Rumors floating around the hotel in Dallas....

[19braves77]

rumors floating around the hotel here in Dallas that the White Sox are interested in either Jesus Montero and or lefty Manny Banuelos for John Danks. Also, more playes are rumored to be involved in this trade. Interesting....

 

[Jaypers]

rumors floating around the hotel here in Dallas that the White Sox are interested in either Jesus Montero and or lefty Manny Banuelos for John Danks. Also, more playes are rumored to be involved in this trade. Interesting....

I think it was either Heyman or Stark who tweeted this yesterday, but that they wanted BOTH Montero and Banuelos for Danks.

 

[cmnkb8]

Are the yanks so desperate that they would trade their top hitting prospect AND a lefty with a high ceiling for a #3 starter? Personally I think someone's just trying to make headlines.

 

[joey12508]

heyman on the FAN this afternoon said the yanks wouldnt give either one of them for danks.

 

[19braves77]

Now its John Danks and Matt Thornton for Jesus Montero, Manny Banuelos, and D.J. Mitchell.

 

[Beckhamcollector15]

I was just about to say Yanks might give up ONE of Banuelos or Montero for Thornton and Danks, but I can't see them both being traded.

 

[James52411]

The Yankees only goal is to win the World Series, and I'm not sure Danks helps them much in that regard. In a playoff series, there's a decent chance he'll be the inferior pitcher in any matchup. Thornton is a bit more helpful, as he's an excellent left set up man who would make the Yankees bullpen absolutely insanely filthy, particularly if Soriano has a bounce back year.

 

[WaxPax]

Not a rumor....

Jim Bowden of ESPN and SiriusXM reports that the Dodgers have reached agreement with Aaron Harang.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal heard earlier that the two sides were "making progress," and now it appears that a deal has been stamped. Harang, 33, registered a quality 3.64 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this past season as a member of the Padres' rotation. Dodger Stadium isn't as spacious as PETCO Park, but the right-hander should still have success in his new home.

 

[daveyou]

if they trade both for danks, might as well call themselves dankyees.

those two kids are both packaged, they need a #1 or #1A starter back

dave

 

[Zymco]

rumors floating around the hotel here in Dallas that the White Sox are interested in either Jesus Montero and or lefty Manny Banuelos for John Danks. Also, more playes are rumored to be involved in this trade. Interesting....

Are you there?

 

[vwnut13]

:lol:

Riiiight. Montero and Banuelos weren't even bundled for Cliff Lee or Roy Halladay.

Banuelos could probably be a more serviceable pitcher for the Yankees next year than Danks.

And what makes Danks so good? A 4.33 ERA in the AL Central?

 

[padremurph]

Not a rumor....

Jim Bowden of ESPN and SiriusXM reports that the Dodgers have reached agreement with Aaron Harang.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal heard earlier that the two sides were "making progress," and now it appears that a deal has been stamped. Harang, 33, registered a quality 3.64 ERA and 1.37 WHIP this past season as a member of the Padres' rotation. Dodger Stadium isn't as spacious as PETCO Park, but the right-hander should still have success in his new home.

This means more comp picks for the Padres, right? Harang was good but we have plenty of young pitchers. Wouldn't be surprised if harang did what garland did last year after he left the padres.

 

[WaxPax]

Jerry Crasnick reporting: The Tampa Bay Rays are making a serious run at free agent OF Josh Willingham, BB source says

 

[Jaypers]

Jerry Crasnick reporting: The Tampa Bay Rays are making a serious run at free agent OF Josh Willingham, BB source says

::facepalm::

 

[SeattleSports]

The rumor around the internet that I'm just making up is guaranteeing that the M's will sign Prince Fielder and then immediately traded Justin Smoak along with an OF for either a OF w/ pop or a 3B.

It will happen. Just watch.

 

[WaxPax]

C.J. Wilson Has Six-Year Offer

By Tim Dierkes [December 5 at 3:37pm CST]

Free agent lefty C.J. Wilson has a six-year offer in hand from a team other than the Rangers, reports Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The Rangers, Angels, Marlins, Nationals, and a mystery team are currently in the mix. Wilson hopes to sign this week, but won't sign with a team just because it offered six years. Agent Bob Garber will meet with the Rangers tonight or Tuesday morning.

Wilson and Roy Oswalt are represented by Garber, who said, "I have the two best clients out there," C.J. is comfortable with the process and confident with how things have been going. Roy basically said, 'Take car of C.J. I'll wait in the wings. Once C.J. and [Mark] Buehrle have signed, my market will open up."

 

[mwashuc06]

C.J. Wilson Has Six-Year Offer

By Tim Dierkes [December 5 at 3:37pm CST]

Free agent lefty C.J. Wilson has a six-year offer in hand from a team other than the Rangers, reports Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The Rangers, Angels, Marlins, Nationals, and a mystery team are currently in the mix. Wilson hopes to sign this week, but won't sign with a team just because it offered six years. Agent Bob Garber will meet with the Rangers tonight or Tuesday morning.

