Official 2009-2010 Minor League Offseason Thread

[wildcard]

I want the O's to sign SS Angel Sanchez to a AAA contract and invite him to the major league ST.

When does the signing period start for these guys? Is it Nov 29th like the major leaguers?

[NCSUFreak2006]

I'm pretty sure all minor league free agents are able to sign with whomever as soon as they are granted free agency.

[WannabeGM]

Only problem is they will be available in the rule 5 draft if they are not protected, this has screwed the O's before with Chris Gomez. I doubt many of these guys would be selected though.

[backwardsk]

A lot of interesting names on this list.

I remember when the Orioles were "too stupid" to not go after guys like Josh Barfield and Ryan Shealy.

I'd take Jesse Orosco, Jr for old times sake.

Casto had moments with the Nats when Zimmerman was out. I'd offer him a ST invite.

[Crazysilver03]

I updated the OP to reflect the signing of C Michel Hernandez, the claiming of C Craig Tatum, the DFA'ing of Chris Waters, and the 40 man additions of Snyder, Erbe, Bell, Lebron, Hughes, and Florimon Jr.

[jjb]

Acording to Baseball America's latest Minor League transactions, the O's re-signed Ross Wolf and added Luis Gustavo (??) to the 40-man roster.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7288#more-7288

[CharmCityHokie]

Acording to Baseball America's latest Minor League transactions, the O's re-signed Ross Wolf and added Luis Gustavo (??) to the 40-man roster.

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7288#more-7288

Luis Gustavo is Luis Lebron I believe, sometimes the Latino guys will carry more than one last name and it can get confusing. And I like Wolf being back, good emergency bullpen guy to keep down at Norfolk

[jjb]

Luis Gustavo is Luis Lebron I believe, sometimes the Latino guys will carry more than one last name and it can get confusing. And I like Wolf being back, good emergency bullpen guy to keep down at Norfolk

Thanks, that clears up the mystery. I didn't realize Lebron went by two last names. With Wolf back it seems the Norfolk roster is fairly well set already. Other than Snyder and Bell, do you think they'll move up any other position players from Bowie? The Figueroa brothers? Miguel Abreau? Tucker?

[Crazysilver03]

I will update the post when I get a chance.

Chris George has re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league deal.

Chad Moeller has re-signed with the Orioles on a minor league deal.

Frank Mata has signed with the Orioles on a minor league deal out of the Twins organization.

Jeff Fiorentino has signed with a team in Japan.

Radhames Liz was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.

[BowieMike]

Jeff Fiorentino has signed with a team in Japan.

The deal is reportedly a one-year contract worth 40 million yen plus performance bonuses. For those of you wondering how Fio cashed out with a multi-million yen contract, according to this converter, it translates to roughly $450,000.

[BowieMike]

Former Bluefield manager Bobby Dickerson returns to the organization to serve as roving Minor League infield instructor and Latin American field coordinator.

Dickerson also served as the Orioles minor league infield instructor from 1994-1997 and managed the Bluefield Orioles during the 1996 and 1997 seasons winning back-to-back Appalachian League championships. He was the manager of the Iowa Cubs in 2009.

[Crazysilver03]

http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/?p=7395

Baltimore Orioles

Signed: RHP Frank Mata, RHP Alfredo Simon (re-signed), LHP Mike Hinckley, C Chad Moeller (re-signed)

Granted free agency: LHP Chris Waters

Outrighted to Triple-A and removed from 40-man: LHP Chris Waters

Rule 5 selections: RHP Steve Johnson (Giants, MLB), LHP Jake Stevens (Giants, AAA), SS Rodolfo Cardona (Pirates, AAA)

Boston Red Sox

Signed: RHP Bob McCrory, SS Angel Sanchez,

Sorry WC.

Houston Astros

Signed: Rule 5 selections: RHP Jose Duran (Orioles, AAA)

[BowieMike]

Per Baseball America:

Signed:

LHP Chris Lamb

Released:

RHP Jason Hallerman, RHP Shane Mathews, RHP Scott Mueller, C Edinho Meyer, 1B Tom Edwards, OF Arthur Bonevacia, OF Jose Kianes, OF Jason Rook

[coe76]

In that same report in BA, the Red Sox are listed as signing 2B Nate Spears. Another name from the past.

[Crazysilver03]

Here is more on Chris Lamb: Gold Coast

On another note, Chris Waters signed with the Milwaukee Brewers. David Pauley signed with the Seattle Mariners.

I plan on updating this thread sometime over the next few days.