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.
October 3, 2008
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.
September 24, 2008
Kentucky Thoroughbreds and Canton Longshoremen
December 1st, 2008
Kentucky receives:
SP Ricardo Alonso (27, AAA) - $0.69/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
Canton receives:
SP Zhu Mar (23, AA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Alonso spent the majority of the '09 season at Kentucky's big ball club. He went 5-6 with a 5.49 ERA. Overall, Alonso is a limited pitcher who is best suited in a mop-up role or backend starter.
Mar was traded to Crystal Lake early in the '09 season (5/17/09). Possessing average talent all-around, Mar has a chance to become a long reliever or a bottom of the rotation starter.
Kentucky receives:
SP Ricardo Alonso (27, AAA) - $0.69/arbitration/arbitration/arbitration
Canton receives:
SP Zhu Mar (23, AA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Alonso spent the majority of the '09 season at Kentucky's big ball club. He went 5-6 with a 5.49 ERA. Overall, Alonso is a limited pitcher who is best suited in a mop-up role or backend starter.
Mar was traded to Crystal Lake early in the '09 season (5/17/09). Possessing average talent all-around, Mar has a chance to become a long reliever or a bottom of the rotation starter.
September 22, 2008
New Orleans Trendsetters and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
November 25th, 2008
New Orleans receives:
SP José Morales (34, ML) - $6.9
San Antonio receives:
New Orleans' 3rd round 2009 draft pick (SP Juan Valdés - 20th pick)
Since Then:
Morales went 8-4 with a 3.95 ERA in 18 starts with New Orleans before being traded to West Virginia (7/31/09). Overall Morales is a decent pitcher worthy of being a middle to back-end starter.
Valdés has had a solid '09 season with San Antonio's SS-A affiliate. Possessing average stuff, movement and velocity, Valdés appears to be a fringe big league starter. He could one day be a backend rotation starter in the big leagues if he puts it altogether.
New Orleans receives:
SP José Morales (34, ML) - $6.9
San Antonio receives:
New Orleans' 3rd round 2009 draft pick (SP Juan Valdés - 20th pick)
Since Then:
Morales went 8-4 with a 3.95 ERA in 18 starts with New Orleans before being traded to West Virginia (7/31/09). Overall Morales is a decent pitcher worthy of being a middle to back-end starter.
Valdés has had a solid '09 season with San Antonio's SS-A affiliate. Possessing average stuff, movement and velocity, Valdés appears to be a fringe big league starter. He could one day be a backend rotation starter in the big leagues if he puts it altogether.
Canton Longshoremen and San Antonio Calzones of Laredo
November 25, 2008
San Antonio receives:
1B Arron Campbell (27, ML) - $2.4/$2.4P
CF Tim Eaton (23, AAA) - minor league contract
Canton's 3rd round 2009 draft pick (LF Carlos Reyes - 10th pick)
Canton receives:
CF Jack Miller (24, ML) - $5.4/arbitration
C Willie Jeffries (27, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Campbell was traded to Duluth in less than a month.
Eaton has been about average as the starting CF in 2009.
Reyes has played decently in the minors. At best, he is a big league backup outfielder.
Miller has been awful as the starting CF in 2009.
Jeffries has been awful as the starting C in 2009.
Intent: None given.
Commentary: Hard not to see this as anything but a big win for San Antonio. - Coal Sox
San Antonio receives:
1B Arron Campbell (27, ML) - $2.4/$2.4P
CF Tim Eaton (23, AAA) - minor league contract
Canton's 3rd round 2009 draft pick (LF Carlos Reyes - 10th pick)
Canton receives:
CF Jack Miller (24, ML) - $5.4/arbitration
C Willie Jeffries (27, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Campbell was traded to Duluth in less than a month.
Eaton has been about average as the starting CF in 2009.
Reyes has played decently in the minors. At best, he is a big league backup outfielder.
Miller has been awful as the starting CF in 2009.
Jeffries has been awful as the starting C in 2009.
Intent: None given.
Commentary: Hard not to see this as anything but a big win for San Antonio. - Coal Sox
September 19, 2008
Crystal Lake Sandgnats and Reno Tenpinners
November 22, 2008
Reno receives:
RF Felipe Coronado (27, AAA) - minor league contract
Crystal Lake receives:
SP Zander Eichhorn (24, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Coronado was selected by the Featherheads just one month after the trade in the Rule 5 draft.
Eichhorn has been demoted to AA, where he is playing well.
Intent: None given.
Reno receives:
RF Felipe Coronado (27, AAA) - minor league contract
Crystal Lake receives:
SP Zander Eichhorn (24, AAA) - minor league contract
Since Then:
Coronado was selected by the Featherheads just one month after the trade in the Rule 5 draft.
Eichhorn has been demoted to AA, where he is playing well.
Intent: None given.
Crystal Lake Sandgnats and Palm Springs Codgers
November 22, 2008
Palm Springs receives:
SS Héctor Castillo (26, ML) - $10.0
Crystal Lake receives:
Palm Springs' 3rd round draft pick 2009 (3B Ailen Hewitt - 18th pick)
Since Then:
Castillo is posting the best numbers of his career in 2009.
Hewitt has been average in the minors.
Commentary: A unique trade in PEBA history, Castillo was actually a pending free agent. As a result of a glitch in OOTP7/8's contract engine, Castillo signed a long-term contract at a dirt-cheap rate during the 2008 season. His contract was edited down to one year, with the stipulation that if he was traded he would receive a one-year, $10 million contract. Well, he was traded, and Palm Springs was the lucky recipient. It looks like it will be a win-win deal. - Coal Sox
Palm Springs receives:
SS Héctor Castillo (26, ML) - $10.0
Crystal Lake receives:
Palm Springs' 3rd round draft pick 2009 (3B Ailen Hewitt - 18th pick)
Since Then:
Castillo is posting the best numbers of his career in 2009.
Hewitt has been average in the minors.
Commentary: A unique trade in PEBA history, Castillo was actually a pending free agent. As a result of a glitch in OOTP7/8's contract engine, Castillo signed a long-term contract at a dirt-cheap rate during the 2008 season. His contract was edited down to one year, with the stipulation that if he was traded he would receive a one-year, $10 million contract. Well, he was traded, and Palm Springs was the lucky recipient. It looks like it will be a win-win deal. - Coal Sox
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