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Cape League Alumni Transactions December 2014

Major League Baseball transactions
involving former Cape Cod Baseball League players.
 
     Check this space daily for this month's Major League Baseball transactions involving former Cape Cod League players. It will be updated daily or as qualifying transactions occur. Previous months' transactions may be viewed by clicking on the "Browse by Year" or "Browse by Month" links.
 
CCBL / MLB TRANSACTIONS FOR DECEMBER 2014

12/31
Philadelphia Phillies acquired RHP Ben Lively (Y-D, 2012) from Cincinnati Reds for LF Marlon Byrd.

12/30
No qualifying transactions.

12/29
Kansas City Royals designated INF Ryan Jackson (Hyannis, 2007) for assignment.

12/28
Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with INF Cliff Pennington (Falmouth, 2004) by agreeing to a one-year, $3.275 million contract.

12/27
No qualifying transactions.

12/26
Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent LHP Dan Runzler (Cotuit, 2006) to a minor league contract.

12/25
Cleveland Indians signed free agent RHP Jeff Manship (Cotuit, 2005) to a minor league contract.
Los Angeles Angels re-signed C/INF Jordan Pacheco (Y-D, 2006) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

12/24
St. Louis Cardinals released RHP Robert Stock (Cotuit, 2007-08).

12/23
Atlanta Braves signed free agent RHP Jason Grilli (Cotuit, 1995; Brewster, 1996) to a two-year, $8 million contract.
Cincinnati Reds signed INF Jermaine Curtis (Chatham, 2007) to a minor league contract.
Cleveland Indians sent LHP Nick Maronde (Falmouth, 2010) outright to Columbus.
Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster SS Eric Stamets (Hyannis, 2011) to spring training.
Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster 2B Alex Yarbrough (Cotuit, 2011) to spring training.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent LHP Adam Wilk (Orleans, 2008) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent LHP Scott Snodgress (Y-D, 2010) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster LHP Sean Newcomb (Wareham, 2012-13) to spring training.
Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster RHP Trevor Gott (Orleans, 2011-12) to spring training.
Miami Marlins claimed RHP Preston Claiborne (Falmouth, 2007-08) off waivers from New York Yankees.
Milwaukee Brewers claimed OF Shane Peterson (Hyannis, 2007) off waivers from Chicago Cubs.
Minnesota Twins signed free agent RHP Tim Stauffer (Chatham, 2002) to a one-year, $2.2 million contract.
Minnesota Twins assigned C Eric Fryer (Harwich, 2006) outright to Rochester.
Oakland Athletics invited non-roster 1B Max Muncy (Wareham, 2010-11) to spring training.
San Diego Padres signed free agent 1B Brett Wallace (Falmouth, 2006) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Tampa Bay Rays sent RHP Brandon Gomes (Falmouth, 2003, 2006) outright to Durham.
Texas Rangers announced that RHP Ben Rowen (Cotuit, 2009) had cleared unconditional waivers and became a free agent.
Toronto Blue Jays claimed LHP Scott Barnes (Harwich, 2007) off waivers from Texas Rangers.

12/22
No qualifying transactions.

12/21
No qualifying transactions.

12/20
Baltimore Orioles named Scott Coolbaugh (Chatham, 1985-86) as hitting coach.
Cleveland Indians signed free agent LHP Scott Downs (Y-D, 1996) and invited him to spring training.

