Sunday, November 22, 2015
Adam Engel 2015 AFL MVP
Adam Engel of the Glendale Desert Dogs and Chicago White Sox was named the Joe Black Most Valuable Player in the Arizona Fall League for 2015. The outfielder led the AFL in average while hitting .403/.523/.642 with 9 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 16 R, 10 SB and 16 BB in 19 games. He played the 2015 regular season at Class A Advanced Winston-Salem where he hit .251/.335/.369 with 7 HR, 43 RBI, 90 R, 65 SB in 136 games. He was originally drafted by the White Sox in the 19th round in 2013. Engel will be 24 on December 9th.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Jesse Chavez traded to Blue Jays
Jesse Chavez was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays on November 20, 2015. The Athletics in exchange received Liam Hendriks.
RHP Chavez was 7-15, 4.18 ERA, 136 K, 1.35 WHIP, .268 BAA, 1 SV in 157.0 IP over 30 games with the Athletics in 2015. Over eight MLB seasons with the Athletics, Blue Jays, Royals, Braves and Pirates he was 24-38, 4.55 ERA, 473 K, 1.39 WHIP, .266 BAA, 2 SV in 537.2 IP over 253 games with 49 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 42nd round in 2002. Chavez turned 32 on August 21.
RHP Hendriks was 5-0, 2.92 ERA, 71 K, 1.08 WHIP, .240 BAA in 64.2 IP over 58 games with the Blue Jays in 2015. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Royals and Twins he was 8-15, 5.15 ERA, 194 K, 1.43 WHIP, .293 BAA in 253.1 IP over 97 games with 34 GS. He originally signed with the Twins in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Australia. Hendricks will be 27 on February 10.
RHP Chavez was 7-15, 4.18 ERA, 136 K, 1.35 WHIP, .268 BAA, 1 SV in 157.0 IP over 30 games with the Athletics in 2015. Over eight MLB seasons with the Athletics, Blue Jays, Royals, Braves and Pirates he was 24-38, 4.55 ERA, 473 K, 1.39 WHIP, .266 BAA, 2 SV in 537.2 IP over 253 games with 49 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 42nd round in 2002. Chavez turned 32 on August 21.
RHP Hendriks was 5-0, 2.92 ERA, 71 K, 1.08 WHIP, .240 BAA in 64.2 IP over 58 games with the Blue Jays in 2015. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Royals and Twins he was 8-15, 5.15 ERA, 194 K, 1.43 WHIP, .293 BAA in 253.1 IP over 97 games with 34 GS. He originally signed with the Twins in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Australia. Hendricks will be 27 on February 10.
Spencer Patton traded to Cubs
Spencer Patton was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Chicago Cubs on November 20, 2015. The Rangers in exchange received Frandy De La Rosa.
RHP Patton split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 2-0, 1.67 ERA, 36 K, 1.11 WHIP, .206 BAA, 11 SV in 27.0 IP over 26 games at Round Rock and 1-1, 9.00 ERA, 28 K, 1.50 WHIP, .261 BAA in 24.0 IP over 27 games with the Rangers. Over two MLB seasons with the Rangers he was 2-1, 6.75 ERA, 36 K, 1.32 WHIP, .240 BAA in 33.1 IP over 36 games. Patton was originally drafted by the Royals in the 24th round in 2011 and traded to the Rangers in 2014. Patton will be 28 on February 20.
De La Rosa is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Eugene in 2015. He hit .273/.315/.367 with 0 HR, 30 RBI, 32 R, 11 SB in 62 games. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De La Rosa will be 20 on January 24.
RHP Patton split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 2-0, 1.67 ERA, 36 K, 1.11 WHIP, .206 BAA, 11 SV in 27.0 IP over 26 games at Round Rock and 1-1, 9.00 ERA, 28 K, 1.50 WHIP, .261 BAA in 24.0 IP over 27 games with the Rangers. Over two MLB seasons with the Rangers he was 2-1, 6.75 ERA, 36 K, 1.32 WHIP, .240 BAA in 33.1 IP over 36 games. Patton was originally drafted by the Royals in the 24th round in 2011 and traded to the Rangers in 2014. Patton will be 28 on February 20.
De La Rosa is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Eugene in 2015. He hit .273/.315/.367 with 0 HR, 30 RBI, 32 R, 11 SB in 62 games. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De La Rosa will be 20 on January 24.
Cameron Maybin traded to Tigers
Cameron Maybin was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Detroit Tigers on November 20, 2015. The Braves in exchange received Ian Krol and Gabe Speier.
Maybin is an outfielder who hit .267/.327/.370 with 10 HR, 59 RBI, 65 R, 23 SB in 141 games with the Braves in 2015. Over nine MLB seasons with the Braves, Padres, Marlins and Tigers he hit .251/.313/.366 with 42 HR, 209 RBI, 338 R, 116 SB in 702 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the 10th pick of the first round in 2005, traded to the Marlins in 2007, traded to the Padres in 2010 and traded to the Braves in April 2015. Maybin turned 28 on April 4th.
LHP Krol split 2015 between Triple A Toledo and the Tigers. He was 1-1, 2.30 ERA, 34 K, 1.09 WHIP, .186 BAA, 1 SV in 31.1 IP over 28 games at Toledo and 2-3, 5.79 ERA, 26 K, 1.71 WHIP, .287 BAA in 28.0 IP over 33 games with the Tigers. Over three MLB seasons with the Tigers and Nationals he was 4-4, 4.91 ERA, 76 K, 1.58 WHIP, .287 BAA, 1 SV in 88.0 IP over 110 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the seventh round in 2009, traded to the Nationals in March 2013 and traded to the Tigers in December 2013. Krol turned 24 on May 9th.
LHP Speier pitched in 2015 at Class A West Michigan where he was 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 36 K, 1.18 WHIP, .240 BAA in 44.0 IP over 33 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round in 2013 and traded to the Tigers in 2014. Speier turned 20 on April 12.
Maybin is an outfielder who hit .267/.327/.370 with 10 HR, 59 RBI, 65 R, 23 SB in 141 games with the Braves in 2015. Over nine MLB seasons with the Braves, Padres, Marlins and Tigers he hit .251/.313/.366 with 42 HR, 209 RBI, 338 R, 116 SB in 702 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the 10th pick of the first round in 2005, traded to the Marlins in 2007, traded to the Padres in 2010 and traded to the Braves in April 2015. Maybin turned 28 on April 4th.
