-loaisiga-hicks-morales.html"As long as the Angelos name is attached to it, you know you're going to have to run the team not the way you want to run it but the way someone else thinks it should be run," one personnel executive tells Crasnick. … Crasnick suggests that candidates like farm director Brian Graham or Phillies assistant GM Ned Rice could fit the latter description.
2017-18 Rule 5 Draft Update
2018/04/mlb-rule-5-draft-picks-2017-2018-update.htmlGraham), but they're not really in position to have a reliever they don't trust in anything but mop-up or blowout scenarios at present. … Victor Reyes, OF, Tigers (selected from D-backs): The Tigers are hanging onto the top pick in December's draft, though "active" is probably a generous adjective when describing his role.
The Inner Monologue of @DimTillard Part 1
2017/03/the-inner-monologue-of-dimtillard-part-1.htmlYou remember the part when the young ballplayer runs over to help the little girl? And as soon as he steps off the field he instantly transforms into the old white-haired Doctor "Moonlight" Graham? (spoilers) Then we realize he'll never be able to go back and play baseball ever again! Well that's kind of how I feel. … 6:53pm Today, in-between spring training activities, I made time to share some of my baseball knowledge and wisdom with a younger generation of ballplayers.
Yankees Outright J.R. Graham
2016/09/yankees-outright-j-r-graham.htmlGraham to Triple-A, thus removing the 26-year-old right-hander from the 40-man roster. … Graham stuck in the Twins' bullpen all throughout the 2015 campaign, with manager Paul Molitor typically reserving him for low-leverage situations.
Week In Review: 5/14/16 – 5/20/16
2016/05/week-in-review-51416-52016.htmlGraham from Twins for a PTBNL or cash considerations… The Angels signed starting pitcher Tim Lincecum to a pro-rated one-year deal.
Yankees Acquire J.R. Graham From Twins
2016/05/yankees-acquire-j-r-graham-from-twins.htmlGraham from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. … They've optioned him to Double-A Trenton.
Week In Review: 4/30/16 – 5/6/16
2016/05/week-in-review-43016-5616.htmlGraham, P Ryan O'Rourke (link)… Twins - P J.R.
Twins Designate J.R. Graham, Ryan O’Rourke For Assignment
2016/05/jr-graham-dfa-twins.html1:29pm: The Twins announced that they have designated Graham and left-handed reliever Ryan O'Rourke for assignment. … The club also announced that it has indeed selected the contracts of Mastroianni and Centeno, optioned Murphy to Triple-A Rochester and activated right-hander Ervin Santana off the disabled list.
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
2016/03/offseason-in-review-minnesota-twins-8.htmlGraham don't inspire over-the-top confidence. … Six months after a surprise pursuit of a Wild Card spot that lasted until the final weekend of the 2015 season, the Twins enter Spring Training with heightened expectations as the long-anticipated arrival of many prospects is now upon Minneapolis.
Phillies Likely To Select Tyler Goeddel First In Rule 5 Draft
2015/12/phillies-likely-to-select-tyler-goeddel-first-in-rule-5-draft.htmlGraham.… The 23-year-old hit .279/.350/.433 in 533 plate appearances for Double-A Montgomery in 2015, hitting 12 home runs while swiping 28 bases.
AL Notes: Tigers, Rotation, Rondon, Gwynn, Bundy, Yanks
2015/10/tigers-add-two-starters-rondon-closer.htmlDirector of player development Brian Graham said that Bundy has no physical issues and showed good velocity. … He also noted the importance of bolstering the pitching staff, saying that the "hope is to find two starting pitchers" -- one toward the top of the staff and another back-end arm.
September Rule 5 Roundup
2015/09/september-rule-5-roundup.htmlGraham, meanwhile, has exceeded Gilmartin in usage -- he's nearing sixty innings for a contending club -- but hasn't matched the results. … 25-year-old infielder Taylor Featherston has had at least some function given his valuable glove, but has slashed just .156/.210/.227 in only 141 plate appearances for the Angels.
AL Notes: Refsnyder, Feliz, Hahn, Kelly
2015/07/al-notes-refsnyder-feliz-hahn-kelly.htmlGraham, the Twins' bullpen has struggled lately. … The 24-year-old Refsnyder hasn't wound up on many top prospect lists, but he's been a strong hitter throughout his minor league career and was hitting .290/.387/.413 for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, so there's hope he might provide the Yankees with a bit of extra offense.
Which Rule 5 Picks Are Still With Their New Teams?
2015/06/which-rule-5-picks-are-still-with-their-new-teams.htmlGraham, RHP, Twins: A former top prospect with the Braves, Graham was selected by the Twins on the heels of an injury-shortened 2014 season. … Oscar Hernandez, C, Diamondbacks: Selected out of the Rays organization despite never having appeared above Class-A, Hernandez broke his hamate bone in Spring Training and has been on the DL all season.
Draft Signings: White, Maese, Miller, Erwin, Graham
2015/06/draft-signings-white-maese-miller-erwin-graham.htmlThe Braves signed their fourth-round pick, Josh Graham of Oregon, for $500K, Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com reports. … The Marlins will pay third-rounder Isaiah White an at-slot $698,100 bonus, Chris Cotillo of SB Nation reports.
AL Notes: Hamilton, Ventura, Graham, Texas, Hassan
2015/05/al-notes-hamilton-ventura-graham-rangers-hassan.html"If the people want someone to blame, it’s the players, not Robin," Abreu said. … Graham is here to stay, manager Paul Molitor tells reporters, including Mike Berardino of the Pioneer Press (on Twitter).