Rockies Exercise 2014 Option For Jorge De La Rosa
2013/10/rockies-exercise-2014-option-for-jorge-de-la-rosa.htmlFirst-rounders Jonathan Gray, Eddie Butler and Tyler Anderson are all on the horizon as well, though each will require more time in the minors before being ready to join Colorado's rotation.
NL West Notes: Kemp, Price, CarGo, Tulo, Gray
2013/10/nl-west-notes-kemp-cargo-tulo.htmlMLB.com's Jim Callis called Rockies 2013 first-rounder Jonathan Gray "the class of the 2013 draft," saying that he has a higher ceiling than that of fellow Top 3 picks Mark Appel (Astros) and Kris Bryant (Cubs).
Colon Hopes To Return To A’s, Thinks He Can Pitch Three More Years
2013/10/colon-hopes-to-return-to-as-thinks-he-can-pitch-three-more-years.htmlThe A's are rich in young rotation options with the likes of Jarrod Parker, Sonny Gray, A.J.
Arbitration Eligibles: Chicago White Sox
2013/10/arbitration-eligibles-chicago-white-sox.htmlFlowers and Purcey are more of a gray area, but won't cost much if retained…
AL West Notes: Gray, Mariners, Luhnow, Ryan
2013/10/al-west-notes-gray-wedge-price-luhnow-ryan.htmlThe A's obviously want Gray fit for 2014 given how impressive the right-hander looked in his rookie season --- Gray posted a 2.67 ERA, 9.4 K/9 and 3.35 K/BB over 12 regular season games (10 starts) and then posted a 2.08 ERA over 13 innings in two postseason starts.
Offseason Outlook: Oakland Athletics
2013/10/offseason-outlook-oakland-athletics.htmlColon, who wants to pitch three more years, is amenable to returning to Oakland and Beane has acknowledged it "would be foolish" not to "have real interest in bringing him back." There's interest, but is there room in the rotation? Sonny Gray and A.J.
West Notes: Mariners, Cruz, Rockies, Fowler
2013/11/west-notes-mariners-cruz-rockies-fowler.htmlThe A's also have starters Sonny Gray.
Rockies Rumors: First Basemen, Wilson, Tulo, Cargo
2013/11/rockies-rumors-first-basemen-wilson-tulo-cargo.htmlFinally from Ringolsby, neither 2013 first-rounder Jonathan Gray or 2012 supplemental-rounder Eddie Butler will open 2014 in the Majors, though each could be up as early as May 1 if need be.
A’s Sign Scott Kazmir
2014/01/athletics-to-sign-scott-kazmir.htmlKazmir figures to join a rotation that includes Sonny Gray, Jarrod Parker, A.J.
Blue Jays Notes: Jimenez, Santana, Anthopoulos
2014/01/blue-jays-notes-jimenez-santana-anthopoulos.htmlIn terms of internal pitching prospects, Anthopoulos praised Marcus Stroman, comparing the 22-year-old righty to Athletics right-hander Sonny Gray…
Rockies Notes: Monfort, Starters, Payroll, Fowler
2014/02/rockies-notes-monfort-starters-payroll-fowler.htmlMonfort noted that the club's 2013 rotation was "statistically the best pitching in our history." And more improvements could be on the way: Monfort says that top prospects Jonathan Gray and Eddie Butler "could potentially be pitching at Coors Field by late summer." Monfort also confirmed the organizational philosophy of adding arms that can induce grounders, noting that pitchers like Clayton Kershaw, Tim Lincecum, and Stephen Strasburg all sport career ERAs of over 6.00 at Coors Field.
AL West Notes: Garza, Morales, Cruz, Lewis, Milone
2014/02/al-west-notes-garza-morales-cruz-lewis-milone.htmlRather than lament his misfortune, Lewis instead said that he prefers to count his blessings: "Baseball has given me the opportunity to play and make good money and do it as long as I have." Athletics lefty Tommy Milone might appear to be behind Scott Kazmir, Jarrod Parker, Sonny Gray, Dan Straily and A.J.
NL Notes: Reds, Heyward, Gonzalez, Rockies
2014/03/nl-notes-reds-heyward-gonzalez-rockies.htmlESPN's Jerry Crasnick focuses on young starters Jonathan Gray and Eddie Butler while the Denver Post's Troy E.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2014/03/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs.htmlThough Bryant projects as a future All-Star, perhaps Jonathan Gray would have been a better pick for the Cubs with their #2 overall choice in the last draft.