Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Zambrano, Johnson, Fielder, Felix, Braves
2009/09/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-zambrano-johnson-fielder-felix-braves.htmlThe Ghost of Midnight Graham suggests that teams avoid Pineiro this winter. … Chance would subsequently be traded in the off-season and play just one more season.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Twins, Mets, Rockies, Delgado, Nady, Butler
2009/10/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-twins-mets-hawpe-delgado-nady-butler.htmlThe Ghost of Midnight Graham looks at the trade market for Brad Hawpe. … Yesterday we learned that Boone is likely to retire, ending his 12-year career.
Braves Sign Scott Proctor
2009/11/braves-sign-scott-proctor.htmlWEDNESDAY: The Braves signed reliever Scott Proctor to a split contract, according to Mike Graham of TCPalm.com (hat tip to Talking…… FRIDAY: David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution has details on Proctor's deal.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Wood, Sheets, Bradley, Wagner
2009/11/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-23.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham looks which teams might be interested in trading for Kerry Wood. … On this date two years ago, Mike Lowell re-signed with the Red Sox for three-years, $37.5MM.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Felix, Phillies, Reds
2010/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-felix-phillies-reds-cubs.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham examines the rotations in the NL East. … Seven years ago today, Ivan Rodriguez signed a one-year deal with the Marlins worth $10MM, ending a 12-year stint with the Texas Rangers.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Utley, Matsui, Yankees, Lee
2010/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-utley-matsui-yankees-lee.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham says the Angels are playing with fire if they plan on letting Hideki Matsui see some action in the outfield. … On this date 44-years ago, Marvin Miller was elected as the first full-time president of the Major League Baseball Players' Association by the player representatives.
Marlins Pursuing Relief Help; Won’t Deal Morrison
2010/06/marlins-pursuing-relief-help-wont-deal-morrison.htmlThe Dodgers gave up Josh Bell for George Sherrill; the White Sox gave up Brandon Allen for Tony Pena; the Rockies gave up Connor Graham for Rafael Betancourt and Robinson Fabian and Ryan Mattheus for Joe Beimel. … Marlins executives know that the team needs to improve its 'pen to contend, so they are trying to add relievers, but whenever the Marlins inquire about one, rival teams ask about 22-year-old first baseman Logan Morrison.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Gillies, Oswalt, Hart, Lilly
2010/07/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-gillies-oswalt-hart-lilly.htmlGhost of Moonlight Graham looks at the trade market for Corey Hart. … On this date ten years ago, a 36-year-old Barry Larkin signed a three-year contract extension with the Reds worth $27MM.
Odds & Ends: Royals, Pena, Alderson, De La Rosa
2010/11/odds-ends-de-la-rosa-sandoval-dunn.htmlGraham, who passed away in 1965, went on to become a doctor in Chisholm, Minnesota following his brief playing career. … That half-inning grew into immortality thanks to his characterization in W.P.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Konerko, Jeter, Lee, Beltre
2010/11/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-konerko-jeter-lee-beltre.htmlMeanwhile, The Ghost of Moonlight Graham tries to figure out who will catch for Boston in 2011. … On this date back in 1974, Catfish Hunter met with Oakland A's owner Charles Finley and Peter Seitz of the American Arbitration Association in New York after the team failed to make a $50,000 payment into a long-term annuity fund.
Nationals Acquire Tom Gorzelanny
2011/01/nationals-acquire-tom-gorzelanny.htmlLefty Graham Hicks, right-hander A.J. … The left-hander started 23 games, after spending most of the 2009 season as a reliever.
Rockies Extend Rafael Betancourt
2011/01/rockies-sign-betancourt-to-two-year-deal.htmlThe Rockies acquired Betancourt prior to the 2009 trade deadline in exchange for minor leaguer Connor Graham, and he's been nothing short of oustanding in their bullpen. … Troy Renck of the Denver Post adds that the one-year extension carries a mutual $4.25MM option with it.