Wilson and Roy Oswalt are represented by Garber, who said, "I have the two best clients out there," C.J. is comfortable with the process and confident with how things have been going. Roy basically said, 'Take car of C.J. I'll wait in the wings. Once C.J. and [Mark] Buehrle have signed, my market will open up."

Probably the Nats offering 6 for 100, stupid stupid idea.

 

[hail2thevictors]

rumors floating around the hotel here in Dallas that the White Sox are interested in either Jesus Montero and or lefty Manny Banuelos for John Danks. Also, more playes are rumored to be involved in this trade. Interesting....

Are you there?

No, he is not there.

 

[19braves77]

Lot of interesting players for the Rule 5 draft:

If I was the Astros I would load on about six players.

Angels

Trevor Reckling (22) – 3.98 ERA, 7.3 K/9 in Career; Recovered from Ugly 2010 Season with Solid Performance in Texas League; 87-92 MPH Fastball, Plus-Plus Changeup, Deceptive Mechanics Cause Control Problems

Andrew Taylor (25) LHP – 89-94 MPH Riding Fastball, Above Average Slider and Solid Change; Tough on Lefties

Loek Van Mil (27) RHRP – Tallest Pitcher in Professional Baseball (7’1? 220 LBS); 1.93 G/F, 2.04 ERA.1.15 WHIP; Underwhelming Stuff Plays Up in Relief
Astros

Xavier Cedeno (25) LHP – 4.52 ERA, 6.8 K/9, 1.87 G/F

Colin Delome (26) OF – .253, .780 OPS; .737 OPS at PCL in ’11; Good Athlete

Jon Gaston (25) OF – .278 35 HR .965 OPS in ’09 (CAL), .762 Career OPS; Plus Arm, Plus Raw Power.

Kyle Greenwalt (23) RHRP – Shaky in ’11; Smart Pitcher with Sinking 87-91 MPH Fastball, Plus Change and Slider

Ross Seaton (22) RHP - Drafted 3rd Round ’08; Iffy Mechanics but Power (6’4? 215 LBS) Frame and 90-94 MPH Fastball; Good Potential as RP

T.J. Steele (25) CF - Drafted 4th Round ’08; .254 BA, .681 OPS, 47 SB; Plus Defender in CF, Plus Speed, Arm, Average Power Potential

Brandon Barnes (25) OF – Career .250/.312/.431, Good Athlete and Offers Above-Average Outfield Defense

Sergio Perez (27) RHP – Drafted 2nd Round in ’06

Kyle Greenwalt (23) RHP – 5.15 ERA, 1.71 G/F; 24 IP 1.85 ERA, 2.42 G/F pitching in CAL (A+) in ’11
Athletics

Travis Banwart (26) RHP – Drafted 4th Round 2007; 7.7 K/9, 2.58 K/BB, 4.85 ERA at AAA

Josh Horton (26) SS - Drafted 90th Overall in ’07, Injured for most of ’11, .298/.361/.400 in 2010; .710 Career OPS

Jonathan Joseph (23) RHP – 90-95 MPH Fastball, Plus Power Curve, Inconsistent Mechanics

Tyler Ladendorf (24) SS/2B - Drafted 60th Overall in ’08; Solid Fielding SS; .677 Career OPS

Jared Lansford (25) RHRP – Drafted 2nd Round in ’05

Petey Paramore (25) C – Drafted 3rd Round in ’08; 27 PB in 268 GS, 28% CS%, .661 OPS at AA

Shane Peterson (24) OF/1B – .279/.364/.402; Drafted 2nd Round (59th Overall) in ’08

James Simmons (25) RHP – Drafted 26th Overall in 2008; Missed ’10 to Shoulder Injury; ’07 AFL Rising Star, ’08 TL All-Star,

Justin Souza (26) RHRP – 4.38 ERA, 7.40 K/9
Blue Jays

Kevin Ahrens (23) 3B – Drafted 1st Round (16th Overall) in ’07 Draft; Improved OPS Annually since ’08; Plus Arm, Soft Hands, Good Fielder; .269/.330/.387 in AFL in 2011

Joe Bowen (24) C

Oliver Dominguez (23) 2B/3B – Career .697 OPS; Above-Average Speed

Scott Gracey (25) RHP

Justin Jackson (23) SS/OF – 1st Round (45th Overall) PIck in ’07 Draft; Plus-Plus Arm Strength, Above-Average Speed, Good Athlete

Andrew Liebel (26) RHP – 3rd Round (95th Overall PIck) in ’08 Draft; Intelligent 4-PItch PItcher, Polished Command

Marcus Walden (23) RHP – Tommy John Surgery 2010; 2.75 G/F, 3.21 ERA, 1.18 WHIP (100 IP) in Midwest League in ’11
Braves

Caleb Brewer (23) RHP – Fastball Up to 95-96 MPH, Plus Slider and Solid Sinker; Stress Fracture in Leg and Hip Injury Hampered Performance

Brett Butts (26) RHRP – Aggressive PItcher with Good Feel for 89-94 MPH Fastball, Plus Changeup and Solid Curve; TJ Surgery in 2010

Cory Harrilchak (24) CF – Scrappy Lead-Off Hitter, Average Speed but Smart Baserunner with Good Instincts in Centerfield
Brewers