12/19
Chicago Cubs claimed OF Shane Peterson (Hyannis, 2007) off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Los Angeles Angels acquired INF Johnny Giavotella (Harwich, 2006-07) from Kansas City Royals for RHP Brian Broderick.
Miami Marlins acquired RHP David Phelps (Falmouth, 2007) and 3B Martin Prado from New York Yankees for RHP Nathan Eovaldi, 1B Garrett Jones and RHP Domingo German.
Minnesota Twins invited non-roster RHP Tyler Duffey (Falmouth, 2011) to spring training.
Minnesota Twins invited non-roster C Mitch Garver (Hyannis, 2012) to spring training.
Minnesota Twins invited non-roster LHP Taylor Rogers (Harwich, 2000) to spring training.
New York Yankees designated RHP Preston Claiborne (Falmouth, 2007-08) for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies acquired LHP Tom Windle (Brewster, 2012) and RHP Zach Eflin from Los Angeles Dodgers for SS Jimmy Rollins and cash considerations.
San Diego Padres acquired RF Wil Myers, C Ryan Hanigan (Orleans, 2002), LHP Jose Castillo and RHP Gerardo Reyes from Tampa Bay Rays for C Rene Rivera, RHP Burch Smith and 1B Jake Bauers.
Tampa Bay Rays designated RHP Brandon Gomes (Falmouth, 2003, 2006) for assignment.
Boston Red Sox acquired C Ryan Hanigan (Orleans, 2002) from San Diego Padres for 3B Will Middlebrooks.
Chicago Cubs signed free agent C David Ross (Brewster, 1996) to a two-year, $5 million contract.
Texas Rangers released RHP Ben Rowen (Cotuit, 2009).
Los Angeles Dodgers released RHP Brian Wilson (Hyannis, 2002).
Pittsburgh Pirates released RHP Josh Lindblom (Cotuit, 2007).

12/18
Kansas City Royals designated INF Johnny Giavotella (Harwich, 2006-07) for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquired CF Matt Long (Y-D, 2007) from Los Angeles Angels to complete the deal for C Drew Butera (Orleans, 2004).
Milwaukee Brewers acquired CF Matt Long (Y-D, 2007) and LHP Jarret Martin from Los Angeles Dodgers for C Shawn Zarraga.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquired C Yasmani Grandal (Brewster, 2008) and RHPs Joe Wieland and Zach Eflin from San Diego Padres for OF Matt Kent, C Tim Federowicz (Chatham, 2007) and cash considerations.
Oakland Athletics acquired RHPs Jesse Hahn (Chatham, 2009) and R.J. Alvarez (Bourne, 2010-11) from San Diego Padres for C Derek Norris, RHP Seth Streich and international bonus slot #117.

12/17
Boston Red Sox acquired RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) from the Atlanta Braves for RHP Aaron Kurcz and cash considerations.
Chicago Cubs acquired RHP Matt Brazis (Chatham, 2010-11) from Seattle Mariners for OF Justin Ruggiano.
Milwaukee Brewers released RHP Kyle Heckathorn (Y-D, 2008).

12/16
Los Angeles Angels named Chad Tracy (Orleans, 2000) manager of Burlington (Midwest League).
Los Angeles Dodgers designated RHP Brian Wilson (Hyannis, 2002) for assignment.
New York Yankees re-signed free agent LHP Chris Capuano (Cotuit, 1997-98; Bourne, 1999) to a one-year, $5 million contract.

12/15
Atlanta Braves designated RHP Anthony Varvaro (Harwich, 2004) for assignment.
Cleveland Indians signed free agent C Brett Hayes (Cotuit, 2004) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
New York Yankees re-signed free agent 3B Chase Headley (Cotuit, 2004) to a four-year, $52 million contract.
New York Yankees signed free agent INF Cole Figueroa (Orleans, 2008) to a minor league contract.

12/14
No qualifying transactions.

12/13
No qualifying transactions.

