December 18th, 2008
San Antonio receives:
SP Bill Taylor (25, ML) - $0.39/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
C Bob Keller (22, AA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
SP Gary Fisher (29, ML) - $2.2
2B Terry Thornton (22. AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Taylor was traded to Florida by midseason (7/12/09). Prior to the trade, he went 6-9 with a 3.71 ERA in 17 starts with San Antonio. Overall, he grades out as an all-around average starting pitcher who is serviceable in number 4 or number 5 spot in the rotation.
Keller played well at San Antonio's AA affiliate in '09. Outstanding defensively, Keller has some pop in his bat. He could very well be a respectable starting caliber catcher in the big leagues one day.
Fisher was traded to Kentucky by the trading deadline (7/31/09). Prior to the trade, he went 3-9 with a 5.19 ERA in 20 starts with Tempe. For his career, he is a below average pitcher who is best suited in a spot starting and long reliever roles.
Thornton's rookie '09 season was shortened by a dislocated shoulder (7/08/09). Prior to the injury, he batted .233 with 3 homeruns and 21 RBIs in 81 games. He possesses tremendous speed and defensive skills. His bat is average at best. A rookie, Thornton is a big league bench player at the moment who down the line may grow into a consistent starting infielder.
October 4, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Canton Longshoremen
December 18th, 2008
San Antonio receives:
CL Will Guffin (26, AA) - minor league contract
Canton's 7th round 2009 draft pick (C Felipe Oliva - 10th pick)
Canton receives:
MR Shigeaki Otani (25, ML) - $1.2/arbitration
Since Then:
Guffin was released by San Antonio a few months later (5/24/09). He signed a 1-year minor league deal with San Luis Potosí of the Alianza Béisbol Al Sur de la Frontera. Overall, Guffin is not much of a pitching talent. Expect him to bounce around various leagues as he tries to cling onto his baseball career.
Oliva, who was drafted out of high school, had a mediocre season with San Antonio's SS-A affiliate. He has shown the ability to hit high school pitching well so it remains to be seen if it will translate at the minor and big league level. Defensively, he has solid catching abilities that will mature with time. He could develop into a big league backup catcher one day.
Otani went 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA in 39 relief appearances with Canton in '09. An average reliever all-around, Otani is a respectable middle reliever and serviceable complementary bullpen piece.
San Antonio receives:
CL Will Guffin (26, AA) - minor league contract
Canton's 7th round 2009 draft pick (C Felipe Oliva - 10th pick)
Canton receives:
MR Shigeaki Otani (25, ML) - $1.2/arbitration
Since Then:
Guffin was released by San Antonio a few months later (5/24/09). He signed a 1-year minor league deal with San Luis Potosí of the Alianza Béisbol Al Sur de la Frontera. Overall, Guffin is not much of a pitching talent. Expect him to bounce around various leagues as he tries to cling onto his baseball career.
Oliva, who was drafted out of high school, had a mediocre season with San Antonio's SS-A affiliate. He has shown the ability to hit high school pitching well so it remains to be seen if it will translate at the minor and big league level. Defensively, he has solid catching abilities that will mature with time. He could develop into a big league backup catcher one day.
Otani went 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA in 39 relief appearances with Canton in '09. An average reliever all-around, Otani is a respectable middle reliever and serviceable complementary bullpen piece.
October 3, 2008
West Virginia Coal Sox and Tempe Knights
December 17th, 2008
West Virginia receives:
MR Whit Andrews (23, ML) - $0.39/$0.39/$0.39/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
MR Mark Merrill (21, AAA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
LF Jorge López (24, AA) - minor league contract
SP José Rivera (24, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Andrews spent the first half of the '09 season at West Virginia's AAA affiliate. He was called up in June and remained with West Virigina for the rest of the season. With the big ballclub, he went 3-5 with a 4.60 ERA in 34 relief appearances (45 IP). He grades out as a mediocre reliever who is best suited in mop-up situations or non-pressure roles.
Merrill spent the majority of the '09 season down at West Virginia's Class-A affiliate where he pitched below par. Possessing very limited pitching talent, it is expected that Merrill will spend his career in the minors.
López dominated April down at Tempe's AA affiliate and was quickly promoted to AAA. Spending the remainder of the '09 minor league season at AAA, he struggled to duplicate his blistering AA start. Overall, López is considered a mediocre talent. He plays defense well but lacks the corner outfield pop that most teams expect of that position. He is a platoon or bench player at best.
