The Minnesota Twins have added their 31st member to the organization’s Hall of Fame. The Twins formally announced on Friday that the club has now inducted former starting pitcher Johan Santana.
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Thursday, November 7, 2013
Twins Keeping Eye On Johan Santana, Ervin Santana, Dan Haren, & Others
The free agency signing period has started in Major League Baseball, and one intriguing question already has surfaced: Which Santana could land in a Twins uniform next season? Ervin, Johan or both?
Star Tribune
Star Tribune
Friday, November 1, 2013
Mets Decline To Pick Up Johan Santana's Option
Excitement was palpable on the February morning nearly six years ago when Johan Santana first slipped a Mets jersey over his shoulders. One of Santana's agents, Peter Greenberg, said that day Santana was confident he would cash in the deal's seventh-year option, increasing its total value from $137.5 million to $157 million.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Irrational Trades Are Bad Trades
Spite -- 1972 St. Louis Cardinals
Steve Carlton had a history of contentious negotiations with Augustus Busch, the owner of the Cardinals, who had once told his GM, "I don’t care if he ever throws another damn ball for us." In 1972, in the middle of another protracted negotiation, he got his wish. Carlton was dealt to Philadelphia for Rick Wise. Lefty went 27-10 with a 1.97 ERA for the last-place Phils. Rob Neyer calculated in his Big Book of Baseball Blunders that the move cost the Cards three NL East crowns.
Steve Carlton had a history of contentious negotiations with Augustus Busch, the owner of the Cardinals, who had once told his GM, "I don’t care if he ever throws another damn ball for us." In 1972, in the middle of another protracted negotiation, he got his wish. Carlton was dealt to Philadelphia for Rick Wise. Lefty went 27-10 with a 1.97 ERA for the last-place Phils. Rob Neyer calculated in his Big Book of Baseball Blunders that the move cost the Cards three NL East crowns.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Kyle Lohse Leads Memphis By Reno
Kyle Lohse was dominant in what might have been his final rehab start. The right-hander toyed with Reno's hitters as the Redbirds beat the Aces 5-2 Tuesday night.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Memphis Ends Slide With Big Win
The Redbirds used a big first inning in snapping their three-game losing streak Monday night. Memphis scored four runs in the opening inning en route to a 12-5 win at Aces Ballpark.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Cagey Jeff Suppan Faces Powerful Snakes
The D-backs know what to expect when veteran Jeff Suppan takes the mound Wednesday. The Cardinals, on the other hand, don't have the same luxury with D-backs rookie right-hander Barry Enright.
MLB Game Day
MLB Game Day
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Chris Narveson Gets Job Done, But Crew Falls
Brewers on the mound: Lefty starter Chris Narveson faced a veteran lineup and pitched two scoreless, hitless innings. He walked Troy Tulowitzki to open the second, but erased that by coaxing a Melvin Mora double-play grounder.
Brewers Official Site
Brewers Official Site
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 10-1-09: Russell Branyan Done For Season; Jamie Moyer To Have Surgery; Jim Riggleman Candidate For MGR Position
Clayton Mortensen (Athletics):
Mortensen, a 24-year-old making his seventh big league appearance and sixth start, allowed six earned runs on eight hits before exiting with nobody out in the second inning. Ken Griffey Jr.'s three-run homer to center was the biggest blow, and Mortensen also hit a batter and made a throwing error.
Athletics Official Site
Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
In his final scheduled start of the season, Suppan was charged with eight runs on 10 hits in six innings. He threw three wild pitches in all, including one in the second inning that allowed Yorvit Torrealba to score a run that tied the game at 2, and another in the sixth that allowed Ian Stewart to scamper home with an insurance run. Two pitches later, Gonzalez connected for a two-run shot that gave Colorado an 8-4 lead.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
He went six innings, allowing four runs on six hits. He struck out four and walked one in his fourth career start.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Take Thursday's starter Dan Haren for example. He's allowed five runs in each of his last two starts and seen his ERA grow to 3.02 from 2.79. While that's still among the top 10 in the NL, given the opportunity to erase a couple of his poorer efforts would mean the difference between 10th and fifth in the league.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jack Wilson (Mariners):
The season isn't ending quite the way veteran shortstop Jack Wilson envisioned.
Mariners Official Site
Russell Branyan (Mariners):
It is unlikely that first baseman Russell Branyan will get another at-bat this season, but he became eligible to play when the Mariners activated him from the disabled list. "I wouldn't consider putting him in, even in a pinch-hit role, before the Texas series," Wakamatsu said, "and even that's doubtful."
Mariners Official Site
Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman is not sure if he will back with the Nationals in 2010, but there is no denying the team had more fire on the field after he took over on July 13.