LHP Krol split 2015 between Triple A Toledo and the Tigers. He was 1-1, 2.30 ERA, 34 K, 1.09 WHIP, .186 BAA, 1 SV in 31.1 IP over 28 games at Toledo and 2-3, 5.79 ERA, 26 K, 1.71 WHIP, .287 BAA in 28.0 IP over 33 games with the Tigers. Over three MLB seasons with the Tigers and Nationals he was 4-4, 4.91 ERA, 76 K, 1.58 WHIP, .287 BAA, 1 SV in 88.0 IP over 110 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the seventh round in 2009, traded to the Nationals in March 2013 and traded to the Tigers in December 2013. Krol turned 24 on May 9th.
LHP Speier pitched in 2015 at Class A West Michigan where he was 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 36 K, 1.18 WHIP, .240 BAA in 44.0 IP over 33 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round in 2013 and traded to the Tigers in 2014. Speier turned 20 on April 12.
Ramon Flores traded to Brewers
Ramon Flores was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Milwaukee Brewers on November 20, 2015. The Mariners in exchange received Luis Sardinas.
Flores is an outfielder who had split 2015 between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees and Triple A Tacoma. He hit .286/.377/.417 with 7 HR, 34 RBI, 43 R, 3 SB in 73 games at SWB, .219/.219/.250 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games with the Yankees and .423/.524/.654 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 14 games at Tacoma. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Mariners in July 2015. Flores turned 23 on March 26.
Sardinas is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Triple A Colorado Springs and the Brewers. He hit .282/.319/.359 with 1 HR, 33 RBI, 51 R, 16 SB in 103 games at Colorado Springs and .196/.240/.216 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 36 games with the Brewers. Over two MLB seasons with the Brewers and Rangers he hit .231/.274/.269 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 79 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula. Sardinas turned 22 on May 16.
Flores is an outfielder who had split 2015 between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees and Triple A Tacoma. He hit .286/.377/.417 with 7 HR, 34 RBI, 43 R, 3 SB in 73 games at SWB, .219/.219/.250 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games with the Yankees and .423/.524/.654 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 14 games at Tacoma. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Mariners in July 2015. Flores turned 23 on March 26.
Sardinas is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Triple A Colorado Springs and the Brewers. He hit .282/.319/.359 with 1 HR, 33 RBI, 51 R, 16 SB in 103 games at Colorado Springs and .196/.240/.216 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 36 games with the Brewers. Over two MLB seasons with the Brewers and Rangers he hit .231/.274/.269 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 79 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula. Sardinas turned 22 on May 16.
Jonathan Villar traded to Brewers
Jonathan Villar was traded by the Houston Astros to the Milwaukees Brewers on November 19, 2015. The Astros in exchange received Cy Sneed.
Villar is a SS\3B\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .271/.342/.407 with 5 HR, 32 RBI, 59 R, 35 SB in 70 games at Fresno and .284/.339/.414 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 18 R, 7 SB in 53 games with the Astros. Over three MLB seasons with the Astros he hit .236/.300/.353 with 10 HR, 46 RBI, 75 R, 42 SB in 198 games. He originally signed with the Phillies in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic and traded to the Astros in 2010. Villar turned 24 on May 2nd.
RHP Sneed split 2015 between Class A Wisconsin and Class A Advanced Brevard County. He was 3-7, 2.68 ERA, 67 K, 1.13 WHIP, .239 BAA, 1 SV in 77.1 IP over 15 games at Wisconsin and 3-4, 2.47 ERA, 55 K, 1.13 WHIP, .253 BAA in 62.0 IP over 11 games at Brevard County. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the third round in 2014. Sneed turned 23 on October 1st.
Villar is a SS\3B\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .271/.342/.407 with 5 HR, 32 RBI, 59 R, 35 SB in 70 games at Fresno and .284/.339/.414 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 18 R, 7 SB in 53 games with the Astros. Over three MLB seasons with the Astros he hit .236/.300/.353 with 10 HR, 46 RBI, 75 R, 42 SB in 198 games. He originally signed with the Phillies in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic and traded to the Astros in 2010. Villar turned 24 on May 2nd.
RHP Sneed split 2015 between Class A Wisconsin and Class A Advanced Brevard County. He was 3-7, 2.68 ERA, 67 K, 1.13 WHIP, .239 BAA, 1 SV in 77.1 IP over 15 games at Wisconsin and 3-4, 2.47 ERA, 55 K, 1.13 WHIP, .253 BAA in 62.0 IP over 11 games at Brevard County. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the third round in 2014. Sneed turned 23 on October 1st.
Francisco Rodriguez traded to Tigers
Francisco Rodriguez was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Detroit Tigers on November 18, 2015. The Brewers in exchange received Javier Betancourt and a PTBNL.
RHP Rodriguez was 1-3, 2.21 ERA, 62 K, 0.86 WHIP, .189 BAA, 38 SV in 57.0 IP over 60 games with the Brewers in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Brewers, Orioles, Mets and Angels he was 47-44, 2.69 ERA, 1067 K, 1.14 WHIP, .204 BAA, 386 SV in 892.1 IP over 859 games. He originally signed with the Angels in 1998 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Rodriguez will be 34 on January 7th.
Betancourt is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Advanced Lakeland in 2015. He hit .263/.304/.336 with 3 HR, 48 RBI, 45 R, 4 SB in 122 games. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Betancourt turned 20 on May 8th.
RHP Rodriguez was 1-3, 2.21 ERA, 62 K, 0.86 WHIP, .189 BAA, 38 SV in 57.0 IP over 60 games with the Brewers in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Brewers, Orioles, Mets and Angels he was 47-44, 2.69 ERA, 1067 K, 1.14 WHIP, .204 BAA, 386 SV in 892.1 IP over 859 games. He originally signed with the Angels in 1998 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Rodriguez will be 34 on January 7th.
Betancourt is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Advanced Lakeland in 2015. He hit .263/.304/.336 with 3 HR, 48 RBI, 45 R, 4 SB in 122 games. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Betancourt turned 20 on May 8th.
Leonys Martin traded to Mariners
Leonys Martin was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Seattle Mariners on November 16, 2015 along with Anthony Bass. The Rangers in exchange received Tom Wilhelmsen, James Jones and a PTBNL.
Martin is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He hit .297/.372/.541 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 9 games at Round Rock and .219/.264/.313 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 26 R, 14 SB in 95 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers he hit .255/.305/.361 with 20 HR, 120 RBI, 168 R, 84 SB in 429 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Martin will be 28 on March 6th.