Offseason In Review: Chicago Cubs
2011/02/offseason-in-review-chicago-cubs-4.htmlMorris, OF Michael Burgess, and SP Graham Hicks from Nationals for SP Tom Gorzelanny Acquired P Robert Coello from Red…… Notable Minor League Signings Reed Johnson, Todd Wellemeyer, Braden Looper, Augie Ojeda, Scott Moore, Brad Snyder, Bryan LaHair, Polin Trinidad, Lou Montanez Trades and Claims Claimed RP Mason Tobin from Angels in Rule 5 draft; traded to Rangers for cash Acquired SP Matt Garza, OF Fernando Perez, and SP Zach Rosscup from Rays for SP Chris Archer, SS Hak-Ju Lee, C Robinson Chirinos, OF Sam Fuld, and OF Brandon Guyer Claimed C Max Ramirez off waivers from Red Sox Acquired P A.J.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Pujols, Reyes, Rays, A’s
2011/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-pujols-reyes-rays-as.htmlThe Ghost of Moonlight Graham named its five offseason winners. … On this date in 1973, the players and owners agreed to a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, ending the Spring Training lockout.
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
2011/04/offseason-in-review-washington-nationals-3.htmlTrades and Claims Acquired RP Henry Rodriguez and OF Corey Brown from Athletics for LF Josh Willingham Claimed RP Elvin Ramirez from Mets and SP Brian Broderick from the Cardinals in Rule 5 draft Acquired SP Tom Gorzelanny from Cubs for SP Graham Hicks, P A.J. … Chien-Ming Wang, SP: one year, $1MM.
Draft Notes: Cole, Hultzen, Bradley, Springer
2011/05/draft-notes-cole-hultzen-bradley-springer.htmlRendon's stock is down a bit because of a dip in production and injury concerns, writes Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, but Rendon's coach at Rice, Wayne Graham, expects the third baseman to go within the top two picks. … ESPN.com’s Keith Law projects the Pirates to select UCLA right-hander Gerrit Cole with the first overall pick, though he says they’re still seriously in on Virginia left-hander Danny Hultzen and high school outfielder Bubba Starling.
Athletics Notes: Weeks, Matsui, Anderson, Draft
2011/06/athletics-notes-weeks-matsui-anderson-draft.htmlThe A's will have to make a 40-man roster move to make room for Godfrey and Slusser guesses the team…… Right-hander Graham Godfrey will make his Major League debut in a start against the White Sox on Friday
Outrighted To Triple-A: Todd, Gibbons, Kouzmanoff,
2011/06/outrighted-to-triple-a-fox.htmlOakland initially demoted the third baseman on Monday and they outrighted him today to create a 40-man roster spot for Graham Godfrey. … Here's where we'll keep track of all players who get outrighted to Triple-A today...
Prospects Dealt In July Of 2009
2011/06/prospects-dealt-in-july-of-2009.htmlGraham is currently on the disabled list for the Indians' Double-A team and hasn't pitched this year. … The 25-year-old has shown a propensity to draw walks in the hitter-friendly league and awaits a shot at a starting job.
Central Notes: Bourn, Guillen, Soto, Rhodes
2011/08/central-notes-bourn-votto-guillen-soto.htmlIn a video interview with Graham Bensinger of Yahoo Sports, Ozzie Guillen says that he recently told White Sox owner…… "Do I want to manage the Marlins? No, because I'm managing the White Sox now." Guillen's future is also a…
A’s Designate Jerry Blevins For Assignment
2011/08/as-designate-jerry-blevins-for-assignment-1.htmlBlevins was removed from the active roster to make room for Graham Godfrey, who was slated to start Game 2 of the Athletics' doubleheader in Boston. … As with Blevins' previous three DFAs this season, he is removed from Oakland's 25-man roster but remains on its 40-man,…
Orioles GM Rumors: Dipoto, Levine
2011/10/orioles-gm-rumors.htmlDan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun believes Levine will be interviewed if the Orioles haven't hired someone by the end of the World Series. … Kubatko notes that the Orioles are likely to reassign director of player development John Stockstill, replacing him with coordinator of minor league instruction Brian Graham.
Added To 40-Man Roster: Giants, Dodgers, Pirates
2011/11/added-to-40-man-roster-phillies-white-sox.htmlHere's more on which players need to be protected and here are the details on which players have had their…… Today is the deadline for teams to add players to the 40-man roster to protect them from next month's Rule 5 draft.