All Nats All The Time
Luis Perdomo (Padres):
Black said Wednesday that several members of the Padres will play winter ball after the regular season, including pitchers Luis Perdomo, Edward Mujica and Sean Gallagher. Additionally, pitcher Aaron Poreda will head to Peoria, Ariz., to the Padres' Spring Training facility next week for instructional league to continue to work on his mechanics.
Padres Official Site
Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the left groin injury he suffered in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Astros. The team expects that he will fully recover in time for Spring Training.
Phillies Official Site
Russ Springer, Troy Percival, & Joe Nelson (Rays):
Russ Springer, earning $3.3 million, has a 4.15 ERA in 73 games. Troy Percival, making more than $4 million, has only appeared in 14 games, has a 6.35 ERA and is contemplating retirement. And Joe Nelson, signed to a $1.3 million contract this offseason, sported a 4.02 ERA and wasn't called up to the club when rosters expanded in September.
Rays Official Site
Joe Girardi (Yankees MGR):
Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner offered Joe Girardi a vote of confidence on Wednesday, calling him "the man for the job," but said the club is not ready to discuss an extension with the manager.
Yankees Official Site
Tony Pena (Yankees Bench Coach) & Clint Hurdle (Free Agent):
It could be someone such as Tony Pena, who managed the Kansas City Royals (and even had a winning re cord one sea son). He is now the bench coach with the New York Yankees. There is John Farrell, who did grow up in the Tribe organization. He's now the pitching coach in Boston - although the Red Sox may not let him out of the clause in his contract that prevents him from managing another team in 2010.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chad Paronto (Astros):
A day after suffering a left hamstring strain, righthanded reliever Chad Paronto remained hopeful about pitching again this season, although manager Dave Clark wasn't as optimistic.
Houston Chronicle
Mortensen, a 24-year-old making his seventh big league appearance and sixth start, allowed six earned runs on eight hits before exiting with nobody out in the second inning. Ken Griffey Jr.'s three-run homer to center was the biggest blow, and Mortensen also hit a batter and made a throwing error.
Athletics Official Site
Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
In his final scheduled start of the season, Suppan was charged with eight runs on 10 hits in six innings. He threw three wild pitches in all, including one in the second inning that allowed Yorvit Torrealba to score a run that tied the game at 2, and another in the sixth that allowed Ian Stewart to scamper home with an insurance run. Two pitches later, Gonzalez connected for a two-run shot that gave Colorado an 8-4 lead.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
He went six innings, allowing four runs on six hits. He struck out four and walked one in his fourth career start.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Take Thursday's starter Dan Haren for example. He's allowed five runs in each of his last two starts and seen his ERA grow to 3.02 from 2.79. While that's still among the top 10 in the NL, given the opportunity to erase a couple of his poorer efforts would mean the difference between 10th and fifth in the league.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jack Wilson (Mariners):
The season isn't ending quite the way veteran shortstop Jack Wilson envisioned.
Mariners Official Site
Russell Branyan (Mariners):
It is unlikely that first baseman Russell Branyan will get another at-bat this season, but he became eligible to play when the Mariners activated him from the disabled list. "I wouldn't consider putting him in, even in a pinch-hit role, before the Texas series," Wakamatsu said, "and even that's doubtful."
Mariners Official Site
Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
Nationals interim manager Jim Riggleman is not sure if he will back with the Nationals in 2010, but there is no denying the team had more fire on the field after he took over on July 13.
All Nats All The Time
Luis Perdomo (Padres):
Black said Wednesday that several members of the Padres will play winter ball after the regular season, including pitchers Luis Perdomo, Edward Mujica and Sean Gallagher. Additionally, pitcher Aaron Poreda will head to Peoria, Ariz., to the Padres' Spring Training facility next week for instructional league to continue to work on his mechanics.
Padres Official Site
Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer will undergo season-ending surgery to repair the left groin injury he suffered in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Astros. The team expects that he will fully recover in time for Spring Training.
Phillies Official Site
Russ Springer, Troy Percival, & Joe Nelson (Rays):
Russ Springer, earning $3.3 million, has a 4.15 ERA in 73 games. Troy Percival, making more than $4 million, has only appeared in 14 games, has a 6.35 ERA and is contemplating retirement. And Joe Nelson, signed to a $1.3 million contract this offseason, sported a 4.02 ERA and wasn't called up to the club when rosters expanded in September.
Rays Official Site
Joe Girardi (Yankees MGR):
Yankees general partner Hal Steinbrenner offered Joe Girardi a vote of confidence on Wednesday, calling him "the man for the job," but said the club is not ready to discuss an extension with the manager.