RHP Bass split 2015 betwwen Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 0-0, 10.38 ERA, 3 K, 2.31 WHIP, .450 BAA in 4.1 IP over 2 games at Round Rock and 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 45 K, 1.34 WHIP, .269 BAA in 64.0 IP over 33 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers. Astros and Padres he was 5-9, 4.40 ERA, 187 K, 1.39 WHIP, .261 BAA, 3 SV in 278.1 IP over 129 games with 18 GS. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fifth round in 2008 and traded to the Astros in 2013. Bass turned 28 on November 1st.
RHP Wilhelmsen split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.25 WHIP, .214 BAA, 1 SV in 4.0 IP over 4 games at Tacoma and 2-2, 3.19 ERA, 60 K, 1.37 WHIP, .246 BAA, 13 SV in 62.0 IP over 53 games with the Mariners. Over five MLB seasons with the Mariners he was 11-10, 2.97 ERA, 294 K, 1.19 WHIP, .206 BAA, 67 SV in 312.1 IP over 267 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the seventh round in 2002. Wilhelmsen will be 32 on December 16.
Jones is an outfielder who split 2015 between Rookie Arizona, Tacoma and the Mariners.He hit .750/.800/1.500 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 3 games at Arizona, .272/.365/.381 with 1 HR, 28 RBI, 47 R, 25 SB in 72 games at Tacoma and .103/.161/.138 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 28 games with the Mariners. Over two MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .238/.268/.296 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 47 R, 28 SB in 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round in 2009. Jones turned 27 on September 24.
Martin is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He hit .297/.372/.541 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 9 games at Round Rock and .219/.264/.313 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 26 R, 14 SB in 95 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers he hit .255/.305/.361 with 20 HR, 120 RBI, 168 R, 84 SB in 429 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Martin will be 28 on March 6th.
RHP Bass split 2015 betwwen Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 0-0, 10.38 ERA, 3 K, 2.31 WHIP, .450 BAA in 4.1 IP over 2 games at Round Rock and 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 45 K, 1.34 WHIP, .269 BAA in 64.0 IP over 33 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers. Astros and Padres he was 5-9, 4.40 ERA, 187 K, 1.39 WHIP, .261 BAA, 3 SV in 278.1 IP over 129 games with 18 GS. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fifth round in 2008 and traded to the Astros in 2013. Bass turned 28 on November 1st.
RHP Wilhelmsen split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.25 WHIP, .214 BAA, 1 SV in 4.0 IP over 4 games at Tacoma and 2-2, 3.19 ERA, 60 K, 1.37 WHIP, .246 BAA, 13 SV in 62.0 IP over 53 games with the Mariners. Over five MLB seasons with the Mariners he was 11-10, 2.97 ERA, 294 K, 1.19 WHIP, .206 BAA, 67 SV in 312.1 IP over 267 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the seventh round in 2002. Wilhelmsen will be 32 on December 16.
Jones is an outfielder who split 2015 between Rookie Arizona, Tacoma and the Mariners.He hit .750/.800/1.500 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 3 games at Arizona, .272/.365/.381 with 1 HR, 28 RBI, 47 R, 25 SB in 72 games at Tacoma and .103/.161/.138 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 28 games with the Mariners. Over two MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .238/.268/.296 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 47 R, 28 SB in 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round in 2009. Jones turned 27 on September 24.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Josh Donaldson 2015 AL MVP
Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays was named the 2015 American League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He garnered 23 first place votes and 385 points total. The rest of the top five were Mike Trout of the Angels with seven first place votes and 304 points total, Lorenzo Cain of the Royals with 225 points total, Manny Machado of the Orioles with 158 points total and Dallas Keuchel of the Astros with 107 points total.
Other receiving votes were Nelson Cruz of the Mariners with 94 points total, Adrian Beltre (Rangers, 83), Jose Bautista (Blue Jays, 82), David Price (Tigers/Blue Jays, 62), Jose Altuve (Astros, 44), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers, 40), Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays, 38), Prince Fielder (Rangers, 33), Chris Davis (Orioles, 32), J.D. Martinez (Tigers, 18), Jason Kipnis (Indians, 17), Kevin Kiermeier (Rays, 10), Kendrys Morales (Royals, 7), Chris Sale (White Sox, 4), Mookie Betts (Red Sox, 4), Jose Abreu (White Sox, 3), Ian Kinsler (Tigers, 3), Mike Moustakas (Royals, 3), Carlos Correa (Astros, 2), Brian McCann (Yankees, 2), Eric Hosmer (Royals, 2), Russell Martin (Blue Jays, 2), Michael Brantley (Indians, 1), Wade Davis (Royals, 1), Brian Dozier (Twins, 1), David Ortiz (Red Sox, 1), Alex Rodriguez (Yankees, 1) and Mark Teixeira (Yankees, 1).
The third baseman hit .297/.371/.568 with 41 HR, 123 RBI, 122 R, 6 SB in 158 games. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Athletics he has hit .276/.354/.490 with 104 HR, 351 RBI, 339 R, 23 SB in 563 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics with the 48th pick of the first round in 2007 and was traded to the Blue Jays in 2014. Donaldson will be 30 on December 8th.
Other receiving votes were Nelson Cruz of the Mariners with 94 points total, Adrian Beltre (Rangers, 83), Jose Bautista (Blue Jays, 82), David Price (Tigers/Blue Jays, 62), Jose Altuve (Astros, 44), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers, 40), Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays, 38), Prince Fielder (Rangers, 33), Chris Davis (Orioles, 32), J.D. Martinez (Tigers, 18), Jason Kipnis (Indians, 17), Kevin Kiermeier (Rays, 10), Kendrys Morales (Royals, 7), Chris Sale (White Sox, 4), Mookie Betts (Red Sox, 4), Jose Abreu (White Sox, 3), Ian Kinsler (Tigers, 3), Mike Moustakas (Royals, 3), Carlos Correa (Astros, 2), Brian McCann (Yankees, 2), Eric Hosmer (Royals, 2), Russell Martin (Blue Jays, 2), Michael Brantley (Indians, 1), Wade Davis (Royals, 1), Brian Dozier (Twins, 1), David Ortiz (Red Sox, 1), Alex Rodriguez (Yankees, 1) and Mark Teixeira (Yankees, 1).
The third baseman hit .297/.371/.568 with 41 HR, 123 RBI, 122 R, 6 SB in 158 games. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Athletics he has hit .276/.354/.490 with 104 HR, 351 RBI, 339 R, 23 SB in 563 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics with the 48th pick of the first round in 2007 and was traded to the Blue Jays in 2014. Donaldson will be 30 on December 8th.
