Offseason In Review: Atlanta Braves
2015/04/offseason-in-review-atlanta-braves-6.htmlGraham (Rule 5), Gerald Laird, Kris Medlen, Tyler Pastornicky, Ramiro Pena, James Russell, Ervin Santana, Jonny Venters… In the middle infield, Andrelton Simmons is a generational glove man but has seen his productivity on the other side of the ball decline steadily over the last three years.
NL East Notes: Fernandez, Toscano, Braves, Mets
2015/04/nl-east-notes-fernandez-toscano-braves-mets.htmlGraham unprotected in this year's Rule 5 Draft. … Marlins ace Jose Fernandez and manager Mike Redmond spoke with Anthony Castrovince for a Sports On Earth piece about the 23-year-old Fernandez's recovery from Tommy John surgery.
Rule 5 Update: J.R. Graham, Delino DeShields
2015/04/rule-5-update-j-r-graham-delino-deshields.htmlGraham, selected by the Twins out of the Braves organization, has made Minnesota's 25-man roster, according to Twins director of baseball communications Dustin Morse (on Twitter). … Earlier today the Braves claimed Rule 5 left-hander Andrew McKirahan off waivers from the Marlins -- the second Rule 5 player to be claimed off waivers in the past week (the Padres also claimed Rule 5 righty Jandel Gustave of waivers from the Royals).
AL Central Notes: Graham, Pelfrey, Salazar, Finnegan
2015/03/al-central-notes-graham-pelfrey-salazar-finnegan.htmlGraham, Jayson Stark of ESPN.com tweets. … Word in the scouting community is that the Twins made a great Rule 5 pick-up in righty J.R.
Twins Have Inquired On Rafael Soriano
2015/03/twins-have-inquired-on-rafael-soriano.htmlGraham is still in the mix for a spot and may yet make the club to open the season.… FRIDAY: The Twins have inquired about watching free agent right-hander Rafael Soriano throw, Darren Wolfson of 1500 ESPN reports (via Twitter).
Twins Outright Lester Oliveros
2015/03/twins-outright-lester-oliveros.htmlThe Twins are known to be looking for one, if not two relief pitchers, so this move could provide them…… Graham, Tim Stauffer and Blaine Boyer.
Rule 5 Draft Spring Update
2015/03/rule-5-draft-spring-update.htmlGraham is making an impression with the Twins, as Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports. … Last year, for instance, three teams kept players on the roster all year and earned their rights going forward: the White Sox (Adrian Nieto), Rockies (Tommy Kahnle), and Brewers (Wei-Chung Wang).
Notes On Blue Jays, Beeston, Duquette
2015/01/notes-on-blue-jays-beeston-duquette.htmlMeanwhile, the rest of the Orioles' front office (including Brady Anderson, Tripp Norton, Gary Rajsich, Brian Graham and John Stockstill) are capable as well, Kubatko argues. … Rogers has left behind a "trail of stink-bombs" in attempting to replace Beeston, writes John Lott of the National Post.
Checking In On Teams In Need Of Pitching
2015/01/checking-in-on-teams-in-need-of-pitching-2.htmlGraham could also be featured in the bullpen. … Rockies (818 runs allowed, 4.84 team ERA) - The Rockies haven't done a whole lot to improve their pitching situation so far this winter, though they've been connected to a handful of starters.
2014 Rule 5 Draft Results
2014/12/2014-rule-5-draft-results.htmlGraham from the Braves. … For those who are unfamiliar with the event, MLBTR offers an in-depth description, but here's a quick overview.
Rule 5 Draft Notes: Rays, Twins, Graham
2014/12/rule-5-draft-notes-rays-twins-graham.htmlGraham, but the Rule 5 is often surprising, as teams often choose players (or choose no one) based on their own distinctive evaluations of the marginal prospects who tend to be available. … The Rule 5 involves players who have been with their teams several years (five seasons if they signed at 18 or younger, four years if they signed at 19 or older) and have not yet been protected on their teams' 40-man rosters.
Rule 5 Rumors: Mets, Verrett, D’Backs, Pena
2014/12/rule-5-rumors-mets-verrett-dbacks-pena.htmlMeanwhile, Callis (Twitter link) says it's very possible that someone will take a chance on Delino DeShields Jr. … Graham of the Braves, according to Jonathan Mayo of MLB.com (via Twitter).
