Jeremy Nygaard

Baxendale activated for New Britain to take Matt Summers spot in the rotation. Summers was sent back to Fort Myers, who also activated Kyle Davies and DL'd Taylor Rogers. Most recently, Cole De Vries was DL'd with a right elblow strain and A.J. Achter, who was just sent from AAA to AA, is coming back up to AAA.

No word on bonus yet.

Already working on it.

The Twins and Dutch 3B Ruar Verkerk have reached an agreement. Working on bonus. Signing contract in London before heading to Florida.

I think we'll find out that the Twins were active in Australia.

The far right column is the signing bonus. The page also includes every single player in the system, so I have to add them. Lots of parts to the page. And the draft bonuses are included as well.

Updated to include today's minor-league moves and yesterday's International signings.

Stewart is pitching tomorrow... ABOUT FREAKING TIME.. wait, Appel signed first and is debuting Friday? Oh. I would guess three innings or less. Wonder if Gonsalves is pitching too.

Target of many teams, viewed as one of top two Dominican pitchers by Twins. Jesse Sanchez tweeted it.

Correct. And the Encarnacion in this year's class, same boat. (Though agreements are made before the birthday.)

I'm pretty sure the cut off is September 1.

If you could combine Adam Morgan and Alex Meyer and leave the Twins with Alex Morgan, I'm pretty sure these boards would light up like never before.

How is paying $1.4m to a guy they really liked - when no one else was going seven figures - taking the cheap route? I still think we'll see the Twins sign a few more guys for half a million. This signing period doesn't end until June 15, 2014 and many guys haven't turned 16 yet.

You can view the page at http://twinsdaily.com/content.php?r=2007-Twins-sign-Lewin-Diaz

As it is every July 2nd, teams begin to announce deals with "International Free Agents". This year is no different and the Twins made an early splash, signing Dominican 1B/OF Lewin Diaz as well as four others, according to Doogie Wolfson. [ATTACH=CONFIG]4655[/ATTACH] (Rinaldi Photos) Diaz actually played in the Under Armour All-American Game at Wrigley Field last August, going 1-for-3 against many players who are older and were drafted in last month's draft. As the DH, he batted 7th in a lineup that included new Twin Brian Navaretto. Diaz checked into the game at 6' 3", 195 pounds. Baseball Factory said this about him: Over the last 11 months, however, opinions of Diaz, who was once considered one of the top prospect in this year's market have begin to differ. So what's changed? The now 16-year-old began to fill out. He's now an inch taller (6' 4") and heavier (210). After being considered an "OF", he's now considered a "1B/OF" with the likelihood being that his future home is first base. Diaz has an above-average arm, so there is some feeling that the Twins will allow him the chance to play right field (you know, because they don't have any outfield prospects). The Twins have been enamored with Diaz for quite some time and, scouts believe, paid considerably more for his services than any other team would have. Baseball America had this nugget in their June 26 notebook: With the 4th-highest pool allotment, though, the Twins have that luxury available to get the guy they wanted. The joke many Twins fans will make is that despite Diaz showing huge power in BP, he "turns into a singles hitter in games." Scouting comparisons have included David Ortiz and Ryan Howard, both similar in body-type and left-handed power bats. As with every 16-year-old IFA signing, Diaz is ineligible to play this season. The Twins may be aggressive with him - as they were last year with Amaurys Minier - and have him participate in Fall Instructs. That would likely lead the way towards skipping the DSL and making his pro debut next June in the GCL. More to come...

They'll pay 100% tax on their overage and not be allowed to spend more than $250,000 on any single player next year. You gotta remember, too, that they illegally signed Jairo Beras last year and got it approved by MLB.

Sorry I had to break it into two posts, apparently there is a character limit. The guys in parenthesis are linked to teams. You can see how much pool money each team still has available. (That's how it's sorted.) The Twins have yet to announce any signings on a day that feels slower than last year's Free Market.

