March 28th, 2008
Kentucky receives:
CF Manny Chávez (26, AA) - minor league contract
NO receives:
SP Sterling Weichard (27, AA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Chávez had a subpar '08 season with Kentucky's AA affiliate. He batted .238 with 7 homers and 37 RBIs in 86 games. He remains with Kentucy in '09 but projects to be a career minor leaguer.
Weichard was selected to the 2008 Great Northern League All-Star Game. In '08, he compiled a 14-9 record with a 3.05 ERA and 1.14 WHIP in 28 games started with New Orleans' AA affiliate. He has followed that up with an excellent '09 season but appears destined to be a career minor leaguer.
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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 13, 2008
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and New Orleans Trendsetters
February 11th, 2008
San Antonio receives:
SS Kunimichi Kato (35, ML) - $2.7/$2.7
New Orleans receives:
LF Daron Little (37, ML) - $2.3
Since Then:
Kato played 44 games with San Antonio in '08 before being traded to Connecticut (7/14/08). In 44 games with San Antonio, he batted a paltry .189 with 3 homeruns and 20 RBIs. He has played much better in a reserved role in the second half of the '08 season and '09 with Connecticut.
Little played 75 games with New Orleans in '08 before being traded to London (7/14/08). In 75 games with New Orleans, he hit .244 with 9 homers and 33 RBIs. He retired after the '08 season.
San Antonio receives:
SS Kunimichi Kato (35, ML) - $2.7/$2.7
New Orleans receives:
LF Daron Little (37, ML) - $2.3
Since Then:
Kato played 44 games with San Antonio in '08 before being traded to Connecticut (7/14/08). In 44 games with San Antonio, he batted a paltry .189 with 3 homeruns and 20 RBIs. He has played much better in a reserved role in the second half of the '08 season and '09 with Connecticut.
Little played 75 games with New Orleans in '08 before being traded to London (7/14/08). In 75 games with New Orleans, he hit .244 with 9 homers and 33 RBIs. He retired after the '08 season.
May 9, 2008
Gloucester Fishermen and Kentucky Thoroughbreds
January 27th, 2008
Gloucester receives:
MR Juan Canó (24, ML) - $2.5
3B Lorenzo Luján (20, AAA) - $0.38/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
Kentucky receives:
SP Steve Vance (24, ML) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration
Since Then:
Canó pitched extremely well for Gloucester in '08. He went 5-3 with a 2.99 ERA along with 6 saves in 81.1 innings. He signed a 3-year extension worth $15,650,000 with Gloucester. He is one the league's best setup men but has missed all of the '09 season with a torn bicep.
Luján played poorly for Gloucester in '08 hitting .211 with 8 homeruns and 50 RBIs in 127 games. He was claime off waivers by San Antonio in September (9/18/08). He has played poorly in '09 and it appears his big league opportunities are closing.
Vance pitched poorly with Kentucky in '08 going 1-8 with a 6.22 ERA in 22 games. He has pitched better in '09 with Kentucky but still remains a questionable starter.
Gloucester receives:
MR Juan Canó (24, ML) - $2.5
3B Lorenzo Luján (20, AAA) - $0.38/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
Kentucky receives:
SP Steve Vance (24, ML) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration
Since Then:
Canó pitched extremely well for Gloucester in '08. He went 5-3 with a 2.99 ERA along with 6 saves in 81.1 innings. He signed a 3-year extension worth $15,650,000 with Gloucester. He is one the league's best setup men but has missed all of the '09 season with a torn bicep.
Luján played poorly for Gloucester in '08 hitting .211 with 8 homeruns and 50 RBIs in 127 games. He was claime off waivers by San Antonio in September (9/18/08). He has played poorly in '09 and it appears his big league opportunities are closing.
Vance pitched poorly with Kentucky in '08 going 1-8 with a 6.22 ERA in 22 games. He has pitched better in '09 with Kentucky but still remains a questionable starter.
Gloucester Fishermen and Canton Longshoremen
January 27th, 2008
Gloucester receives
2B Scott Veeck (29, AAA) - minor league contract
LF Jesús Sánchez (20, A) - minor league contract
Canton receives:
1B Frank King (22, ML) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Veeck had a solid '08 season with Glocester batting .274 with 2 homeruns and 46 RBIs in 117 games while playing shortstop. Despite this, he has been out of baseball since the '09 season.
Sánchez has played decently at Gloucester's Class-A affiliate in '08 and '09. Although having decent seasons, it does not look like he has the potential to become a big leaguer.
