Tim Fortugno’s path to a Major League life was an unlikely one. He’d played in high school, but didn’t seem to have much shot at the Majors. But as Danny Knobler told it in a Bleacher Report article, Tim threw around a tennis ball during his lunch hour on a construction job as a 20-year-old, which led to him joining the baseball team at Southern California College. He was … [Read more...] about Read The Transcript Of Our Chat Hosted By Former MLB Pitcher And Current Scout Tim Fortugno
Quick Hits: Narvaez, Gallo, Monfort, Tatis Jr., Mets
Omar Narvaez signed a one-year, $8MM deal (with a $7MM player option for 2024) with the Mets just before Christmas, and Will Sammon of The Athletic shed a little more light on the market for the veteran backstop before he eventually wound up in New York. Sammon notes that the Giants strongly considered a move for Narvaez while the Twins, Tigers and Reds all had varying levels … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Narvaez, Gallo, Monfort, Tatis Jr., Mets
Big Hype Prospects: Cowser, Bleday, Alvarez, Outman, Steer
Pitchers and catchers report in 10 days, at which point we’ll have more to discuss in virtually every facet of the sport. Until then, let’s review more prospects tangentially connected to the news. Today’s episode coincidentally includes a number of left-handed hitters with holes in their swing. Five BHPs In The News Colton Cowser, 22, OF, BAL (AAA) (A+/AA/AAA) 626 PA, 19 HR, … [Read more...] about Big Hype Prospects: Cowser, Bleday, Alvarez, Outman, Steer
Read The Transcript Of Today’s Chat With Former MLB Pitcher Scott Feldman
Scott Feldman was drafted in 2002 in the 41st round by the Astros out of a junior college: College of San Mateo in California. He was a draft-and-follow and didn’t end up signing with the Astros. Because of the Astros’ claim on Feldman’s rights, he wasn’t scouted heavily after they drafted him. So in 2003, Feldman wound up being drafted by the Rangers in the 30th round “as a … [Read more...] about Read The Transcript Of Today’s Chat With Former MLB Pitcher Scott Feldman
Reds Sign Jason Vosler To Minor League Deal
The Reds announced Wednesday that they’ve signed corner infielder Jason Vosler to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training. He’s a client of All Bases Covered Sports Management. The deal with Vosler comes not long after the infielder looked to have signed a similar pact with the Mariners, only to be released a few days later. Cincinnati also confirmed its … [Read more...] about Reds Sign Jason Vosler To Minor League Deal