Seeking Agency Information For 315 Players
2012/02/seeking-agencies-for-315-players.htmlAcosta, Manny Albaladejo, Jonathan Alfonzo, Eliezer Almonte, Zoilo Altuve, Jose Alvarez, Henderson Antonini, Michael Aoki, Norichika Arcia, Oswaldo Arredondo, Jose Aumont, Phillippe Avilan, Luis Aviles, Mike Axelrod, Dylan Barnes, Scott Beavan, Blake Beck, Chad Beliveau, Jeff Below, Duane Beltre, Engel Benjamin, Ramon Bernadina, Roger Bourgeois, Jason Brach, Brad Brigham, Jacob Britton, Drake Bush, Matt Cabral, Cesar Cabrera, Alberto Cabrera, Edwar Cabrera, Everth Caminero, Arquimedes Canzler, Russ Carignan, Andrew Carmona, Ysmael Carpenter, David Carreno, Joel Carrera, Ezequiel Carter, Anthony Carter, Chris Cassevah, Bobby Castellanos, Alex Castillo, Lendy Castro, Simon Ceda, Jose Chambers, Adron Chiang, Chih-Hsien Chirinos, Robinson Christian, Justin Cishek, Steve Cleto, Maikel Clevenger, Steve Coleman, Louis Colome, Alexander Constanza, Jose Cook, Ryan Correa, Hector Crawford, Evan Crosby, Casey Cruz, Rhiner Cruz, Tony d'Arnaud, Chase d'Arnaud, Travis Darnell, James De La Cruz, Frankie De La Cruz, Kelvin De Leon, Jorge De Los Santos, Miguel De Paula, Jose Del Rosario, Enerio Delabar, Steve Diaz, Juan Dickson, Brandon Diekman, Jake Dirks, Andy Dolis, Rafael Downs, Matt Duffy, Danny Eppley, Cody Escalona, Edgmer Escobar, Eduardo Estrada, Marco Exposito, Luis Familia, Jeurys Farina, Alan Federowicz, Tim Fick, Chuckie Field, Tommy Fiers, Michael Fife, Stephen Figueroa, Pedro Fisher, Carlos Flaherty, Ryan Flores, Wilmer Font, Wilmer Forsythe, Logan Francisco, Juan Freeman, Samuel Galvis, Freddy Garcia, Avisail Garcia, Harold Gillies, Tyson Gimenez, Chris Gindl, Caleb Godfrey, Graham Gomez, Hector Gonzalez, Marwin Graham, Tyler Gray, Jeff Green, Taylor Gregorius, Didi Grilli, Jason Gutierrez, Carlos Guzman, Jesus Hague, Matt Harrell, Lucas Hatcher, Chris Havens, Reese Heath, Deunte Hellweg, John Hendriks, Liam Hernandez, Cesar Hernandez, Pedro Herrera, Jonathan Herrera, Kelvin Herrmann, Frank Hoffman, Matt Holland, Greg Hughes, Jared Infante, Gregory Janish, Paul Jansen, Kenley Jennings, Dan Jimenez, Cesar Jimenez, Luis Johnson, Chris Johnson, Elliot Joseph, Corban Judy, Josh Kieschnick, Roger Kintzler, Brandon Kipnis, Jason Kjeldgaard, Brock Komatsu, Erik Kontos, George Kottaras, George Kozma, Pete Kroenke, Zach Lagares, Juan Lake, Junior Lavarnway, Ryan Leesman, Charles LeMahieu, DJ Lin, Che-Hsuan Liriano, Rymer Lobaton, Jose Lombardozzi, Steve Lopez, Wilton Lorin, Brett Lough, David Lueke, Josh Luetge, Lucas Lutz, Donald Lynn, Lance Manship, Jeff Manzanillo, Santo Marinez, Jhan Marte, Luis Martinez Mesa, Fabio Martinez, Cristhian Martinez, Fernando Martinez, Francisco Martinez, J.D. … Specifically, we're seeking agency information for 315 players currently on 40-man rosters.
Giants Designate Tyler Graham For Assignment
2012/05/giants-designate-tyler-graham-for-assignment.htmlGraham, 28, has yet to appear in the Major Leagues, but the Giants needed his 40-man roster spot to make room for Blackley. … The club placed left-hander Jeremy Affeldt on the disabled list and purchased the contract of left-hander Travis Blackley in corresponding moves.