ANAHEIM ANGELS Activated RHP Jack McDowell from the DL; designated LHP Greg Cadaret for assignment. [8/15] I’m curious as to why they activated Black Jack early, only to wait a few days before letting him make his first start. That decision basically cost them a roster spot for that time, not to mention left their…
(Davenport Translations appear courtesy of Clay Davenport.) This time around in Prospect Focus, let’s take a look at the upper level prospects that changed hands in two of the big deadline trades: the Dodgers-Expos deal, and the Astros-Mariners swap. Peter Bergeron, OF Born 1978 Age 20 Year Team Lge AB H DB TP HR BB…
We have a winner–no italics, blue text, or non-proportional fonts; just plain old indentation. Again, thanks for your input. ANAHEIM ANGELS Optioned RHP Jason Dickson to Vancouver; added RHP Mike Fetters to the active 25-man roster. [8/11] Temporarily, Dickson’s demotion means the Angels have a rotation of Chuck Finley, Steve Sparks, Omar Olivares, Jeff Juden,…
First of all, we appreciate the responses on the change in format. Since the changes we made last report were not popular, we’ll try one more thing to replace those italics. As before, you can let us know what you think of this installment’s format at bpadmin@baseballprospectus.com. Thanks for your patience. ANAHEIM ANGELS Acquired RHP…
We’ve recieved some comments about the extensive use of italics in the Transaction Analysis and how it makes for some difficult reading. Today, we’re trying typewriter text for Chris’ comments. What do you think? Better? Worse? Please email me at bpadmin@baseballprospectus.com if you’ve got an opinion on the matter. And now, on to the good…
ANAHEIM ANGELS Acquired C Charlie O’Brien from the White Sox for LHP Jason Stockstill and RHP Brian Tokarse. [7/30] Purchased the contract of 3B Troy Glaus from Vancouver; optioned LHP Jarrod Washburn to Vancouver; transferred RHP Mike James from the 15- to the 60-day DL. [7/30] The big news here is the callup of Troy…
ANAHEIM ANGELS Released 2B/SS Carlos Garcia from his contract at Vancouver. [7/26] Just in case there was any doubt about whether or not he’s done… BALTIMORE ORIOLES Recalled OF Lyle Mouton from Rochester. [7/24] Released RHP Steve Ontiveros from his contract at Rochester. [7/25] Placed 2B Roberto Alomar on the 15-day DL (sprained pinky); activated…
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Purchased the contract of 2B/3B P.J. Forbes from Rochester; designated RHP Joel Bennett for assignment. [7/21] Traded OF/1B Joe Carter to San Francisco for RHP Darin Blood. [7/23] Good news for the Orioles has been pretty infrequent, so its news when they pull off one addition and one bit of addition-by-subtraction. Sending Joe…
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Placed 3B Matt Williams on the 15-day DL ("micro" stress fracture – foot); activated INF Andy Stankiewicz from the DL. [7/19] Whereas losing Matt Williams might be touted as a bad thing, the only place where it may really hurt them over several games will be defensively. With Danny Klassen having been handed…
ANAHEIM ANGELS Activated LHP Allen Watson from the DL; optioned OF Damon Mashore to Vancouver. [7/13] Watson was promptly deposited into the bullpen, and if you pricked up your ears from the stands, you’d undoubtedly hear him kvetching about it. You might think that his near-supersonic ERA ought to shut him up (7.17, 7.27, 7.37?…
BALTIMORE ORIOLES Announced that RHP Terry Mathews cleared waivers and was granted his unconditional release. [7/10] Placed DH Harold Baines on the 15-day DL (hamstring); activated OF Jeffrey Hammonds from the DL. [7/11] Losing Baines doesn’t help an already weak set of choices in the outfield. Although Brady Anderson has struggled back above the Mendoza…
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Optioned RHP Jeff Suppan to Tucson. [7/3] Recalled 2B Danny Klassen from Tucson. [7/4] The lot of fifth starters in general is to get shipped off when roster pressures mount, and Suppan is no exception. Omar Daal may be ready to come off the DL by the end of the break, and the…
If you don’t agree with a pick here and there, that’s OK; half of the authorship probably doesn’t either. As always, we welcome your comments at info@baseballprospectus.com. Catcher Starter: Pudge Rodriguez (Texas) Reserve: Darrin Fletcher (Toronto) Okay, picking Pudge is easy, because he’s probably the league’s MVP. But after that? Several teams are platooning or…
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS Placed 2B Andy Stankiewicz on the 15-day DL (knee). [6/27] Activated C Jorge Fabregas from the DL; optioned OF Mike Robertson to Tucson. [6/30] Uncanny. The D-backs replace one utterly useless player for another. Both Kelly Stinnett and Damian Miller are better players, but Fabregas has his defensive reputation, and he’s blessed to…
ANAHEIM ANGELS Signed RHP Erik Hanson to a minor-league contract. [6/25] An insurance move, since the Angels have gambled and lost on Jack McDowell and William VanLandingham. Keep in mind it isn’t a good insurance move, since Hanson may well be done himself. If they’re desperate, calling up Rich Robertson would be a better idea….
ANAHEIM ANGELS Placed RHP Ken Hill on the 15-day DL (elbow – bone spurs); purchased the contract of C Ben Molina from Midland (AA). [6/12] Purchased the contract of RHP Steve Sparks from Vancouver; optioned C Ben Molina to Midland (AA); outrighted 2B Carlos Garcia to Vancouver. [6/15] The chicanery involved was getting a backup…