Evan Anundsen (23) RHP – 3.86 ERA, 2.19 G/F, 1.28 WHIP

Lee Haydel (24) OF – Capable of MLB-Caliber Defense in CF; Has Plus-Plus Speed, No Power but He’s Pesky with a Good Line-Drive Stroke

Lucas Luetge LHRP – 8.0 K/9, 3.14 ERA; 3.00 ERA, 9.00 K/9 (69 IP) at AA in ’11

Dan Meadows (24) LHP – 6’6? 223 LBS; 3.19 K/BB, 3.86 ERA, 8.5 K/9; 49th round pick in ’08

Dan Merklinger (26) LHP – 4.01 ERA, 8.9 K/9; 162 IP, 3.99 ERA at AA
Cardinals

Steve Hill (27) 1B/C – .858 Career OPS with .518 SLG, Similar to Jake Fox as Power Bat as 1B/C Bench Player; Drives Ball to All Fields with Plus Power

David Kopp (26) RHP - Drafted 2nd Round (71st Overall) in ’07; 92-96 MPH Heavy Fastball and Plus Slider; History of Shoulder Trouble

Thomas Pham* (24) CF – .235/.323/.385; .314/.398/.527 at AA, .294/.372/.517 at AA in ’11

Francisco Samuel (25) RHRP – 91-100 MPH Fastball, Plus Hard Slider, Poor Command; 11.4 K/9, 8.6 BB/9 in Career
Cubs

Abner Abreu (22) OF – .266/.310/.438, 42 SB, 27 3B (1620 PA)

Jeffry Antigua (21) LHP – 3.51 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 3.2 K/BB, 1.39 G/F; 2.92 ERA, 8.75 K/9, 1.56 G/F at A+ (83.1 IP) in ’11

Dan Berlind (24) RHP – 6’7? 215 LBS; 4.91 ERA Career, 3.73 G/F as RP in ’11

Smaily Borges (27) 1B/OF

Michael Brenly (25) C – 31% CS%, 25 PB in 280 GS

Michael Burgess (23) OF – Drafted 49th Overall in ’07l .250/.343/.457; Plus-Plus Raw Power

Kyler Burke (24) LHP/OF – 2.86 ERA, 9.6 K/9 in ’11

David Cales (24) RHRP – 3.28 ERA, 7.8 K/9

Esmalin Caridad (28) RHP

Manolin De Leon (25) RHP – 3.23 ERA, 3.00 K.BB, 8.0 K/9, 1.28 WHIP; Injurred All of 2011

Eduardo Figueroa (23) RHP

Ryan Flaherty (25) 2B/3B/SS – .280/.347/.478 at AA/AAA in ’11, Career .809 OPS; Drafted 41st Overall in ’08

Yohan Gonzalez (22) RHRP

Marcus Hatley (24) RHP – 4.18 ERA, 7.3 K/9, 6’5? 220 LBS

Jay Jackson (24) RHP – 4.23 ERA, 7.8 K/9; 90-94 FB, Flashes Plus Slider

Blake Lalli (28) C/1B/P – Plus-Plus Arm; 2.70 ERA, 8.8 K/9; .303/.367/.420

Jordan Latham (25) RHRP

David Macias (26) 2B/OF

Oswaldo Martinez (23) RHP – 2.05 ERA, 1.06 WHIP at A+/AA in ’11 (52.1 IP), Good Secondary Stuff

Craig Muschko (26) RHP – 3.77 ERA, 1.17 WHIP through 177 IP in ’11, Career 3.86 K/BB

Nelson Perez (24) OF

Ramon Reyes (22) RHRP – 2.85 ERA at DOSL, 7.4 H/9, 8.1 K/9

Dae-Eun Rhee (22) RHP – Career 4.37 ERA, 7.1 K/9; 4.02 ERA at A+ in ’11

Rebel Ridling (25) 1B/LF – 6’5? 230, .309/.372/.515 at AA in ’11; Career .812 OPS

Ryan Searle (22) RHP – ’09 FSL Midseason All-Star, Australian National Team Star; 3.03 ERA (113 IP) in ’11; 89-94 Fastball, Above-Average Curveball.

Marquez Smith (27) 3B/2B – .282/.355/.475, 33 RTZ at 3B, .778 OPS at AAA in ’11

Matt Spencer (26) LHP/OF – Drafted 3rd RD ’07

Ty Wright (27) LF - .322/.382/.479 at AA/AAA in ’11, Career .296/.357/.432; 42 OF Assists in 419 GS
Dodgers

Nick Buss (25) CF – Career .284/.334/.434, .757 OPS; .328/.369/.511 28 SB at A+ in ’11

Tony Delmonico (24) C - .285/.397/.449;.811 OPS at A+ in ’11; 33 PB in 102 GS, 28% CS%; Drafted 6th RD in ’08

Carlos Frias (22) RHRP – 4.40 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 4.6 BB/9; Plus Fastball, struggled last year

Austin Gallagher (23) 1B - Drafted 3rd RD in ’07; .292/.386/.451 at A+ in ’11, .286/.354/.418, .772 OPS Career

