International Notes: Varona, Guerrero Jr.
Last night, the Angels made their $8MM signing of Cuban infielder Roberto Baldoquin official more than two months after reportedly striking a deal with him. He debuts at number three on an updated list...
View ArticleInternational Notes: July 2 Market, Cuba
Hector Olivera and Yadier Alvarez are the two biggest names to watch on the international market at present, but let’s take a look at some other notes while we wait to learn more on their situations:...
View ArticleInternational Notes: Bonus Pools, Dodgers, Cubs
Yesterday, Fangraphs’ Kiley McDaniel looked ahead to the 2015-16 international signing period by looking at several of the top prospects expected to land large bonuses on or after July 2. Today,...
View ArticleInternational Notes: Rankings, Spending, Alvarez, Guerrero
The 2015-16 international signing period kicks off in six days (July 2), which will lead to significant spending from clubs all around the league in an effort to bolster their farm system. The Red Sox,...
View Article2015-16 International Signing Period Now Open
Today marks the opening of the 2015-16 international signing period, during which so-called “July 2” prospects can begin inking deals with MLB clubs. Every MLB team has been allocated a series of bonus...
View ArticleBlue Jays To Sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
1:04pm: Guerrero will receive a $3.9MM bonus, Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com tweets. 10:18am: The Blue Jays have reached agreement with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ben Badler of Baseball America reports on...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Dodgers, Klentak, Vlad Jr., D’Backs
More and more teams are adopting the formula of hiring an Ivy League-educated, analytics-based GM and/or a veteran player as manager despite little or no coaching experience, a trend FOX Sports’ Ken...
View ArticleStarlin Castro, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Hire Magnus Sports
Yankees second baseman Starlin Castro has changed agents, moving his representation to Barry Praver of Magnus Sports, according to ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick (via Twitter). Also making the switch is top...
View ArticleEast Notes: Denbo, Hicks/Ellsbury, Vlad Jr., Red Sox
Tim Healey of the Sun-Sentinel takes a look at Derek Jeter’s first hire in Miami: former Yankees executive Gary Denbo. The Marlins’ new player development and scouting guru is known for working hard to...
View ArticleAL East Notes: Stanton, Frazier, Andujar, JDM, Givens, Blue Jays
While the Yankees were assuredly disheartened upon being informed that they were not a finalist for Shohei Ohtani, that information looks to have largely paved the way for New York’s blockbuster...
View ArticleAL East Notes: Jays, Yelich, Guerrero, Schoop, O’s, Yankees, Sox, JDM
The Blue Jays were “the only other team that came close” to acquiring Christian Yelich from the Marlins before the outfielder was dealt to the Brewers, SiriusXM’s Craig Mish reports (Twitter links)....
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Knocking Down The Door: Fowler, Guerrero, Staumont, Stewart, Urias
“Knocking Down the Door” is a regular feature that identifies minor leaguers who are making a case for a big league promotion. Dustin Fowler, CF, Athletics (Triple-A Nashville) | Athletics Depth...
View ArticleAL East Notes: Vlad Jr., Walker, Orioles
Though Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is laying waste to Double-A pitching, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins tells Shi Davidi of Sportsnet that the organization is not planning to bring him to the Majors just yet....
View ArticleBlue Jays Notes: Deadline, Vlad Jr., Osuna
The Blue Jays’ recent skid — they’re 2-8 in their past 10 games and now sit at 23-27 on the season — could force the team’s front office to make some tough decisions in the coming months, writes Ken...
View ArticleAL East Notes: Hanley, Kelly, Vlad Jr., Happ
As Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reported last night, Hanley Ramirez is going through release waivers at the moment, which makes it likely that he’ll clear and become a free agent tomorrow afternoon. Red...
View ArticleBlue Jays Notes: Vlad Jr., Outfield Corners, Gaviglio
Blue Jays fans have been anxiously anticipating the arrival of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., but they’ll have to wait a bit longer, as the 19-year-old phenom was placed on the minor league disabled list today...
View ArticleEast Notes: Mets, Yanks, deGrom, Thor, Vlad Jr., D. Murphy, Franco
With the Mets looking more like bottom feeders than contenders, there has been speculation that they could listen to proposals for two of their best players, co-aces Jacob deGrom and Noah Syndergaard....
View ArticleAL News & Rumors: Rangers, Kela, Beltre, Red Sox, Jays, Vlad Jr., Twins
There were five teams on hand Saturday to scout Rangers closer Keone Kela, Jeff Wilson of the Star-Telegram reports. The Diamondbacks and Pirates – both of whom have had previously reported interested...
View ArticleBlue Jays Notes: Vlad Jr., Shapiro, Payroll
With the Blue Jays wrapping up a disappointing campaign, there have been a few tense stories involving the organization in recent days. The end of Josh Donaldson’s tenure (link), the potential end of...
View ArticlePoll: The Handling Of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Eloy Jimenez
Two of the most talented players in Triple-A will remain there throughout the month of September. Third baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Eloy Jimenez will not receive a cup of coffee in the majors...
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