King has had solid '08 and '09 seasons with Canton's AAA affiliate. He has the potential to make a big league roster one day.
Gloucester receives
2B Scott Veeck (29, AAA) - minor league contract
LF Jesús Sánchez (20, A) - minor league contract
Canton receives:
1B Frank King (22, ML) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Veeck had a solid '08 season with Glocester batting .274 with 2 homeruns and 46 RBIs in 117 games while playing shortstop. Despite this, he has been out of baseball since the '09 season.
Sánchez has played decently at Gloucester's Class-A affiliate in '08 and '09. Although having decent seasons, it does not look like he has the potential to become a big leaguer.
King has had solid '08 and '09 seasons with Canton's AAA affiliate. He has the potential to make a big league roster one day.
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 3, 2008
New Jersey Hitmen and the San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
December 13th, 2007
New Jersey receives:
CF Bob Jefferson (29, ML) - $3.6
2B Naizen Nakayama (30, ML) - $1.9/$1.9/$1.9
3B Francisco Morales (31, ML) - $1.5/$1.5/$3.0
San Antonio receives
C Lorenzo Vega (31, ML) - $6.8/$6.8/$6.8/$6.8
Since Then:
Jefferson batted .254 with 2 homers and 53 RBIs in 120 games with New Jersey in '08. He signed a 2-year contract worth $2,400,000 with Crystal Lake in the offseason (12/09/08). He serves as a solid platoon outfielder in '09 with Crystal Lake.
Nakayama played the entire '08 season with New Jersey's AAA affiliate. He was traded to Manchester in the '08 offseason (11/06/08). As of '09, he continues to be a solid veteran utility infielder.
Morales has played subpar in a backup role with New Jersey in '08 and '09. He batted .239 with 9 homeruns and 43 RBIs in 100 games in '08.
Vega hit .301 with 11 homeruns and 50 RBIs in 128 games with San Antonio in '08. He was traded to Omaha in the offseason (12/17/08). As of '09, he remains a solid veteran catcher with with above average hitting skills.
New Jersey receives:
CF Bob Jefferson (29, ML) - $3.6
2B Naizen Nakayama (30, ML) - $1.9/$1.9/$1.9
3B Francisco Morales (31, ML) - $1.5/$1.5/$3.0
San Antonio receives
C Lorenzo Vega (31, ML) - $6.8/$6.8/$6.8/$6.8
Since Then:
Jefferson batted .254 with 2 homers and 53 RBIs in 120 games with New Jersey in '08. He signed a 2-year contract worth $2,400,000 with Crystal Lake in the offseason (12/09/08). He serves as a solid platoon outfielder in '09 with Crystal Lake.
Nakayama played the entire '08 season with New Jersey's AAA affiliate. He was traded to Manchester in the '08 offseason (11/06/08). As of '09, he continues to be a solid veteran utility infielder.
Morales has played subpar in a backup role with New Jersey in '08 and '09. He batted .239 with 9 homeruns and 43 RBIs in 100 games in '08.
Vega hit .301 with 11 homeruns and 50 RBIs in 128 games with San Antonio in '08. He was traded to Omaha in the offseason (12/17/08). As of '09, he remains a solid veteran catcher with with above average hitting skills.
May 2, 2008
West Virginia Coal Sox and Tempe Knights
December 12th, 2007
West Virginia receives:
SP Wilbur Garland (18, AA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
SP Bernardo Sánchez (27, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Garland has pitched decently in the '08 and '09 season at West Virginia's SS-A affiliate. He has a rather low ceiling and does not project to be much of a big league talent.
Sánchez was released by Tempe a month later (1/27/08). He currently is out of baseball as of the '09 season.
West Virginia receives:
SP Wilbur Garland (18, AA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
SP Bernardo Sánchez (27, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Garland has pitched decently in the '08 and '09 season at West Virginia's SS-A affiliate. He has a rather low ceiling and does not project to be much of a big league talent.
Sánchez was released by Tempe a month later (1/27/08). He currently is out of baseball as of the '09 season.
New Jersey Hitmen and Tempe Knights
December 12th, 2007
New Jersey receives:
SP Clancy O'connell (24, ML) - $3.2/arbitration
SP Ross Hanlon (24, AAA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
LF Brian Patton (23, ML) - $0.38/$0.38/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
MR Vaughan Farris (23, ML) - $1.2/arbitration
SP Patrick 'Cosmos' Hunter (21, A) - minor league contract
SP Barney Sharp (21, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
O'connell went 14-10 with a 4.36 ERA in 33 starts with New Jersey in '08. He remains with New Jersey in '09 and rates as a top tier middle rotation starter.
