NL West Notes: D-Backs, Hudson, Giants, Gyorko
2015/09/diamondbacks-analytics-daniel-hudson-role-giants-padres-gyorko-shortstop.htmlDaniel Hudson has spent the season in the Diamondbacks' bullpen and seen his velocity tick up to triple digits while working in relief, but the former starter and two-time Tommy John victim tells the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro that he believes he can return to the rotation. … Though the Diamondbacks have a strong anti-analytics reputation, team president Derrick Hall told Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports that they've hired a pair of full-time employees and two interns recently to add to their growing analytics department.
Dodgers, Braves, Marlins Complete 13-Player Trade
2015/08/dodgers-nearing-deal-to-acquire-mat-latos-michael-morse.htmlPer their scouting report, he made big strides with his velocity late in 2014 and has gone from a low-90s heater to a mid-90s offering that "threatens triple digits" at times. … AUGUST 1: The Dodgers are paying just $500K of the remainder of Arroyo's deal, Mark Saxon of ESPN Los Angeles tweets.
Twins Promote Alex Meyer
2015/06/twins-promote-alex-meyer.htmlMeyer can hit triple digits with his fastball and features what many describe as a "wipeout slider" as well, but he's battled control problems at times in his career and has had some shoulder injuries that have slowed his development. … The Twins' long-term hope for the towering righty is that he can work out of the rotation, but he'll presumably join the bullpen for the time being.
Jordan Lyles Out For Year With Toe Injury
2015/06/jordan-lyles-out-for-year-with-toe-injury.htmlRockies righty Jordan Lyles will miss the rest of the season after suffering an injury to his left big toe, the club announced (via Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post).
Dodgers Designate David Huff For Assignment
2015/06/dodgers-designate-david-huff-for-assignment.htmlRavin has touched triple digits with his fastball in the past and had a 2.25 ERA with a 30-to-8 K/BB…… Following the fist game of today's double-header against the Rockies, the Dodgers announced that they have designated left-hander David Huff for assignment and selected the contract of right-hander Josh Ravin from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Erik Cordier Declines Assignment, Re-Signs With Giants
2015/05/erik-cordier-declines-assignment-re-signs-with-giants.htmlCordier, who works in the triple digits with his fastball, struck out nine and walked only two in six MLB innings last year for San Francisco. … Right-handed reliever Erik Cordier declined an outright assignment with the Giants but re-signed with the club on a minor league deal, Chris Haft of MLB.com tweets.
Giants Designate Erik Cordier For Assignment
2015/05/giants-designate-erik-cordier-for-assignment.htmlCordier, whose fastball can reach triple-digits, made seven relief appearances during the Giants' Wild Card run posting a 9-to-2 K/BB ratio while allowing one earned run in six innings. … The Giants have officially announced on Twitter they have designated right-hander Erik Cordier for assignment after reinstating him from the disabled list.
Offseason Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies
2014/10/offseason-outlook-philadelphia-phillies-5.htmlThe left-handed slinger dialed up the gas with an average fastball at 97 mph and the ability to touch triple digits. … The Phillies fell to the basement of the NL East with a 73-89 record in 2014.
Quick Hits: Rincon, Coffey, Ibanez, Kolek
2014/05/quick-hits-rincon-coffey-ibanez-kolek.htmlThe mountainous Kolek has consistently hit triple-digits on the radar gun, leading scouts to tell Manuel that he throws harder than any high school pitcher in the draft era. … 35-year-old former big leaguer Juan Rincon, who has not thrown in the bigs since 2010, is looking to mount a comeback, tweets Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.
NL Central Notes: Cubs, Pirates
2014/04/nl-central-notes-9.htmlThe reigning NL champs haven't drafted in the single digits in 16 years, but have continued to find major league contributors in later rounds, including 2013 All-Star Allen Craig. … "But you make 30 or 40 selections [in a draft], and three or four of those guys have gotta play." Here are two more NL Central links: Cubs scouts and crosscheckers convened last week to discuss the team's strategy for this year's draft, but the front office isn't ready to narrow its draft board down to a final 25 players, according to GM Jed Hoyer (via a report from MLB.com's Carrie Muskat).
More Rosenthal
2007/05/more-rosenthal-2.htmlIf it's double digits in July the decision gets easier. … Byrd has come alive, and Guillen's strong May has sparked the chance of the Ms taking their $9MM option for '08.
Nats Ink Odalis Perez To Minor League Deal
2009/02/nats-ink-odalis.htmlWe think he could have easily won double-digits, almost 15 wins, with any type of help."… Manager Manny Acta had this to say about Perez at the end of last season: "He has given us a lot of quality starts and the innings that we were hoping he would give us out of Spring Training.
