The CAIRO 2010 projected standings are out. There are very few surprises here. The predictions have the Chicago White Sox finishing in front of the favored Minnesota Twins in the AL central.
January 30, 2010
January 28, 2010
2010 PECOTA Projected Standings
The 2010 PECOTA projected standings were released by Baseball Prospectus. There are a few surprises — such as the Yankees missing the playoffs, the A’s finishing atop their division, and the Nationals finishing in third.
January 26, 2010
Top Farm Systems in Baseball
Frankie Piliere ranks each MLB team based on the prospects in their farm systems. Here’s the list.
The Tampa Bay Rays com in first, followed by the Texas Rangers and Oakland A’s. The San Diego Padres come in last, just behind the Houston Astros.
Top 100 Prospects in Baseball
Frankie Piliere over at AOL Fanhouse ranked his top 100 Minor League prospects. This first list includes prospects 1 through 25. The second list includes prospects 26 through 100.
The Atlanta Braves have the most prospects in the top 100 with 6. The Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers have 5.
January 21, 2010
Minor League Signings
- The Colorado Rockies signed outfielder Jay Payton and catcher Paul LoDuca to Minor League deals.
- The Houston Astros signed outfielder Cory Sullivan to a Minor League contract and invited him to spring training.
- The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Merkin Valdez from the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations. Valdez will compete for a spot in the Blue Jays bullpen.
Links: Best Offseasons, Most Efficient Teams
- Jon Heyman take a look at which teams have had the best offseason so far. Coming in at number one are the Seattle Mariners.
- Tom Verducci looks at which teams have put their money to the bet use. He dubs the Florida Marlins the most efficient team over the past decade, and the New York Mets the least.
- Beyond the Boxscore looks at how the top hitters from next year’s Hall-of-Fame ballot stack up. Of the four players mentioned, I think Jeff Bagwell and Larry Walker both deserve a nod.
Rumor: Mets Might Make Offer to Torrealba
With the New York Mets losing out on free agent catcher Bengie Molina, they might turn to another free agent in Yorvit Torrealba. However, signing Torrealba might be difficult considering their history together:
Turning to him would be intriguing, and perhaps costly, because Torrealba filed a continuing grievance against the Mets after they backed out of a three-year deal with him two years ago . . . Last month, the Mets and Torrealba attended a hearing on the grievance, conducted by the baseball arbitrator Shyam Das. A ruling is not expected for several months.
January 20, 2010
Deal: Angels Sign Pineiro
The Los Angeles Angels have signed right-handed pitcher Joel Pineiro to a two-year, $16 million deal.
Phil Coke to Compete for Tigers’ Fifth Starter
Detroit Tigers‘ GM Dave Dombrowski has said recently acquried pitcher Phil Coke will get a chance to compete for the team’s fifth starter job. The lefty will compete with Armando Galarraga, Nate Robertson, Dontrelle Willis and Eddie Bonine. Jeremy Bonderman is likely to get the fourth starter job.
UPDATE: Manager Jim Leyland says he sees Coke being used in a relief role.