Pedro Guerrero (23) SS/3B – .274/.328/.376 at A+ in ’11

Chris Jacobs (23) 1B – .288/.393/.521 at A in ’11; 6’5? 255 LBS; Career.792 OPS

Ethan Martin (22) RHP – Drafted 15th Overall in ’08; 5.42 ERA, 9.6 K/9, 6.1 BB/9 (308 IP); 91-97 MPH FB

John Michael Redding (24) RHP - Drafted 5th Round in ’08, 4.66 ERA

Jordan Roberts (26) LHRP – 3.22 ERA, 6.8 K/9

Kyle Russell (25) RF – Plus-Plus Raw Power, .274/.364/.532, .831 OPS at AA/AAA in ’11, 15 A vs 7 E in RF

Rafael Ynoa (24) SS/2B – .971 FP% .693 OPS
Giants

Jose Casilla (22) RHRP – Missed Most of ’11 to injury; 88-93 MPH Sinker, Above-Average Slider, Serviceable Curve; Groundball Machine; Brother of Santiago Casilla

Justin Fitzgerald (26) RHP – Former College Closer Was Converted to Workhorse Starter before ’10; 87-92 MPH Cut Fastball Limits Homeruns; Good Low 80?s MPH Slider and Solid Changeup. 3.51 ERA in 146.1 IP with Richmond (Eastern League) in ’11

Johnny Monell (26) C – Career .796 OPS, 30% CS%; Above-Average Arm, Athletic Catcher with Above-Average Power

Nick Noonan (22) 2B/SS/3B - Drafted 1st Round (3nd Overall) in 2007

Clayton Tanner (24) LHP – Uses 87-91 MPH Sinker, Above-Average Slider to Induce Groundouts; Effective Against LHH; Six Seasons with ERA Below 4.20

Jackson Williams (25) C – Good Defensive Catcher, Drafted 1st Round (43rd Overall) in ’07

Indians

Rob Bryson (24) RHRP – Career 3.09 ERA, 11.9 K/9; Shoulder Surgery in ’08; 91-95 MPH Riding Fastball

Trevor Crowe (28) CF – 29 SB 7 CS Through 653 MLB At Bats, .754 Career OPS, 126 SB in 466 MiL Games

T.J. Mcfarland (22) LHP – 2010 Carolina League Midseason All-Star, 3.79 ERA in Eastern League (AA), 2.48 GO/AO in 2011, 87-91 MPH Two-Seamer, Plus Changeup

Beau Mills (25) 1B – Former Top Prospect, Drafted 1st Round (13th Overall) in ’07; Plus Raw Power; Career .271/.355/.447

Bryce Stowell (25) RHRP – Career 12.1 K/9, 6.7 K/9; 41.2 IP, .86 ERA, 13.2 K/9, 1 HR allowed in Eastern League (AA); 92-97 MPH Fastball, Elbow Surgery in 2010.
Mariners

Denny Almonte (23) CF – Drafted 2nd Round in ’07; .268/.298/.490 with 24 HR (504 AB) in CALL in ’11; Strong Arm, Above-Average Power; Poor Batting Eye

Daniel Carroll (23) CF – Drafted 3rd Round in ’07; .299/.418/.477, 18 HR, 62 SB (76 Attempts) in CALL in ’11

Steve Hensley (25) RHP

Bobby Lafromboise (25) LHRP – 3.10 ERA, 53 K (61 IP) in Southern League (AA) in ’11

Josh Lueke (27) RHRP – 6’5? 220 LBS, 10.7, 4.66, 3.11 in 220 Career IP (MILB)

Dennis Raben (24) 1B/RF - .330/.387/.599 in CALL in ’11, Career.306/.382/.581 in 709 AB

Erasmo Ramirez (21) RHP – Above-Average Command of 89-93 MPH Fastball, Plus Changeup and Solid Slider; Career 3.10 ERA, 5.36 K/BB

Nate Tenbrink (25) 3B/1B

Edilio Colina (23) 2B/SS/3B

Mario Martinez (22) 3B – Career .271/.305/.399, .731 OPS in CALL in ’11

James McOwen (26) OF – .289/.339/.416 Career, .340/.393/.494 in ’09

Phillippe Valiquette (25) LHRP – 4.15 ERA, 52 K in 65 IP Split Between AA/AAA in ’10; Explosive 92-100 MPH Fastball, Playable Slider; Violent Mechanics Make Command Inconsistent; Missed 2011 to Injury; 2010 Futures Game Selection


Marlins

Peter Andrelczyk (26) RHRP – Career 3.02 ERA, 305 K/BB; Pitched for Team USA in 2011 World Cup,

Paul Gran (26) 3B/SS – Good Glove at 3B, .260/.360/.428 at Southern League (AA) in ’11

Jake Smolinski (23) 2B/3B/LF – Career .267/.347/.394 Line; Drafted 2nd Round (70th Overall) in ’07;
Mets

Mark Cohoon (24) LHP – Smart PItcher withPolished Feel, Plus Command of 86-89 MPH Fastball, Above-Average Changeup, Serviceable Curve

Brad Holt (25) RHP – Drafted 1st Round (33rd Overall) in ’08; Struggles with Command, Injuries but Still has Plus 91-94 MPH FB, 90-92 Cutter; Flashes Plus Curve.