12/12
Free agent LHP Wade LeBlanc (Wareham, 2005) signed with Seibu Lions of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League.
Miami Marlins signed free agent INF Scott Sizemore (Harwich, 2005) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Pittsburgh Pirates designated RHP Josh Lindblom (Cotuit, 2007) for assignment.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent OF Corey Brown (Chatham, 2006) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent C/1B Jake Fox (Y-D, 2002) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

12/11
Baltimore Orioles selected RHP Logan Verrett (Chatham, 2009-10) from New York Mets with 13th pick of Rule 5 draft.
Boston Red Sox signed free agent RHP Justin Masterson (Wareham, 2005) to a one-year, $9 million deal.
Boston Red Sox acquired RHP Wade Miley (Wareham, 2007) from Arizona Diamondbacks for RHP Rubby De La Rosa and RHP Allen Webster.
Chicago Cubs selected INF Taylor Featherston (Brewster, 2010) from Colorado Rockies with seventh pick of Rule 5 draft.
Chicago White Sox acquired LHP Dan Jennings (Cotuit, 2008) from Miami Marlins for RHP Andre Rienzo.
Cincinnati Reds acquired RHP Anthony DeSclafani (Y-D, 2010) and C Chad Wallach from Miami Marlins for RHP Mat Latos.
Colorado Rockies selected 1B Mark Canha (Brewster, 2009) from Miami Marlins with second pick of Rule 5 draft.
Detroit Tigers acquired LF Yoenis Cespedes, RHP Alex Wilson (Falmouth, 2007-08) and RHP Gabe Speier from Boston Red Sox for RHP Rick Porcello.
Los Angeles Angels acquired INF Taylor Featherston (Brewster, 2010) from Chicago Cubs for cash considerations.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected RHP Randy Fontanez (Y-D, 2010) from New York Mets with 28th pick of Rule 5 draft Triple-A phase.
Miami Marlins selected LHP Andrew McKirahan (Wareham, 2010) from Chicago Cubs with ninth pick of Rule 5 draft.
Minnesota Twins selected RHP Greg Peavey (Harwich, 2010) from New York Mets with fifth pick of Rule 5 draft Triple-A phase.
New York Mets agreed to a one-year, $1.45 million deal with free agent OF John Mayberry Jr. (Y-D, 2003).
Oakland Athletics acquired 1B Mark Canha (Brewster, 2009) from Colorado Rockies for RHP Austin House and cash considerations.
Oakland Athletics designated INF/OF Shane Peterson (Hyannis, 2007) for assignment.
Philadelphia Phillies selected RHP Andrew Oliver (Wareham, 2007) from Pittsburgh Pirates with 14th pick of Rule 5 draft.
San Diego Padres acquired OF Matt Kemp and C Tim Federowicz (Chatham, 2007) from Los Angeles Dodgers for C/1B Yasmani Grandal (Brewster, 2008), RHP Joe Wieland and RHP Zach Eflin.
San Francisco Giants selected CF Brett Jackson (Cotuit, 2008) from Arizona Diamondbacks with 24th pick of Rule 5 draft Triple-A phase.
St. Louis Cardinals selected RHP Tyler Waldron (Y-D, 2008) from Pittsburgh Pirates with 16th pick of Rule 5 draft Triple-A phase.
St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent INF Mark Reynolds (Harwich, 2003) to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Texas Rangers signed free agent RF Antoan Richardson (Orleans, 2004) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Texas Rangers acquired LHP Ross Detwiler (Falmouth, 2006) from Washington Nationals for INF Chris Bostick and RHP Abel de los Santos.

12/10
Houston Astros and free agent RHP Pat Neshek (Wareham, 2001) agreed to a two-year, $12.5 million deal.
Los Angeles Angels signed LHP Scott Snodgress (Y-D, 2010) to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Los Angeles Angels acquired LHP Andrew Heaney (Falmouth, 2011) from Los Angeles Dodgers for 2B Howie Kendrick.
Los Angeles Angels acquired INF Josh Rutledge (Y-D, 2008-09) from Colorado Rockies for RHP Jairo Diaz.
Los Angeles Dodgers acquired LHP Andrew Heaney (Falmouth, 2011), 2B Enrique Hernandez, minor league C Austin Barnes and RHP Chris Hatcher from Miami Marlins for 2B Dee Gordon, RHP Dan Haren, SS Miguel Rojas and cash.

