Comments on: Minor League Free Agents 2008 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: jay http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-18105 jay Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:01:50 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-18105 One more big bat that I believe is a free agent is the Giants' Dan Ortmeier. He is still listed on their AAA roster, but he is a 6 year free agent, with parts of three years in the bigs. He is a low risk, switch hitting speedster, that has taken the Big Unit, among others, downtown. One more big bat that I believe is a free agent is the Giants’ Dan Ortmeier. He is still listed on their AAA roster, but he is a 6 year free agent, with parts of three years in the bigs. He is a low risk, switch hitting speedster, that has taken the Big Unit, among others, downtown.

]]> By: Joe http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-18031 Joe Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:43:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-18031 What ever happened to Thomas Collaro. I believe his last team was the Colorado lookouts as a free agent. What ever happened to Thomas Collaro. I believe his last team was the Colorado lookouts as a free agent.

]]> By: Todd http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17293 Todd Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:41:44 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17293 Thanks Vincenzo. Thanks Vincenzo.

]]> By: Vincenzo http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17290 Vincenzo Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:19:07 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17290 Todd, that' for you. 1. When a player signs his first professional contract usually it's for seven season. If he's released prior of the 7th season or become a 6-year free agent, it's up to the new team decide if the signing of the player is for one or plus seasons (till the 7th season). Usually the new contract is for one season. 2. indy seasons don't count against minor league service time. Todd, that’ for you.
1. When a player signs his first professional contract usually it’s for seven season. If he’s released prior of the 7th season or become a 6-year free agent, it’s up to the new team decide if the signing of the player is for one or plus seasons (till the 7th season). Usually the new contract is for one season.
2. indy seasons don’t count against minor league service time.

]]> By: Brian http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17288 Brian Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:47:00 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17288 Can anyone tell me how Wil Cordero and Anthony Medrano are on the Indians list? Can anyone tell me how Wil Cordero and Anthony Medrano are on the Indians list?

]]> By: Todd http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17284 Todd Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:16:19 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17284 I get the six year free agents...but a couple of additional questions.... 1. Are undrafted free agents or any other free agents (non six year fa's) signed for one year at a time, or does the signing team have control over the players up through six years? 2. Does independent ball count toward six year fa's? thanks for any answers I get the six year free agents…but a couple of additional questions….

1. Are undrafted free agents or any other free agents (non six year fa’s) signed for one year at a time, or does the signing team have control over the players up through six years?

2. Does independent ball count toward six year fa’s?

thanks for any answers

]]> By: Eddie http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17282 Eddie Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:23:33 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17282 Jimmy, Six years only applies if it is your original organization. If you were previously released by another organization and sign on with a new one, you are a free agent whenever that particular contract expires. All of the players with less than six years' experience on this list are no longer with their original organization. Jimmy, Six years only applies if it is your original organization. If you were previously released by another organization and sign on with a new one, you are a free agent whenever that particular contract expires. All of the players with less than six years’ experience on this list are no longer with their original organization.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17281 Jimmy Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:53:07 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17281 The first sentence states that 561 players were declared free agents on Nov 6. That implies that they were categorized as such due to their service time.This group was once called "6-year free agents". My question for Matt (or anyone else who know for sure) is whether this list exclusively contains only those players or is meant to also include players released during this time period. Thanks. The first sentence states that 561 players were declared free agents on Nov 6. That implies that they were categorized as such due to their service time.This group was once called “6-year free agents”. My question for Matt (or anyone else who know for sure) is whether this list exclusively contains only those players or is meant to also include players released during this time period. Thanks.

]]> By: Vincenzo http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17280 Vincenzo Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:44:25 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17280 Jimmy, that's the right answer to your question: the young dominican and venezuelan players on this list are free agent, prior of the 6-full season of minor league service time, because they were released at some poit from their original clubs. For example: RHP Tony Bremon signed with Seattle in 2004, but the Mariners cut ties with him after the 2007 season. Then he signed with Chicago after hitting free-agency: when it occurs, a player is declared free-agent after every subsequent season. So you can read the name of Bremon as a F.A. with only 4 years of service time. Jimmy, that’s the right answer to your question:
the young dominican and venezuelan players on this list are free agent, prior of the 6-full season of minor league service time, because they were released at some poit from their original clubs. For example: RHP Tony Bremon signed with Seattle in 2004, but the Mariners cut ties with him after the 2007 season. Then he signed with Chicago after hitting free-agency: when it occurs, a player is declared free-agent after every subsequent season. So you can read the name of Bremon as a F.A. with only 4 years of service time.