Bryce Harper 2015 NL MVP
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals was named the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He garnered all 30 first place votes and had 420 points total. The rest of the top five were Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks with 234 points, Joey Votto of the Reds with 175 points, Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs with 162 points and Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates with 139 points.
Other receiving votes were Jake Arrieta of the Cubs with 134 points, Zack Greinke (Dodgers, 130), Nolan Arenado (Rockies, 102), Buster Posey (Giants, 84), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers, 49), Kris Bryant (Cubs, 34), Matt Carpenter (Cardinals, 26), Yoenis Cespedes (Mets, 24), A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks, 21), Jason Heyward (Cardinals, 15), Dee Gordon (Marlins, 6), Trevor Rosenthal (Cardinals, 5), Curtis Granderson (Mets, 4), Gerrit Cole (Pirates, 3) and Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers, 3).
The Nationals outfielder hit .330/.460/1.109 with 42 HR, 99 RBI, 118 R, 6 SB in 153 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Nationals he has hit .289/.384/.517 with 97 HR, 248 RBI, 328 R, 37 SB in 510 games. Harper was the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year. He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first over all pick in 2010. Harper turned 23 on October 16.
Other receiving votes were Jake Arrieta of the Cubs with 134 points, Zack Greinke (Dodgers, 130), Nolan Arenado (Rockies, 102), Buster Posey (Giants, 84), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers, 49), Kris Bryant (Cubs, 34), Matt Carpenter (Cardinals, 26), Yoenis Cespedes (Mets, 24), A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks, 21), Jason Heyward (Cardinals, 15), Dee Gordon (Marlins, 6), Trevor Rosenthal (Cardinals, 5), Curtis Granderson (Mets, 4), Gerrit Cole (Pirates, 3) and Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers, 3).
The Nationals outfielder hit .330/.460/1.109 with 42 HR, 99 RBI, 118 R, 6 SB in 153 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Nationals he has hit .289/.384/.517 with 97 HR, 248 RBI, 328 R, 37 SB in 510 games. Harper was the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year. He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first over all pick in 2010. Harper turned 23 on October 16.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Dallas Keuchel 2015 AL Cy Young
Dallas Keuchel of the Houston Astros won the 2015 American League Cy Young Award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He had 22 first place votes and 186 points total. Teh only other pitcher receiving first place votes was David Price of the Tigers/Blue Jays who had 8 and 143 points total. Others receiving votes were Sonny Gray of the Athletics with 82 points, Chris Sale (White Sox, 30), Chris Archer (Rays, 29), Wade Davis (Royals, 10), Felix Hernandez (Mariners, 9), Collin McHugh (Astros, 5), Corey Kluber (Indians, 4), Marco Estrado (Blue Jays, 3), Andrew Miller (Yankees, 3), Shawn Tolleson (Rangers, 3), Carlos Carrasco (Indians, 2) and Dellin Betances, Yankees).
For the season the LHP was 20-8, 2.48 ERA, 216 K, 1.02 WHIP, .217 BAA in 232.0 IP over 33 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Astros he is 41-35, 3.58 ERA, 523 K, 1.25 WHIP, .255 BAA in 671.0 IP over 109 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the seventh round in 2009. Keuchel will be 28 on January 1st.
For the season the LHP was 20-8, 2.48 ERA, 216 K, 1.02 WHIP, .217 BAA in 232.0 IP over 33 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Astros he is 41-35, 3.58 ERA, 523 K, 1.25 WHIP, .255 BAA in 671.0 IP over 109 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the seventh round in 2009. Keuchel will be 28 on January 1st.
.Jake Arrieta 2015 NL Cy Young
Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs won the 2015 National League Cy Young award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He had 17 first place votes and 169 total. Other pitchers receiving first place votes were Zack Greinke of the Dodgers with 10 and 147 points total and Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers with 3 and 101 points total. Others receiving votes were Gerrit Cole of the Pirates with 40 points, Max Scherzer (Nationals, 32), Madison Bumgarner (Giants, 8), Jacob deGrom (Mets, 7), Mark Melancon (Pirates, 5) and John Lackey (Cardinals, 1).
For the season the RHP was 22-6, 1.77 ERA, 236 K, 0.86 WHIP, .185 BAA in 229.0 IP over 33 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Cubs and Orioles he is 56-38, 3.70 ERA, 717 K, 1.18 WHIP, .226 BAA in 795.1 IP over 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2007 and traded to the Cubs in 2013. Arrieta will be 30 on March 6th.
For the season the RHP was 22-6, 1.77 ERA, 236 K, 0.86 WHIP, .185 BAA in 229.0 IP over 33 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Cubs and Orioles he is 56-38, 3.70 ERA, 717 K, 1.18 WHIP, .226 BAA in 795.1 IP over 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2007 and traded to the Cubs in 2013. Arrieta will be 30 on March 6th.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Carlos Correa 2015 AL Rookie of the Year
Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros was named the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year after receiving 17 first place votes by the Baseball Writers Association of America for a total of 124 points. The only other player to receive first place votes was Francisco Lindor of the Indians with 13 first place votes and 109 total. Others receiving votes were Miguel Sano of the Twins with 20 points, Roberto Osuna (Blue Jays, 8), Billy Burns (Athletics, 6), Eddie Rosario (Twins, 2) and Delino DeShields Jr (Rangers, 1).
The shortstop split 2015 between Double A Corpus Christi, Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .385/.459/.726 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 25 R, 15 SB in 29 games at Corpus Christi, .276/.345/.449 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 19 R, 3 SB in 24 games at Fresno and .279/.345/.512 with 22 HR, 68 RBI, 52 R, 14 SB in 99 games with the Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the first over all pick in 2012. Correa turned 21 on September 22.
The shortstop split 2015 between Double A Corpus Christi, Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .385/.459/.726 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 25 R, 15 SB in 29 games at Corpus Christi, .276/.345/.449 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 19 R, 3 SB in 24 games at Fresno and .279/.345/.512 with 22 HR, 68 RBI, 52 R, 14 SB in 99 games with the Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the first over all pick in 2012. Correa turned 21 on September 22.
Kris Bryant 2015 NL Rookie of the Year
Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs was named the 2015 National League Rookie of the Year after receiving all 30 first place votes by the Baseball Writers Association of America for a total of 150 points. Others receiving votes were Matt Duffy of the Giants with 70 points, Jung Ho Kang (Pirates, 28), Noah Syndergaard (Mets, 16), Justin Bour (Marlins, 4), Joc Pederson (Dodgers, 1) and Stephen Piscotty (Cardinals, 1).