Hanlon was traded back to Tempe by midseason after spending all of the season at New Jersey's AAA affiliate (6/28/08). He appears to not be much of a big league talent.
Patton spent the majority of ;08 in Tempe's minor league system. He remains with Tempe in '09 and has been a fringe big league player. Overall he is 5th or defensive outfielder at best in the big leagues.
Farris went 1-4 with a 4.18 ERA in 37 relief appearances with Tempe in '08. He was traded to Charleston at the '09 trading deadline (7/31/09). He grades out as an average solid middle reliever.
Hunter quickly moved through Tempe's minor league system in '08. Promoted to Tempe in '09, he has struggled throughout the season. According to Baseball America, he ranks as the #24 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09). Overall, Hunter is a tremendous talent and still could potentially be a frontline starter one day. Some minor league seasoning could help Hunter in achieving his potential.
Sharp was traded to San Antonio midseason (6/28/08). Possessing top notch movement on his pitches, Sharp projects to be a number 2 or number 3 starter one day.
New Jersey receives:
SP Clancy O'connell (24, ML) - $3.2/arbitration
SP Ross Hanlon (24, AAA) - minor league contract
Tempe receives:
LF Brian Patton (23, ML) - $0.38/$0.38/$0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
MR Vaughan Farris (23, ML) - $1.2/arbitration
SP Patrick 'Cosmos' Hunter (21, A) - minor league contract
SP Barney Sharp (21, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
O'connell went 14-10 with a 4.36 ERA in 33 starts with New Jersey in '08. He remains with New Jersey in '09 and rates as a top tier middle rotation starter.
Hanlon was traded back to Tempe by midseason after spending all of the season at New Jersey's AAA affiliate (6/28/08). He appears to not be much of a big league talent.
Patton spent the majority of ;08 in Tempe's minor league system. He remains with Tempe in '09 and has been a fringe big league player. Overall he is 5th or defensive outfielder at best in the big leagues.
Farris went 1-4 with a 4.18 ERA in 37 relief appearances with Tempe in '08. He was traded to Charleston at the '09 trading deadline (7/31/09). He grades out as an average solid middle reliever.
Hunter quickly moved through Tempe's minor league system in '08. Promoted to Tempe in '09, he has struggled throughout the season. According to Baseball America, he ranks as the #24 prospect in PEBA (4/06/09). Overall, Hunter is a tremendous talent and still could potentially be a frontline starter one day. Some minor league seasoning could help Hunter in achieving his potential.
Sharp was traded to San Antonio midseason (6/28/08). Possessing top notch movement on his pitches, Sharp projects to be a number 2 or number 3 starter one day.
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.
Kentucky Thoroughbreds and Bakersfield Bears
December 12th, 2007
Kentucky receives:
SP Dustin Breedveld (26, AAA) - $0.38
MR José Vargas (26, AAA) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration
Bakersfield receives:
CL César Leal (24, AAA) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration
Since Then:
Breedveld spent time at both Kentucky and their AAA affiliate in '08. He had some success at AAA but struggled during his time at Kentucky. He was released by Kentucky after the '08 season (10/02/08). As of '09, he has rejoined the Bakersfield organization with a minor league contract (2/28/09).
Vargas had a mediocre season at Kentucky's AAA affiliate in '08. He was traded to Arlington in the '08 offseason (11/10/08). He rates as a below average reliever who is best suited as a mop-up reliever.
Leal had an average '08 season at Bakersfield's AA and AAA affiliates. He was released by Bakersfield after the season (11/02/08). Since then he has attempted to revive his career by playing in the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal. Overall, Leal does not have enough talent to be much of a pitcher at any level.
Kentucky receives:
SP Dustin Breedveld (26, AAA) - $0.38
MR José Vargas (26, AAA) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration
Bakersfield receives:
CL César Leal (24, AAA) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration
Since Then:
Breedveld spent time at both Kentucky and their AAA affiliate in '08. He had some success at AAA but struggled during his time at Kentucky. He was released by Kentucky after the '08 season (10/02/08). As of '09, he has rejoined the Bakersfield organization with a minor league contract (2/28/09).
Vargas had a mediocre season at Kentucky's AAA affiliate in '08. He was traded to Arlington in the '08 offseason (11/10/08). He rates as a below average reliever who is best suited as a mop-up reliever.