Yankees Official Site
Tony Pena (Yankees Bench Coach) & Clint Hurdle (Free Agent):
It could be someone such as Tony Pena, who managed the Kansas City Royals (and even had a winning re cord one sea son). He is now the bench coach with the New York Yankees. There is John Farrell, who did grow up in the Tribe organization. He's now the pitching coach in Boston - although the Red Sox may not let him out of the clause in his contract that prevents him from managing another team in 2010.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chad Paronto (Astros):
A day after suffering a left hamstring strain, righthanded reliever Chad Paronto remained hopeful about pitching again this season, although manager Dave Clark wasn't as optimistic.
Houston Chronicle
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-24-09: Darren Oliver Having Great Season; Chris Narveson K's 10; Jim Riggleman Stays Positive; Edgar Gonzalez Having Tough Season
Darren Oliver (Angels):
He'll be 39 on Oct. 6, an age when most athletes are either in decline or retirement.
Darren Oliver is as good as he's been, taking on a strenuous workload for the Angels (57 appearances, 67 innings) in a tumultuous season and delivering quality work (5-1, 2.55 ERA, 82 total baserunners).
Angels Official Site
Terry Pendleton (Braves Hitting Coach):
When Braves manager Bobby Cox returns for his final season next year, he'll once again be working with each of the current members of his coaching staff.
Braves Official Site
Chris Narveson (Brewers):
Chris Narveson did what the more experienced and more expensive pitchers before him could not. He gave the Brewers a chance to win.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Mulvey (0-2) allowed just two hits over six innings, but he wound up walking four and hitting a batter. Two of his four walks came around to score.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
Though there is still a slight chance he could make another start, Max Scherzer's season probably will come to an end after his outing against the Padres on Friday.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
Although the Nationals are one defeat away from a 100-loss season, interim manager Jim Riggleman sees nothing but positives from the team in the future.
Nationals Official Site
The decision whether to retain Jim Riggleman will be made right after the end of the season -- in two weeks. The Nats would just as soon keep Interim Jim. It's the path of least resistance, a favorite Nats tactic (patent pending). He's done a decent job, compared with Manny Acta (26-38 vs. 26-61).
Washington Post
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
One of the scant few endearing storylines from 2008 for the 99-loss Padres was the emergence of 30-year-old rookie Edgar Gonzalez, who made his Major League debut while stepping out from the shadow of his brother, Adrian Gonzalez.
Padres Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Marquis gave up six runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings of a 6-3 loss to the Padres that reduced the Rockies' lead in the National League Wild Card race to four games over the Braves and Giants.
Rockies Official Site
Braden Looper (Brewers):
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin isn't ready to announce whether he intends to exercise his half of the mutual option on right-hander Braden Looper's contract.
But he appears to be leaning in that direction.
Journel-Sentinel
Brian Jordan (Braves Minor League Coach):
"The bottom line is, it's what Bobby wants to do, and I don't think anybody in the front office wanted to rush him out. They wanted him to make that decision. It's three years in a row not making it to the playoffs. I'm quite sure that put a little pressure on Bobby to make the right decision to him, to give it one more shot and hopefully go out on top."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Fox Sports
He'll be 39 on Oct. 6, an age when most athletes are either in decline or retirement.
Darren Oliver is as good as he's been, taking on a strenuous workload for the Angels (57 appearances, 67 innings) in a tumultuous season and delivering quality work (5-1, 2.55 ERA, 82 total baserunners).
Angels Official Site
Terry Pendleton (Braves Hitting Coach):
When Braves manager Bobby Cox returns for his final season next year, he'll once again be working with each of the current members of his coaching staff.
Braves Official Site
Chris Narveson (Brewers):
Chris Narveson did what the more experienced and more expensive pitchers before him could not. He gave the Brewers a chance to win.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Mulvey (0-2) allowed just two hits over six innings, but he wound up walking four and hitting a batter. Two of his four walks came around to score.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
Though there is still a slight chance he could make another start, Max Scherzer's season probably will come to an end after his outing against the Padres on Friday.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Jim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):
Although the Nationals are one defeat away from a 100-loss season, interim manager Jim Riggleman sees nothing but positives from the team in the future.
Nationals Official Site
The decision whether to retain Jim Riggleman will be made right after the end of the season -- in two weeks. The Nats would just as soon keep Interim Jim. It's the path of least resistance, a favorite Nats tactic (patent pending). He's done a decent job, compared with Manny Acta (26-38 vs. 26-61).
Washington Post
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
One of the scant few endearing storylines from 2008 for the 99-loss Padres was the emergence of 30-year-old rookie Edgar Gonzalez, who made his Major League debut while stepping out from the shadow of his brother, Adrian Gonzalez.