Rivera spent the majority of the season down at Tempe's Class-A affiliate and was promoted to AA by July and finished the minor league season at Tempe's SS-A. He has big league level stuff but lacks the command and movement on his pitches to become a legit big league pitcher. Considering his age, Rivera appears to be destined to be a career minor league pitcher.
West Virginia receives:
MR Whit Andrews (23, ML) - $0.39/$0.39/$0.39/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
MR Mark Merrill (21, AAA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
LF Jorge López (24, AA) - minor league contract
SP José Rivera (24, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Andrews spent the first half of the '09 season at West Virginia's AAA affiliate. He was called up in June and remained with West Virigina for the rest of the season. With the big ballclub, he went 3-5 with a 4.60 ERA in 34 relief appearances (45 IP). He grades out as a mediocre reliever who is best suited in mop-up situations or non-pressure roles.
Merrill spent the majority of the '09 season down at West Virginia's Class-A affiliate where he pitched below par. Possessing very limited pitching talent, it is expected that Merrill will spend his career in the minors.
López dominated April down at Tempe's AA affiliate and was quickly promoted to AAA. Spending the remainder of the '09 minor league season at AAA, he struggled to duplicate his blistering AA start. Overall, López is considered a mediocre talent. He plays defense well but lacks the corner outfield pop that most teams expect of that position. He is a platoon or bench player at best.
Rivera spent the majority of the season down at Tempe's Class-A affiliate and was promoted to AA by July and finished the minor league season at Tempe's SS-A. He has big league level stuff but lacks the command and movement on his pitches to become a legit big league pitcher. Considering his age, Rivera appears to be destined to be a career minor league pitcher.
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and West Virginia Coal Sox
December 17th, 2008
San Antonio receives:
MR Hiroya Kobayashi (23, ML) - $1.8/arbitration/arbitration
MR Shigeaki Otani (25, ML) - $1.2/arbitration
West Virginia receives:
SP Alfredo Pinto (34, ML) $3.9/$3.9
Since Then:
Kobayashi pitched terribly for San Antonio in'09. In 38 relief appearances (56.1 IP), hewent 1-3 with a 7.35 ERA. He wa released after the season (10/01/09). A day later, he signed a 1-year minor league deal with La Vega of the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal. A below average pitcher, expect Kobayashi to bounce around leagues and ballclubs quite a bit.
Otani was traded to Canton a day later (12/18/09). He had a decent season in '09 with Canton and overall grades out as an average pitcher best suited for early to mid-relief innings.
Pinto split time between West Virginia and their AAA affiliate. With West Virginia, he went 3-8 with a 5.97 ERA in 11 starts. Entering his mid-30s, the end very well may be near for Pinto. He's a liability on any big league pitching staff
San Antonio receives:
MR Hiroya Kobayashi (23, ML) - $1.8/arbitration/arbitration
MR Shigeaki Otani (25, ML) - $1.2/arbitration
West Virginia receives:
SP Alfredo Pinto (34, ML) $3.9/$3.9
Since Then:
Kobayashi pitched terribly for San Antonio in'09. In 38 relief appearances (56.1 IP), hewent 1-3 with a 7.35 ERA. He wa released after the season (10/01/09). A day later, he signed a 1-year minor league deal with La Vega of the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal. A below average pitcher, expect Kobayashi to bounce around leagues and ballclubs quite a bit.
Otani was traded to Canton a day later (12/18/09). He had a decent season in '09 with Canton and overall grades out as an average pitcher best suited for early to mid-relief innings.
Pinto split time between West Virginia and their AAA affiliate. With West Virginia, he went 3-8 with a 5.97 ERA in 11 starts. Entering his mid-30s, the end very well may be near for Pinto. He's a liability on any big league pitching staff
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Omaha Cyclones
December 17th, 2008
San Antonio receives:
SP Norris Moncreiff (28, ML) - $4.0
SP Kisho Ageda (27, ML) - $0.59/$0.59
Omaha receives:
C Lorenzo Vega (32, ML) - $6.8/$6.8/$6.8
3B Will George (19, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Moncreiff was traded to New Jersey 2 days later (12/19/08). Over his career, he grades out as a respectable bottom of the rotation pitcher.
Ageda went 2-3 with a 5.73 ERA in 10 games with San Antonio in '09. He was waived and claimed by Tempe in the middle of the '09 season (6/22/09). Tempe released him a few weeks later (7/12/09). He signed to a 1-year minor league deal with Niihama-shi of the League of the Rising Sun shortly after (7/13/09). Overall, Ageda is a below average pitcher and should be used in non-crucial situations only.
