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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Blue Jays Sign No. 1 International Prospect Franklin Barreto — Franklin Barreto, the top international prospect available for July 2, has signed with the Blue Jays. Here is Barreto's full scouting report from the Top 20: — 1. Franklin Barreto, ss/cf, Venezuela — Ht: 5-9. Wt: 175.
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HardballTalk and MLB Rumors
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Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Giants Sign No. 5 International Prospect Gustavo Cabrera — Dominican center fielder Gustavo Cabrera, the fifth-ranked international prospect for July 2, has signed with the Giants for $1.3 million. — Cabrera, who is 6 feet, 190 pounds, is a 16-year-old righthanded hitter who stands out for his tools and athleticism.
Discussion:
McCovey Chronicles and MLB Rumors
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Top 20 International Prospects Tracker — There has been a wave of signings today, which you can find here on the Baseball America Prospects Blog. To help stay organized, we will track the signing teams for the Top 20 international prospects on this page.
Discussion:
U.S.S. Mariner and HardballTalk
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Yankees Sign No. 2 International Prospect Luis Torrens — The Yankees have signed Venezuelan catcher Luis Torrens, the No. 2 international prospect for July 2, for $1.3 million. — Torrens, 16, is a former infielder who converted to catching in February. He is 6 feet, 170 pounds and stands out for his righthanded bat.
Discussion:
River Avenue Blues, DRaysBay, Over the Monster and MLB Rumors
Ben Badler / Baseball America:
Mets Sign No. 11 International Prospect Amed Rosario
Discussion:
MetsMinorLeagueBlog.com and MLB Rumors
Associated Press:
Weaver, Angels Blank Indians 3-0 — CLEVELAND (AP) — Jered Weaver carried a shutout into the eighth inning, squirming out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh, to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday night. — Weaver (9-1) allowed five singles …
Discussion:
Let's Go Tribe
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Ian Browne / MLB.com:
Middlebrooks out of lineup, could head to DL — OAKLAND — Though the Red Sox are hopeful Will Middlebrooks has just a nagging left hamstring injury, there seems to be a good chance the third baseman won't play in this three-game series against the Oakland Athletics.
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Boston Globe
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Nick Cafardo / Boston Globe:
Red Sox may be dealing with Will Middlebrooks injury — OAKLAND - Will Middlebrooks looked a little worried after the Red Sox beat the Mariners 2-1 in 10 innings on Sunday. He injured his left hamstring while stealing second base, and the team should have a better understanding …
Discussion:
Athletics Nation, MLB Daily Dish, the joy of sox and Over the Monster
Jim Callis / Baseball America:
Mariners Ink Zunino For $4 Million — The Mariners have signed Mike Zunino, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft, for $4 million. — Baseball America's College Player of the Year, Zunino led Florida to its third straight College World Series appearance by batting .322/.394/.669 with 19 homers.
Discussion:
MLB Rumors and Lookout Landing
Scott Bell / Texas Rangers Blog:
Texas Rangers broadcaster Dave Barnett to take leave of absence expected to last for remainder of season — Dave Barnett is taking a leave of absence that is expected to last the remainder of the season. — Texas Rangers television broadcaster Dave Barnett is taking a leave of absence …
Discussion:
Baseball Time in Arlington, HardballTalk, Lone Star Ball, Baseball Nation and Deadspin
Associated Press:
Lance Berkman eyes return — ST. LOUIS — Lance Berkman expects to be back in the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup soon after the All-Star break. Maybe even the first day back. — “Yeah, it's possible,” Berkman said Monday after joining the team to continue rehab from a right knee injury.
Discussion:
Viva El Birdos
Fox Sports:
Bucs must deal for Greinke or Hamels — The 2012 Pirates are not unlike the 2008 Brewers, trying to end a long drought, trying to win over a skeptical city. — What did those Brewers do? They traded for left-hander CC Sabathia and reached the postseason for the first time since 1982.
Discussion:
MLB Daily Dish, MLB Rumors, Gaslamp Ball and Bucs Dugout
Alex Angert / MLB.com:
Dodgers promote infielder Cruz to rest Gordon — Tolleson optioned to Triple-A; Lilly moved to 60-day DL — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers shortstop Dee Gordon has been experiencing cramping in his left leg over the last couple of days and the shortstop was given the day off on Monday.
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True Blue LA
