MLB Transactions in April 2006
Apr 30, 2006
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The Minnesota Twins purchased the contract of outfielder Dennys Reyes from Rochester of the International League (AAA).
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The Seattle Mariners purchased the contract of pitcher Sean Green from Tacoma of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 29, 2006
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The Kansas City Royals purchased the contract of outfielder Kerry Robinson from Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 28, 2006
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The San Francisco Giants acquired minor league pitcher Carlos Hines from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for pitcher Tyler Walker.
Apr 26, 2006
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The Chicago White Sox claimed pitcher Eduardo Sierra off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned him to Birmingham of the Southern League (AA).
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The Washington Nationals claimed pitcher Zach Day off waivers from the Colorado Rockies; purchased the contract of pitcher Michael O'Connor from New Orleans.
Apr 25, 2006
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The Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed outfielder Nathan Haynes and pitcher Josh Habel.
Apr 24, 2006
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The Cincinnati Reds acquired outfielder Cody Ross from the Los Angeles Dodgers for a player to be named.
Apr 21, 2006
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The Chicago Cubs purchased the contract of outfielder Michael Restovich from Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of pitcher Miguel Asencio from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Kansas City Royals purchased pitcher Joe Nelson from Omaha of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Texas Rangers purchased outfielder Adam Hyzdu from Oklahoma City.
Apr 20, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of infielder-outfielder Willie Harris from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
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The Houston Astros purchased the contract of pitcher Dave Borkowski from Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 19, 2006
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The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contracts of pitcher Eddy Rodriguez and outfielder Luis Terrero from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Apr 18, 2006
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The Florida Marlins purchased the contract of outfielder Matt Cepicky.
Apr 15, 2006
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The Detroit Tigers purchased the contract of outfielder Alexis Gomez from Toledo of the International League (AAA).
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The Pittsburgh Pirates purchased the contract of infielder-outfielder Mike Edwards from Indianapolis of the International League (AAA).
Apr 14, 2006
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The Cincinnati Reds purchased the contract of outfielder Quinton McCracken.
Apr 13, 2006
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The New York Yankees announced the catcher Wil Nieves cleared waivers and was outrighted to Columbus of the International League (AAA).
Apr 12, 2006
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The Arizona Diamondbacks purchased the contract of pitcher Casey Daigle from Tucson of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Atlanta Braves purchased contract of pitcher Peter Moylan from Richmond.
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The Boston Red Sox agreed on a three-year contract extension with outfielder Coco Crisp with a club option for 2010.
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The Milwaukee Brewers claimed pitcher Vince Perkins off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.
Apr 11, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox purchased the contract of outfielder Dustan Mohr from Pawtucket of the International League (AAA).
Apr 10, 2006
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The Boston Red Sox signed designated hitter David Ortiz to a four-year contract extension with a club option for 2011.
Apr 9, 2006
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The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of pitcher Cory Morris from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Apr 8, 2006
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The Baltimore Orioles purchased the contract of pitcher John Halama from Ottawa of the International League (AAA).
Apr 7, 2006
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The Cincinnati Reds acquired infielder Brandon Phillips from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named or cash.
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The Texas Rangers purchased the contract of pitcher Rick Bauer from Oklahoma; re-signed designated hitter Erubiel Durazo to a minor league contract.
Apr 6, 2006
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The New York Yankees claimed catcher Koyie Hill off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Seattle Mariners acquired minor league pitcher Jose De La Cruz from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for minor league pitcher Marcos Carvajal.
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The Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed infielder Tomas Perez to a one-year contract; released pitcher Jesus Colome.
Apr 5, 2006
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The Cincinnati Reds announced catcher Dane Sardinha has cleared waivers and has accepted assignment to Louisville of the International League (AAA).
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The Colorado Rockies announced pitchers Jaime Cerda and Mike Esposito have cleared waivers and have accepted assignment to Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Philadelphia Phillies claimed infielder Angel Chavez off waivers from the San Francisco Giants and assigned him to Reading of the Eastern League (AA); released outfielder Nate Grindell.
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The Tampa Bay Devils Rays claimed pitcher Scott Dunn from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and optioned him to Durham.
Apr 4, 2006
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The Oakland A's acquired pitcher Kazuhito Tadano from the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Ramon Alvardo.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates signed pitcher Salomon Torres to a two-year contract extension with a club option for the 2009 season.
Apr 3, 2006
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The Colorado Rockies purchased the contract of pitcher Marc Kroon from Colorado Springs of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Florida Marlins claimed pitcher Franklyn German off waivers from the Detroit Tigers.
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The Anaheim Angels agreed to terms with pitcher John Lackey on a two-year contract extension with a club option for 2009.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates signed pitcher Salomon Torres to a two-year contract extension with a club option for 2009.
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The St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of pitcher Josh Hancock and infielder Scott Spiezio from Memphis of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Apr 2, 2006
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The Milwaukee Brewers signed pitcher Derrick Turnbow to a three-year contract.
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The San Francisco Giants signed pitcher Noah Lowry to a four-year contract with a club option for 2010.
Apr 1, 2006
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The Chicago White Sox signed pitcher Jose Contreras to a three-year contract extension.
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The Cleveland Indians purchased the contracts of pitcher Danny Graves and outfielder Todd Hollandsworth from Buffalo.
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The Detroit Tigers purchased the contracts of pitcher Bobby Seay and infielder Ramon Santiago from Toledo of the International League (AAA).
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The Houston Astros purchased the contract of catcher Eric Munson from Round Rock of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The San Francisco Giants purchased the contract of catcher Todd Greene from Fresno of the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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The Tampa Bay Devil Rays purchased the contracts of pitchers Jason Childers and Ruddy Lugo and infielder Luis Ordaz from Durham.