June 1st, 2008
Gloucester receives:
RF Eric Olsen (22, AA) - minor league contract
1B J.J. Johnson (22, A) - minor league contract
San Antonio's 2nd round 2008 draft pick via New Jersey (C Michael Hendricks - 24th pick)
San Antonio's 3rd round 2008 draft pick via Tempe (SS Santiago Aragón - 1st pick)
San Antonio's 3rd round 2008 draft pick via Palm Springs (SP Víctor Cruz - 19th pick)
San Antonio's 5th round 2008 draft pick (SP Matt Hancock - 17th pick)
San Antonio receives:
1B Octávio Pexego (25, ML) - $3.3/arbitration
Since Then:
Olsen ranks as the #11 prospectin PEBA according to Baesball America (4/06/09). However, he has yet to fully translate his abilities and tools into results in Gloucester's minor league system. he has put up average results thus far in the '09 season with Gloucester's AAA affiliate.
Johnson has put up great numbers in Gloucester's Class-A and AA affiliates in '08. However, he has struggled mightily putting the same results at AAA. At best, he appears to be a big league bench bat.
Hendricks has posted below average offensive numbers in '08 and '09 for Gloucester's farm system but appears to have great defensive tools as a catcher. He projects to one day be a big league backup catcher and possibly a starter.
Aragón has struggled offensively in '08 and '09 for Gloucester's lower lever minor league affiliates. With development, he projects to be a serviceable infielder with big league starting potential. He has a decent bat along with solid defensive infield abilities.
Cruz has pitched well for Gloucester's SS-A affiliate in '08 and '09. If he develops properly, he projects to be a mid to backend rotation starting pitcher in the big leagues.
Hancock has progressed steadily for Gloucester. As of '09, he pitches for Gloucester's Class-A affiliate. He has a chance to develop into a backend starter.
Pexego had a stellar '08 season for San Antonio. In 111 games, he batted .323 with 21 homeruns and 77 RBIs. He was traded to Tempe in the offseason. As of '09, Pexego is currently one of the league's most feared and productive hitters.
Commentary: San Antonio responds to the trade.
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June 17, 2008
Kentucky Thoroughbreds and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
June 1st, 2008
Kentucky receives:
SP Ramón Ornelas (35, ML) - $1.5
San Antonio receives:
Kentucky's 7th round 2008 draft pick (SS Adrián Romero - 3rd pick)
Since Then:
Ornelas went 1-3 with a 5.87 ERA in 7 games with Kentucky before being traded to Duluth (7/22/08). He has been out of baseball after the '08 season.
Romero has developed steadily in San Antonio's lower level minor league systems. His strengths include excellent base stealing skills with speed to match along good infield defensive range. He grades out as average offensively. If Romero continues to develop, he projects as a backup utility infielder.
Kentucky receives:
SP Ramón Ornelas (35, ML) - $1.5
San Antonio receives:
Kentucky's 7th round 2008 draft pick (SS Adrián Romero - 3rd pick)
Since Then:
Ornelas went 1-3 with a 5.87 ERA in 7 games with Kentucky before being traded to Duluth (7/22/08). He has been out of baseball after the '08 season.
Romero has developed steadily in San Antonio's lower level minor league systems. His strengths include excellent base stealing skills with speed to match along good infield defensive range. He grades out as average offensively. If Romero continues to develop, he projects as a backup utility infielder.
May 14, 2008
Gloucester Fishermen and Kentucky Thoroughbreds
February 26th, 2008
Gloucester receives:
3B Biao Jiao (28. ML)
C Francisco Rivera (20, SS-A)
Kentucky receives:
Gloucester's 10th round 2008 draft pick (RF Todd Shields - 9th pick)
Since Then:
Jiao batted .231 with 10 homeruns and 68 RBIs in 127 games with Gloucester in '08. He has been out of baseball since after the '08 season.
Rivera played well at Gloucester's SS-A affiliate in '08 hitting .300 in 51 games. He played sparingly in '09 and was released by Gloucester (6/21/09). He signed a minor league contract with San Antonio a week later. (6/29/09).
Shields has played well in Kentucky's lower level minor league systems. At best, Shields projects to be a 4th or 5th outfielder in the big leagues. Most likely though, it appears Shields may be best served as a career minor leaguer.
Gloucester receives:
3B Biao Jiao (28. ML)
C Francisco Rivera (20, SS-A)
Kentucky receives:
Gloucester's 10th round 2008 draft pick (RF Todd Shields - 9th pick)
Since Then:
Jiao batted .231 with 10 homeruns and 68 RBIs in 127 games with Gloucester in '08. He has been out of baseball since after the '08 season.
Rivera played well at Gloucester's SS-A affiliate in '08 hitting .300 in 51 games. He played sparingly in '09 and was released by Gloucester (6/21/09). He signed a minor league contract with San Antonio a week later. (6/29/09).
Shields has played well in Kentucky's lower level minor league systems. At best, Shields projects to be a 4th or 5th outfielder in the big leagues. Most likely though, it appears Shields may be best served as a career minor leaguer.
