Major Needs
The Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of St. George RoadRunners shortstop Brandon Taylor this week gave the major league organization its second Golden Baseball League pickup in two weeks. But the Dodgers are now one of three teams with three GBL pickups since the league's inception in 2005; the Los Angeles Angels remain the most active suitor of GBL talent with five signings while the Rockies are close behind with four.
Here's a look at the complete list, complete with the teams that have delved into the Outlaws pool:
Angels - 5
Rockies - 4 (Lino Garcia, Chris Malone)
Red Sox - 3 (Daniel Nava, Derrick Loop, John Jefferson*)
Dodgers - 3
Brewers - 3
White Sox - 2 (Steve Boggs)
Padres - 2
Blue Jays - 2 (Craig Kuzmic)
Padres - 2
Cubs - 2 (Grant Gregg, Alex Perez)
Braves - 1
Cardinals - 1
Giants - 1
Marlins - 1
Orioles - 1
Phillies - 1 (Jesse Oster)
Rangers - 1
*Jefferson was signed to a minor league contract by the Red Sox while he was with the Yuma Scorpions, before he came to Chico to sign with the Outlaws