Ervin Santana threw the ninth no-hitter in Angels history, giving up an unearned run but little else in a 3-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday at Progressive Field. Santana got Michael Brantley to fly to center for the final out, then turned toward center field and raised his arms in celebration. Santana, a…
Congratulations to Jose Bautista (Toronto Blue Jays) and Jose Valverde (Detroit Tigers) for making the American League All Star team. Bautista was the top vote getter, receiving a record 7.45 million fan votes.
All Star closer, Jose Valverde of the Detroit Tigers signed on with baseball agency PROFORMANCE, based in Richmond, Virginia. “This is a great opportunity and we look forward to continuing our good work with the top closers in the game”
PROFORMANCE recently secured a five-year $65 million dollar guaranteed contract for Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays. Bautista lead the league with 54 homeruns in 2010, and struck out 116 times in 2010, a stunningly low number for a 21st century slugger.The Blue Jays recognized Bautista as a leader in the clubhouse and for his…
Congratulations to Carlos Peguero of the Seattle Mariners organization for being selected to the World Team for the 2010 Futures Game.
Charlie Morton was traded from the Braves to the Pirates and was subsequently called up to the Major Leagues to be part of the Pirates starting rotation.
Congratulations to Francisco Cordero of the Cincinnati Reds, who was named to the National League’s All Star team. *PROFORMANCE clients have been named to the MLB All Star teams in eight of the last nine years.
PROFORMANCE advised the following clients in the top 10 rounds of the 2009 Amateur Draft: Matt Bashore (LHP-Indiana University) 1st Round-Supplemental (Twins) $751,500 Kyle Seager (2B-UNC) 3rd Round (Mariners) $436,500 Justin Marks (LHP-Louisville) 3rd Round (A’s) $375,300 Daniel Tuttle (RHP-Randelman HS-NC) 5th Round (Reds) $200,000 ($30,000 above the recommended slot) Jordan Henry (OF-Ole Miss) 7th…