Jefry Marte (21) 3B – Former Top Prospect, Above-Average Raw Power, Athletic but Slow Footwork at 3B

Colin McHugh (24) RHRP – Career 3.48 ERA, 3.21 K/BB

Eric Niesen (26) LHRP
Nationals

Adam Carr (28) RHRP – 91-95 MPH FB

Erik Komatsu* (24) OF – .302/.389/.434, 132 BB vs 127 K since ’10

Josh Smoker (23) LHRP - Drafted 1st Round (31st Overall) in ’07; Improved Vastly as RP in ’11; 2.31 ERA, 5.7 H/9, 9.9 K/9 in 50.2 IP in Carolina League

Jeff Mandel (27) RHRP

Brad Meyers (26) – 6’6? 195, 2.86 ERA 7.5 K/9, 3.60 K/BB

Jack McGeary (23) LHP

Patrick McCoy (23) LHP

Sandy Leon (23) C – Career 46% CS%, 40 PB in 316 GS, .647 OPS; Threw Out 60 of 113 Base-Stealers (56%) in ’11, Premium Defender

Stephen King (24) 3B/SS – Drafted in 3rd Round in ’06

Jose Lozada (26) SS/3B – .755 OPS in Carolina League in 2011

Brad Meyers (26) RHP – 6’6? 195 LBS with Deceptive Delivery, Above Average Command of 87-92 MPH Fastball, 3 Average Offspeed Pitches; Career 2.86 ERA, 3.60 K/BB

Adrian Sanchez (21) 2B/3B – .332/.351/.473 in Gulf Coast League, .654 OPS in SAL; Smart Switch Hitter, Potential Above-Average Glove at 2B

Ryan Tatusko (27) RHP – 6’5? 200 LBS with Strong Shoulders, Fastball consistent 92-94 MPH, Up to 96-97 MPH
Orioles

Tim Bascom (27) RHP

Wynn Pelzer (25) RHRP – Plus 91-95 MPH Fastball with Good Movement; Above-Average Slider; Potential Set-Up Man

Caleb Joseph (25) C – .259/.321/.401, 32% CS%, 34 PB 320 GS

Luis Lebron (27) RHRP – 91-97 MPH FB, Plus Slider; Inconsistent Command, Oft-Injured; Had TJ Surgery in ’09

Greg Miclat (24) SS – .957 FP% at SS, .262/.344/.324; .718 OPS, 50 SB at AA in ’11; Switch-Hitting Slap-Hitter with Above-Average Speed. Quick Footwork at Short but Fringy Arm Strength

Billy Rowell (23) 3B/OF – Selected in 1st Round (9th Overall) in ’06;

John Hester (28) C – .816 Career OPS; 40 PB, 28% CS% in 378 GS (MiLB) at Catcher

Cole McCurry (26) LHRP – Polished Lefty Career with 3.44 ERA, 8.9 K/9, 2.91 K/BB in Career

Steve Johnson (24) RHP – 4.33 ERA, 8.3 K/9, 5.56 ERA at AAA in ’11

Brandon Waring (26) 3B/1B – .261/.339/.492; Has hit 20+ HR Annually Since ’07
Padres

Sawyer Carroll (25) RF – .276/.366/.439 Career Line, 18 HR, 48 XBH in 460 Texas League At Bats in ’11

Jose Depaula (22) LHP – Sinking 88-92 MPH Fastball, Plus Slurve; Can Dominate LH Batters; ’09 Elbow Stress Fracture; Career 3.37 K/BB

Jeremy Hefner (26) RHP – Intelligent Pitcher, 88-91 MPH FB with Good Cut, Solid Offspeed Stuff, Deceptive Mechanics; 2.95 ERA (167.2 IP) at AA Texas League in ’10

Pedro Hernandez (23) LHP – Career 5.37 K/BB, 8 K/9

Eddie Kunz (26) RHRP – Selected 42nd Overall by Mets in ’07 Draft; 6’6? 255 LBS, 3.3 K/9 in ’11 but Improved HR Rate Anually Since ’08

Alexis Lara (25) RHRP – Missed Most of ’11 to Injury; Career 3.30 ERA, 9.4 K/9, 6.4 H/9; Athletic, Hard Thrower.