May 5, 2008
New Orleans Trendsetters and Kentucky Thoroughbreds
December 13th, 2007
New Orleans receives:
SP David Olivas (30, AAA) - minor league contract
Kentucky receives:
New Orleans' 10th round 2008 draft pick (SS Elmer Shirley - 22nd pick)
Since Then:
Olivas had a solid '08 season with New Orleans. In 74 relief innings, he went 1-2 with a 3.28 ERA and 2 saves. He remains with New Orleans in '09 serving as a mopup and long reliever.
Shirley had a mediocre '08 season at Kentucky's SS-A affiliate. A talented defensive utility infielder, Shirley projects to be nothing else than a defensive specialist. The future looks bleak for him to crack a major league roster.
New Orleans receives:
SP David Olivas (30, AAA) - minor league contract
Kentucky receives:
New Orleans' 10th round 2008 draft pick (SS Elmer Shirley - 22nd pick)
Since Then:
Olivas had a solid '08 season with New Orleans. In 74 relief innings, he went 1-2 with a 3.28 ERA and 2 saves. He remains with New Orleans in '09 serving as a mopup and long reliever.
Shirley had a mediocre '08 season at Kentucky's SS-A affiliate. A talented defensive utility infielder, Shirley projects to be nothing else than a defensive specialist. The future looks bleak for him to crack a major league roster.
May 2, 2008
Charleston Statesmen and West Virginia Coal Sox
December 12th, 2007
Charleston receives:
SP Anthony Cox (30, ML) - $3.1
MR Cade Phillips (25, ML) - $2.6/$2.6
1B Yong-zhan Hu (20, AA) - minor league contract
SP Bud McCullough (18, A) - minor league contract
West Virginia receives:
SP Ralph Dean (29, ML) - $7.8/$8.6
MR Shigeaki Otani (24, ML) - $0.93/$1.2
3B Alard van der Kooij (18, A) - minor league contract
Charleston 4th round 2008 draft pick (RF - Jim Fisher - 18th pick)
Since Then:
Cox went 12-10 with a 4.14 ERA in 30 starts with Charleston in '08. He left Charleston after the '08 season via free agency and signed a 3-year deal worth $11,400,000 with London. He grades out as a middle rotation pitcher.
Phillips had a solid season with Charleston in '08. In 50 relief appearances, he went 5-1 with a 2.70 ERA. He remains with Charleston in '09 and has served as a versatile member of their bullpen.
Hu ranks as the #2 prospect in PEBA according to Baseball America (4/06/09). After dominating at Charleston's AA and AAA affiliates in '08, Hu has continued his offensive prowessness with Charleston's big ball club in '09. He is the favorite to win the '09 IL Wunderkind Award.
McCullough has pitched well at Charleston's SS-A and Class-A in '08 and '09. He was selected to the North American Farm Team Affiliation All-Star Game in '09. Despite his success, he projects to be a fringe player at the big league level. His lack of velocity, control and overall stuff will make it tough for him to translate his success to the big league level.
Dean went 9-10 with a 3.24 ERA with West Virginia in '08. He was traded to Reno in the offseason (12/18/08). As of '09, Dean has had a bad season compared to his previous solid seasons of '07 and '08. He is considered backend rotation starter.
Otani went 8-5 with a 4.75 ERA with West Virginia in '08. He was traded to San Antonio in the offseason (12/17/08) who subsequently traded him to Canton a day later (12/18/08). Overall, he rates as a mediocre middle reliever.
van der Kooij has played well at every minor league level with West Virginia and currently is at their AAA affiliate as of '09. Historically showing a good contact bat, van der Kooij has the potential to become an everyday third baseman. At the very least, he will become a bench or platoon player.
Fisher played well at West Virginia's SS-A affiliate in '08 but has struggled in Class-A in '09. According to Baseball America, he ranks as the #65 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09). Fisher has above average skills across the board offensively and defensively. He has the potential to one day become a solid starting outfielder.
Charleston receives:
SP Anthony Cox (30, ML) - $3.1
MR Cade Phillips (25, ML) - $2.6/$2.6
1B Yong-zhan Hu (20, AA) - minor league contract
SP Bud McCullough (18, A) - minor league contract
West Virginia receives:
SP Ralph Dean (29, ML) - $7.8/$8.6
MR Shigeaki Otani (24, ML) - $0.93/$1.2
3B Alard van der Kooij (18, A) - minor league contract
Charleston 4th round 2008 draft pick (RF - Jim Fisher - 18th pick)
Since Then:
Cox went 12-10 with a 4.14 ERA in 30 starts with Charleston in '08. He left Charleston after the '08 season via free agency and signed a 3-year deal worth $11,400,000 with London. He grades out as a middle rotation pitcher.
Phillips had a solid season with Charleston in '08. In 50 relief appearances, he went 5-1 with a 2.70 ERA. He remains with Charleston in '09 and has served as a versatile member of their bullpen.
Hu ranks as the #2 prospect in PEBA according to Baseball America (4/06/09). After dominating at Charleston's AA and AAA affiliates in '08, Hu has continued his offensive prowessness with Charleston's big ball club in '09. He is the favorite to win the '09 IL Wunderkind Award.
McCullough has pitched well at Charleston's SS-A and Class-A in '08 and '09. He was selected to the North American Farm Team Affiliation All-Star Game in '09. Despite his success, he projects to be a fringe player at the big league level. His lack of velocity, control and overall stuff will make it tough for him to translate his success to the big league level.