Minor Moves: Hernandez, De Paula, Roenicke, Feierabend, Hayes
2014/08/minor-moves-godfrey-mateo-russell.htmlThe Diamondbacks signed right-hander Graham Godfrey, Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports. … The Rockies have outrighted Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A, according to the MLB transactions page.
Marlins Trade For Jacque Jones Nearly Dead
2007/06/marlins-trade-1.htmlThe Cubs will get a pitcher from Class A Greensboro, possibly 23 year-old lefty Graham Taylor. … Rodriguez of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, the Marlins have traded for outfielder Jacque Jones
A’s Trade Scutaro To Jays
2007/11/as-trade-scut-1.htmlThe other player, Graham Godfrey, is another groundball guy, with a 1.97 groundout to flyout ratio. … A final thought occurred to me: Could Scutaro and John McDonald be used in some kind of platoon setting? Scutaro was actually a lot better than Johnny at the plate last year, and isn't lacking with the glove.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Manny Ramirez
2009/03/baseball-blogs.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham offers their feelings on the Manny signing from their perspective as a Red Sox fan. … While I do receive numerous suggestions from bloggers each week, I would love to hear from you guys.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bucs, Jays, Pedro, Pudge, Phils, Twins
2009/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-bucs-jays-pedro-pudge-phils-twins.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham says Pudge "fooled" the Astros into giving him $1.5MM. … Earlier this week, Pudge Rodriguez, one of the greatest catchers of this generation, became the latest big-name free agent to find a home.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bay, Dodgers, Draft
2009/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-bay-dodgers-draft.htmlSurviving Grady fancies the Red Sox new Canadian import, Jason Bay, who is helping Bostonians forget all about...what was his name? UmpBump puts together an impressive roster of players Ned Colletti "gave up on." The Ghost of Moonlight Graham shows that history does not favor pitchers taken with the top pick of the draft.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Peavy, Braves, Penny, Francoeur
2009/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-peavy-braves-johnson-penny-francoeur.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham sees a Matt LaPorta for Michael Bowden trade as good for both the Red Sox and Indians. … Schmidt retired with a career line of .267/.380/.527, 548 home runs and 10 gold gloves.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Peavy, Glavine, Yankees, Phillies
2009/06/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-peavy-glavine-yankees-phillies.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham analyzes the early returns on some of the trades from this past offseason. … The 16-year-old would sign a deal later that day that included a $3MM signing bonus.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Lee, Halladay, Holliday, Zito
2009/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-25.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham breaks down the needs of the contenders as we approach the deadline. … He would go on to make 13 starts for the Fightins, finishing 4-0 with a 4.20 ERA.
Rockies Acquire Rafael Betancourt
2009/07/rockies-will-trade-for-bullpen-help-today.html2:52pm: Troy Renck of the Denver Post says the Rockies traded Single A pitcher Connor Graham to the Indians for Betancourt.2:32pm: Ed Price of AOL FanHouse says the Rockies acquired Rafael Betancourt from the Indians.1:01pm: MLB.com reports that the Rockies will trade for right-handed bullpen help today.
Month In Review: July 2009
2009/08/month-in-review-july-2009.htmlThey received Rafael Betancourt from Cleveland for Connor Graham, and also acquired Joe Beimel from Washington for Ryan Mattheus and Robinson Fabian. … The Mets and Braves made a one-for-one swap of Ryan Church and Jeff Francoeur.
Odds & Ends: Sheffield, Indians, Draft
2009/08/odds-ends-sheffield-indians-draft.htmlCallis also reports that the Giants have come to terms with fifth-rounder Matthew Graham to the tune of $500k. … Some more links as everyone reels from the bench-clearing madness: Count in Mets manager Jerry Manuel as a proponent of bringing back Gary Sheffield next year, says Bart Hubbuch at the New York Post.
O’s & Yanks Sign Mid-Round Picks
2009/08/os-yanks-sign-midround-picks.htmlTerms of the deal are unknown.Also, Paul Strelow from the State newspaper in South Carolina reports that the Yankees have agreed to terms with 14th-rounder Graham Stoneburner. … Jeff Zrebiec from the Baltimore Sun writes that the Orioles have agreed to terms with 11th-round pick Michael Ohlman.