Nick Schmidt (26) LHP -6’5? 245 LBS, 85-90 MPH Fastball up to 93 MPH in Relief; Above-Average 12-6 Curve;

Beamer Weems (24) SS/3B - .246/.331/.416 at AA Texas Leage in ’11, .864 OPS Away from San Antonio (Home) Ballpark; Steady Shortstop with 97% career FP%; ’09 CAL Postseason All-Star
Phillies

Miguel Alvarez (22) CF

Leandro Castro (22) CF

Tyler Cloyd (24) RHP – 2.88 ERA, 1.055 WHIP at AA; Career 3.84 K/BB.; ’09 SAL Midseason All-Star

Jiwan James (23) CF – Premium Athlete with Plus-Plus Arm Strength and Running Speed; Future Top-Tier Defender; .690 Career OPS but Lofty Ceiling

Travis Mattair (23) 3B – Athletic Defender, .654 Career OPS

Cody Overbeck (25) 1B/3B – .277/.331/.475 at AA/AAA in ’11

B.J. Rosenberg (26) RHP – Career 3.08 ERA, 3.43 K/BB, 10 K/9; Command/Polish Pitcher

Colby Shreve (23) – Big Body with Good Changeup; Arm Trouble and Elbow Surgery Reduced Fastball Velocity from mid 90?s MPH to 90-94 MPH

Steve Susdorf (26) OF/1B – Smart Left-Handed Hitter with .304/.368/.448 Line
Pirates

Tim Alderson* (23) RHP – 6’6? 217, Drafted 1st RD (22nd Overall) in ’08, 4.13 ERA 490 IP, 6.6 K/9, 1.295 WHIP, 4.12 ERA (72 IP at AA in ’11)

Eric Avila (21) 2B/3B/SS – .261/.313/.377

Jesus Brito (24) P/3B/OF – 3.27 ERA, 3.8 K/9, 1.45 WHIP; .239/.346/.367

Michael Colla* (25) RHP – 3.97 ERA, 7.6 K/9, 2.77 K/BB, 1.246 WHIP, 3.70 ERA (134 IP) at AA in ’11, 90-92 FB, plus CH

Michael Dubee (26) RHP – 3.47 ERA, 8.1 K/9

Jeremy Farrell (25) 3B – .273/.349/.400, .713 OPS at AA in ’11

Zach Foster (24) RHP – 3.56 ERA

Brian Friday (26) SS/2B/3B – Drafted 3rd RD in ’07, .267/.355/.381, .956 FP% at SS, .679 OPS at AAA in ’11

Noah Krol (27) RHP

Andrew Lambo* (23) LF – Former Top Prospect, Drafted 4th RD ’07, .272/.337/.429, .236/.308/.375 at AA/AAA in /11

Quincy Latimore* (23) CF – Drafted 4th RD in ’07, .252/.308/.416, .708 OPS at AA in ’11, Plus Power

Brian Leach (25) RHP

Mike Loree (25) RHP – 6’6? 226 LBS, 4.45 ERA

Brett Lorin* (25) RHP – Drafted 5th RD ’08, 3.03 ERA 8.4 K/9, 3.49 K/BB, 2.84 ERA (117 IP) at A+, 6.7? 245 LBS

Jairo Marquez (24) C – 22 PB in 92 GS, 25% CS%, .287/.359/.404

Matt McSwain (26) RHP

Diego Moreno* (25) RHRP – 2.41 ERA, 9.8 K/9, 4.24 K/BB, 3.21 ERA (33 IP) at AA in ’11, plus FB

Eliecer Navarro (24) LHRP – 5’9? 177 LBS, 2.97 ERA, 9.8 K/9

Aaron Pribanic (25) RHP - Drafted 3rd RD ’08, 3.53 ERA, 1.235 WHIP, 4.5 K/9, 3.88 ERA (153 IP) at Altoona in ’11

David Rubinstein (24) OF

Jhonathan Ramos (22) LHP – 5’8? 156 LBS, 2.88 ERA, 6.9 K/9, 3.35 K/BB, 1.17 WHIP

Josh Rodriguez (27) 2B/SS – Drafted 57th Overall in ’06, .265/.351/.414, Solid Glove, Previously Rule-5 Drafted in ’10

Yunesky Sanchez (27) SS/3B – .286/.328/.367

Hunter Strickland (23) RHP – 6’5? 200 LBS, 4.06 ERA, 5.9 K/9, 3.33 K/BB

Andy Vasquez (24) 2B/SS/3B/LF – .249/.294/.379, .717 OPS at A in ’11

Kris Watts (27) C – .259/.357/.386, 29% CS%
Rangers

Jared Bolden (25) 1B/OF

Wilfredo Boscan (22) RHP – 4.05 ERA, 3.36 K/BB

Edwin Garcia (21) SS/2B

Jonathan Greene (26) 3B/LF – Career .797 OPS; .292/.354/.462 (Texas League) in ’11; .913 FP at 3B

Mitch Hilligoss (26) 3B/1B/SS/LF

Beau Jones (25) LHRP – 3.98 Career ERA

Ryan Kelly (24) RHP – 4.50 Career ERA; 91-95 mph fb, AFL, 81-84 sl

Kasey Kiker (24) RHP – Drafted 1st Round (12th Overall) in ’06, 4.53 ERA 9.3 K/9 in Career; 91-95 FB

Renny Osuna (27) SS/2B/3B – .294/.341/.745 at AA (Texas League) in ’11; Polished Fielder

Ben Snyder (26) LHP – 3.34 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 7.43 K/9

Tomas Telis (20) C – .777 OPS, 24% CS%

Chad Tracy (26) 1B/LF – Career .806 OPS, 43 HR in 807 At Bats at AAA

Johan Yan (23) RHP – 3.10 ERA, 2.97 G/F, 8.25 K/9 sidearmer 85-90 fb, 1.22 WHIP

Rays

Matthew Sweeney (23) 3B/1B – .247/.329/.423, .170/.262/.280 at AA (429 AB), .154 average in ’11; Lefty Bat with Plus Raw Power, Good Arm