[TABLE=width: 1606] ROOM LEFT POOL Reds $1,862,100 $1,862,100 (V. Martinez) Diamondbacks $1,855,700 $2,355,700 F. Martinez $ 350,000 Josue Herrera $ 150,000 (Jose Herrera) (W. Peguero) Nationals $1,846,900 $1,846,900 (A. Franco**) Royals $1,688,100 $2,988,100 M. Gasparini $ 1,300,000 (C. Vasquez) (M. Viloria) Orioles $1,571,300 $1,571,300 (A. Vargas) (J. Reyes) Yankees $1,302,900 $1,877,900 Y. Rodriguez $ 575,000 (L. Molina**) Tigers $1,261,200 $2,011,200 H. Martinez $ 400,000 E. Escobar $ 350,000 (H. Hernandez) (A. Pereira) Brewers $1,297,300 $2,227,300 N. Pierre $ 800,000 J. Atencio $ 130,000 (F. Mallen) (N. Hernandez) Mets $1,224,600 $2,664,600 A. Sanchez $ 690,000 Y. De Aza $ 475,000 L. Silva $ 275,000 (L. Carpio**) (R. Cespedes**) Cardinals $1,035,600 $2,060,600 C. Talavera $ 500,000 H. Linares $ 400,000 S. Alcantara $ 125,000 Red Sox $899,900 $3,179,900 R. Devers $ 1,500,000 E. DeJesus $ 780,000 (R. Sanchez) (Y. Aybar) (J. Diaz) Braves $893,800 $1,893,800 O. Albies $ 350,000 F. Gil $ 350,000 K. Josephina $ 300,000 (I. Bernal) (J. Laguna) White Sox $568,300 $2,168,300 M. Zapata $ 1,600,000 Athletics $226,100 $1,926,100 J. Lopez $ 950,000 C. Hiciano $ 750,000 Rangers ($2,507,300) $1,942,700 J.Almonte $ 1,800,000 Y. Yrrizari $ 1,350,000 M. Diplan $ 1,300,000 (M. de Leon) [TD=colspan: 4]* CANNOT SPEND MORE THAN $250,000 ON ANY SINGLE PLAYER[/TD] [TD=colspan: 4]** NOT 16 YET[/TD] [/TABLE]

[TABLE=width: 1606] [/TD] ROOM LEFT POOL Rockies $4,213,800 $4,213,800 (E. Julio) (C. Herrera) Twins $3,908,600 $3,908,600 (L. Diaz) (F. Rodriguez) (R. Tapia) (E. Herrera) (L. Wells) (R. Verkerk) Astros $3,559,000 $4,159,000 J. Mauricio $ 600,000 (J. Lopez) (W. Amador) (W. Franco) (J. Bowey) Marlins $3,395,200 $3,395,200 (P. Garcia) (B. Lizardo) Indians $3,036,900 $3,636,900 J. Soto $ 600,000 (E. Arrendondo) (W. Castro) Blue Jays $2,817,100 $2,817,100 (Y. Gudino) (M. Perez) Mariners $2,580,000 $2,580,000 (G. Andrade) (L. Barrios) (L. Rengifo) (O. Pena) (R. Rosario) Pirates $2,426,000 $2,426,000 (G. Portorreal) (A. Valerio) (A. Serrano) Phillies $2,289,700 $2,289,700 (L. Encarnacion**) (E. Rodriguez) Dodgers $2,322,600 $2,322,600 (L. Tirado) (A. Estrella) (D. Padilla) (M. Gomez) Cubs $2,170,300 $5,520,300 G. Torres $ 1,700,000 J. Mejia $ 850,000 E. Moreno $ 800,000 (E. Jimenez) (L. Torrealba) (J. Matos) Angels $1,993,700 $1,993,700 (R. Sanchez) (M. Coronado) Rays * $1,976,500 $1,976,500 (O. Romero) Giants $1,909,900 $1,909,900 (K. Beltre) (M. Geraldo) Padres $1,900,800 $2,500,800 R. Giron $ 600,000 (L. Asuncion) (J. Lebron) [TD] [/TABLE]

Likely DFA'd or outrighted, he's out of options. Regardless, Rochester would be the likely destination, unless someone else takes a chance on him.