The 3B/OF split 2015 between Triple A Iowa and the Cubs. He hit .321/.364/.679 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 7 games at Iowa and .275/.369/.488 with 26 HR, 99 RBI, 87 R, 13 SB in 151 games with the Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs with the second pick of the first round in 2013. Bryant will be 24 on January 4th.
The 3B/OF split 2015 between Triple A Iowa and the Cubs. He hit .321/.364/.679 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 7 games at Iowa and .275/.369/.488 with 26 HR, 99 RBI, 87 R, 13 SB in 151 games with the Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs with the second pick of the first round in 2013. Bryant will be 24 on January 4th.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Jeremy Hellickson traded to Phillies
Jeremy Hellickson was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Philadelphia Phillies on November 14, 2015. The Diamondbacks in exchange received Sam McWilliams.
RHP Hellickson split 2015 between Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He was 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 4 K, 1.17 WHIP, .273 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 game at Reno and 9-12, 4.62 ERA, 121 K, 1.33 WHIP, .264 BAA in 146.0 IP over 27 games with the Diamondbacks. Over six MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Rays he was 49-48, 3.94 ERA, 584 K, 1.27 WHIP, .249 BAA in 786.0 IP over 142 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005. Hellickson turned 28 on April 8th.
RHP McWilliams pitched at Rookie Gulf Coast in 2015. He was 0-2, 3.27 ERA, 21 K, 1.03 WHIP, .232 BAA in 33.0 IP over 7 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the eighth round in 2014. McWilliams turned 20 on September 4th.
RHP Hellickson split 2015 between Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He was 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 4 K, 1.17 WHIP, .273 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 game at Reno and 9-12, 4.62 ERA, 121 K, 1.33 WHIP, .264 BAA in 146.0 IP over 27 games with the Diamondbacks. Over six MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Rays he was 49-48, 3.94 ERA, 584 K, 1.27 WHIP, .249 BAA in 786.0 IP over 142 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005. Hellickson turned 28 on April 8th.
RHP McWilliams pitched at Rookie Gulf Coast in 2015. He was 0-2, 3.27 ERA, 21 K, 1.03 WHIP, .232 BAA in 33.0 IP over 7 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the eighth round in 2014. McWilliams turned 20 on September 4th.
Craig Kimbrel traded to Red Sox
Craig Kimbrel was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Boston Red Sox on November 13, 2015. The Padres in exchange received Carlos Asuaje, Javier Guerra, Logan Allen and Manuel Margot.
RHP Kimbrel was 4-2, 2.58 ERA, 87 K, 1.04 WHIP, .185 BAA, 39 SV in 59.1 IP over 61 games with the Padres in 2015.Over six MLB seasons with the Padres and Braves he was 19-12, 1.63 ERA, 563 K, 0.93 WHIP, .158 BAA, 225 SV in 348.1 IP over 355 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the third round in 2008. Kimbrel turned 27 on May 28.
Asuaje is a 2B\3B\OF who played in 2015 at Double A Portland. He hit .251/.334/.374 with 8 HR, 61 RBI, 60 R, 9 SB in 131 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 11th round in 2013. Asuaje turned 24 on November 2nd.
Guerra is a shortstop who played at Class A Greenville in 2015. He hit .279/.329/.449 with 15 HR, 68 RBI, 64 R, 7 SB in 116 games. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Panama. Guerra turned 20 on September 25.
LHP Allen split 2015 between Rookie Gulf Coast and Class A Lowell. He was 0-0, 0.90 ERA, 24 K, 0.65 WHIP, .171 BAA in 20.0 IP over 7 games at Gulf Coast and 0-0, 2.08 ERA, 2 K, 1.38 WHIP, .300 BAA in 4.1 IP in 1 game at Lowell. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the eighth round in 2015. Allen turned 18 on May 23.
Margot is an outfielder who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Salem and Portland. He hit .282/.321/.420 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 35 R, 20 SB in 46 games at Salem and .271/.326/.419 with 3 HR, 33 RBI, 38 R, 19 SB in 64 games at Portland. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Margot turned 21 on September 28.
RHP Kimbrel was 4-2, 2.58 ERA, 87 K, 1.04 WHIP, .185 BAA, 39 SV in 59.1 IP over 61 games with the Padres in 2015.Over six MLB seasons with the Padres and Braves he was 19-12, 1.63 ERA, 563 K, 0.93 WHIP, .158 BAA, 225 SV in 348.1 IP over 355 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the third round in 2008. Kimbrel turned 27 on May 28.
Asuaje is a 2B\3B\OF who played in 2015 at Double A Portland. He hit .251/.334/.374 with 8 HR, 61 RBI, 60 R, 9 SB in 131 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 11th round in 2013. Asuaje turned 24 on November 2nd.
Guerra is a shortstop who played at Class A Greenville in 2015. He hit .279/.329/.449 with 15 HR, 68 RBI, 64 R, 7 SB in 116 games. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Panama. Guerra turned 20 on September 25.
LHP Allen split 2015 between Rookie Gulf Coast and Class A Lowell. He was 0-0, 0.90 ERA, 24 K, 0.65 WHIP, .171 BAA in 20.0 IP over 7 games at Gulf Coast and 0-0, 2.08 ERA, 2 K, 1.38 WHIP, .300 BAA in 4.1 IP in 1 game at Lowell. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the eighth round in 2015. Allen turned 18 on May 23.
Margot is an outfielder who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Salem and Portland. He hit .282/.321/.420 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 35 R, 20 SB in 46 games at Salem and .271/.326/.419 with 3 HR, 33 RBI, 38 R, 19 SB in 64 games at Portland. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Margot turned 21 on September 28.
Joaquin Benoit traded to Mariners
Joaquin Benoit was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Seattle Mariners on November 12, 2015. The Padres in exchange received Enyel De Los Santos and Nelson Ward.
RHP Benoit was 6-5, 2.34 ERA, 63 K, 0.90 WHIP, .159 BAA, 2 SV in 65.1 IP over 67 games with the Padres in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Padres, Tigers, Rays and Rangers he is 54-42, 3.84 ERA, 960 K, 1.23 WHIP, .223 BAA, 50 SV in 970.1 IP over 661 games with 55 GS. He originally signed with the Rangers in 1996 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Benoit turned 38 on July 26.
