http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/ News and Features from Baseball America Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:18:21 EST en-us http://www.baseballamerica.com/images/baonlinelogo.gif http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/ 96 9 1 http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269175.html Scouting reports on Houston's top 10 prospects. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:44:33 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269175.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/trade-central/2009/269174.html The Cubs shipped righthanded reliever Aaron Heilman to the Diamondbacks for a pair of minor leaguers: lefty reliever Scott Maine and first baseman Ryne White Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:29:38 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/majors/trade-central/2009/269174.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269173.html We rank the top prospects in Houston's farm system. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:35:43 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269173.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/college/recruiting/2010/269172.html Aaron Fitt looks at the winners and losers from the early signing period. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:25 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/college/recruiting/2010/269172.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/news/2009/269171.html Former Dodgers pitching prospect Jonathan Figueroa, who was rated the organization's No.2 prospect in 2003, passed away after complications from Lupus. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:07:56 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/news/2009/269171.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/college/recruiting/2010/269170.html Our November rankings of the Top 100 high school prospects and their college choice. The early signing period wrapped up on Nov. 18. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:52 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/college/recruiting/2010/269170.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269169.html J.J. Cooper chatted about the Reds prospects on Nov. 18. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:15:25 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269169.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/espn-chat/2009/269168.html Trade scenarios were the topic of the day in our weekly ESPN.com chat on Nov. 18, 2009. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:00:09 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/espn-chat/2009/269168.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269167.html We rank the top prospects in Cincinnati's farm system. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:07:17 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269167.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269166.html Scouting reports on Cincinnati's top prospects Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:57:05 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269166.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269160.html Jim Callis chatted about Cubs prospects on Nov. 16. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:52:38 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269160.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/arizona-diamondbacks/2009/269159.html As former major league manager Felipe Alou used to tell his scouts, "If you've seen it once, you know it is in there." And the Diamondbacks have seen Brandon Allen's powerful upside more than once. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:20 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/arizona-diamondbacks/2009/269159.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/atlanta-braves/2009/269158.html It took some time for Adam Milligan to take the field in professional baseball, but his debut performance made the wait worthwhile. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:17 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/atlanta-braves/2009/269158.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/baltimore-orioles/2009/269157.html As the Orioles continued to outright players off their 40-man roster in preparation for next month's Rule 5 draft, reliever Bob McCrory kept surviving the cuts. Not that it's been smooth sailing for McCrory. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:14 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/baltimore-orioles/2009/269157.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/boston-red-sox/2009/269156.html In many respects, it was a rough year for the Red Sox organization at the shortstop position. At the lower levels of the minors, however, the Sox did enjoy some promising performances. Foremost, 2008 second-round pick Derrik Gibson's first full season was entirely successful. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:11 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/boston-red-sox/2009/269156.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/chicago-cubs/2009/269154.html The Cubs have four pitching prospects in the Arizona Fall League who put up mixed results in the first couple of weeks of action. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:04 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/chicago-cubs/2009/269154.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269148.html We rank the top prospects in Chicago's farm system Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:44:53 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269148.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/detroit-tigers/2009/269153.html Andrew Oliver may never forget his professional debut—no matter how much he'd like to. Oliver, the lefthander from Oklahoma State taken by the Tigers in the second round of this year's draft, began his career in the Arizona Fall League. Oliver's college experience, plus his fine performance with Team USA in the summer of 2008, suggested he could handle a stint in the AFL. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:43:08 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/detroit-tigers/2009/269153.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/winter-baseball/arizona-fall-league/2009/269155.html His friends call him Mikey, and some call him a reach with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2009 draft. The Braves call Mike Minor their top pitching prospect and are pleased with his work in the Arizona Fall League, which amounts to much more than leaving the first inning of the Rising Stars Game without recording three outs. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:40:01 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/winter-baseball/arizona-fall-league/2009/269155.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/colorado-rockies/2009/269152.html After a lost season followed by a setback in the instructional league, righthander Greg Reynolds had exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder blade. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:35:29 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/colorado-rockies/2009/269152.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/cleveland-indians/2009/269151.html Manny Acta did his homework and then some, before interviewing in Cleveland for the Indians' managerial job in October. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:29:24 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/cleveland-indians/2009/269151.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269147.html Scouting reports on Chicago's best prospects. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:27:46 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269147.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/chicago-white-sox/2009/269150.html Matt Cassel had to pay his dues as a backup quarterback to New England star Tom Brady before getting his own team to run in Kansas City. His baby brother, Justin Cassel, is learning the importance of patience as he tries to reach the big leagues with the White Sox. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:19:17 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/chicago-white-sox/2009/269150.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/cincinnati-reds/2009/269149.html It seems like every shortstop who has come through the Reds system since Barry Larkin has the same caveat attached to his name: "If he hits enough . . ." With Zack Cozart and Billy Hamilton in the system, the Reds hope that will change. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:59:42 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/cincinnati-reds/2009/269149.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269146.html Mike Berardino chatted about the Marlins farm system. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:26:49 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/rankings/organization-top-10-prospects/2010/269146.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/oakland-athletics/2009/269165.html Righthander John Meloan pitched in four organizations in 2009, landing in the Athletics' bullpen in September, where he did not allow an earned run in eight innings. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:57:53 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/oakland-athletics/2009/269165.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/new-york-yankees/2009/269164.html If the Yankees desire a low-cost, power-hitting, lefthanded bat at DH, they may turn to 26-year-old Cuban import Juan Miranda, a first baseman who signed a four-year big league deal prior to the 2007 season. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:53:31 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/new-york-yankees/2009/269164.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/new-york-mets/2009/269163.html It's generally easy for Mets 6-foot-11 righthander Scott Moviel to stand out. But after a recurring knee issue slowed the start to his season, the high Class A hurler began to make amends with a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:49:27 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/new-york-mets/2009/269163.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/minnesota-twins/2009/269162.html Twins Double-A second baseman Brian Dinkelman moved to the outfield last summer in deference to veteran Mark Grudzielanek. Now the move may have an unexpected payoff when 40-man roster decisions are finalized this month. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:40 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/minnesota-twins/2009/269162.html http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/milwaukee-brewers/2009/269161.html Center fielder Logan Schafer did his part to claim the Brewers' player of the year award by batting .313/.369/.446 and winning the Florida State League batting title, among other things. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:49:21 EST http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/majors/organization-reports/milwaukee-brewers/2009/269161.html