Comments on: Minor League Transactions: Feb. 1-8 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/ Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:43:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Matt Eddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89815 Matt Eddy Wed, 16 Feb 2011 22:39:43 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89815 <p>Appears that Jason Anderson is still a free agent.</p> Appears that Jason Anderson is still a free agent.

]]> By: Ben http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89791 Ben Wed, 16 Feb 2011 19:25:34 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89791 Matt, do you know if Jason Anderson signed a contract with any team?  He was a free agent after spending the last few seasons in the Phillies' system, finishing last year with Double-A Reading. Matt, do you know if Jason Anderson signed a contract with any team?  He was a free agent after spending the last few seasons in the Phillies' system, finishing last year with Double-A Reading.

]]> By: Troy Price http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89621 Troy Price Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:20:04 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89621 Any word on the comebacks of Johnny Estrada, Tom Gordon, Jarrod Washburn and Michael Restovich? Any word on the comebacks of Johnny Estrada, Tom Gordon, Jarrod Washburn and Michael Restovich?

]]> By: Matt Eddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89379 Matt Eddy Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:40:58 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89379 <p>@Brian</p> <p>The Brewers released Cody Adams on Dec. 13 and it does not appear that he's latched on with a new team.</p> @Brian

The Brewers released Cody Adams on Dec. 13 and it does not appear that he's latched on with a new team.

]]> By: Brian http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89378 Brian Sat, 12 Feb 2011 23:01:33 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89378 Matt: Do you know the status of Brewers former 2nd round pick RHP Cody Adams?  I know he was suspended for 50 games.  Any help is appreciated. Thanks Matt:
Do you know the status of Brewers former 2nd round pick RHP Cody Adams?  I know he was suspended for 50 games.  Any help is appreciated.
Thanks

]]> By: dave http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89131 dave Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:27:06 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89131 Joe Gaetti, at age 28, hits.218/.320/.364 in the Atlantic League after not being able to hit .200 in three stops at AA in 2009, three years after he first reached AA. Moises Hernandez hasn't pitched a full season in three years. Must be nice to have famous relatives... Joe Gaetti, at age 28, hits.218/.320/.364 in the Atlantic League after not being able to hit .200 in three stops at AA in 2009, three years after he first reached AA. Moises Hernandez hasn't pitched a full season in three years.
Must be nice to have famous relatives…

]]> By: Matt Eddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89119 Matt Eddy Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:42:44 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89119 <p>@ Jason</p> <p>You are correct in that Kielty attempted a <a href="http://www.nesn.com/2010/02/former-red-sox-outfielder-bobby-kielty-hoping-to-revive-career-as-relief-pitcher.html" rel="nofollow">conversion to pitching</a> with the Red Sox in 2010. But it looks like this time he's a position player.</p> <p>Interestingly enough, the Red Sox signed Ryan Harvey this offseason, and he's attempting to make the switch from power-hitting outfielder to power reliever. Boston also signed Tony Pena Jr., who made the switch (from light-hitting shortstop) in ’09 and actually had a nice ’10 season out of the bullpen in Double-A.</p> @ Jason

You are correct in that Kielty attempted a http://www.nesn.com/2010/02/fo.....tcher.html” rel=”nofollow”>conversion to pitching with the Red Sox in 2010. But it looks like this time he's a position player.

Interestingly enough, the Red Sox signed Ryan Harvey this offseason, and he's attempting to make the switch from power-hitting outfielder to power reliever. Boston also signed Tony Pena Jr., who made the switch (from light-hitting shortstop) in ’09 and actually had a nice ’10 season out of the bullpen in Double-A.

]]> By: Matt Eddy http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89116 Matt Eddy Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:37:20 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89116 <p>Correct. Loaiza and Ollie Perez were most and third-most durable, among those born in Mexico, during the past decade.</p> Correct. Loaiza and Ollie Perez were most and third-most durable, among those born in Mexico, during the past decade.

]]> By: David Summers http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89084 David Summers Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:09 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89084 No. 1 - Esteban Loaiza? No. 3 - Oliver Perez? No. 1 – Esteban Loaiza?
No. 3 – Oliver Perez?

]]> By: Jason http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/02/minor-league-transactions-feb-1-8/comment-page-1/#comment-89077 Jason Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:24:12 +0000 http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=10884#comment-89077 Bobby Kielty apparently converted to pitching last year, even though it's hard to confirm since he was out of baseball last year. Bobby Kielty apparently converted to pitching last year, even though it's hard to confirm since he was out of baseball last year.

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