RHP De Los Santos split 2015 between Rookie Arizona and Class A Everett. He was 3-0, 2.55 ERA, 29 K, 1.18 WHIP, .250 BAA in 24.2 IP over 5 games at Arizona and 3-0, 4.06 ERA, 42 K, 1.33 WHIP, .270 BAA in 37.2 IP over 8 games at Everett. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De Los Santos will be 20 on December 25.
Nelson is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Class A Clinton and Class A Advanced Bakersfield. He hit .270/.370/.436 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 27 R, 5 SB in 46 games at Clinton and .282/.362/.436 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 54 R, 8 SB in 76 games at Bakersfield. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round in 2014. Nelson turned 23 on August 6th.
RHP Benoit was 6-5, 2.34 ERA, 63 K, 0.90 WHIP, .159 BAA, 2 SV in 65.1 IP over 67 games with the Padres in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Padres, Tigers, Rays and Rangers he is 54-42, 3.84 ERA, 960 K, 1.23 WHIP, .223 BAA, 50 SV in 970.1 IP over 661 games with 55 GS. He originally signed with the Rangers in 1996 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Benoit turned 38 on July 26.
RHP De Los Santos split 2015 between Rookie Arizona and Class A Everett. He was 3-0, 2.55 ERA, 29 K, 1.18 WHIP, .250 BAA in 24.2 IP over 5 games at Arizona and 3-0, 4.06 ERA, 42 K, 1.33 WHIP, .270 BAA in 37.2 IP over 8 games at Everett. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De Los Santos will be 20 on December 25.
Nelson is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Class A Clinton and Class A Advanced Bakersfield. He hit .270/.370/.436 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 27 R, 5 SB in 46 games at Clinton and .282/.362/.436 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 54 R, 8 SB in 76 games at Bakersfield. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round in 2014. Nelson turned 23 on August 6th.
Andrelton Simmons traded to Angels
Andrelton Simmons was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels on November 12, 2015 along with Jose Briceno. The Braves in exchange received Erick Aybar, Sean Newcomb, Christopher Ellis and cash.
Simmons is a shortstop who hit .265/.321/.338 with 4 HR, 44 RBI, 60 R, 5 SB in 147 games with the Braves in 2015. Over four MLB seasons with the Braves he hit .256/.304/.362 with 31 HR, 168 RBI, 197 R, 16 SB in 499 games. He won Gold Gloves in 2013 and 2014. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2010. Simmons turned 26 on September 4th.
Briceno is a catcher who played at Class A Advanced Carolina in 2015. He hit .183/.215/.267 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 32 R, 2 SB in 88 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 40%. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Braves in July 2015. Briceno turned 23 on September 19.
Aybar is a SS/2B who hit .270/.301/.338 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 74 R, 15 SB in 156 games with the Angels in 2015. Over 10 MLB seasons with the Angels he hit .276/.315/.378 with 48 HR, 417 RBI, 572 R, 141 SB in 1220 games. He won a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2011. He originally signed with the Angels in 2002 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Aybar will be 32 on January 14.
LHP Newcomb split 2015 between Class A Burlington, Class A Advanced Inland Empire and Double A Arkansas. He was 1-0, 1.83 ERA, 45 K, 1.28 WHIP, .208 BAA in 34.1 IP over 7 games at Burlington, 6-1, 2.47 ERA, 84 K, 1.26 WHIP, .207 BAA in 65.2 IP over 13 games at Inland Empire and 2-2, 2.75 ERA, 39 K, 1.28 WHIP, .176 BAA in 36.0 IP over 7 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 15th pick of the first round in 2014. Newcomb turned 22 on June 12.
RHP Ellis split 2015 between Inland Empire and Arkansas. He was 4-5, 3.88 ERA, 70 K, 1.16 WHIP, .224 BAA in 62.2 IP over 11 games at Inland Empire and 7-4, 3.92 ERA, 62 K, 1.54 WHIP, .258 BAA in 78.0 IP over 15 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the third round in 2014. Ellis turned 23 on September 22.
Simmons is a shortstop who hit .265/.321/.338 with 4 HR, 44 RBI, 60 R, 5 SB in 147 games with the Braves in 2015. Over four MLB seasons with the Braves he hit .256/.304/.362 with 31 HR, 168 RBI, 197 R, 16 SB in 499 games. He won Gold Gloves in 2013 and 2014. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2010. Simmons turned 26 on September 4th.
Briceno is a catcher who played at Class A Advanced Carolina in 2015. He hit .183/.215/.267 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 32 R, 2 SB in 88 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 40%. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Braves in July 2015. Briceno turned 23 on September 19.
Aybar is a SS/2B who hit .270/.301/.338 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 74 R, 15 SB in 156 games with the Angels in 2015. Over 10 MLB seasons with the Angels he hit .276/.315/.378 with 48 HR, 417 RBI, 572 R, 141 SB in 1220 games. He won a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2011. He originally signed with the Angels in 2002 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Aybar will be 32 on January 14.
LHP Newcomb split 2015 between Class A Burlington, Class A Advanced Inland Empire and Double A Arkansas. He was 1-0, 1.83 ERA, 45 K, 1.28 WHIP, .208 BAA in 34.1 IP over 7 games at Burlington, 6-1, 2.47 ERA, 84 K, 1.26 WHIP, .207 BAA in 65.2 IP over 13 games at Inland Empire and 2-2, 2.75 ERA, 39 K, 1.28 WHIP, .176 BAA in 36.0 IP over 7 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 15th pick of the first round in 2014. Newcomb turned 22 on June 12.
RHP Ellis split 2015 between Inland Empire and Arkansas. He was 4-5, 3.88 ERA, 70 K, 1.16 WHIP, .224 BAA in 62.2 IP over 11 games at Inland Empire and 7-4, 3.92 ERA, 62 K, 1.54 WHIP, .258 BAA in 78.0 IP over 15 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the third round in 2014. Ellis turned 23 on September 22.
Aaron Hicks traded to Yankees
Aaron Hicks was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the New York Yankees on November 11, 2015. The Twins in exchange received John Ryan Murphy.
Hicks is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .342/.405/.544 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 38 games at Rochester and .256/.323/.398 with 11 HR, 33 RBI, 48 R, 13 SB in 97 games with the Twins. Over three MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .225/.306/.349 with 20 HR, 78 RBI, 107 R, 26 SB in 247 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins with the 14th pick of the first round in 2008. Hicks turned 26 on October 2nd.
Murphy is a catcher who hit .277/.327/.406 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 21 R, 0 SB in 67 games with the Yankees in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .267/.311/.374 with 4 HR, 24 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 115 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 30%. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2009. Murphy turned 24 on May 13.