Dean went 9-10 with a 3.24 ERA with West Virginia in '08. He was traded to Reno in the offseason (12/18/08). As of '09, Dean has had a bad season compared to his previous solid seasons of '07 and '08. He is considered backend rotation starter.
Otani went 8-5 with a 4.75 ERA with West Virginia in '08. He was traded to San Antonio in the offseason (12/17/08) who subsequently traded him to Canton a day later (12/18/08). Overall, he rates as a mediocre middle reliever.
van der Kooij has played well at every minor league level with West Virginia and currently is at their AAA affiliate as of '09. Historically showing a good contact bat, van der Kooij has the potential to become an everyday third baseman. At the very least, he will become a bench or platoon player.
Fisher played well at West Virginia's SS-A affiliate in '08 but has struggled in Class-A in '09. According to Baseball America, he ranks as the #65 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09). Fisher has above average skills across the board offensively and defensively. He has the potential to one day become a solid starting outfielder.
Kentucky Thoroughbreds and Arlington Bureaucrats
December 12th, 2007
Kentucky receives:
Arlington's 5th round 2008 draft pick (MR Bobby Jackson- 14th pick)
Arlington receives:
SP Paul Martin (25, AAA) - minor league contract
RF Fernando Garza (28, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Jackson only appeared in 7 games in '08 at Kentucky's SS-A affiliate. In '09, he has gained more playing time at SS-A and has performed decently. An average talent all-around, Jackson has the potential to become a big league reliever one day but nothing special can be expected of him.
Martin has pitched decently in '08 and '09 at Arlington's AAA affiliate. He grades out as nothing more than a career minor league pitcher.
Garza had an excellent All-Star AA season with Arlington in '08. He however was waived by Arlington and claimed by Tempe after the season (10/26/08). As of '09, he has had a respectable season with San Antonio. Overall, he rates as a good 4th big league outfielder but he has yet to prove himself due to a lack of opportunity.
Kentucky receives:
Arlington's 5th round 2008 draft pick (MR Bobby Jackson- 14th pick)
Arlington receives:
SP Paul Martin (25, AAA) - minor league contract
RF Fernando Garza (28, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Jackson only appeared in 7 games in '08 at Kentucky's SS-A affiliate. In '09, he has gained more playing time at SS-A and has performed decently. An average talent all-around, Jackson has the potential to become a big league reliever one day but nothing special can be expected of him.
Martin has pitched decently in '08 and '09 at Arlington's AAA affiliate. He grades out as nothing more than a career minor league pitcher.
Garza had an excellent All-Star AA season with Arlington in '08. He however was waived by Arlington and claimed by Tempe after the season (10/26/08). As of '09, he has had a respectable season with San Antonio. Overall, he rates as a good 4th big league outfielder but he has yet to prove himself due to a lack of opportunity.
May 1, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Omaha Cyclones
December 11th, 2007
San Antonio receives:
SS Miguel Angel Hernández (29, ML) - $4.4/$4.4
CF Edmond Cliche (24, AAA) - $1.2/arbitration
Omaha's 6th round 2008 draft pick (CF Jason Davis - 13th pick)
Omaha receives:
MR Bob Boyd (32, ML) - $3.2/$3.2
1B Martin Higgins (23, AAA) - $0.38/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
SS Ángel Zúñiga (24, AAA) - $0.38
Since Then:
Hernández batted .276 with 2 homeruns and 26 RBIs in 82 games with San Antonio before being traded to Connecticut in a midseason deal (7/14/08). Marred by injuries in his career, Hernández is a good versatile infielder with above average offensive skills.
Cliche batted .302 with 6 homers and 27 RBIs in 61 games. He was traded to Canton midway through the season (7/14/08). Overall, Cliche is an average ballplayer worthy of being a 4th outfielder.
Davis had a dismal '08 minor league season at San Antonio's SS-A affiliate. He has been let go after suffering torn ligaments in his ankle (5/17/09). A limited player prior to injury, it appears Davis may have played his final game.
Boyd went 1-3 with a 3.82 ERA in 62 relief appearances with Omaha in '08. Boyd was released by Omaha midway in the '09 season due poor pitching performances.
Higgins hit .239 with a homer and 14 RBIs in 35 games while serving as a backup catcher primarily. He has had a terrible '09 season in a limited backup role. Overall, Higgins has yet to show much at the big league level and quite possibly may never will.
Zúñiga had an average '08 season with Omaha. In 108 games, the shortstop batted .254 with 32 RBIs. He has served decently as a utility infielder in '09 and overall rates as a below average utility infielder offensively and defensively.
San Antonio receives:
SS Miguel Angel Hernández (29, ML) - $4.4/$4.4
CF Edmond Cliche (24, AAA) - $1.2/arbitration
Omaha's 6th round 2008 draft pick (CF Jason Davis - 13th pick)
Omaha receives:
MR Bob Boyd (32, ML) - $3.2/$3.2
1B Martin Higgins (23, AAA) - $0.38/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
SS Ángel Zúñiga (24, AAA) - $0.38
Since Then:
Hernández batted .276 with 2 homeruns and 26 RBIs in 82 games with San Antonio before being traded to Connecticut in a midseason deal (7/14/08). Marred by injuries in his career, Hernández is a good versatile infielder with above average offensive skills.
