Latest Sport Transactions http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 en-us http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Sunday, November 27, 2011, Tampa Bay Rays acquired RHP Josh Lueke and a player to be named or cash considerations from Seattle for C John Jaso. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 20:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Saturday, November 26, 2011, Toronto Blue Jays acquired 2B Luis Valbuena from Cleveland for cash considerations. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 19:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Saturday, November 26, 2011, Oakland Athletics named Chili Davis hitting coach. Sat, 26 Nov 2011 15:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Kansas City Royals agreed to terms with LHP Bruce Chen on a two-year contract. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Washington Wild Things signed RHP Mickey Jannis and OF Rashad Taylor. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Lake Erie Crushers signed C Brian Erie and RHP Eric Gonzalez-Diaz to contract extensions. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Toronto Blue Jays claimed C Brian Jeroloman off waivers from Pittsburgh. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms with OF Brandon Boggs, RHP Kyle Cofield, RHP Jose Diaz, C Jake Fox, RHP Shairon Martis and INF Stefan Welch on minor league contracts. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Minnesota Twins agreed to terms with C Ryan Doumit on a one-year contract. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Los Angeles Angels agreed to terms with assistant general manager Matt Klentak on a multiyear contract. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, Cleveland Indians agreed to terms with OF Grady Sizemore on a one-year contract. Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Major League Baseball announced the purchase of the Houston Astros by a group headed by James Crane from Drayton McLane, Jr. was officially completed. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, San Diego Padres traded LHP Wade LeBlanc to Florida for C John Baker. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 20:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Arizona Diamondbacks named Jay Bell hitting coach for Mobile (SL), Jacob Cruz hitting coach for Visalia (Cal), Jason Camilli hitting coach for Yakima (NWL), Andy Green manager and JR House hitting coach for Missoula (Frontier), Robby Hammock hitting coach for the Arizona League Diamondbacks, Jeff Pico minor league field coordinator and Mel Stottlemyre Jr. minor league pitching coordinator. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Boston Red Sox promoted Mike Hazen and Brian O`Halloran to vice president/assistant general manager; David Finley to director of player personnel; Zack Scott to director of major league operations, Raquel Ferreira to senior director of minor league operations; Ben Crockett to director of player development; Jared Porter to director of professional scouting; Eddie Romero to director of international scouting; and Galen Carr to special assignment scout. Named Allard Baird vice president of player personnel, Bob McClure special assignment scout/instructor and David Keller professional scout. Extended the contract of amateur scouting director Amiel Sawdaye. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Pittsburgh Pirates named Dave Jauss major league scout; Gary Robinson, Alvin Rittman, Jim Dedrick and Rob Guzik pro scouts; Juan Mercado Latin American scouting supervisor; Victor Santana area scouting supervisor for the Dominican Republic; Jim Asher amateur scouting coordinator; Greg Schilz North Regional scouting supervisor; Matt Ruebel national amateur scouting supervisor; and SeanHeffernan, Brian Selman and Mike Sansoe area amateur scouting supervisors. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:00:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Tuesday, November 22, 2011, Texas Rangers agreed to terms with RHP Joe Nathan on a two-year contract. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 15:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Monday, November 21, 2011, Baltimore Orioles agreed to terms with INF Matt Antonelli on a one-year contract. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Monday, November 21, 2011, St. Louis Cardinals named Ron Warner manager of Memphis (PCL); Mike Shildt manager and Bryan Eversgerd pitching coach for Springfield (Texas); Johnny Rodriguez manager of Palm Beach (FSL); Luis Aguayo manager and Arthurs Adams pitching coach for Quad Cities (MWL); Oliver Marmol manager of Johnson City (Appalachian); and Tim Leveque pitching coach for the GCL Cardinals. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:30:00 -0800 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 http://www.transactionist.com/sports/1 On Monday, November 21, 2011, Philadelphia Phillies named Dusty Wathan manager of Reading (EL); Chris Truby manager of Clearwater (FSL); Mickey Morandini manager and Les Lancaster pitching coach for Lakewood (SAL); Andy Tracy manager and Aaron Fultz pitching coach for Williamsport (NYP); Andy Abad outfield/baserunning coordinator and Jorge Velandia assistant field coordinator. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:00:00 -0800