Hicks is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .342/.405/.544 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 38 games at Rochester and .256/.323/.398 with 11 HR, 33 RBI, 48 R, 13 SB in 97 games with the Twins. Over three MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .225/.306/.349 with 20 HR, 78 RBI, 107 R, 26 SB in 247 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins with the 14th pick of the first round in 2008. Hicks turned 26 on October 2nd.
Murphy is a catcher who hit .277/.327/.406 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 21 R, 0 SB in 67 games with the Yankees in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .267/.311/.374 with 4 HR, 24 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 115 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 30%. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2009. Murphy turned 24 on May 13.
Jose Pirela traded to Padres
Jose Pirela was traded by the New York Yankees to the San Digo Padres on November 11, 2015, The Yankees in exchange received Ronald Herrera.
Pirela is a 2B\OF who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Tampa, Double A Trenton, Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and the Yankees. He hit .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 1 game at Tampa, .100/.182/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games at Trenton, .325/.390/.433 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 40 R, 5 SB in 60 games at SWB and .230/.247/.311 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 37 games with the Yankees. Over two MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .255/.275/.367 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB in 44 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2006 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Pirela will be 26 on November 21.
RHP Herrera split 2015 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Double A San Antonio. He was 5-6, 3.88 ERA, 69 K, 1.25 WHIP, .258 BAA in 102.0 IP over 18 games at Lake Elsinore and 3-1, 4.53 ERA, 35 K, 1.42 WHIP, 1.42 WHIP in 43.2 IP over 8 games at San Antonio. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula and was traded to the Padres in 2014 as the PTBNL. Herrera turned 20 on May 3rd.
Pirela is a 2B\OF who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Tampa, Double A Trenton, Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and the Yankees. He hit .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 1 game at Tampa, .100/.182/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games at Trenton, .325/.390/.433 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 40 R, 5 SB in 60 games at SWB and .230/.247/.311 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 37 games with the Yankees. Over two MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .255/.275/.367 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB in 44 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2006 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Pirela will be 26 on November 21.
RHP Herrera split 2015 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Double A San Antonio. He was 5-6, 3.88 ERA, 69 K, 1.25 WHIP, .258 BAA in 102.0 IP over 18 games at Lake Elsinore and 3-1, 4.53 ERA, 35 K, 1.42 WHIP, 1.42 WHIP in 43.2 IP over 8 games at San Antonio. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula and was traded to the Padres in 2014 as the PTBNL. Herrera turned 20 on May 3rd.
Chris Herrmann traded to Diamondbacks
Chris Herrmann was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 10, 2015, The Twins in exchange received Daniel Palka.
Herrmann is a C\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .260/.364/.342 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 3 SB in 23 games at Rochester and .146/.214/.272 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB in 45 games with the Twins. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .181/.249/.280 with 6 HR, 33 RBI, 37 R, 1 SB in 142 games. His MLB career caught stealing rate is 38%. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2009. Herrmann will be 28 on November 24.
Palka is an OF\1B who played in 2015 at Class A Advanced Visalia. He hit .280/.352/.532 with 29 HR, 90 RBI, 95 R, 24 SB in 129 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the third round in 2013. Palka turned 24 on October 28.
Herrmann is a C\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .260/.364/.342 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 3 SB in 23 games at Rochester and .146/.214/.272 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB in 45 games with the Twins. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .181/.249/.280 with 6 HR, 33 RBI, 37 R, 1 SB in 142 games. His MLB career caught stealing rate is 38%. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2009. Herrmann will be 28 on November 24.
Palka is an OF\1B who played in 2015 at Class A Advanced Visalia. He hit .280/.352/.532 with 29 HR, 90 RBI, 95 R, 24 SB in 129 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the third round in 2013. Palka turned 24 on October 28.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Brad Miller traded to Rays in 6 player deal
Brad Miller was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Tampa Bay Rays on November 5, 2015 along with Logan Morrison and Danny Farquhar. The Mariners in exchange received Nathan Karns, C.J. Riefenhauser and Boog Powell.
Miller is a SS/2B/OF who hit .258/.329/.402 with 11 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 13 SB in 144 games with the Mariners. Over three MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .248/.313/.394 with 29 HR, 118 RBI, 132 R, 22 SB in 343 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the second round in 2011. Miller turned 26 on October 18.
Morrison is a 1B\OF who hit .225/.302/.383 with 17 HR, 54 RBI, 47 R, 8 SB in 146 games with the Mariners. Over six MLB seasons with the Mariners and Marlins he has hit .246/.326/.416 with 70 HR, 254 RBI, 247 R, 16 SB in 608 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 22nd round in 2005 and traded to the Mariners in 2013. Morrison turned 28 on August 25.
RHP Farquhar split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 1-1, 3.08 ERA, 41 K, 1.32 WHIP, .272 BAA, 3 SV in 38.0 IP over 27 games with 1 GS and 1-8, 5.12 ERA, 48 K, 1.37 WHIP, .266 BAA, 1 SV in 51.0 IP over 43 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Mariners and Blue Jays he was 4-12, 3.96 ERA, 209 K, 1.24 WHIP, .237 BAA, 18 SV in 179.2 IP over 158 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 10th round in 2008. Farquhar will be 29 on February 17.
RHP Karns was 7-5, 3.67 ERA, 145 K, 1.28 WHIP, .239 BAA in 147.0 IP over 27 games with the Rays in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Rays and Nationals he was 8-7, 4.00 ERA, 169 K, 1.30 WHIP, .240 BAA in 171.0 IP over 32 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 12th round in 2009 and traded to the Rays in 2014. Karns will be 28 on November 25.
LHP Riefenhauser split 2015 between Class A Advanced Charlotte, Triple A Durham and the Rays. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 2.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Charlotte, 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 34 K, 0.92 WHIP, .200 BAA, 1 SV in 34.2 IP over 29 games at Durham and 1-0, 5.52 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP, .283 BAA in 14.2 IP over 17 games with the Rays. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he was 1-0, 6.30 ERA, 9 K, 1.55 WHIP, .284 BAA in 20.0 IP over 24 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 20th round in 2010. Riefenhauser will be 26 on January 30.
Powell is an outfielder who split 2015 between Double A Montgomery and Triple A Durham. He hit .328/.408/.416 with 1 HR, 22 RBI, 44 R, 11 SB in 61 games at Montgomery and .257/.360/.364 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, 7 SB in 56 games at Durham. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 20th round in 2012 and traded to the Rays in February 2015. Powell will be 23 on January 14.