Cliche batted .302 with 6 homers and 27 RBIs in 61 games. He was traded to Canton midway through the season (7/14/08). Overall, Cliche is an average ballplayer worthy of being a 4th outfielder.
Davis had a dismal '08 minor league season at San Antonio's SS-A affiliate. He has been let go after suffering torn ligaments in his ankle (5/17/09). A limited player prior to injury, it appears Davis may have played his final game.
Boyd went 1-3 with a 3.82 ERA in 62 relief appearances with Omaha in '08. Boyd was released by Omaha midway in the '09 season due poor pitching performances.
Higgins hit .239 with a homer and 14 RBIs in 35 games while serving as a backup catcher primarily. He has had a terrible '09 season in a limited backup role. Overall, Higgins has yet to show much at the big league level and quite possibly may never will.
Zúñiga had an average '08 season with Omaha. In 108 games, the shortstop batted .254 with 32 RBIs. He has served decently as a utility infielder in '09 and overall rates as a below average utility infielder offensively and defensively.
April 30, 2008
Connecticut Nutmeggers and New Orleans Trendsetters
December 10th, 2007
Connecticut receives:
SP Wil Suárez (21, A) - minor league contract
New Orleans receives:
Connecticut's 3rd 2008 draft pick via New Orleans (LF Bruce Jackson - 22nd pick)
Since Then:
Connecticut receives:
SP Wil Suárez (21, A) - minor league contract
New Orleans receives:
Connecticut's 3rd 2008 draft pick via New Orleans (LF Bruce Jackson - 22nd pick)
Since Then:
April 27, 2008
Canton Longshoremen and New Jersey Hitmen
December 1st, 2008
Canton receives:
C José Castillo (22, AAA)
SS Geoffrey Porter (22, ML)
New Jersey receives:
Canton's 5th round 2008 draft pick (RF Shou-chien Jung- 4th pick)
Since Then:
Castillo has played poorly at Canton's AA and AAA affiliate in '08 and '09. He projects to be nothing more than a career minor league catcher if lucky.
Porter had a decent '08 season with Canton. The speedy versatile infielder batted .266 with 7 homeruns and 48 RBIs in 134 games. He was traded to Reno a year later (12/19/08). Overall, he rates as a big league bench utility infielder who also is valuable in a pinch running situation.
Jung has been inconsistent thus far as of '09 in his minor league career. He ranks as the #64 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09). A fractured cheekbone has derailed his '09 season (7/16/09). Jung's strength include speed and defense but he needs to work on his hitting skills if he wants to develop into a big league player.
Note:
This trade was part of a4-way trade amongst Canton, Duluth, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Canton receives:
C José Castillo (22, AAA)
SS Geoffrey Porter (22, ML)
New Jersey receives:
Canton's 5th round 2008 draft pick (RF Shou-chien Jung- 4th pick)
Since Then:
Castillo has played poorly at Canton's AA and AAA affiliate in '08 and '09. He projects to be nothing more than a career minor league catcher if lucky.
Porter had a decent '08 season with Canton. The speedy versatile infielder batted .266 with 7 homeruns and 48 RBIs in 134 games. He was traded to Reno a year later (12/19/08). Overall, he rates as a big league bench utility infielder who also is valuable in a pinch running situation.
Jung has been inconsistent thus far as of '09 in his minor league career. He ranks as the #64 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09). A fractured cheekbone has derailed his '09 season (7/16/09). Jung's strength include speed and defense but he needs to work on his hitting skills if he wants to develop into a big league player.
Note:
This trade was part of a4-way trade amongst Canton, Duluth, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
April 17, 2008
Aurora Borealis and Yuma Bulldozers
November 2nd, 2007
Yuma receives:
SS Daniel Groves (34, ML) - $11.4/$11.4/$11.4
SP Rafael Matos (30, ML) - $6.3
MR Bang-xao Shuo (24, AAA) - minor league contract
$1,500,000 cash
Aurora receives:
CL Mel Kennedy (31, ML) - $9.4
SP John Roach (28, ML) - $12.0/$12.0/$12.0
Yuma's 2nd round 2008 draft pick (SP Ernest Baker - 7th pick)
Since Then:
Yuma receives:
SS Daniel Groves (34, ML) - $11.4/$11.4/$11.4
SP Rafael Matos (30, ML) - $6.3
MR Bang-xao Shuo (24, AAA) - minor league contract
$1,500,000 cash
Aurora receives:
CL Mel Kennedy (31, ML) - $9.4
SP John Roach (28, ML) - $12.0/$12.0/$12.0
Yuma's 2nd round 2008 draft pick (SP Ernest Baker - 7th pick)
Since Then:
April 16, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and the Palm Springs Codgers
November 2nd, 2007
Palm Springs receives:
LF Michael Smith (27, ML) - $7.2/$7.2/$7.2
San Antonio receives:
Palm Springs' 3rd round 2008 draft pick (traded to Gloucester in Pexego deal)
Since Then:
Palm Springs' 3rd round pick was traded to Gloucester, who drafted SP Víctor Cruz.