Vega was unable to reproduce his '08 stellar numbers in '09. In 142 games with Omaha in '09, he hit .234 with 12 homeruns and 55 RBIs. In his early 30's, Vega grades out as an average catcher. It is highly unlikely he will ever come close to his solid '08 numbers.
George rebounded from '07 and '08 to have a stellar '09 season down at Omaha's Class-A affiliate. He has excellent raw tools and big things are projected out of him. Despite a lack of true power, George possesses a high ceiling offensively. Along with outstanding plate discipline, he possesses plus contact skills and gap power. He's regarded as the #27 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09).
San Antonio receives:
SP Norris Moncreiff (28, ML) - $4.0
SP Kisho Ageda (27, ML) - $0.59/$0.59
Omaha receives:
C Lorenzo Vega (32, ML) - $6.8/$6.8/$6.8
3B Will George (19, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Moncreiff was traded to New Jersey 2 days later (12/19/08). Over his career, he grades out as a respectable bottom of the rotation pitcher.
Ageda went 2-3 with a 5.73 ERA in 10 games with San Antonio in '09. He was waived and claimed by Tempe in the middle of the '09 season (6/22/09). Tempe released him a few weeks later (7/12/09). He signed to a 1-year minor league deal with Niihama-shi of the League of the Rising Sun shortly after (7/13/09). Overall, Ageda is a below average pitcher and should be used in non-crucial situations only.
Vega was unable to reproduce his '08 stellar numbers in '09. In 142 games with Omaha in '09, he hit .234 with 12 homeruns and 55 RBIs. In his early 30's, Vega grades out as an average catcher. It is highly unlikely he will ever come close to his solid '08 numbers.
George rebounded from '07 and '08 to have a stellar '09 season down at Omaha's Class-A affiliate. He has excellent raw tools and big things are projected out of him. Despite a lack of true power, George possesses a high ceiling offensively. Along with outstanding plate discipline, he possesses plus contact skills and gap power. He's regarded as the #27 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09).
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Manchester Maulers
December 15th, 2008
San Antonio receives:
CF Alexandre LaRouche (22, SS-A) - minor league contract
Manchester receives:
3B Michael Kelly (28, ML) - $8.6/$8.6/$8.6
Since Then:
LaRouche spent April and May of '09 on San Antonio's big league roster. However after batting .188 with San Antonio, he was demoted back down to the minors where he spent time at Class-A and AA. He has plus speed and fluid mechanics in the outfield. He possesses raw power but needs to work on his contact skills if he wants to progress at the higher level. Overall, LaRouche appears to be a future bench or platoon bat. Some teams may give him a bigger role though.
Kelly had an All-Star '09 season with Manchester while playing at the hot corner. He batted .283 with 17 homeruns and 84 RBIs. The perennial All-Leather winner only commited 4 errors at 3B and displayed a .991 fielding percentage. A multi-time All-Star, he grades out as one of the league's top third baseman.
San Antonio receives:
CF Alexandre LaRouche (22, SS-A) - minor league contract
Manchester receives:
3B Michael Kelly (28, ML) - $8.6/$8.6/$8.6
Since Then:
LaRouche spent April and May of '09 on San Antonio's big league roster. However after batting .188 with San Antonio, he was demoted back down to the minors where he spent time at Class-A and AA. He has plus speed and fluid mechanics in the outfield. He possesses raw power but needs to work on his contact skills if he wants to progress at the higher level. Overall, LaRouche appears to be a future bench or platoon bat. Some teams may give him a bigger role though.
Kelly had an All-Star '09 season with Manchester while playing at the hot corner. He batted .283 with 17 homeruns and 84 RBIs. The perennial All-Leather winner only commited 4 errors at 3B and displayed a .991 fielding percentage. A multi-time All-Star, he grades out as one of the league's top third baseman.
October 2, 2008
Connecticut Nutmeggers and West Virginia Coal Sox
December 11th, 2008
West Virginia receives:
RF Bernardo Marín (34, ML) - $11.9/$12.7
SP Craig Rogers (23, AAA) - minor league contract
Connecticut's 6th round 2009 draft pick (3B Ernesto Nevárez - 2nd pick)
Connecticut receives:
1B Michizane Kouki (26, ML) - $3.2/$3.5
3B Jorge Ortíz (28, ML) - $1.0
SP Tim Higgins (34, ML) - $9.6/$10.3
RF Rafael López (25, AAA) - minor league contract
West Virginia's 2nd round 2009 draft pick (RF Peter Trent - 15th pick)
Since Then:
Marín was traded back to Connecticut by midseason during West Virginia's fire sale (7/19/09). Prior to the trade, Marín batted .250 with 7 homeruns and 29 RBIs in 90 games with West Virginia. He performed much better after returning to Connecticut. A very solid player in his career, Marín is still productive as the '09 season but it appears age will soon catch up with him.