Miller is a SS/2B/OF who hit .258/.329/.402 with 11 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 13 SB in 144 games with the Mariners. Over three MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .248/.313/.394 with 29 HR, 118 RBI, 132 R, 22 SB in 343 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the second round in 2011. Miller turned 26 on October 18.
Morrison is a 1B\OF who hit .225/.302/.383 with 17 HR, 54 RBI, 47 R, 8 SB in 146 games with the Mariners. Over six MLB seasons with the Mariners and Marlins he has hit .246/.326/.416 with 70 HR, 254 RBI, 247 R, 16 SB in 608 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 22nd round in 2005 and traded to the Mariners in 2013. Morrison turned 28 on August 25.
RHP Farquhar split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 1-1, 3.08 ERA, 41 K, 1.32 WHIP, .272 BAA, 3 SV in 38.0 IP over 27 games with 1 GS and 1-8, 5.12 ERA, 48 K, 1.37 WHIP, .266 BAA, 1 SV in 51.0 IP over 43 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Mariners and Blue Jays he was 4-12, 3.96 ERA, 209 K, 1.24 WHIP, .237 BAA, 18 SV in 179.2 IP over 158 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 10th round in 2008. Farquhar will be 29 on February 17.
RHP Karns was 7-5, 3.67 ERA, 145 K, 1.28 WHIP, .239 BAA in 147.0 IP over 27 games with the Rays in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Rays and Nationals he was 8-7, 4.00 ERA, 169 K, 1.30 WHIP, .240 BAA in 171.0 IP over 32 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 12th round in 2009 and traded to the Rays in 2014. Karns will be 28 on November 25.
LHP Riefenhauser split 2015 between Class A Advanced Charlotte, Triple A Durham and the Rays. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 2.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Charlotte, 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 34 K, 0.92 WHIP, .200 BAA, 1 SV in 34.2 IP over 29 games at Durham and 1-0, 5.52 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP, .283 BAA in 14.2 IP over 17 games with the Rays. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he was 1-0, 6.30 ERA, 9 K, 1.55 WHIP, .284 BAA in 20.0 IP over 24 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 20th round in 2010. Riefenhauser will be 26 on January 30.
Powell is an outfielder who split 2015 between Double A Montgomery and Triple A Durham. He hit .328/.408/.416 with 1 HR, 22 RBI, 44 R, 11 SB in 61 games at Montgomery and .257/.360/.364 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, 7 SB in 56 games at Durham. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 20th round in 2012 and traded to the Rays in February 2015. Powell will be 23 on January 14.
Trevor Williams traded to Pirates
Trevor Williams was traded by the Miami Marlins to the Pittsburgh Pirates on October 24, 2015, The Marlins in exchange received Richard Mitchell.
RHP Williams split 2015 between Double A Jacksonville and Triple A New Orleans. He was 7-8, 4.00 ERA, 88 K, 1.38 WHIP, .275 BAA in 117.0 IP over 22 games at Jacksonville and 0-2, 2.57 ERA, 13 K, 1.57 WHIP, .268 BAA in 14.0 IP over 3 games at New Orleans. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the second round in 2013. Williams turned 23 on April 25.
RHP Mitchell pitched in 2015 at Rookie Gulf Coast. He was 2-0, 3.38 ERA, 14 K, 1.36 WHIP, .253 BAA in 21.1 IP over 10 games. He originally signed with the Pirates in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Columbia. Mitchell turned 20 on July 29.
RHP Williams split 2015 between Double A Jacksonville and Triple A New Orleans. He was 7-8, 4.00 ERA, 88 K, 1.38 WHIP, .275 BAA in 117.0 IP over 22 games at Jacksonville and 0-2, 2.57 ERA, 13 K, 1.57 WHIP, .268 BAA in 14.0 IP over 3 games at New Orleans. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the second round in 2013. Williams turned 23 on April 25.
RHP Mitchell pitched in 2015 at Rookie Gulf Coast. He was 2-0, 3.38 ERA, 14 K, 1.36 WHIP, .253 BAA in 21.1 IP over 10 games. He originally signed with the Pirates in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Columbia. Mitchell turned 20 on July 29.
Darwin Barney traded to Blue Jays
Darwin Barney was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Toronto Blue Jays on September 13, 2015 for a PTBNL. Jack Murphy was later sent to the Dodgers to complete the deal.
Barney is a 2B\SS who had split 2015 between Triple A Oklahoma City and the Dodgers. He hit .277/.325/.354 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 52 R, 0 SB in 96 games at Oklahoma City and was hitless in four at bats over two games with the Dodgers. Over six MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Cubs he has hit .246/.294/.339 with 21 HR, 157 RBI, 228 R, 20 SB in 581 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 2007. Barney turned 30 on November 8th.
Murphy is a catcher who played in 2015 at Double A New Hampshire. He hit .220/.309/.315 with 3 HR, 31 RBI, 34 R, 0 SB in 85 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 31%. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 31st round in 2009. Murphy turned 27 on April 6th.
Barney is a 2B\SS who had split 2015 between Triple A Oklahoma City and the Dodgers. He hit .277/.325/.354 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 52 R, 0 SB in 96 games at Oklahoma City and was hitless in four at bats over two games with the Dodgers. Over six MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Cubs he has hit .246/.294/.339 with 21 HR, 157 RBI, 228 R, 20 SB in 581 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 2007. Barney turned 30 on November 8th.
Murphy is a catcher who played in 2015 at Double A New Hampshire. He hit .220/.309/.315 with 3 HR, 31 RBI, 34 R, 0 SB in 85 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 31%. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 31st round in 2009. Murphy turned 27 on April 6th.
Daniel Coulombe traded to Athletics
Daniel Coulombe was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics on September 10, 2015 for cash. The LHP split 2015 between Triple A Oklahoma City, the Dodgers and the Athletics. He was 3-1, 3.27 ERA, 41 K, 1.43 WHIP, .235 BAA, 1 SV in 41.1 IP over 38 games at Oklahoma City, 0-0, 7.56 ERA, 7 K, 1.80 WHIP, .265 BAA in 8.1 IP over 5 games with the Dodgers and 0-0, 3.52 ERA, 4 K, 1.43 WHIP, .276 BAA in 7.2 IP over 9 games with the Athletics. Over two MLB seasons with the Dodgers and Athletics he was 0-0, 5.31 ERA, 15 K, 1.62 WHIP, .265 BAA in 20.1 IP over 19 games. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the 25th round in 2012. Coulombe turned 26 on October 26.
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