Smith had an All-Star '08 season. He batted .302 with 35 homers and 103 RBIs. As of '09, he remains with Palm Springs where he is a solid season despite the slight dropoff compared to '08. Overall, he rates as one of the present day's lethal hitters in the league.
Palm Springs receives:
LF Michael Smith (27, ML) - $7.2/$7.2/$7.2
San Antonio receives:
Palm Springs' 3rd round 2008 draft pick (traded to Gloucester in Pexego deal)
Since Then:
Palm Springs' 3rd round pick was traded to Gloucester, who drafted SP Víctor Cruz.
Smith had an All-Star '08 season. He batted .302 with 35 homers and 103 RBIs. As of '09, he remains with Palm Springs where he is a solid season despite the slight dropoff compared to '08. Overall, he rates as one of the present day's lethal hitters in the league.
April 15, 2008
New Jersey Hitmen and the San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
November 2nd, 2007
San Antonio receives:
SS Marcos Sotelo (30, ML) - $1.6
SP Yukio Fujita (23, ML) - $1.5/$1.5/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
MR Ron 'Stinger' Coture (20, AAA) - minor league contract
1B Carlos Aquino (26, AAA) - minor league contract
SS Stephen Everett (23, AAA) - minor league contract
CF Luis Hernández (27, AAA) - minor league contract
New Jersey's 2nd round 2008 draft pick (traded to Gloucester in Pexego deal)
New Jersey receives:
C Manuel González (27, ML) - $7.6/$7.8/$8.7/$9.7/$9.7
2B Alejandro Ortega (24, ML) - $5.9
Since Then:
González had a disappointing '08 season with New Jersey. He hit .239 with 14 homers and 56 RBIs in 129 games. He was traded back to San Antonio in the offseason (2/29/08). As of '09, he currently remains as one of the league's best offensive catchers
Ortega had an All-Star season with New Jersey in '08. He batted .316 with 30 homeruns and 94 RBIs in 133 games. He is having an off year in '09 due to injuries but remains one of the league's young bright infielders.
Sotelo had an average '08 season with San Antonio and was shipped to Palm Springs by the trading deadline (7/31/08). He was last seen in '09 playing for the Guaynabo Commandos of the San Juan Winter League.
Fujita had a mediocre '08 season with San Antonio and was traded to Manchester by the trading deadline (7/31/08).
Coture has pitched well for San Antonio's AAA affiliate but does not project much as a big leaguer.
Aquino has spent some time with the big ball club in '08 and '09 but has yet to make a strong impression. At best, he appears destined to be a career bench player.
Everett was traded to Tempe in '09 (5/24/09). He appears to be a "AAAA" player who posts great minor league numbers but fails to translate it to the big leagues.
Hernández was released by San Antonio in the offseason (10/02/08).
San Antonio receives:
SS Marcos Sotelo (30, ML) - $1.6
SP Yukio Fujita (23, ML) - $1.5/$1.5/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
MR Ron 'Stinger' Coture (20, AAA) - minor league contract
1B Carlos Aquino (26, AAA) - minor league contract
SS Stephen Everett (23, AAA) - minor league contract
CF Luis Hernández (27, AAA) - minor league contract
New Jersey's 2nd round 2008 draft pick (traded to Gloucester in Pexego deal)
New Jersey receives:
C Manuel González (27, ML) - $7.6/$7.8/$8.7/$9.7/$9.7
2B Alejandro Ortega (24, ML) - $5.9
Since Then:
González had a disappointing '08 season with New Jersey. He hit .239 with 14 homers and 56 RBIs in 129 games. He was traded back to San Antonio in the offseason (2/29/08). As of '09, he currently remains as one of the league's best offensive catchers
Ortega had an All-Star season with New Jersey in '08. He batted .316 with 30 homeruns and 94 RBIs in 133 games. He is having an off year in '09 due to injuries but remains one of the league's young bright infielders.
Sotelo had an average '08 season with San Antonio and was shipped to Palm Springs by the trading deadline (7/31/08). He was last seen in '09 playing for the Guaynabo Commandos of the San Juan Winter League.
Fujita had a mediocre '08 season with San Antonio and was traded to Manchester by the trading deadline (7/31/08).
Coture has pitched well for San Antonio's AAA affiliate but does not project much as a big leaguer.
Aquino has spent some time with the big ball club in '08 and '09 but has yet to make a strong impression. At best, he appears destined to be a career bench player.
Everett was traded to Tempe in '09 (5/24/09). He appears to be a "AAAA" player who posts great minor league numbers but fails to translate it to the big leagues.
Hernández was released by San Antonio in the offseason (10/02/08).
April 8, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Tempe Knights
October 25th, 2007
Tempe receives:
SP Xue-Qin Yuan (26, ML) - $3.4
$2,000,000 cash
San Antonio receives:
Tempe's 3rd round 2008 draft pick (traded to Gloucester in Pexego deal)
Since Then:
Tempe's 3rd round pick was traded to Gloucester, who drafted SS Santiago Aragón.
Yuan pitched poorly for Tempe in '08 going 3-12 with a 6.08 ERA. He was traded to New Jersey halfway through the season (6/28/08). Since then, Yuan has moved onto several different teams but continues to pitch poorly.
