Rockies top pick Parker still unsigned

Kyle Parker, the Rockies first-round pick (26th overall) in the MLB First-Year Player Draft remains unsigned as of Sunday afternoon but Bill Schmidt, Rockies Vice President of Scouting, said the club remains in negotiations with the Clemson outfielder.

Sweeney brought aboard by Phillies

First baseman Mike Sweeney was acquired by the Phillies from the Mariners on Wednesday for a player to be named later or cash considerations, vice president and general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. announced.

Brosnan preaches effort at RBI Series

Executive Vice President of Business for Major League Baseball Tim Brosnan delivered a speech to an audience that included 240 teenage baseball players, kicking off the RBI World Series and stressing the importance of effort.

Trade-wise, Rays aggressive yet responsible

Rays executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman discussed the team's approach to the July 31 Trade Deadline on Monday, stressing once again that Tampa Bay will aggressively seek out deals that benefit the club.

Congressional foundation tabs Solomon

Jimmie Lee Solomon, the executive vice president of baseball development for Major League Baseball, was named to the Congressional Award Foundation Board of Directors.

Giants ink Willis to Minor League deal

When the Giants came calling — along with the chance to work with Giants vice president of player personnel Dick Tidrow — Dontrelle Willis, an Oakland native, decided to give the 2010 season one more shot.

Epstein: Sox will be active in trade talks

Two weeks before the July 31 Trade Deadline, executive vice president and general manager Theo Epstein said the Red Sox will continue to be active in the trade market.

Derby TV crew reflects on first-half topics

In a conference call, MLB analysts Aaron Boone and Bobby Valentine along with ESPN vice president of programming and acquisitions, Mike Ryan spoke about the Home-Run Derby, the Padres' unexpected first half and of course, Stephen Strasburg.

Baseball operations restructuring announced

Commissioner Bud Selig announced Friday that baseball development has been separated from baseball operations as part of a restructuring of the Commissioner's Office, and that Jimmie Lee Solomon has been named executive vice president of baseball development.

Late-rounder can develop on Yanks' watch

The Yankees get to watch over 11th-round Draft pick Zach Varce's development, and Damon Oppenheimer, the team's vice president of scouting, is excited for that chance.

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