Showcase planned for Cuban prospect Yoan Moncada  —  Scouts believe Yoan Moncada could be the best teenage prospect to come from Cuba in years.  —  Now, he is one step closer to making his Major League dream a reality.  —  Moncada, 19, a switch-hitting infielder from the Cuban city of Cienfuegos …

Atlanta would receive Draft pick if righty rejects, signs elsewhere  —  9/15/14: Ervin Santana allows two runs on three hits over six innings while striking out six batters  —  ATLANTA — The Braves have informed right-hander Ervin Santana he will receive a qualifying offer, according to a source familiar with the situation.

Archie Bradley looks better in Arizona Fall League All-Star Game  —  For Diamondbacks prospect Archie Bradley, pitching in the Arizona Fall League hasn't been so much about numbers or results, but about rediscovering a feeling he had somehow lost.  He thinks he's finally found it.

Sources: Diamondbacks willing to move catcher Montero  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks, trying to create payroll flexibility, are willing to trade catcher Miguel Montero, according to major-league sources.  —  Rival clubs say the D-Backs are shopping Montero.  An Arizona official say the team is more in “listening mode.”

Twins offer manager job to Molitor  —  The team is expected to introduce him as Ron Gardenhire's successor Tuesday.  —  Paul Molitor was runner-up for the Twins' managerial job when Ron Gardenhire was hired instead in 2002.  Thirteen years later, Molitor is poised to succeed Gardenhire in the job.

Baseball Notes: Burnett, Phillies decline mutual option  —  A.J. Burnett and the Phillies both declined their $15 million mutual option Friday, leaving the pitcher to decide whether to exercise his $12.75 million player option.  —  The 37-year-old Burnett went 8-18 with a 4.59 ERA …

Catching up on Hundley and Markakis  —  The Orioles are determined to make some sort of a move each day until pitchers and catchers report to spring training.  —  They may slow down on Thanksgiving, probably from the tryptophan in the turkey.  Otherwise...

Designated hitter is now a role more than a player  —  David Ortiz wasn't even born when the American League introduced the newfangled designated hitter rule in 1973.  With the one-time innovation now in its 40th season and embedded into baseball at all levels, though, no player is more emblematic of the position.

Tampa Bay Rays have suffered some losses  —  The Tampa Bay Rays are falling apart before our very eyes.  —  Andrew Friedman.  Gone.  —  Joe Maddon.  Gone.  —  James Shields.  Gone.  —  David Price.  Gone. … Add poor attendance.  Add no new stadium deal in sight.

Ramirez could return to play short — one of few spots that needs to be addressed by new LA boss  —  10/17/14: Dodgers president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, discusses his new role and determination to win a World Series  —  LOS ANGELES — What can Andrew Friedman …