Down the Rabbit Hole: Looking at 2009 Free Agency
2009/02/down-the-rabbit.htmlThis year there are four clubs that see total contract years into double-digits Yankees – 24 total contract years A.J. … A guest article by Maury Brown With Spring Training arriving, we can start to peel back the layers of the onion we call free agency and look at some trends.
Odds And Ends: Draft, Stark, Selig
2009/05/odds-and-ends-draft-stark-selig.htmlMLB.com's Bill Chastain spoke with Carl Crawford about the 100-steal plateau and heard that the speedy left fielder doesn't expect his stolen base tally to reach triple digits. … ESPN.com's Rob Neyer argues that the Nats shouldn't take Stephen Strasburg unless they're sure he'll help their team more than any other player, regardless of the hype surrounding the college righty.
At Least Ten Teams Interested In Amezaga
2009/12/at-least-ten-teams-interested-in-amezaga.htmlThe number of teams interested in Alfredo Amezaga is "well into double digits," according to the utility man's agent (MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reporting). … He's played every position but pitcher and catcher in the majors, spending most of his time in center field and at short.
Marlins Sign Mike MacDougal
2010/02/marlins-sign-mike-macdougal.htmlMacDougal's fastball flirts with triple-digits, but he's put more than three runners on base for every two innings pitched ever since his All Star season back in 2003. … He converted 20 of 21 save chances, though he walked as many men (31) as he struck out in 50 innings of work.
Phillies Designate Scott Mathieson For Assignment
2010/06/phillies-designate-scott-mathieson-for-assignment.htmlThe two-time Tommy John surgery survivor struck out 34 batters in 29.2 innings in Triple-A this year, and is best known for a fastball that flirts with triple digits. … Proefrock said it was a "procedural move," but would not elaborate.12:13pm: The Phillies have designated reliever Scott Mathieson for assignment, tweets Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Free Agent Market For Designated Hitters
2010/10/free-agent-market-for-designated-hitters.htmlSeven of them reached double digits in home runs. … Only Huff is coming off a strong contract year, but any of these three will help on offense.
Non-Tender Candidate: Joel Zumaya
2010/11/non-tender-candidate-joel-zumaya.htmlHis fastball was again humming in the triple digits and Detroit had one of the game's best setup men in their bullpen. … The deadline for teams to offer contracts to players with fewer than six years of service time is less than two weeks away.
Yankees Have Some Interest In Jerry Hairston Jr.
2010/12/yankees-have-some-interest-in-jerry-hairston-jr.htmlHe reached double digits in home runs for the second time in his career, matching his homer total from 2009 (10). … The Yankees appear to have inquired on Jerry Hairston Jr., according to Marc Carig of the Star Ledger (on Twitter)
Jack Of All Trades: Manny Trillo
2010/12/jack-of-all-trades-manny-trillo.htmlHe put up numbers pretty similar to what he'd manage in the major leagues for various Oakland affiliates- decent batting average, few walks, home runs in the mid-to-upper single digits, great defense. … This man, born on December 25, inspired cheering in many cities over a long period of time.
Verlander Talks Career Development, Goals
2011/05/verlander-talks-career-development-goals.htmlHis fastball reached triple digits repeatedly and remained his go-to pitch. … Justin Verlander has made 173 regular season starts, pitched in the World Series and appeared in a pair of All-Star Games.
White Sox Claim Leyson Septimo
2011/06/white-sox-claim-leyson-septimo.htmlThe former outfielder was converted to the mound after the '07 season and can touch triple digits with his fastball,…… The White Sox claimed lefty Leyson Septimo off waivers from the Diamondbacks and optioned him to Double-A, tweets the team
NL Central Links: McCutchen, Cubs, Ramirez, Crane
2011/08/nl-central-links-mccutchen-cubs-ramirez-crane.htmlAfter Yovani Gallardo struck out ten Cubs en route to another Milwaukee victory, the club's division lead reached double digits for the first time this season, with the Cardinals now 10.5 games back. … Let's check out the rest of the morning's updates from the NL Central....
AL West Notes: Athletics, Fielder, Rangers
2011/12/al-west-notes-athletics-fielder-rangers.htmlThe last four digits of the Rangers' $51.7MM bid for Yu Darvish were 3411, tweets Bob Elliott of the Toronto Sun. … The Athletics completed their third major trade of the offseason this afternoon, sending Andrew Bailey and Ryan Sweeney to Boston for Josh Reddick and prospects Miles Head and Raul Alcantara.