Padres Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Marquis gave up six runs (five earned) in 4 2/3 innings of a 6-3 loss to the Padres that reduced the Rockies' lead in the National League Wild Card race to four games over the Braves and Giants.
Rockies Official Site
Braden Looper (Brewers):
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin isn't ready to announce whether he intends to exercise his half of the mutual option on right-hander Braden Looper's contract.
But he appears to be leaning in that direction.
Journel-Sentinel
Brian Jordan (Braves Minor League Coach):
"The bottom line is, it's what Bobby wants to do, and I don't think anybody in the front office wanted to rush him out. They wanted him to make that decision. It's three years in a row not making it to the playoffs. I'm quite sure that put a little pressure on Bobby to make the right decision to him, to give it one more shot and hopefully go out on top."
Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Fox Sports
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-19-09: Chris Narveson Pitches Career-High In Innings; Mike Lincoln Close To Returning; Jason Marquis Hits Second Half Slumps
Chris Narveson (Brewers):
Chris Narveson had an exemplary outing through a career-long five innings, allowing one run on four hits, with two walks and three strikeouts. The left-hander figures to receive additional starts before the end of the season, with Manny Parra ailing and Yovani Gallardo going into shutdown mode after Sunday.
Brewers Official Site
Mike Lincoln (Reds):
Mike Lincoln is expected to throw off the mound prior to the Reds' Saturday night game against the Marlins at Great American Ball Park. When the 34-year old right-hander throws, he'll do so sporting some additional "hardware" in his neck.
Reds Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies starter Jason Marquis could not have felt good after one mistake marred his outing. With two out in the D-backs' fourth, Marquis threw a full-count slider to Brandon Allen, who hit it for his fourth home run of the season. It was part of a three-run inning.
Rockies Official Site
Raul Gonzalez (Long Island):
The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic Leagues activated him.
Chris Narveson had an exemplary outing through a career-long five innings, allowing one run on four hits, with two walks and three strikeouts. The left-hander figures to receive additional starts before the end of the season, with Manny Parra ailing and Yovani Gallardo going into shutdown mode after Sunday.
Brewers Official Site
Mike Lincoln (Reds):
Mike Lincoln is expected to throw off the mound prior to the Reds' Saturday night game against the Marlins at Great American Ball Park. When the 34-year old right-hander throws, he'll do so sporting some additional "hardware" in his neck.
Reds Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Rockies starter Jason Marquis could not have felt good after one mistake marred his outing. With two out in the D-backs' fourth, Marquis threw a full-count slider to Brandon Allen, who hit it for his fourth home run of the season. It was part of a three-run inning.
Rockies Official Site
Raul Gonzalez (Long Island):
The Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic Leagues activated him.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-13-09: Dmitri Young Improving; Chris Narveson Gets A Start; Joe Torre & Jason Marquis Look To Playoffs
Dmitri Young (Nationals):
Dmitri Young said he is recovering well from a torn left quadriceps and is in good health, but the veteran first baseman understands his career may be over.
Washington Times
Chris Narveson (Brewers):
That's changing in game No. 142. Left-handed reliever Chris Narveson will emerge from the bullpen to pinch-start for Manny Parra, still bothered by the neck spasms which had ended his most recent outing on Tuesday against St. Louis after one inning.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Rookie Kevin Mulvey, acquired from Minnesota on Sept. 1, was hit hard in his first career start. The right-hander had made two relief appearances for the Twins this season and two for the D-backs.
Mulvey (0-1) had barely gotten settled in on the mound before the Brewers jumped on top 1-0 in the first.
Milwaukee added two runs in the second and third innings and added one more before chasing Mulvey with two on and no one out in the fifth.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
Max Scherzer remains in uncharted territory.
The D-backs right-hander, who will start Sunday's series finale against the Brewers is in the final weeks of his first full season in the big leagues and his 154 innings pitched are the most he has thrown in his professional career.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Joe Torre (Dodgers MGR):
Owning a postseason managerial resume unparalleled in baseball history also means this isn't the first tight September stretch for Joe Torre, certainly far from it.
Dodgers Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Even with a postseason berth on the line, injuries to a few Rockies starting pitchers will not force any extreme measures as the club sets its starting rotation for the final three weeks of the season.
Rockies Official Site
Dewon Brazelton (Camden):
The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League placed him on the inactive list.
Dmitri Young said he is recovering well from a torn left quadriceps and is in good health, but the veteran first baseman understands his career may be over.