Greg Sexton (26) 3B – .270/.333/.369, up to AA, 10th round in ’07

Nick Barnese* (22) RHP - Drafted 3rd Round (95th) in ’07, 3.07 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 2.75 K/BB, 1.19 WHIP, 3.76 ERA in 117 IP at AA in ’11

Isaias Velasquez (23) CF – .280/.355/.365, 114 SB 35 CS

Frank De Los Santos (24) LHP – 4.29 ERA, 6.0 K/9, 2.37 K/BB, 1.42 WHIP, 3.55 ERA in 78 IP at AA in ’11

Kyeong Kang* (24) OF – .274/.360/.429, .390 OBP in ’09, .384 in AA (316 AB) in ’10

John Shelby (26) CF – Drafted 5th RD ’06, .269/.320/.454, 112 SB 39 CS, plus glove

Ryan Reid (26) RHRP - Drafted 7th RD ’06, 4.11 ERA (226 G, 405.1 IP), 9.1 K/9, 4.55 ERA 55.1 IP at AAA in ’11

Shane Dyer (24) RHP - Drafted 6th RD ’08, 3.98 ERA 5.9 K/9

Jake Jeffries (24) C - Drafted 3rd Round (78th Overall) in ’08, .254/.318/.343, 23% CS% Bats Left

Matthew Hall (25) SS/3B/2B/P – .209/.276/.290, 3.38 ERA (5.1 IP)

Mark Thomas (23) C – 54 PB in 286 GS at C, 39% CS%, .253/.317/.397

Alejandro Torres (23) C – 15 PB in 145 GS at C, 47% CS%, (86 CS / 182 Attempts), .251/.291/.321

Emeel Salem (27) CF - Drafted 6th Round ’07, .273/.343/.363, 100 SB 33 CS 1428 PA

joseph Cruz (23) RHP – 3.81 ERA, 8.8 K/9, 3.35 K/BB, 8.43 ERA at AA in ’11, 6’4? 190 LBS

Chris Andujar (24) RHP – 4.46 ERA

Marquis Fleming* (25) RHRP – 3.14 ERA, 10.8 K/9, 6.8 H/9, 4.2 BB/9, 2.60 K/BB, 1.22 WHIP, 3.59 ERA 104 K in 80 IP at AA in ’11

Henry Wrigley (25) 1B/3B/LF – .255/.293/.413, .274 .773 OPS at AA in ’11

Reds

James Avery (27) RHP – 4.53 ERA, 5.7 K/9

Eric Campbell (25) 3B – .275/.352/.483 Career, .307/.387/.540 at A+/AA in ’11; Drafted 2nd Round (71st Overall) in ’04

Tom Cochran (29) LHP

Jerry Gil (29) SS

Daryl Jones (24) OF – Former Top Prosect, AFL Rising Stars and Futures Game in ’09; Above-Average Speed, Batting Eye and Bat Control, but No Power and Weak Arm

Bill Rhinehart (27) 1B – .284/.377/.565 at AA in ’11

James Skelton (26) C/2B – .759 Career OPS

Travis Webb (27) LHP
Red Sox

Michael Almanzar (20) 3B – Former Top Prospect, .229/.278/.328

Anatanaer Batista (23) RHRP – 4.32 ERA, 8.8 K.9, 2.85 K/BB, 5’10? 150 LBS

Cesar Cabral (23) LHRP- Previously Rule-5 Drafted in ’10, Career 3.61 ERA, 8.6 K/9, 3.11 K/BB 1.86 G/F; 90 MPH FB, Plus Slurve

Yeiper Castillo (23) RHP – Career .3.61 ERA, 8.5 K/9, 2.39 K/BB

Miguel Celestino (22) RHP – ’6’6? 205 LBS with 90-95 MPH Riding Fastball and Heavy Low 90?s Sinker; Innings Eater

Ryan Dent (22) SS/2B – Drafted by Red Sox in 1st Round (62 Overall) in ’07, .221/.302/.342, 59 SB 27 CS, 10 RTZ at SS

Brandon Duckworth RHP

Justin Erasmus (21) RHP -Career 1.68 ERA, 5’10?; 1.11 ERA (40.2 IP) in SALL in ’11

Charlie Haeger RHP – Knuckleballer with Decent Arm; Struggled Recently

Brock Huntzinger (23) RHP – Drafted 3rd round in ’07

Will Latimer (26) LHRP – 3.28 career ERA, 3.28 Career ERA; Struggled at AA Portland

