Fantasy baseball players in the news
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November 3, 2010 @ 09:36:07
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays could have as many as 11 free agents when the negotiating period begins, according to The Tampa Tribune's Roger Mooney. OF Carl Crawford, RP Rafael Soriano, RP Grant Balfour and RP Dan Wheeler are Type A free agents, meaning the Rays will receive two draft picks if they sign with another team. 1B Carlos Pena, RP Joaquin Benoit and RP Randy Choate are Type B free agents, meaning the Rays receive a sandwich pick if they sign with another club. OF Rocco Baldelli, OF Brad Hawpe, RP Chad Qualls and OF Gabe Kapler are the Rays' other free agents.
1B | Adam LaRoche | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
The Arizona Diamondbacks declined their 2011 option on 1B Adam LaRoche Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to MLB.com's Steve Gilbert. The option would have paid LaRoche $7.5 million but instead he will receive a $1.5 million buyout.
1B | Adrian Gonzalez | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the San Diego Padres picked up 1B Adrian Gonzalez's $6.2 million option for the 2011 season Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to MLB.com's Spencer Fordin.
1B | Fernando Tatis | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
New York Mets RP Pedro Feliciano, RP Elmer Dessens, RP Kelvim Escobar and 1B Fernando Tatis filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Star-Ledger.
1B | Paul Konerko | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko and DH Manny Ramirez have become free agents following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Aubrey Huff | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Aubrey Huff has become a free agent following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
Second Baseman
2B | Felipe Lopez | Boston Red Sox | Free Agents, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox IF Felipe Lopez has an "unspecified option" in his contract, writes The Providence Journal's Brian MacPherson. He's a Type B free agent, but the Red Sox will need to decline the option, offer arbitration, and have him turn it down to sign a big league deal elsewhere if they're to get a draft pick.
2B | David Eckstein | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
San Diego Padres 2B David Eckstein, SP Kevin Correia, OF Matt Stairs, IF Jerry Hairston Jr. and SS Miguel Tejada have all become free agents, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center.
2B | Omar Infante | Atlanta Braves | Transaction, Fantasy
The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2011 options on SS Alex Gonzalez and IF Omar Infante Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network.
Shortstop
SS | Alex Gonzalez | Atlanta Braves | Transaction, Fantasy
The Atlanta Braves exercised their 2011 options on SS Alex Gonzalez and IF Omar Infante Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network.
SS | Omar Vizquel | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
The Chicago White Sox re-signed SS Omar Vizquel to a one-year deal worth $1.75 million Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to MLB.com's Scott Merkin.
SS | