Gray, Blair Test Positive For Banned Stimulant
2013/06/jonathan-gray-tests-positive-for-banned-stimulant.htmlGlassey spoke to a pair of front office executives from different teams, and each believed Gray's usage was a one-time mistake that won't be held against him.
Hoyer On Bullpen, Walks, Feldman, Soriano, Draft
2013/06/hoyer-on.htmlBack in February, Soriano told reporters there were "six or seven" clubs he's named to the Cubs as acceptable trade destinations, teams in the "east or center." The Cubs pick second in Thursday's draft, and Hoyer noted, "We've really made a concerted effort not to let that #2 pick derail the rest of the draft." The Cubs have narrowed their list down to four college players, thought to be Mark Appel, Jonathan Gray, Kris Bryant, and Colin Moran.
Draft Notes: Moran, Gray, Blue Jays, Mariners, Orioles
2013/06/draft-notes-moran-mariners-blue-jays-orioles.htmlIt's no surprise the pitching-hungry Twins would take the highly-touted righty, though it would be a mild surprise to see Gray drop to the No.
Draft Notes: Red Sox, Twins, Gray
2013/06/draft-notes.htmlThat's the way we'll continue to do it." Twins Vice President of Player Personnel Mike Radcliff told Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN (via Twitter) that pitcher Jonathan Gray is "still a player you're considering and have a lot of interest in" despite his positive test for Adderall.
Draft Links: Rockies, Smith, Orioles, Rays, Manaea
2013/06/draft-links-rockies-smith-orioles-draft-history.htmlAccording to several GMs and agents, Astros GM Jeff Luhnow may wait until at least 3pm CST (three hours before…… Baseball America's Jim Callis' final mock draft predicts that the Astros will take Gray with the first overall pick
Draft Notes: Bickford, Royals, Stewart, Twins
2013/06/draft-notes-twins-stewart-mariners-red-sox.htmlThe source says that Stewart, a Houston native, won't be taken first overall by his hometown Astros and that Oklahoma righty Jonathan Gray won't fall to the Twins at #4.
Draft Notes: Royals, Cubs, Bryant, Astros, Blue Jays
2013/06/draft-notes-1.htmlHis guess is that the Astros will take Jonathan Gray, the Cubs will grab Mark Appel at No.
2013 MLB Draft Results
2013/06/2013-mlb-draft-results.htmlHouston Astros - Mark Appel, RHP, Stanford University -- Agreed to sign for $6.35MM Chicago Cubs - Kris Bryant, 3B, University of San Diego Colorado Rockies - Jonathan Gray, RHP, University of Oklahoma -- Signed for $4.8MM Minnesota Twins - Kohl Stewart, RHP, St.
Draft Reactions: Appel, Gray, Cubs, Red Sox
2013/06/first-round-notes.htmlCubs scouting director Jason McLeod wasn't bothered by Jonathan Gray's positive test for Adderall, according to Meghan Montemurro of The Northwest Herald (Twitter link).
Draft Notes: Williams, Cordell, Reinheimer
2013/06/draft-notes-williams-cordell-reinheimer.htmlThis weekend's draft meant the start of a path to the big leagues for top picks like Mark Appel, Kris Bryant and Jonathan Gray, but also lots of unknowns selected on the Day Three.
Rockies, Gray Expected To Complete Deal Today
2013/06/rockies-gray-expected-to-complete-deal-today.htmlJonathan Gray, the No.
Draft Notes: Judge, Yankees, Bryant, Dodgers
2013/06/draft-notes-4.htmlHe also puts righthander Jonathan Gray over outfielder David Dahl in the Rockies system.
Rockies Sign Jonathan Gray
2013/06/rockies-sign-jonathan-gray.htmlThe Rockies signed first-round pick Jonathan Gray to a $4.8MM deal, tweets Jim Callis of Baseball America.
Rockies Sign Alex Balog
2013/06/rockies-sign-alex-balog.htmlColorado added first-round choice Jonathan Gray to the payroll yesterday.
Week In Review: 6/9/13 – 6/15/13
2013/06/heres-a-look-back-at-the-week-that-was-at-mlbtr-the-astros-agreed-to-terms-with-first-overall-pick-mark-appel-see-below.htmlThe Rockies signed third overall draft pick Jonathan Gray, second-round pick Ryan McMahon and competitive-balance pick Alex Balog.
Astros, Boras Meet To Discuss Appel Deal
2013/06/astros-boras-meet-to-discuss-appel-deal.htmlBaseball America had him pegged as the second-best prospect in his class, behind Oklahoma right-hander Jonathan Gray, who went No.
Astros To Sign Mark Appel
2013/06/astros-agree-to-terms-with-mark-appel.htmlBaseball America had him pegged as the second-best prospect in his class, behind Oklahoma right-hander Jonathan Gray, who went No.
Prospect Rumor Roundup: Future Promotions
2013/06/prospect-rumor-roundup-the-next-wave-of-promotions.htmlSonny Gray, RHP, Athletics: Aside from Bartolo Colon, injuries have ensured that Oakland's starting rotation lacks pitchers with more than two years of service time.
Cubs, Kris Bryant “Nowhere Close” To Deal
2013/06/cubs-kris-bryant-nowhere-close-to-deal.html3 pick Jonathan Gray signed for $4.8MM.
Draft Signings: Jones, Eades, Overton
2013/06/athletics-sign-second-rounder-dillon-overton.htmlThat's well under the slot value of $885,600 for the Jonathan Gray teammate, which makes sense given the report from Yahoo's Jeff Passan that Overton will have Tommy John surgery within the next two weeks.
Cubs To Sign Kris Bryant
2013/07/cubs-to-sign-kris-bryant.htmlBryant's pick came as a surprise as the Cubs were widely expected to select whichever top pitcher the Astros passed on (Jonathan Gray or Mark Appel).
White Sox Release Lars Anderson, Jeff Gray
2013/07/white-sox-release-lars-anderson-jeff-gray.htmlThe White Sox released infielder Lars Anderson and pitcher Jeff Gray from their Triple-A club, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports via Twitter.
Prospect Rumor Roundup: Trade Bait
2013/07/prospect-rumor-roundup-trade-bait.htmlAmerican League Athletics: Oakland hasn't shied away from leaning on young players while in a playoff hunt and recent promotions for pitcher Sonny Gray and infielder/outfielder Grant Green could also serve a secondary purpose: showcasing.
Week In Review: 7/14/13 – 7/20/13
2013/07/week-in-review-71413-72013.htmlThe White Sox released first baseman Lars Anderson and pitcher Jeff Gray.
Jake Peavy Rumors: Wednesday
2013/07/jake-peavy-rumors-wednesday.htmlIf they do pull off a trade for the veteran, top prospect Sonny Gray or Brett Anderson, who is nearly ready to return from the DL, could shift to the bullpen.