11.   Once area scouts identify a top prospect, cross-checkers will fly in to watch before the draft.

12.   Rangers scouting director Chuck McMichael praised area scouts Kipp Fagg, Mike Paustin and Dennis Meeks for laying the foundation for the quick, acrimony-free signings.

13.   Wrenn was hired by Mike Rizzo, a former Sox area scout who is now the scouting director for the Diamondbacks.

14.   Promoted Barrett Wiley to area scout and Grant Neill to pro scout.

15.   Signed Joe DiMarzo, Frank Dorazio, Dennis Hickey and Mike Yowarsky, college area scouts, to multiyear contract extensions.