Rogers was called up to the big leagues in April after 4 impressive starts at AAA. He went 12-5 with a 3.51 ERA in 24 starts in '09. Overall, Rogers grades out as a decent starter and should be expect to fill a middle to bottom of the rotation spot.
Nevárez has performed decently in '09 in his first professional minor league season down at West Virginia's SS-A affiliate. A solid defender with an average stick, Nevárez projects to be a bench or platoon player down the line.
Kouki had an off year in '09. He batted .225 with 8 homeruns and 45 RBIs in 147 games with Connecticut in '09. He is an above average run producer who is capable of starting. However, he plays at an offensive premium position where more production is expected.
Ortíz began the '09 season with Connecticut but was demoted to the minors in July. Prior to his demotion, he struggled mightily with a .159 batting average in 45 games. He possesses above average gap power and a good eye but has shown little ability to make contact consistently at the big league level. His inconsistencies with the bat make him a fringe big league bench player.
Higgins was traded back to West Virginia in the Marín deal (7/19/09). Before the trade, he sported an embarrassing 1-9 record with a 4.71 ERA with Connecticut. He has not pitched much better with West Virginia in '09. Overall, Higgins is on the downside of his career and not much should be expected out of him.
López started the season in Connecticut but struggled. He was demoted to AAA and eventually AA after 43 games and a .169 batting average. Possessing average talent, López projects to be a 4th outfielder at best.
Trent has played tremendously well in his first professional minor league season at Connecticut's SS-A affiliate. He was elected to the 2009 Surf and Snow Amalgamation All-Star Game. Despite his early success, Trent is considered an average talent. With his legs being his best asset, Trent projects to be a big league 4th outfielder with a slight chance of becoming a starter if he exceeds expectations.
West Virginia receives:
RF Bernardo Marín (34, ML) - $11.9/$12.7
SP Craig Rogers (23, AAA) - minor league contract
Connecticut's 6th round 2009 draft pick (3B Ernesto Nevárez - 2nd pick)
Connecticut receives:
1B Michizane Kouki (26, ML) - $3.2/$3.5
3B Jorge Ortíz (28, ML) - $1.0
SP Tim Higgins (34, ML) - $9.6/$10.3
RF Rafael López (25, AAA) - minor league contract
West Virginia's 2nd round 2009 draft pick (RF Peter Trent - 15th pick)
Since Then:
Marín was traded back to Connecticut by midseason during West Virginia's fire sale (7/19/09). Prior to the trade, Marín batted .250 with 7 homeruns and 29 RBIs in 90 games with West Virginia. He performed much better after returning to Connecticut. A very solid player in his career, Marín is still productive as the '09 season but it appears age will soon catch up with him.
Rogers was called up to the big leagues in April after 4 impressive starts at AAA. He went 12-5 with a 3.51 ERA in 24 starts in '09. Overall, Rogers grades out as a decent starter and should be expect to fill a middle to bottom of the rotation spot.
Nevárez has performed decently in '09 in his first professional minor league season down at West Virginia's SS-A affiliate. A solid defender with an average stick, Nevárez projects to be a bench or platoon player down the line.
Kouki had an off year in '09. He batted .225 with 8 homeruns and 45 RBIs in 147 games with Connecticut in '09. He is an above average run producer who is capable of starting. However, he plays at an offensive premium position where more production is expected.
Ortíz began the '09 season with Connecticut but was demoted to the minors in July. Prior to his demotion, he struggled mightily with a .159 batting average in 45 games. He possesses above average gap power and a good eye but has shown little ability to make contact consistently at the big league level. His inconsistencies with the bat make him a fringe big league bench player.
Higgins was traded back to West Virginia in the Marín deal (7/19/09). Before the trade, he sported an embarrassing 1-9 record with a 4.71 ERA with Connecticut. He has not pitched much better with West Virginia in '09. Overall, Higgins is on the downside of his career and not much should be expected out of him.
López started the season in Connecticut but struggled. He was demoted to AAA and eventually AA after 43 games and a .169 batting average. Possessing average talent, López projects to be a 4th outfielder at best.
Trent has played tremendously well in his first professional minor league season at Connecticut's SS-A affiliate. He was elected to the 2009 Surf and Snow Amalgamation All-Star Game. Despite his early success, Trent is considered an average talent. With his legs being his best asset, Trent projects to be a big league 4th outfielder with a slight chance of becoming a starter if he exceeds expectations.
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