Leal had an average '08 season at Bakersfield's AA and AAA affiliates. He was released by Bakersfield after the season (11/02/08). Since then he has attempted to revive his career by playing in the Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal. Overall, Leal does not have enough talent to be much of a pitcher at any level.
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.
West Virginia Coal Sox and Duluth Warriors
December 11th, 2007
West Virginia receives:
CF Gian-Carlo Avellino (32, AAA) - minor league contract
Duluth receives:
1B Matthew Allison (25, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Avellino spent most of '08 down at West Virginia's AAA affiliate. He appeared in 37 games with the big ball club where he played horribly including a .167 batting average. He was released right after the season (10/2/08). He retired after the '08 season.
Allison spent the whole '08 season at Duluth's SS-A affiliate. As of '09, he plays for Duluth's AA affiliate. He projects to be nothing more than a minor career leaguer.
West Virginia receives:
CF Gian-Carlo Avellino (32, AAA) - minor league contract
Duluth receives:
1B Matthew Allison (25, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Avellino spent most of '08 down at West Virginia's AAA affiliate. He appeared in 37 games with the big ball club where he played horribly including a .167 batting average. He was released right after the season (10/2/08). He retired after the '08 season.
Allison spent the whole '08 season at Duluth's SS-A affiliate. As of '09, he plays for Duluth's AA affiliate. He projects to be nothing more than a minor career leaguer.
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:
San Antonio Calzones of Laredo and Kentucky Thoroughbreds
December 9th, 2007
San Antonio receives:
2B Naizen Nakayama (30, ML) - $1.9/$1.9/$1.9
SP Gary Fisher (28, ML) - $2.2/$2.2
LF Daron Little (37, ML) - $2.3
SP Sixto Núñez (17, AA) - minor league contract
Kentucky receives:
SS Iván Cardenas (28, AAA) - $0.38
CL José Álvarez (20, AA) - minor league contract
SS Darby Parker (21, A) - minor league contract
SP Cristián García (18, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Nakayama was traded 4 days later to New Jersey (12/13/07). He had an average '08 season at New Jersey's AAA affiliate and was traded in the '08 offseason to Manchester (11/06/08). Overall, Nakayama is an average serviceable infielder.
Fisher went 4-4 with a 4.04 ERA in 18 games with San Antonio in '08 before being traded to Manchester (7/14/08). A journeyman pitcher, Fisher is a bottom rotation starter or mop-up reliever at best.
Little was traded to New Orleans prior to the '08 season (2/11/08). He retired after the '08 season after delievering a .252/.311/.409 season. For his career, he was an average player.
Núñez played at San Antonio's Class-A and AA affiliates in '08. As of '09, he has steadily progressed to AAA and projects to have borderline big league talent. Lacking stuff, movement and velocity, Núñez has to rely on pinpoint control to be successful in the big leagues.
Cardenas had a below average '08 season with Kentucky. In 121 games, he batted .227 with 27 RBIs. A below average talent, he has prolonged his career by playing in winter leagues in San Juan and Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal.
Álvarez has had excellent '08 and '09 seasons down at Kentucky's AA affiliate. It is questionable if he can translate his minor league success at the big league. He grades out as a pitcher with limited talent and low ceiling who may be better suited down at the minor league level.
Parker has played well for Kentucky at Class-A and AA in '08 and '09. It is projected that he has already hit his peak and is best suited as a career minor leaguer.
García has had solid seasons at Kentucky's SS-A and Class-A affiliate in '08 and '09. Projected to be an average talent, García has a shot to become a big league bottom of the rotation starter or long reliever.
San Antonio receives:
2B Naizen Nakayama (30, ML) - $1.9/$1.9/$1.9
SP Gary Fisher (28, ML) - $2.2/$2.2
LF Daron Little (37, ML) - $2.3
SP Sixto Núñez (17, AA) - minor league contract
Kentucky receives:
SS Iván Cardenas (28, AAA) - $0.38
CL José Álvarez (20, AA) - minor league contract
SS Darby Parker (21, A) - minor league contract
SP Cristián García (18, A) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Nakayama was traded 4 days later to New Jersey (12/13/07). He had an average '08 season at New Jersey's AAA affiliate and was traded in the '08 offseason to Manchester (11/06/08). Overall, Nakayama is an average serviceable infielder.
Fisher went 4-4 with a 4.04 ERA in 18 games with San Antonio in '08 before being traded to Manchester (7/14/08). A journeyman pitcher, Fisher is a bottom rotation starter or mop-up reliever at best.