Washington Times
Chris Narveson (Brewers):
That's changing in game No. 142. Left-handed reliever Chris Narveson will emerge from the bullpen to pinch-start for Manny Parra, still bothered by the neck spasms which had ended his most recent outing on Tuesday against St. Louis after one inning.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Rookie Kevin Mulvey, acquired from Minnesota on Sept. 1, was hit hard in his first career start. The right-hander had made two relief appearances for the Twins this season and two for the D-backs.
Mulvey (0-1) had barely gotten settled in on the mound before the Brewers jumped on top 1-0 in the first.
Milwaukee added two runs in the second and third innings and added one more before chasing Mulvey with two on and no one out in the fifth.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
Max Scherzer remains in uncharted territory.
The D-backs right-hander, who will start Sunday's series finale against the Brewers is in the final weeks of his first full season in the big leagues and his 154 innings pitched are the most he has thrown in his professional career.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Joe Torre (Dodgers MGR):
Owning a postseason managerial resume unparalleled in baseball history also means this isn't the first tight September stretch for Joe Torre, certainly far from it.
Dodgers Official Site
Jason Marquis (Rockies):
Even with a postseason berth on the line, injuries to a few Rockies starting pitchers will not force any extreme measures as the club sets its starting rotation for the final three weeks of the season.
Rockies Official Site
Dewon Brazelton (Camden):
The Camden Riversharks of the Atlantic League placed him on the inactive list.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-12-09: Mike McCoy Makes MLB Debut; Clayton Mortensen Picks Up 1st MLB Win; Kiko Calero Victim Of Identity Theft
Placido Polanco (Tigers):
The Tigers are likely to lose Placido Polanco to free agency after this season, opening up second base.
NY Post
Kyle Russell (Dodgers):
Burke (Columbus, OH): What do you make of Kyle Russel's season?
J.J. Cooper: It's a good season but as a three-year major college program guy you would expect him to hit in the Midwest League. Those strikeouts are pretty scary for his long-term potential.
Baseball America
Mike McCoy (Rockies):
CALLED UP: Promoted from Triple-A Colorado Springs when rosters expanded.
DEBUT: Sept. 9 in a 4-3 win against Cincinnati. Came on at second base defensively in a double-switch and did not have an at-bat.
NOTES: McCoy made his big league debut at age 28, coming up from the SkySox after showing defensive versatility with time at second base, third, shortstop and all three outfield positions. He hit .307 with 27 doubles, 102 runs scored and 40 steals, ranking among the Minor League leaders in runs scored and leading the team with a .405 on-base percentage. He was a 34th-round pick in 2002 by St. Louis.
MLB
Daric Barton & Clayton Mortensen (Athletics):
Cust, Mark Ellis, Cliff Pennington, Daric Barton and Kurt Suzuki all homered for Oakland, helping rookie pitcher Clayton Mortensen earn his first big league win in just his third career start. The five homers were the most for the A's since June 17, 2008, when they hit six at Arizona.
Athletics Official Site
Kelvin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Kevin Mulvey will get a chance to make a good first impression Saturday night at Chase Field when he gets the ball against the Brewers in the second game of a three-game set.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Kiko Calero (Marlins):
An Arizona man was jailed on Thursday for allegedly stealing the identity of Marlins right-hander Kiko Calero.
Marlins Official Site
Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
But until Happ, who is recovering from a strained right intercostal muscle, returns to the mound, that spot belongs to left-hander Jamie Moyer.
Phillies Official Site
Jamey Wright (Royals):
Jamey Wright has stood out in an injury-plagued season for the Royals bullpen.
Wright, a starter for most of his career, has been manager Trey Hillman's iron-man reliever. Going into Saturday's game with the Indians, Wright had pitched far more innings than any other reliever and performed well in those outings.
Royals Official Site
Joe Torre (Dodgers):
Together, Joe Torre and Derek Jeter won four World Series titles during a glorious span of 12 years in pinstripes.
Yankees Official Site
Miguel Flores (New Hampshire):
The American Defenders Of New Hampshire of the Can-Am League exercised his 2010 option.
The Tigers are likely to lose Placido Polanco to free agency after this season, opening up second base.
NY Post
Kyle Russell (Dodgers):
Burke (Columbus, OH): What do you make of Kyle Russel's season?
J.J. Cooper: It's a good season but as a three-year major college program guy you would expect him to hit in the Midwest League. Those strikeouts are pretty scary for his long-term potential.
Baseball America
Mike McCoy (Rockies):
CALLED UP: Promoted from Triple-A Colorado Springs when rosters expanded.
DEBUT: Sept. 9 in a 4-3 win against Cincinnati. Came on at second base defensively in a double-switch and did not have an at-bat.