Verkerk could sign and still play in the Euro Championships later this month. The dilemma he feels is that if he plays well, he could stand to make more money. Regardless, Twins are in the hunt.

The Marlins will have to get a player back and the money they "bought" the pick with will actually go towards covering the players salary. Rules prohibit teams from simply "buying" pool money.

[TABLE=width: 836] [/TD] POOL max all. ROOM LEFT SPENT Astros[TD=align: right]$4,943,700 $7,415,550 $4,943,700 $ - [/TD] Rockies[TD=align: right]$4,213,800 $6,320,700 $4,213,800 $ - E. Julio [/TD] Twins[TD=align: right]$3,908,600 $5,862,900 $3,908,600 $ - [/TD] Cubs[TD=align: right]$4,557,200 $6,835,800 $3,707,200 $ 850,000 J. Mejia $ 850,000 [/TD] Indians[TD=align: right]$3,636,900 $5,455,350 $3,636,900 $ - [/TD] Marlins[TD=align: right]$3,395,200 $5,092,800 $3,395,200 $ - [/TD] Blue Jays[TD=align: right]$2,817,100 $4,225,650 $2,817,100 $ - [/TD] Mariners[TD=align: right]$2,580,000 $3,870,000 $2,580,000 $ - [/TD] Padres[TD=align: right]$2,500,800 $3,751,200 $2,500,800 $ - [/TD] Pirates[TD=align: right]$2,426,000 $3,639,000 $2,426,000 $ - [/TD] Phillies[TD=align: right]$2,289,700 $3,434,550 $2,289,700 $ - [/TD] Brewers[TD=align: right]$2,227,300 $3,340,950 $2,227,300 $ - [/TD] Dodgers[TD=align: right]$2,112,900 $3,169,350 $2,112,900 $ - [/TD] Cardinals[TD=align: right]$2,060,600 $3,090,900 $2,060,600 $ - [/TD] Tigers[TD=align: right]$2,011,200 $3,016,800 $2,011,200 $ - [/TD] Angels[TD=align: right]$1,993,700 $2,990,550 $1,993,700 $ - [/TD] Rays[TD=align: right]$1,976,500 $2,964,750 $1,976,500 $ - [/TD] Orioles[TD=align: right]$1,959,400 $2,939,100 $1,959,400 $ - [/TD] Athletics[TD=align: right]$1,926,100 $2,889,150 $1,926,100 $ - [/TD] Giants[TD=align: right]$1,909,900 $2,864,850 $1,909,900 $ - [/TD] Braves[TD=align: right]$1,893,800 $2,840,700 $1,893,800 $ - [/TD] Yankees[TD=align: right]$1,877,900 $2,816,850 $1,877,900 $ - [/TD] Reds[TD=align: right]$1,862,100 $2,793,150 $1,862,100 $ - [/TD] Diamondbacks[TD=align: right]$2,355,700 $3,533,550 $1,855,700 $ 500,000 F. Martinez $ 350,000 Josue Herrera $ 150,000 Nationals[TD=align: right]$1,846,900[/TD] $2,770,350 $1,846,900 $ - [/TD] Mets[TD=align: right]$2,664,600 $3,996,900 $1,699,600 $ 965,000 A. Sanchez $ 690,000 L. Silva $ 275,000 Royals[TD=align: right]$2,988,100[/TD] $4,482,150 $1,688,100 $ 1,300,000 M. Gasparini $ 1,300,000 [/TD] White Sox[TD=align: right]$2,168,300 $3,252,450 $568,300 $ 1,600,000 M. Zapata $ 1,600,000 [/TD] Red Sox[TD=align: right]$3,179,900 $4,769,850 $899,900 $ 2,280,000 R. Devers $ 1,500,000 E. DeJesus $ 780,000 Rangers[TD=align: right]$1,942,700[/TD] $2,914,050 ($1,207,300) $ 3,150,000 J.Almonte $ 1,800,000 Y. Yrrizari $ 1,350,000 [/TABLE]