Little was traded to New Orleans prior to the '08 season (2/11/08). He retired after the '08 season after delievering a .252/.311/.409 season. For his career, he was an average player.
Núñez played at San Antonio's Class-A and AA affiliates in '08. As of '09, he has steadily progressed to AAA and projects to have borderline big league talent. Lacking stuff, movement and velocity, Núñez has to rely on pinpoint control to be successful in the big leagues.
Cardenas had a below average '08 season with Kentucky. In 121 games, he batted .227 with 27 RBIs. A below average talent, he has prolonged his career by playing in winter leagues in San Juan and Liga Dominicana de Béisbol Invernal.
Álvarez has had excellent '08 and '09 seasons down at Kentucky's AA affiliate. It is questionable if he can translate his minor league success at the big league. He grades out as a pitcher with limited talent and low ceiling who may be better suited down at the minor league level.
Parker has played well for Kentucky at Class-A and AA in '08 and '09. It is projected that he has already hit his peak and is best suited as a career minor leaguer.
García has had solid seasons at Kentucky's SS-A and Class-A affiliate in '08 and '09. Projected to be an average talent, García has a shot to become a big league bottom of the rotation starter or long reliever.
April 28, 2008
Manchester Maulers and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
December 1st, 2007
Manchester receives:
SP Francisco Molina (24, A) - minor league contract
San Antonio receives:
3B Randy Davis (35, ML) - $3.7/$3.7
Since Then:
Molina remahas pitched at Manchester's AA affiliate in '08 and '09. He has pitched decently but grades as out as a career minor leaguer.
Davis was traded to Tempe 11 days later (12/12/07). He was selected to the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance All-Star Game in '08 but was released by Tempe in the offseason (9/01/08). Since then he has signed a 2-year contract with Hermosillo Sols of the Alianza Béisbol Al Sur de la Frontera League where he has played decently at the tailend of his career.
Manchester receives:
SP Francisco Molina (24, A) - minor league contract
San Antonio receives:
3B Randy Davis (35, ML) - $3.7/$3.7
Since Then:
Molina remahas pitched at Manchester's AA affiliate in '08 and '09. He has pitched decently but grades as out as a career minor leaguer.
Davis was traded to Tempe 11 days later (12/12/07). He was selected to the Planetary Extreme Baseball Alliance All-Star Game in '08 but was released by Tempe in the offseason (9/01/08). Since then he has signed a 2-year contract with Hermosillo Sols of the Alianza Béisbol Al Sur de la Frontera League where he has played decently at the tailend of his career.
April 27, 2008
New Jersey Hitmen and Duluth Warriors
December 1st, 2007
New Jersey receives:
SP Anthony Bagg (24, ML) - $1.4/$1.4/$1.4
3B Dan Schaffner (27, ML) - $7.0/$7.7
Duluth receives:
LF Manuel Rivera (31, ML) - $10.6/$11.7
SP Francisco Torano (31, AAA) - minor league contract
3B Harry Cassity (18, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Bagg started 17 games with New Jersey going 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA before being traded to Canton (7/14/08). As of '09, Bagg has gradually regressed from his decent '07 season with West Virginia and appears to be running out of chances to prove himself worthy of a big league roster spot.
Schaffner had a fabolous '08 season. He batted .312 with 8 homers and 64 RBIs in 147 games with New Jersey. He has continued his solid production in '09. Although his numbers are not flashy, Schaffner is a solid hitter who is capable of being an everyday starter.
Rivera batted .227 with 14 homeruns and 72 RBIs in 147 games with Duluth in '08. He has remained with Duluth in '09 and is having an average season. His run and power production numbers have steadily declined from his '07 All-Star days with then PEBA Champion, New Jersey.
Torano has pitched well at Duluth's AAA affiliate in '08 and '09. He has had continued success in his limited time with Duluth's big ball club in '09. Despite his success, Torano is on the older end of his career and nothing much should be expected of him.
Cassity played extremely well in '08 at Duluth's SS-A affiliate. He has struggled thus far in '09 after being promoted directly from SS-A to AAA. Possessing limited talent, Cassity does not appear to have the make-up to be a big league player.