12/09
Chicago White Sox and free agent RHP David Robertson (Y-D, 2006) agreed to a four-year, $46 million deal.
Detroit Tigers named Mike Henneman (Wareham, 1983) pitching coach at Erie.
Detroit Tigers named Nelson Santovenia (Orleans, 1980) hitting coach at Lakeland.
Los Angeles Angels acquired C Drew Butera (Orleans, 2004) from Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations or a player to be named later.
Oakland Athletics acquired C Josh Phegley (Wareham, 2007), RHP Chris Bassitt, 1B Rangel Ravello and SS Marcus Semien from Chicago White Sox for RHP Jeff Samardzija and RHP Michael Ynoa.

12/08
Los Angeles Angels claimed 1B Mark Krauss (Bourne, 2008) off waivers from Houston Astros.
Pittsburgh Pirates claimed RHP Josh Lindblom (Cotuit, 2007) off waivers from Oakland Athletics.
Texas Rangers claimed LHP Scott Barnes (Harwich, 2007) off waivers from Baltimore Orioles.

12/07
Oakland Athletics minor league RHP Philip Humber (Y-D, 2003) was released so he could sign with Korea’s Kia Tigers.

12/06
No qualifying transactions.

12/05
Los Angeles Angels signed free agent LHP Adam Wilk (Orleans, 2008) to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
Los Angeles Dodgers designated C Drew Butera (Orleans, 2004) for assignment.
New York Yankees signed free agent LHP Andrew Miller (Chatham, 2004-05) to a four-year, $36 million contract.
San Francisco Giants signed OF Justin Maxwell (Cotuit, 2004) to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
San Francisco Giants signed free agent RHP Cory Gearrin (Cotuit, 2006) to a minor league contract.
Tampa Bay Rays selected Kevin Cash (Falmouth, 1999) as their new manager.

12/04
Minnesota Twins signed free agent OF Shane Robinson (Hyannis, 2004) to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

12/03
Kansas City Royals re-signed RHP Luke Hochevar (Cotuit, 2003) to a two-year, $10 million contract.
New York Yankees non-tendered LHP David Huff (Chatham, 2004-05) and he became a free agent.
Seattle Mariners acquire LHP J.A. Happ (Harwich, 2003) from Toronto Blue Jays for OF Michael Saunders.
Toronto Blue Jays re-signed free agent 1B Justin Smoak (Cotuit, 2006) to a one-year, $2.79 million contract.

12/02
Chicago Cubs non-tendered C John Baker (Y-D, 2000-01) and he became a free agent.
Chicago White Sox non-tendered RHP Scott Carroll (Falmouth, 2006) and he became a free agent.
Chicago White Sox non-tendered LHP Scott Snodgress (Y-D, 2010) and he became a free agent.
Los Angeles Angels non-tendered INF Gordon Beckham (Y-D, 2007) and he became a free agent.
Los Angeles Angels non-tendered LHP Wade LeBlanc (Wareham, 2005) and he became a free agent.
Oakland Athletics signed 1B Ike Davis (Wareham, 2007) to a $3.8 million contract for 2015, avoiding arbitration.
Oakland Athletics named John Wasdin (Hyannis, 1992) as pitching coach at Midland (Texas League).
Seattle Mariners signed 2B Kyle Seager (Chatham, 2007-08) to a seven-year, $100 million contract extension with a $20 million club option for 2022, avoiding arbitration.
Toronto Blue Jays non-tendered OF John Mayberry Jr. (Y-D, 2003) and he became a free agent.
Toronto Blue Jays non-tendered 1B Justin Smoak (Cotuit, 2006) and he became a free agent.

12/01
Pittsburgh Pirates designated 1B Gaby Sanchez (Brewster, 2004) for assignment.
San Diego Padres named Mark Kotsay (Bourne, 1994) as hitting coach.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent OF Corey Brown (Orleans, 2008-09) to a minor league contract.