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March 20, 2010

Prospects Assigned to Minors

Yesterday was a deadline for optioning prospects to the minors without risking starting their service clocks, and because of that we saw a lot of prospect demotions that had nothing to do with baseball.  The Nationals sent Stephen Strasburg to Double-A where he will begin his professional career, and the Pirates sent Pedro Alvarez and Jose Tabata to Triple-A.  Many other prospects were optioned, including:

For a full list of transactions, you can visit the MLB.com player transaction page.



Posted on March 20, 2010 at 07:14 PM in Aaron Crow, Andrew Brackman, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brett Sinkbeil, Carlos Santana, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Indians, Dan Hudson, Dayan Viciedo, Desmond Jennings, Dustin Ackley, Fernando Abad, Florida Marlins, Gorkys Hernandez, Houston Astros, Jake McGee, Jason Donald, Jeremy Hellickson, Jose Tabata, Josh Thole, Kansas City Royals, Links, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Los Angeles Dodgers, Mark Trumbo, Michael Saunders, New York Mets, Nick Weglarz, Noel Arguelles, Pedro Alvarez, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Position Battles, Prospect Update, Scott Elbert, Seattle Mariners, Stephen Strasburg, Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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March 18, 2010

Mariners' Send Saunders to Triple-A

Despite being one of the top prospects in the Seattle Mariners' farm system and receiving a call-up last season, Michael Saunders has been optioned to Triple-A, reports Doug Miller of MLB.com.  There was likely little Saunders could have done to earn a roster spot this spring, as the Mariners brought in Milton Bradley and Eric Byrnes in the off-season and retained the services of Ken Griffey, Jr.

Saunders has a .922 OPS in a half-season in Triple-A in 2009, but struggled during his major league call-up, batting only .221 and striking out 40 times in 122 at-bats.



Posted on March 18, 2010 at 07:28 PM in Links, Michael Saunders, Position Battles, Prospect Update, Seattle Mariners | | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

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July 28, 2009

Link: Mariners Call Up Saunders

The Seattle Mariners have called up on of their top hitting prospects, Michael Saunders, and plan on giving him the majority of the at-bats in left field, reports Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times.  The Mariners' thought is to see if Saunders is ready for major-league action with the ultimate plan being to have him in left field on Opening Day 2010.

Posted on July 28, 2009 at 09:43 AM in Links, Michael Saunders, Prospect Update, Seattle Mariners | | Comments (0)

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June 25, 2009

Best and Worst from 6/24

BEST

  • Brandon Snyder (BAL) - 3-4, 2 2B, batting .238 in Triple-A
  • Matt LaPorta (CLE) - 3-5, 2B, HR, batting .310
  • Alcides Escobar (MIL) - 3-6, 2B, batting .298
  • Angel Salome (MIL) - 4-8, 2B, HR, batting .283
  • Ike Davis (NYM) - 2-4, 2B, batting .667 in Double-A
  • Reese Havens (NYM) - 2-4, 2B, HR, batting .232
  • Matt Solentic (OAK) - 4-5, 3B, 2 HR, batting .291
  • Michael Saunders (SEA) - 2-4, HR, batting .288
  • Jarrod Parker (ARI) - 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 K/2 BB, 3.04 ERA
  • David Hernandez (BAL) - 4 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 4 K/0 BB, 3.30 ERA
  • Michael Bowden (BOS) - 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 6 K/1 BB, 3.11 ERA
  • Wade Davis (TB) - 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 6 K/2 BB, 2.89 ERA

WORST

  • Jake Odorizzi (MIL) - 4 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 1 K/3 BB, 11.25 ERA
  • Phillip Humber (MIN) - 3 1/3 IP, 9 H, 4 ER, 3 K/1 BB, 5.88 ERA
  • Dellin Betances (NYY) - 2/3 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 1 K/3 BB, 5.48 ERA

OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

  • Pedro Alvarez (PIT) - 1-5, HR, batting .111 in Double-A
  • Brad Lincoln (PIT) - 6 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 K/3 BB, 1.35 ERA in Triple-A

Posted on June 25, 2009 at 01:46 PM in Alcides Escobar, Angel Salome, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lincoln, Brandon Snyder, Cleveland Indians, David Hernandez, Dellin Betances, Ike Davis, Jake Odorizzi, Jarrod Parker, Matt LaPorta, Matt Solentic, Michael Bowden, Michael Saunders, Milwaukee Brewers, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland A's, Pedro Alvarez, Phillip Humber, Prospect Update, Reese Havens, Tampa Bay Rays, Wade Davis | | Comments (0)

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May 05, 2009

Notable Transactions - 5/5

  • The Texas Rangers called up outfield prospect Greg Golson for their seven-game road trip, reports Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.  Golson was acquired by the Rangers in the off-season in a prospect-for-prospect swap with the Philadelphia Phillies in which the defending World Champs acquired John Mayberry, Jr from the Rangers.
  • The Detroit Tigers sent Jeff Larish to Triple-A.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays added Brett Cecil to the 40-man roster.
  • Seattle Mariners outfield prospect Michael Saunders returned to Triple-A from the 7-day DL.
  • The following players were placed on the 7-day DL by their respective teams:
    • Jordan Walden (LAA)
    • Corey Wimbley (OAK)
    • Jose Tabata (PIT)
  • For all minor league transactions in the past week, visit the Baseball America Transaction Blog.

Posted on May 05, 2009 at 02:26 PM in Brett Cecil, Corey Wimbley, Detroit Tigers, Greg Golson, Jeff Larish, Jordan Walden, Jose Tabata, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Michael Saunders, Oakland A's, Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays | | Comments (0)

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