NOTES: McCoy made his big league debut at age 28, coming up from the SkySox after showing defensive versatility with time at second base, third, shortstop and all three outfield positions. He hit .307 with 27 doubles, 102 runs scored and 40 steals, ranking among the Minor League leaders in runs scored and leading the team with a .405 on-base percentage. He was a 34th-round pick in 2002 by St. Louis.
MLB
Daric Barton & Clayton Mortensen (Athletics):
Cust, Mark Ellis, Cliff Pennington, Daric Barton and Kurt Suzuki all homered for Oakland, helping rookie pitcher Clayton Mortensen earn his first big league win in just his third career start. The five homers were the most for the A's since June 17, 2008, when they hit six at Arizona.
Athletics Official Site
Kelvin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Kevin Mulvey will get a chance to make a good first impression Saturday night at Chase Field when he gets the ball against the Brewers in the second game of a three-game set.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Kiko Calero (Marlins):
An Arizona man was jailed on Thursday for allegedly stealing the identity of Marlins right-hander Kiko Calero.
Marlins Official Site
Jamie Moyer (Phillies):
But until Happ, who is recovering from a strained right intercostal muscle, returns to the mound, that spot belongs to left-hander Jamie Moyer.
Phillies Official Site
Jamey Wright (Royals):
Jamey Wright has stood out in an injury-plagued season for the Royals bullpen.
Wright, a starter for most of his career, has been manager Trey Hillman's iron-man reliever. Going into Saturday's game with the Indians, Wright had pitched far more innings than any other reliever and performed well in those outings.
Royals Official Site
Joe Torre (Dodgers):
Together, Joe Torre and Derek Jeter won four World Series titles during a glorious span of 12 years in pinstripes.
Yankees Official Site
Miguel Flores (New Hampshire):
The American Defenders Of New Hampshire of the Can-Am League exercised his 2010 option.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Cardinals Keeping An Eye On Magic Number (Game Notes 9-9-09)
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa demands an almost obsessive focus on the task at hand over the course of a Major League season. For the first five months of the year, he deflects questions about the standings, concentrating only on how many games his team is above or below .500.
Cardinals Official Site
Mat Gamel returned to Miller Park as a September callup on Tuesday and highlighted one of the Brewers' more interesting offseason questions: Who will be the team's third baseman in 2010?
Brewers Official Site
Cardinals Official Site
Mat Gamel returned to Miller Park as a September callup on Tuesday and highlighted one of the Brewers' more interesting offseason questions: Who will be the team's third baseman in 2010?
Brewers Official Site
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-3-09: Joe McEwing Named Carolina League MGR Of Year; Dan Nelson Hits D.L.; Hugo Castellano To Pitch For Mexico
Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
For the third straight year, the Brewers have nominated right-hander Jeff Suppan for the Roberto Clemente Award for his community efforts.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Kevin Mulvey was in Buffalo getting ready to head to lunch Tuesday when he got a call from Twins general manager Bill Smith with the news that he had been claimed off waivers by the D-backs and needed to get to Los Angeles to meet his new teammates.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
On the mound, Scherzer allowed just one run while going 7 2/3 innings, matching the longest outing of his career.
Diamondbcaks Official Site
Joe McEwing (Winston-Salem):
Orioles prospects and Frederick teammates Brandon Waring and Zach Britton were voted the best players in the Carolina League and Winston-Salem's Joe McEwing was named Manager of the Year when postseason All-Star rosters and awards were announced Wednesday afternoon.
MiLB
Dan Nelson (Nationals):
A-Advanced Potomac placed him on the 7-day disabled list.
Hugo Castellanos (Monterrey):
Selected to pitch for Mexican Team in World Baseball Cup.
MiLB
Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
Veteran RH reliever Jason Isringhausen, wearing a cast over his surgically repaired right elbow, visited the Rays clubhouse Wednesday, saying he still plans to make a comeback and hopes to return around the All-Star break next season. "(The Rays) will be the first guys I call," he said.
St. Petersburg Times
J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is widely considered one of the best front office executives in the game. Epstein has surrounded himself with excellent personnel, both from the scouting and statistical analysis world, and has successfully built a player development machine while maintaining a top-notch quality product at the major league level.
Around The Majors/MVN
For the third straight year, the Brewers have nominated right-hander Jeff Suppan for the Roberto Clemente Award for his community efforts.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
Kevin Mulvey was in Buffalo getting ready to head to lunch Tuesday when he got a call from Twins general manager Bill Smith with the news that he had been claimed off waivers by the D-backs and needed to get to Los Angeles to meet his new teammates.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Max Scherzer (Diamondbacks):
On the mound, Scherzer allowed just one run while going 7 2/3 innings, matching the longest outing of his career.