]]> By: Minda http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17279 Minda Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:04:43 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17279 Thank you so much for compiling this list...I have already referred to it a TON and will keep it on hand all winter. It's scary to me how many of these guys were recently in the Majors with my Royals. Thank you so much for compiling this list…I have already referred to it a TON and will keep it on hand all winter. It’s scary to me how many of these guys were recently in the Majors with my Royals.

]]> By: Erad67 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17278 Erad67 Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:51:25 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17278 Jimmy, you asked why players released are on the list. Simple, when you are released you are not owned by any team and thus a Free Agent. The above list is a Free Agent list. Jimmy, you asked why players released are on the list. Simple, when you are released you are not owned by any team and thus a Free Agent. The above list is a Free Agent list.

]]> By: Jimmy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17276 Jimmy Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:15:28 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17276 Can someone explain how these young DSL and VSL players wind up on this free agent list? If they were released, they shouldn't appear on this list, correct? Can someone explain how these young DSL and VSL players wind up on this free agent list? If they were released, they shouldn’t appear on this list, correct?

]]> By: Razz http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17263 Razz Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:01:28 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17263 I don't understand getting rid of Claudio Vargas. He didn't embarrass himself as a spot starter, and held righties to a .566 OPS I don’t understand getting rid of Claudio Vargas.

He didn’t embarrass himself as a spot starter, and held righties to a .566 OPS

]]> By: Matt Eddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17262 Matt Eddy Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:49:55 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17262 Two more minor league free agents, as of Nov. 7: C Ryan Jorgensen (Twins) and C Michel Hernandez (Rays). Two more minor league free agents, as of Nov. 7: C Ryan Jorgensen (Twins) and C Michel Hernandez (Rays).

]]> By: Jared P. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17254 Jared P. Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:11:17 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17254 Justin Miller signed a minor league deal with an NRI with the Giants, and Andy Cannizaro re-signed with the Indians (also a minor league deal.) Justin Miller signed a minor league deal with an NRI with the Giants, and Andy Cannizaro re-signed with the Indians (also a minor league deal.)

]]> By: Eddie http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17252 Eddie Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:08:49 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17252 One more I've seen left out of the 84 players granted free agency is Gary Glover, who was let go by the Tigers the same day as Dane Sardinha. One more I’ve seen left out of the 84 players granted free agency is Gary Glover, who was let go by the Tigers the same day as Dane Sardinha.

]]> By: Matt Eddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17241 Matt Eddy Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:01:14 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17241 And don't forget about these 84 players, who were granted minor league free agency shortly after the season ended. They're out there and, presumably, loving every minute of it.<br> <br> <b>Braves:</b> RHP Matt DeSalvo, RHP Vladimir Nunez, C Corky Miller, 2B Ruben Gotay, OF Jason Perry<br> <b>Orioles:</b> RHP Greg Aquino, RHP Ryan Bukvich, RHP Jon Leicester, 2B Freddie Bynum, 2B Eider Torres, OF Tike Redman<br> <b>Red Sox:</b> RHP Lincoln Holdzkom, RHP Chris Smith, RHP Kyle Snyder, 2B Joe Thurston, SS Gil Velazquez, SS Josh Wilson<br> <b>White Sox:</b> OF Jason Tyner<br> <b>Indians:</b> RHP Matt Ginter, SS Andy Cannizaro (re-signed by Indians)<br> <b>Rockies:</b> LHP Cedrick Bowers, LHP Valerio de los Santos, LHP Mark Redman, 2B Jayson Nix (signed by White Sox), OF Cory Sullivan<br> <b>Tigers:</b> RHP Francis Beltran, RHP Francisco Cruceta, C Dane Sardinha<br> <b>Marlins:</b> RHP Lee Gardner, RHP Justin Miller (signed by Giants), RHP Doug Waechter, C Paul Hoover, 1B Jason Wood<br> <b>Astros:</b> RHP Dave Borkowski, RHP Runelvys Hernandez, RHP Chad Paronto, C J.R. House, SS Tomas Perez<br> <b>Angels:</b> RHP Chris Bootcheck<br> <b>Dodgers:</b> 3B Terry Tiffee, SS Angel Chavez<br> <b>Brewers:</b> RHP Derrick Turnbow, LHP Randy Choate, C Eric Munson, OF Laynce Nix<br> <b>Twins:</b> OF Howie Clark<br> <b>Mets:</b> RHP Claudio Vargas, C Raul Casanova, OF Chris Aguila, OF Brady Clark<br> <b>Yankees:</b> LHP Billy Traber<br> <b>Athletics:</b> RHP Kirk Saarloos, LHP Lenny DiNardo, 1B Wes Bankston, 2B Brooks Conrad<br> <b>Phillies:</b> RHP J.D. Durbin, LHP Travis Blackley, OF Chris Snelling<br> <b>Pirates:</b> RHP Franquelis Osoria<br> <b>Cardinals:</b> C Mark Johnson, 1B Josh Phelps (signed by Giants), 3B Rico Washington<br> <b>Padres:</b> RHP Bryan Corey, RHP Brian Falkenborg, RHP Justin Germano, 1B Brian Myrow<br> <b>Giants:</b> RHP Vinnie Chulk, RHP Kevin Correia, RHP Tyler Walker, 3B Scott McClain, SS Ivan Ochoa<br> <b>Rays:</b> RHP Scott Dohmann, SS Jorge Velandia, OF Nathan Haynes<br> <b>Rangers:</b> RHP Jose Diaz, 1B Chris Shelton, 2B Ryan Roberts, OF Jason Ellison<br> <b>Blue Jays:</b> LHP Gustavo Chacin, 3B Hector Luna<br> <b>Nationals:</b> RHP Brian Sanches, RHP Ryan Wagner, 2B Pete Orr, OF Ryan Langerhans And don’t forget about these 84 players, who were granted minor league free agency shortly after the season ended. They’re out there and, presumably, loving every minute of it.