Tempe receives:
SP Xue-Qin Yuan (26, ML) - $3.4
$2,000,000 cash
San Antonio receives:
Tempe's 3rd round 2008 draft pick (traded to Gloucester in Pexego deal)
Since Then:
Tempe's 3rd round pick was traded to Gloucester, who drafted SS Santiago Aragón.
Yuan pitched poorly for Tempe in '08 going 3-12 with a 6.08 ERA. He was traded to New Jersey halfway through the season (6/28/08). Since then, Yuan has moved onto several different teams but continues to pitch poorly.
April 3, 2008
New Orleans Trendsetters and the Connecticut Nutmeggers
October 20th, 2007
Connecticut receives:
C Tsuneari Horiuchi (24, ML) - $0.70/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
SP Onne Adriaanse (35, ML) - $5.6/$5.6
New Orleans' 3rd round 2008 draft pick (traded back to New Orleans in Wil Suárez trade)
New Orleans receives:
C Jeff Cline (29, ML) - $18.2/$20.0
Since Then:
Cline batted .329 with 29 homers and 110 RBIs in 136 games with New Orleans in '08. A multi-time All-Star, Cline is arguably the best catcher in the league. He won the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance Champion with New Orleans in '08.
Horiuchi batted .211 in 111 games with Connecticut in '08. He remains with Connecticut in '09 and has yet to put together a decent season in the big leagues.
Adriaanse went 7-10 with a 5.16 ERA in 31 games with Connecticut in '08. He was let go in the offseason and has since moved on to play in the League of the Rising Sun including for Makurosu and Fushigi Yugi.
New Orleans' pick was traded back to New Orleans in a Winter Meeting deal.
Commentary: Hats off to you both for finding a way to make this work! Cline is going to be a monster addition for the Trendsetters, and Connecticut is getting some big-time talent interjected in the system. Looks like the proverbial trade that works for both sides. - Commissioner John
Hindsight is 20/20 but this trade has been in the landslide favor of New Orleans. Cline has been one of the league's best players whereas Connecticut has not much to show for it except for salary relief. - Nelly
Connecticut receives:
C Tsuneari Horiuchi (24, ML) - $0.70/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
SP Onne Adriaanse (35, ML) - $5.6/$5.6
New Orleans' 3rd round 2008 draft pick (traded back to New Orleans in Wil Suárez trade)
New Orleans receives:
C Jeff Cline (29, ML) - $18.2/$20.0
Since Then:
Cline batted .329 with 29 homers and 110 RBIs in 136 games with New Orleans in '08. A multi-time All-Star, Cline is arguably the best catcher in the league. He won the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance Champion with New Orleans in '08.
Horiuchi batted .211 in 111 games with Connecticut in '08. He remains with Connecticut in '09 and has yet to put together a decent season in the big leagues.
Adriaanse went 7-10 with a 5.16 ERA in 31 games with Connecticut in '08. He was let go in the offseason and has since moved on to play in the League of the Rising Sun including for Makurosu and Fushigi Yugi.
New Orleans' pick was traded back to New Orleans in a Winter Meeting deal.
Commentary: Hats off to you both for finding a way to make this work! Cline is going to be a monster addition for the Trendsetters, and Connecticut is getting some big-time talent interjected in the system. Looks like the proverbial trade that works for both sides. - Commissioner John
Hindsight is 20/20 but this trade has been in the landslide favor of New Orleans. Cline has been one of the league's best players whereas Connecticut has not much to show for it except for salary relief. - Nelly
March 31, 2008
Connecticut Nutmeggers and Gloucester Fishermen
October 13th, 2007
Gloucester receives:
SP Kevin Howell (28, ML) - $0.725
MR Dwight White (29, AAA) - minor league contract
Connecticut receives:
RF Ken Brooks (28, AAA) - minor league contract
SP John Bell (23, AA) - minor league contract
Gloucester's 7th round 2008 draft pick (SP Leonard Martin - 9th pick)
Since Then:
Brooks struggled with a .226 batting average in 139 games with Connecticut in '08. He has continued to struggled as a bench player in '09.
Bell appears destined to be a minor league pitcher for Connecticut.
Martin has pitched well for Connecticut's SS-A affiliate but appears to be a career minor leaguer.
Howell went 13-3 with 5 saves and a 3.59 ERA in 70 games with Gloucester in the '08 season. He has been a solid 5th starter for Gloucester in '09.
White pitched well for Gloucester's AAA affiliate in '08 and has since been promoted to the bullpen in the '09 season where he has performed decently.
Gloucester receives:
SP Kevin Howell (28, ML) - $0.725
MR Dwight White (29, AAA) - minor league contract
Connecticut receives:
RF Ken Brooks (28, AAA) - minor league contract
SP John Bell (23, AA) - minor league contract
Gloucester's 7th round 2008 draft pick (SP Leonard Martin - 9th pick)
Since Then:
Brooks struggled with a .226 batting average in 139 games with Connecticut in '08. He has continued to struggled as a bench player in '09.
Bell appears destined to be a minor league pitcher for Connecticut.
Martin has pitched well for Connecticut's SS-A affiliate but appears to be a career minor leaguer.
Howell went 13-3 with 5 saves and a 3.59 ERA in 70 games with Gloucester in the '08 season. He has been a solid 5th starter for Gloucester in '09.