Diamondbcaks Official Site
Joe McEwing (Winston-Salem):
Orioles prospects and Frederick teammates Brandon Waring and Zach Britton were voted the best players in the Carolina League and Winston-Salem's Joe McEwing was named Manager of the Year when postseason All-Star rosters and awards were announced Wednesday afternoon.
MiLB
Dan Nelson (Nationals):
A-Advanced Potomac placed him on the 7-day disabled list.
Hugo Castellanos (Monterrey):
Selected to pitch for Mexican Team in World Baseball Cup.
MiLB
Jason Isringhausen (Rays):
Veteran RH reliever Jason Isringhausen, wearing a cast over his surgically repaired right elbow, visited the Rays clubhouse Wednesday, saying he still plans to make a comeback and hopes to return around the All-Star break next season. "(The Rays) will be the first guys I call," he said.
St. Petersburg Times
J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein is widely considered one of the best front office executives in the game. Epstein has surrounded himself with excellent personnel, both from the scouting and statistical analysis world, and has successfully built a player development machine while maintaining a top-notch quality product at the major league level.
Around The Majors/MVN
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Ex-Cardinals Watch 9-2-09: Alberto Castillo & Randy Flores Called Up To MLB; Edgar Gonzalez & Sean Danielson Activated; Joe Nelson DFA'd
Alberto Castillo (Orioles):
The Orioles use the first day of September to expand their roster and flesh out some of the weaker elements of their team. Baltimore dipped down to Triple-A Norfolk to add reserve outfielder Jeff Fiorentino and relievers Matt Albers, Dennis Sarfate and Alberto Castillo for the final month of the season.
Orioles Official Site
Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
Felipe Lopez was named the Brewers' player of the month for August and Trevor Hoffman won pitcher of the month honors. Lopez batted a team-best .325 and also led the way with 20 runs scored, 37 hits and 11 doubles. Hoffman converted all six of his save chances with a 1.64 ERA in 11 appearances.
Brewers Official Site
Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Major League Baseball won't make it official until Wednesday, but the Brewers announced that Jeff Suppan was the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for the third straight season. The award recognizes community service and sportsmanship.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
The D-backs claimed Kevin Mulvey off waivers from the Twins' organization and will send cash considerations to Minnesota for the right-hander. He was expected to arrive at Dodger Stadium after game time. In a separate but related move, the D-backs announced they will receive cash considerations from the Twins, who claimed D-backs right-hander Jon Rauch on waivers on Aug. 28.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
The Padres added two players to their roster before Tuesday's game. Infielder Edgar Gonzalez was reinstated from the disabled list and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was recalled from Triple-A Portland. The Padres' roster is now at 27. The Padres will use three catchers the rest of the season, giving manager Bud Black some in-game flexibility.
Padres Official Site
Joe Nelson (Rays):
Right-hander Joe Nelson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Rodriguez.
Rays Official Site
J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Billy Wagner turned in a dominant seventh inning (two strikeouts) in his second outing for Boston. The offense applied steady pressure, backed by home runs from J.D. Drew (seventh in the past 19 games), Jason Bay (No. 30) and Kevin Youkilis.
Red Sox Official Site
Randy Flores (Rockies):
The others spent time with the Rockies earlier this season. They are right-handed reliever Joel Peralta (0-3, 5.85 ERA in 22 games), left-hander Randy Flores (0-0, 5.63 ERA in 16 games) and catcher Paul Phillips (.325, one homer, seven RBIs in 13 games).
Rockies Official Site
Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
Don't suggest to Tigers manager Jim Leyland that the White Sox raised the white flag in the American League Central race with their trades of Jim Thome and Jose Contreras. He isn't buying it.
Tigers Official Site
Sean Danielson (Red Sox):
Triple-A Pawtucket activated him from the 7-day disabled list.
Miguel Negron (White Sox):
Triple-A Charlotte placed him on the temporarily inactive list.
Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Reassigned from Double-A Chattanogga to Triple-A Albuquerque.
The Orioles use the first day of September to expand their roster and flesh out some of the weaker elements of their team. Baltimore dipped down to Triple-A Norfolk to add reserve outfielder Jeff Fiorentino and relievers Matt Albers, Dennis Sarfate and Alberto Castillo for the final month of the season.
Orioles Official Site
Felipe Lopez (Brewers):
Felipe Lopez was named the Brewers' player of the month for August and Trevor Hoffman won pitcher of the month honors. Lopez batted a team-best .325 and also led the way with 20 runs scored, 37 hits and 11 doubles. Hoffman converted all six of his save chances with a 1.64 ERA in 11 appearances.