Braves: RHP Matt DeSalvo, RHP Vladimir Nunez, C Corky Miller, 2B Ruben Gotay, OF Jason Perry
Orioles: RHP Greg Aquino, RHP Ryan Bukvich, RHP Jon Leicester, 2B Freddie Bynum, 2B Eider Torres, OF Tike Redman
Red Sox: RHP Lincoln Holdzkom, RHP Chris Smith, RHP Kyle Snyder, 2B Joe Thurston, SS Gil Velazquez, SS Josh Wilson
White Sox: OF Jason Tyner
Indians: RHP Matt Ginter, SS Andy Cannizaro (re-signed by Indians)
Rockies: LHP Cedrick Bowers, LHP Valerio de los Santos, LHP Mark Redman, 2B Jayson Nix (signed by White Sox), OF Cory Sullivan
Tigers: RHP Francis Beltran, RHP Francisco Cruceta, C Dane Sardinha
Marlins: RHP Lee Gardner, RHP Justin Miller (signed by Giants), RHP Doug Waechter, C Paul Hoover, 1B Jason Wood
Astros: RHP Dave Borkowski, RHP Runelvys Hernandez, RHP Chad Paronto, C J.R. House, SS Tomas Perez
Angels: RHP Chris Bootcheck
Dodgers: 3B Terry Tiffee, SS Angel Chavez
Brewers: RHP Derrick Turnbow, LHP Randy Choate, C Eric Munson, OF Laynce Nix
Twins: OF Howie Clark
Mets: RHP Claudio Vargas, C Raul Casanova, OF Chris Aguila, OF Brady Clark
Yankees: LHP Billy Traber
Athletics: RHP Kirk Saarloos, LHP Lenny DiNardo, 1B Wes Bankston, 2B Brooks Conrad
Phillies: RHP J.D. Durbin, LHP Travis Blackley, OF Chris Snelling
Pirates: RHP Franquelis Osoria
Cardinals: C Mark Johnson, 1B Josh Phelps (signed by Giants), 3B Rico Washington
Padres: RHP Bryan Corey, RHP Brian Falkenborg, RHP Justin Germano, 1B Brian Myrow
Giants: RHP Vinnie Chulk, RHP Kevin Correia, RHP Tyler Walker, 3B Scott McClain, SS Ivan Ochoa
Rays: RHP Scott Dohmann, SS Jorge Velandia, OF Nathan Haynes
Rangers: RHP Jose Diaz, 1B Chris Shelton, 2B Ryan Roberts, OF Jason Ellison
Blue Jays: LHP Gustavo Chacin, 3B Hector Luna
Nationals: RHP Brian Sanches, RHP Ryan Wagner, 2B Pete Orr, OF Ryan Langerhans

]]> By: Jared P. http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2008/11/minor-league-free-agents-2/comment-page-1/#comment-17240 Jared P. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:00:18 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=1786#comment-17240 THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!!

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