White pitched well for Gloucester's AAA affiliate in '08 and has since been promoted to the bullpen in the '09 season where he has performed decently.
March 29, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and West Virginia Coal Sox
October 13th, 2007
West Virginia receives:
San Antonio's 1st round 2008 draft pick (CF Carlos Hernández - 17th pick)
San Antonio receives:
SP Alberto Semblano (29, ML) - $9.9/$9.9/$9.9/$9.9
Since Then:
Semblano went 12-7 with a 3.74 ERA in 32 games with San Antonio in the '08 season. He was traded to New Orleans in the '08 offseason (11/10/08)
Hernández has played well at West Virginia's Class-A affiliate. As of '09, he was named the #47 prospect according to Baseball America.
West Virginia receives:
San Antonio's 1st round 2008 draft pick (CF Carlos Hernández - 17th pick)
San Antonio receives:
SP Alberto Semblano (29, ML) - $9.9/$9.9/$9.9/$9.9
Since Then:
Semblano went 12-7 with a 3.74 ERA in 32 games with San Antonio in the '08 season. He was traded to New Orleans in the '08 offseason (11/10/08)
Hernández has played well at West Virginia's Class-A affiliate. As of '09, he was named the #47 prospect according to Baseball America.
March 20, 2008
Kentucky Thoroughbreds and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
October 4th, 2007
San Antonio receives:
Kentucky's 10th round 2008 draft pick (2B Júlio Lara - 3rd pick)
Kentucky receives:
RF Fernando Garza (28, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Garza was traded to Arlington 2 months later (12/12/07). After a stint in Tempe, Garza was traded by Tempe back to San Antonio (5/24/09). He has played well in a limited bench role with San Antonio.
Lara was released by San Antonio (5/24/09). As of the '09 season, he is out of baseball despite playingexceptionally well in the minors without given a real opportunity in the big leagues.
San Antonio receives:
Kentucky's 10th round 2008 draft pick (2B Júlio Lara - 3rd pick)
Kentucky receives:
RF Fernando Garza (28, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Garza was traded to Arlington 2 months later (12/12/07). After a stint in Tempe, Garza was traded by Tempe back to San Antonio (5/24/09). He has played well in a limited bench role with San Antonio.
Lara was released by San Antonio (5/24/09). As of the '09 season, he is out of baseball despite playingexceptionally well in the minors without given a real opportunity in the big leagues.
February 25, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Canton Longshoremen
July 31st, 2007
Canton receives:
1B Jing Duan (22, ML) - $1.6/$1.7/$1.8
SP Ryuichi Yamauchi (22, AAA) - minor league contract
MR Sadao Ichihara (20, AAA) - $0.94/$1.5/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
San Antonio's 2nd round 2008 draft pick (LF Bill Rice - 17th pick)
San Antonio receives:
1B Juan Otero (27, ML) - $3.9
C Donald "Awesome" Hawkins (19, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Otero played horribly for San Antonio. He was released in the offseason after batting .193 in 32 games (10/04/07). He played 2 All-Star caliber seasons for Bani Depredadoras del Peravia of the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal League. He led his team to win the 2008 Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal Serie de Dominicana Final. In '09 he found his way back to PEBA signing a 1 year deal with Bakersfield.
Hawkins has been a great defensive catcher throughout his young career. He serves as San Antonio's backup catcher in the '09 season. He appears destined to be a career backup or AAA catcher.
Duan performed well for Canton during the '07 season hitting .279 with 25 RBIs in 57 games. He was claimed off waivers by Reno on 7/15/08. Since then, he has played for several PEBA teams as well as teams from the League of the Rising Sun. As of '09, he has played for Canton, Reno, Niihama-shi, and Shin Seiki.
Yamauchi, a decent prospect, was traded to Aurora on 11/02.07. He has established himself as a big leaguer after being traded to Manchester (7/31/08). He threw a No-Hitter in a 3-0 win against Florida on 4/29/09.
Ichihara was traded to Bakersfield 8 months later (3/18/08) where he has established himself as a reliable middle reliever.
Rice remains in Canton's farm system and projects to be a big leaguer one day. He ranks as the #32 prospect in PEBA as of 4/06/09.
Canton receives:
1B Jing Duan (22, ML) - $1.6/$1.7/$1.8
SP Ryuichi Yamauchi (22, AAA) - minor league contract
MR Sadao Ichihara (20, AAA) - $0.94/$1.5/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
San Antonio's 2nd round 2008 draft pick (LF Bill Rice - 17th pick)
San Antonio receives:
1B Juan Otero (27, ML) - $3.9
C Donald "Awesome" Hawkins (19, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Otero played horribly for San Antonio. He was released in the offseason after batting .193 in 32 games (10/04/07). He played 2 All-Star caliber seasons for Bani Depredadoras del Peravia of the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal League. He led his team to win the 2008 Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal Serie de Dominicana Final. In '09 he found his way back to PEBA signing a 1 year deal with Bakersfield.
Hawkins has been a great defensive catcher throughout his young career. He serves as San Antonio's backup catcher in the '09 season. He appears destined to be a career backup or AAA catcher.
