Baseball America has the latest minor league free agent signings. Signed were:
- LHP Charlie Manning - Manning will be 29 in March of 2008. The lefty has pitched most of his career for the Yankees but spent some time in the Reds organization. Manning was dealt to Cincinnati along with LHP Brandon Claussen in exchange for IF Aaron Boone (both either current or former Nationals). He throws a fastball in the high-80s mixing in a slider, change and curve. He induces his share of ground balls.
- LHP Eude Brito - Another lefty. The 29-year old Brito is a former Phillies prospect. He doesn’t have any dominant pitches but all the ones he throws (fastball, slider, curve, change) are at least average. His 2007 was a lost season after missing time due to a car accident in his native Dominican Republic.
- IF Pete Orr (bats left) - The 28-year Orr is primarily a 2B/3B who has also played some SS and OF. Defense is his only plus tool (though he has some speed). He doesn’t hit enough to be a major league regular though he has some value as a utility guy off of the bench.
If these guys stick, they are likely part of the team in Columbus.
Louis J. | 13-Dec-07 at 7:44 am | Permalink
That same BA posting of Minor League signings also stated that the Nats signed Ray King (LHP)! While his signing has been rumored, I didn’t see any official notice until this BA posting. The Nats also non-tendered Nook Logan and Mike O’Connor, no real surprise there.