MLB Prospect Watch

Prospect Transactions

The list of minor league players released by their teams includes many that even the most ardent prospect followers aren't familiar with...mainly because they're not prospects.  But a look through the full list (courtesy of Baseball America) does reveal a few former prospect names that will now be looking for a new organization.

Just because they were released doesn't mean these players are no longer prospects, but it certainly dulls the shine they once had.  Notable names include:

• Mitch Atkins (CHC)
• Clevelan Santeliz (CWS)
• Matt Pagnozzi (STL)
• Ryan Royster (TB)
• Angel Salome (MIL)

Salome could a nice pickup for a team with room on their 40-man roster, argues R.J. Anderson of FanGraphs.com, as no one has ever doubted his hitting ability, just how effective he can be as a corner outfielder after having made the decision that no longer wanted to catch.

 

 

Prospect Potent Potables - 7/8

• The Houston Astros have made a major financial committment in Latin America, signing 6'4" Dominican OF Ariel Ovando to a significant contract, reports MLB.com.
• Phuture Phils.com has some unique insight on some of the pitchers in the Phillies organization with quotes coming directly from Phillies' minor league pitching coordinator Gordan Heimueller, including info on Trevor May, Matt Way, Jonathan Pettibone, and Brody Colvin.  Meanwhile, Lee Diekemper of MLB.com reports that Austin Hyatt's success this season can be attributed to the resurgence of his plus change-up.
• No official total has been anounced yet, but if Ben Badler of Baseball America's sources are correct, the $2.8 million the Blue Jays have reportedly given to Adonis Cardona would be a record for a Venezuelan amateur.  Badler also provides a more in-depth scouting report on Cardona.
• The Cubs have promoted pitcher Mitch Atkins, who will provide relief in their depleted bullpen, reports Andrew Pentis of MLB.com.
• Domonic Brown may not be in Triple-A very long, says David Murphy of the Philadelphia Daily News.
• Red Sox prospect Oscar Tejada has taken nicely to his new position at 2B after shifting over from SS at the start of the season, notes Pete Kerzel of MLB.com.

Making Moves - 6/13

• The Braves have promoted pitcher Arodys Vizcaino to High-A Myrtle Beach, reports Talking Chop.com.  Vizcaino will join Randall Delgado and Julio Teheran to form a dangerous Myrtle Beach rotation.  The team also signed second round pick Andrelton Simmons, who wants to be a short stop, but the Braves may make a pitcher.
• The Cubs have added Mitch Atkins to their major league bullpen, reports Carrie Muskat of MLB.com.
• The Red Sox put Cuban SS Jose Iglesias on the DL last week after he was struck on the hand by a pitch, but could be back by the end of this week, reports John Tomase of the Boston Herald.
• The Oakland A's signed 17 of the players they selected in last week's draft, reports Alex Espinoza of MLB.com.

Best and Worst from 7/5

BEST

• Justin Turner (BAL) - 4-5, 2B, HR, batting .294
• Ryan Kalish (BOS) - 3-5, 2B, HR, batting .241
• Tyler Colvin (CHC) - 3-5, 2 2B, HR, batting .298
• Matt Dominguez (FLA) - 4-4, 2 2B, HR, batting .256
• Andrew Lambo (LAD) - 3-4, 2B, HR, batting .275
• Anthony Gose (PHI) - 3-4, 2B, SB, batting .282
• Greg Halman (SEA) - 3-5, 2B, 2 HR, batting .210
• Tyson Gillies (SEA) - 3-3, 2 HR, batting .327
• Jonathon Niese (NYM) - 9 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 10 K/2 BB, 4.32 ERA
• Wade Davis (TB) - 5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K/2 BB, 2.84 ERA
• Robbie Ross (TEX) - 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 K/1 BB, 3.54 ERA

WORST

• Juan Duran (CIN) - 1-3, 3B, batting .040 (first professional hit in 25 AB's)
• Mitch Atkins (CHC) - 2/3 IP, 4 H, 7 ER, 2 K/2 BB, 6.77 ERA
• Phillip Humber (MIN) - 6 IP, 6 H, 5 E, 6 K/1 BB, 6.16 ERA

OTHER NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

• Jiovanni Mier (HOU) - 2-6, 3B, SB, batting .324
• Fautino De Los Santos (OAK) - 2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 K/1 BB, 4.50 ERA
• Tim Alderson (SF) - 6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3 K/1 BB, 2.59 ERA

Best and Worst from 6/1

BEST

• Yonder Alonso (CIN) - 3-4, 2 2B in first Double-A game
• Carlos Santana (CLE) - 2-5, 2 2B, batting .288
• Matt LaPorta (CLE) - 3-5, HR, batting .316
• Eric Young (COL) - 4-6, 2B, 3B, SB, batting .303
• Jordan Danks (CWS) - 4-6, 2B, HR, batting .337
• Gordon Beckham (CWS) - 3-5, 2B, batting .500 in Triple-A
• Mike Carp (SEA) - 3-4, 2B, HR, batting .302
• Brett Wallace (STL) - 3-4, HR, batting .284
• John Tolisano (TOR) - 5-5, HR, batting .259
• Matt Maloney (CIN) - 9 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 10 K/0 BB, 2.00 ERA
• Evan Anundsen (MIL) - 7 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 11 K/1 BB, 1.87 ERA

WORST

• Wes Roemer (ARI) - 5 1/3 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 2 K/3 BB, 4.28 ERA
• Mitch Atkins (CHC) - 4 IP, 10 H, 6 ER, 3 K/0 BB, 8.38 ERA
• Mike Antonini (NYM) - 4 2/3 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 4 K/3 BB, 5.95 ERA
• Jon Niese (NYM) - 6 1/3 IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 6 K/1 BB, 8.05 ERA
• Jeremy Bleich (NYY) - 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 5 K/3 BB, 4.28 ERA
• Will Inman (SD) - 3 2/3 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 3 K/3 BB, 7.04 ERA