Note:
This trade was part of a 4-way trade amongst Canton, Duluth, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
New Jersey receives:
SP Anthony Bagg (24, ML) - $1.4/$1.4/$1.4
3B Dan Schaffner (27, ML) - $7.0/$7.7
Duluth receives:
LF Manuel Rivera (31, ML) - $10.6/$11.7
SP Francisco Torano (31, AAA) - minor league contract
3B Harry Cassity (18, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Bagg started 17 games with New Jersey going 5-6 with a 4.63 ERA before being traded to Canton (7/14/08). As of '09, Bagg has gradually regressed from his decent '07 season with West Virginia and appears to be running out of chances to prove himself worthy of a big league roster spot.
Schaffner had a fabolous '08 season. He batted .312 with 8 homers and 64 RBIs in 147 games with New Jersey. He has continued his solid production in '09. Although his numbers are not flashy, Schaffner is a solid hitter who is capable of being an everyday starter.
Rivera batted .227 with 14 homeruns and 72 RBIs in 147 games with Duluth in '08. He has remained with Duluth in '09 and is having an average season. His run and power production numbers have steadily declined from his '07 All-Star days with then PEBA Champion, New Jersey.
Torano has pitched well at Duluth's AAA affiliate in '08 and '09. He has had continued success in his limited time with Duluth's big ball club in '09. Despite his success, Torano is on the older end of his career and nothing much should be expected of him.
Cassity played extremely well in '08 at Duluth's SS-A affiliate. He has struggled thus far in '09 after being promoted directly from SS-A to AAA. Possessing limited talent, Cassity does not appear to have the make-up to be a big league player.
Note:
This trade was part of a 4-way trade amongst Canton, Duluth, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Canton Longshoremen and West Virginia Coal Sox
December 1st, 2007
Canton receives:
LF Orlando Valadez (24, ML) - $5.6/$5.3/$5.0
MR Travis Reynolds (33, ML) - $0.735
2B Carlós Gabaldon (25, AAA) - minor league contract
West Virginia receives:
SS George Riley (27, ML) - $8.4/$15.0/$14.5/$14.0/$13.0/$12.0
SP Ed Eubank (25, ML) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
Since Then:
Valdez had solid '08 season with Canton. In 157 games, he batted .284 with 25 homeruns and 84 RBIs. As of '09, he remains with Canton and grades out as a solid hitter who is steady but not necessarily All-Star caliber.
Reynolds went 0-3 with a 5.44 ERA in 32 relief appearances with Canton in '08. He has since been traded to San Antonio (7/14/08). He signed a 1-year deal with Ciudad Acuña of the Alianza Béisbol Al Sur de la Frontera (4/30/09). Overall, he grades out as an average reliever who is on the tailend of his career.
Gabaldon has had average '08 and '09 seasons down at Canton's AAA affiliate. A utility infielder, it appears Gabaldon may not have enough talent to be a big league player.
Riley had an excellent '08 season with West Virginia. He batted .292 with 4 homeruns and 73 RBIs while scoring 89 runs himself. As of '09, Riley is one of the best hitting shortstops in PEBA and a consistent All-Star performer.
Eubank was flipped to Duluth as a part of the 4-way trade amongst Canton, Duluth, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
Canton receives:
LF Orlando Valadez (24, ML) - $5.6/$5.3/$5.0
MR Travis Reynolds (33, ML) - $0.735
2B Carlós Gabaldon (25, AAA) - minor league contract
West Virginia receives:
SS George Riley (27, ML) - $8.4/$15.0/$14.5/$14.0/$13.0/$12.0
SP Ed Eubank (25, ML) - $0.38/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
Since Then:
Valdez had solid '08 season with Canton. In 157 games, he batted .284 with 25 homeruns and 84 RBIs. As of '09, he remains with Canton and grades out as a solid hitter who is steady but not necessarily All-Star caliber.
Reynolds went 0-3 with a 5.44 ERA in 32 relief appearances with Canton in '08. He has since been traded to San Antonio (7/14/08). He signed a 1-year deal with Ciudad Acuña of the Alianza Béisbol Al Sur de la Frontera (4/30/09). Overall, he grades out as an average reliever who is on the tailend of his career.
Gabaldon has had average '08 and '09 seasons down at Canton's AAA affiliate. A utility infielder, it appears Gabaldon may not have enough talent to be a big league player.
Riley had an excellent '08 season with West Virginia. He batted .292 with 4 homeruns and 73 RBIs while scoring 89 runs himself. As of '09, Riley is one of the best hitting shortstops in PEBA and a consistent All-Star performer.
Eubank was flipped to Duluth as a part of the 4-way trade amongst Canton, Duluth, New Jersey, and West Virginia.
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.
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