Brewers Official Site
Jeff Suppan (Brewers):
Major League Baseball won't make it official until Wednesday, but the Brewers announced that Jeff Suppan was the team's nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award for the third straight season. The award recognizes community service and sportsmanship.
Brewers Official Site
Kevin Mulvey (Diamondbacks):
The D-backs claimed Kevin Mulvey off waivers from the Twins' organization and will send cash considerations to Minnesota for the right-hander. He was expected to arrive at Dodger Stadium after game time. In a separate but related move, the D-backs announced they will receive cash considerations from the Twins, who claimed D-backs right-hander Jon Rauch on waivers on Aug. 28.
Diamondbacks Official Site
Edgar Gonzalez (Padres):
The Padres added two players to their roster before Tuesday's game. Infielder Edgar Gonzalez was reinstated from the disabled list and catcher Eliezer Alfonzo was recalled from Triple-A Portland. The Padres' roster is now at 27. The Padres will use three catchers the rest of the season, giving manager Bud Black some in-game flexibility.
Padres Official Site
Joe Nelson (Rays):
Right-hander Joe Nelson was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Rodriguez.
Rays Official Site
J.D. Drew (Red Sox):
Billy Wagner turned in a dominant seventh inning (two strikeouts) in his second outing for Boston. The offense applied steady pressure, backed by home runs from J.D. Drew (seventh in the past 19 games), Jason Bay (No. 30) and Kevin Youkilis.
Red Sox Official Site
Randy Flores (Rockies):
The others spent time with the Rockies earlier this season. They are right-handed reliever Joel Peralta (0-3, 5.85 ERA in 22 games), left-hander Randy Flores (0-0, 5.63 ERA in 16 games) and catcher Paul Phillips (.325, one homer, seven RBIs in 13 games).
Rockies Official Site
Jim Leyland (Tigers MGR):
Don't suggest to Tigers manager Jim Leyland that the White Sox raised the white flag in the American League Central race with their trades of Jim Thome and Jose Contreras. He isn't buying it.
Tigers Official Site
Sean Danielson (Red Sox):
Triple-A Pawtucket activated him from the 7-day disabled list.
Miguel Negron (White Sox):
Triple-A Charlotte placed him on the temporarily inactive list.
Mike Rose (Dodgers):
Reassigned from Double-A Chattanogga to Triple-A Albuquerque.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Top 200 Prospect List
4. Colby Rasmus
36. Brett Wallace
45. Daryl Jones
130. Lance Lynn
136. Chris Perez
150. Bryan Anderson
168. Jess Todd
181. Richard Castillo
185. Jason Motte
Project Prospect
36. Brett Wallace
45. Daryl Jones
130. Lance Lynn
136. Chris Perez
150. Bryan Anderson
168. Jess Todd
181. Richard Castillo
185. Jason Motte
Project Prospect
Saturday, October 18, 2008
A King's Ransom
There’s been a lot of attention given to the potential of trading for Jake Peavy. The Padres appear eager to move him for the bounty they’ll receive in return and probably would want to get a deal done before the free agent period really gets going. They wouldn’t want Sabathia to sign, thus removing a potential suitor from the Peavy-sweepstakes. The Cards are one team mentioned as being a contender for Peavy’s services and the p-d’s Jeff Gordon says that the Cards should go all-in for Peavy.
Viva El Birdos
Viva El Birdos
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Project Prospect: Top 25 Prospect Rankings
We're back! Though Matt Wieters, Andrew McCutchen, and Matt LaPorta have all performed admirably so far this season, the biggest winner to date has to be the Oakland A's. Not only are Gio Gonzalez, Trevor Cahill, and Carlos Gonzalez performing well, but recent graduate Daric Barton is looking strong in the big leagues. And Brett Anderson is making a push to crack our Top 25 at some point this season, with Fautino de los Santos also in the picture.
http://www.projectprospect.com/top-25-prospect-rankings-4-21/
http://www.projectprospect.com/top-25-prospect-rankings-4-21/
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Minor League Ball: True Or False
Johan Santana Trade(Trade Involved Former Cardinals 2003 Draft Pick Kevin Mulvey):
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/3/25/318167/true-or-false-the-santana
National League Rookie Of The Year(Not Colby Rasmus Or Others?):
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/3/25/318168/true-or-false-the-national
Carlos Gomez & Daric Barton:
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/3/26/318171/true-of-false-carlos-gomez
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/3/25/318167/true-or-false-the-santana
National League Rookie Of The Year(Not Colby Rasmus Or Others?):
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/3/25/318168/true-or-false-the-national
Carlos Gomez & Daric Barton:
http://www.minorleagueball.com/2008/3/26/318171/true-of-false-carlos-gomez
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