Billy Smith was fired as general manager. Terry Ryan was hired as interim general manager. Kelvin Silvania was released. Jason Repko elected free agency. Jeff Bailey became a minor league free agent. Andy Baldwin became a minor league free agent. Allan de San Miguel became a minor league free agent. Jair Fernandez became a minor league free agent. Toby Gardenhire became a minor league free agent. Dusty Hughes became a minor league free agent. Chuck James became a minor league free agent. Paul Kelly became a minor league free agent. Chase Lambin became a minor league free agent. Brandon Roberts became a minor league free agent. Yangervis Solarte became a minor league free agent. Jake Stevens became a minor league free agent.
Yesterday, a report was noted that Brian Dinkelman would re-sign with the Twins. I don't dispute that, but it has not shown up on the official lists yet. It probably will for next week's list.
The minor league free agent list is quite a trip down memory lane.
Atlanta organization re-signs Jose Lugo. Cincinnati organization (AAA Louisville) signs Corky Miller. Philadelphia agreed to terms with Jim Thome on a one-year contract.
Pittsburgh organization (AAA Indianapolis) signs Michael Ryan. Brad Thomas elected free agency. Brian Bass became a minor league free agent. Boof Bonser became a minor league free agent. Doug Deeds became a minor league free agent. Matt Fox became a minor league free agent. Armando Gabino became a minor league free agent. Brendan Harris became a minor league free agent. Sean Henn became a minor league free agent. Randy Keisler became a minor league free agent. Bobby Kielty became a minor league free agent. Mike Lamb became a minor league free agent. Matt Macri became a minor league free agent. Jose Morales became a minor league free agent. Yohan Pino became a minor league free agent. Michael Restovich became a minor league free agent. Alex Romero became a minor league free agent. Ryan Rowland-Smith became a minor league free agent. Steve Singleton became a minor league free agent.
Joe Nathan had his 2012 option declined. Jeff Gray was claimed off waivers from Seattle. Matt Maloney was claimed off waivers from Cincinnati. Tom Brunansky was named hitting coach for AAA Rochester.
The Twins released the following minor league players: Nick Alloway, Nick Cicio, Jamaal Hawkins, Brandon Henderson, Marcus Limon, Derek McCallum, Bobby O’Neill, Justin Parker, Nick Romero, Sam Spangler, Matt Tone, and Kyle Wahl.
Arizona exercised its side of a mutual contract option on Henry Blanco. Blanco declined his side of the option. Arizona then signed Blanco to a contract for 2012 with a mutual option for 2013.
Detroit assigns Brad Thomas outright to AAA Toledo.
Mets reinstate Johan Santana from the disabled list.
Philadelphia releases Juan Morillo. Seattle re-signs Carl Willis as pitching coach.
Toronto declines its 2012 option on Jon Rauch. Toronto re-signs Bobby Korecky.
Rene Rivera was outrighted to Rochester. Matt Tolbert was outrighted to Rochester. Jason Repko was outrighted to Rochester. Anthony Slama was outrighted to Rochester. Nick Blackburn was reinstated from the disabled list. Alexi Casilla was reinstated from the disabled list. Brian Dinkelman was outrighted to Rochester. Phil Dumatrait was outrighted to Rochester. Jeremy Reed elected free agency.
Colorado assigns Jose Morales outright to AAA Colorado Springs.
Dodgers decline their 2012 option on Casey Blake. Mets name Ricky Bones bullpen coach.
Mets announce Chip Hale will not return as third base coach.
Mets name Tim Teufel third base coach.
Oakland names Chip Hale bench coach.
Joe Mauer was placed on the fifteen day disabled list. Justin Morneau was placed on the fifteen day disabled list. Tsuyoshi Nishioka was placed on the fifteen day disabled list. Esmerling Vasquez was claimed off waivers from Arizona. Alexi Casilla was transferred to the sixty day disabled list.
Arizona organization activates Michael Restovich from the disabled list.
Arizona organization activates David Winfree from the disabled list.
Mets organization activates Boof Bonser from the disabled list.
Philadelphia organization activates Juan Morillo from the disabled list.
Sioux City (independent) re-signs Stan Cliburn as manager.