Michael Lee (25) RHP – 6’7? 220 LBS, 4.70 career ERA

Leandro Marin (23) RHRP – Career 2.97 ERA, 5’11? 165 LBS

Daniel Nava (29) OF – .317/.414/.496

Dennis Neuman (22) RHRP – 3.40 ERA 8.6 K/9

Michael Olmsted* (24) RHRP – 9th Round ’07, 2.21 ERA 10.7 K/9, 6’6? 245 LBS

Josue Peley C – 34% CS

Tony Pena RHRP – Former D’Backs, WhiteSox reliever

Wilfred Pichardo (22) OF – .270/.335/.340 149 SB 40 CS, at AAA

Eammon Portice (26) RHP

Ryan Pressly (23) RHP – 11th round ’07, 3.93 ERA, 343 IP

Charle Rosario (23) RHRP – 3.72 ERA, 8 K/9, 5’10? 158 LBS

Jason Rice (25) RHRP – 3.91 ERA 9.8 K/9, 3.69 ERA and 9.4 K/9 at AAA through 85.1 IP

Manny Rivera* (22) LHP – 3.12 ERA 8.3 K/9, 1.16 WHIP

Reynaldo Rodriguez (26) 1B – .895 OPS, .304/.375/.520, .253/.302/.473 at AA

Pete Ruiz (24) RHP – Career 4.62 ERA

Nate Spears (26) 2B/3B/SS – .273/.361/.401, solid glove, at AAA Pawtucket

Matt Spring (27) C – 30% CS%, .214/.282/.387, 11 HR in ’11

Tony Thomas (25) 2B – Drafted by Cubs in 3rd Round ’07, .260/.331/.426, 92 SB 30 CS, 20 RTZ, at AAA
Rockies

Parker Frazier (23) RHP – Polished Strike Thrower with Low 90?s Sinker and Hard Slider

Cory Riordan (25) RHP – Good Command of 97-91 Riding Fastball; Career 4.20 ERA, 3.81 K/BB
Royals

Jeff Bianchi (25) SS/2B – Drafted 2nd Round (50th Overall) in ’05; .281/.335/.410 Career Line; Smart Hitter with Knack for Barreling Balls; Above-Average Defense at Shortstop; Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Slowed Development

Irving Falu (28) 2B/SS/3B – .275/.342/.350

Blaine Hardy (24) LHRP – Career 2.96 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 8.0 K/p, 2.88 K/BB

Rey Navarro (21) SS- .931 FP%, .661 OPS

Brandon Sisk (25) LHRP – Career 2.60 ERA, 10 K/9, 1.11 WHIP
Tigers

Cale Iorg (26) SS

Cody Satterwhite (25) RHRP – Missed 2010 (Shoulder Surgery), 3.60 ERA, 9.7 K/9

Robbie Weinhardt (26) RHRP
Twins

Andrew Albers (26) LHP – Played for Team Canada in ’11 World Cup; Career 1.80 ERA, 8.8 K/9 and 4.42 K/BB

David Bromberg (24) RHP

Angel Morales (22) OF – Drafted 3rd Round in ’07; Career .274/.355/.450; Plus Speed, Above-Average Power and Strong, Accurate Arm

Bruce Pugh (23) RHRP – Sidearmer with 90-94 MPH Fastball and Average Slider; Career 4.31 ERA, 9.8 K/9

Anthony Slama (28) RHRP – Polished Reliever with 2.08 ERA, 12.2 K/9 in MiLB Career (221 Games); Intelligent with 88-92 MPH Fastball, 75-80 MPH Slider, Solid Changeup

Tom Stuifbergen (23) RHP – Above-Averge Command of 88-91 MPH Fastball, Sinker, Plus Curveball and Solid Change; 4.79 K/BB
White Sox

Jordan Danks (25) CF – .322/.409/.525 in ’09 (Carolina League); Career.748 OPS; Above-Average Speed, Defense

Terry Doyle (26) RHP – 2.94 ERA, 8.1 K/9, 3.93 K/BB, 3.24 ERA (100 IP) at AA in ’11, 87-90 FB, Cut, Cb

Tyler Kuhn (25) LF/SS/2B/3B – .314/.368/.428; 55 SB, 31 3B (1806 PA); .804 OPS Through 216 Games at AA

Brandon Short (23) CF – Career .285/.343/.434, .777 OPS, Above Average Baserunner, Solid Defense
Yankees

Abraham Almonte (22) CF – 144 SB in 488 Games, .268/.333/.382 in FSL in ’11; Plus Speed, Strong Arm and a Good Fielder

Dan Brewer (24) OF – Career .778 OPS; One of Top Athletes in Yankees System, 29 SB, .754 OPS in 2010

Jose Gil (25) C – .733 in Eastern League; .687 OPS, 60 PB in 405 GS, 33% CS% in Career

Tim Norton (28) RHRP – Career 2.41 ERA 1.07 WHIP, 10.8 K/9, 5.17 K/BB Ratio

Ryan Pope (25) RHRP

Kevin Russo (27) Util – .730 Career OPS

Eduardo Sosa (21) CF – 70 SB (1028 PA),

Josh Schmidt (29) RHRP

Brad Suttle (27) 3B – Switch Hitter, Plus Arm, .256 ERA, .751 OPS

Patt Venditte (26) RP – Switch PItcher; 2.28 ERA, 10.4 K/9, 4.57 K/BB in Career; 86-91 MPH FB as RHP, 78-82 MPH as LHP

 

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Some familiar names on that rule 5 list.