Duan performed well for Canton during the '07 season hitting .279 with 25 RBIs in 57 games. He was claimed off waivers by Reno on 7/15/08. Since then, he has played for several PEBA teams as well as teams from the League of the Rising Sun. As of '09, he has played for Canton, Reno, Niihama-shi, and Shin Seiki.
Yamauchi, a decent prospect, was traded to Aurora on 11/02.07. He has established himself as a big leaguer after being traded to Manchester (7/31/08). He threw a No-Hitter in a 3-0 win against Florida on 4/29/09.
Ichihara was traded to Bakersfield 8 months later (3/18/08) where he has established himself as a reliable middle reliever.
Rice remains in Canton's farm system and projects to be a big leaguer one day. He ranks as the #32 prospect in PEBA as of 4/06/09.
West Virginia Coal Sox and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
July 31st, 2007
San Antonio receives:
RF Ki-Tong Pei (33, ML) - $15.9
1B Alberto Benítez (32, ML) - $5.5/$5.5
CF Martin Griffin (21, AA) - minor league contract
West Virginia receives:
C Victor Salgardo (25, ML) - $2.8/$3.3
CF Kenny Parker (28, ML) - $3.7/$3.7
MR Cade Phillips (25, ML) - $2.3/$2.6/$2.6
San Antonio's 3rd round 2008 draft pick (SP Santiago Sánchez - 17th pick)
Since Then:
Salgardo had 2 disappointing seasons with West Virginia and was promptly traded to Aurora (12/18/08).
Parker batted a meager .197 in 45 games with West Virginia and was traded to Gloucester in the offseason (10/13/07). As of '09, he has moved onto New Jersey where is a servicable outfielder.
Phillips went 2-2 with a 2.34 ERA in 24 games with West Virginia. He was traded to Charleston in the offseason (12/12/07) and remains a dependable reliever.
Sánchez has pitched well in the minors but suffered a major setback when he ruptured a disc in his back (4/27/09).
Pei batted .326 with 13 homers and 38 RBIs in 57 games with San Antonio. He became a free agent after the season and signed a 2 year deal worth $26,660,000 with the Shin Seiki Evas of the League of the Rising Sun. He continues to be an All-Star caliber slugger over in Japan.
Benítez batted .325 with San Antonio in '07. He was traded back to West Virginia on 6/28/08 where he continues to be an All-Star caliber contact hitting first baseman.
Martin has been a decent utility outfielder for San Antonio.
San Antonio receives:
RF Ki-Tong Pei (33, ML) - $15.9
1B Alberto Benítez (32, ML) - $5.5/$5.5
CF Martin Griffin (21, AA) - minor league contract
West Virginia receives:
C Victor Salgardo (25, ML) - $2.8/$3.3
CF Kenny Parker (28, ML) - $3.7/$3.7
MR Cade Phillips (25, ML) - $2.3/$2.6/$2.6
San Antonio's 3rd round 2008 draft pick (SP Santiago Sánchez - 17th pick)
Since Then:
Salgardo had 2 disappointing seasons with West Virginia and was promptly traded to Aurora (12/18/08).
Parker batted a meager .197 in 45 games with West Virginia and was traded to Gloucester in the offseason (10/13/07). As of '09, he has moved onto New Jersey where is a servicable outfielder.
Phillips went 2-2 with a 2.34 ERA in 24 games with West Virginia. He was traded to Charleston in the offseason (12/12/07) and remains a dependable reliever.
Sánchez has pitched well in the minors but suffered a major setback when he ruptured a disc in his back (4/27/09).
Pei batted .326 with 13 homers and 38 RBIs in 57 games with San Antonio. He became a free agent after the season and signed a 2 year deal worth $26,660,000 with the Shin Seiki Evas of the League of the Rising Sun. He continues to be an All-Star caliber slugger over in Japan.
Benítez batted .325 with San Antonio in '07. He was traded back to West Virginia on 6/28/08 where he continues to be an All-Star caliber contact hitting first baseman.
Martin has been a decent utility outfielder for San Antonio.
February 22, 2008
Kentucky Thoroughbreds and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
July 31st, 2007
San Antonio receives:
SP Xue-qin Yuan (26, ML) - $4.0
Kentucky receives:
San Antonio's 4th round 2008 draft pick (MR Ángel García - 17th pick)
Since Then:
García has potential to be a big league reliever in the future. As of 2009, he has spent two seasons at Kentucky's SS-A affiliate with very limited real game experience.
Yuan went 2-1 with a 4.29 ERA and recorded 2 saves in 9 games for San Antonio in '07. He was traded to the Tempe Knights in the offseason (10/25/07). As of '09, he has moved on to play for New Jersey, Yuma, and back to Kentucky.
San Antonio receives:
SP Xue-qin Yuan (26, ML) - $4.0
Kentucky receives:
San Antonio's 4th round 2008 draft pick (MR Ángel García - 17th pick)
Since Then:
García has potential to be a big league reliever in the future. As of 2009, he has spent two seasons at Kentucky's SS-A affiliate with very limited real game experience.
Yuan went 2-1 with a 4.29 ERA and recorded 2 saves in 9 games for San Antonio in '07. He was traded to the Tempe Knights in the offseason (10/25/07). As of '09, he has moved on to play for New Jersey, Yuma, and back to Kentucky.
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