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Marrero draws interest. What do Red Sox do?

Marrero was in the conversation for the number one overall pick in the 2012 Draft, but he dropped to the 24th pick after his production declined during his junior year. He’s lived up to that number one...

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Go on Yoan: Teams play waiting game for Moncada

Yoan Moncada (pronounced Jo-hon) has become a hot conversation of topic as MLB organizations wait for him to be cleared to by the Office of Foreign Assets Control to legally be able work in the United...

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Tim Anderson may be key in Samardzija return to Windy City

With Josh Donaldson on the way to Toronto and rumors of the Athletics cleaning house, Jeff Samardzija has been mentioned in various potential trade scenarios involving teams like the Braves, Red Sox,...

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Top Positional Prospects may be on the Trade Block

With free agency in full swing and teams either adding to or extending player contracts, prospects will assuredly be involved in trades as teams attempt to fill holes on their Major League roster. With...

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Pitching Prospects could be on trade block in New Year

With the new year approaching and the flurry of free agency signings slowing down, teams are rosters are starting to take form.  With most of the top players in free agency off the board, teams will...

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Alfaro may be Best Option at Catcher for Rangers

The potential of Rangers’ catching prospect Jorge Alfaro is undeniable. At 21, he has the big-time arm and power potential that could eventually lead him to catching 140 games every season. Alfaro will...

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Yankees Could Promote Severino Sooner Rather Than Later

Luis Severino’s rise to prominence has happened quickly and largely went unnoticed until late in the 2014 season.  If he can continue to impress in spring training, he could challenge for a roster spot...

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Brewers Top Prospects Young but Talented

The Brewers may have possibly the most inexperienced top 10 prospects in all of baseball with most of them projected to reach the majors in 2018.  The good news for Milwaukee is that the starters on...

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Top Prospects solidify Cardinals Reputation

The Cardinals took a tragic hit to their young depth and organization as former prospect Oscar Taveras was killed in an accident in Dominican Republic.  Despite saddened over Taveras’ loss, the...

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Nationals Sign Ka’aihue to Minor League Deal

After signing the best starting pitcher remaining on the free agent market in Max Scherzer, the Nationals followed it up by signing first baseman, Kila Ka’aihue to a minor league deal with an invite to...

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Zimmer Begins Throwing Program Ahead of Schedule

After a season replete with shoulder problems, Royals prospect Kyle Zimmer had what the team initially called “minor” shoulder surgery. That surgery, however, ended up being much more than minor, as...

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Baldoquin will start in Minors after Angels Change Mind

Despite signing for $8 million only a month ago, recent Angels’ international signee Roberto Baldoquin will reportedly not be at Major League Spring Training nor have a chance at making the Opening Day...

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Foltynewicz Should Be Lead Dog For Braves Rotation Spot

When the Braves acquired Mike Foltynewicz in a trade jettisoning Evan Gattis to the Astros, he not only became a top three prospect in Atlanta’s farm system, but he also entered a competition for the...

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Hamels Deal May be Contingent on Blake Swihart

With Cole Hamels being placed on the trade market by the Phillies and coming off an excellent season where he pitched 200 innings for sixth time in his career, multiple teams including the Padres,...

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Reds’ Raisel Iglesias Could Make Impact in 2015

When Raisel Iglesias signed a seven-year, $27 million contract with the Reds, it was expected he’d be on the fast track towards the major leagues.  After three seasons in Cuba’s Serie Nacional, the...

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Jays Prospect Hoffman Back on Mound after Surgery

After undergoing elbow surgery 9 months ago, Toronto Blue Jays prospect Jeff Hoffman finally began throwing this week.  Although the recovery period for Tommy John surgery usually lasts at least 12...

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Astros Sign Roberto “Carmona” Hernandez to Minor League Deal

The Houston Astros signed right-handed pitcher Roberto Hernandez to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.  Formerly known as Fausto Carmona, Hernandez found a thin winter...

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Orioles’ Bundy On Schedule to Compete for Rotation Spot

Orioles manager Buck Showalter revealed this week that starting pitcher Dylan Bundy will attend spring training on a regular schedule with no physical restrictions.  Now healthy, Bundy, one of the top...

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Wilmer Flores Is Top Dog in Mets’ Shortstop Competition

With pitchers and catchers reporting to Spring Training this past week and position players reporting this upcoming week, position battles will be in full swing.  Although the Mets are set at 7 out of...

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Mariners May Turn to Peterson at First Base

The Mariners have quickly built a young competitive roster which should be a favorite to attain a playoff birth this season.  With Kyle Seager, Robinson Cano, Brad Miller, and Mike Zunino all...

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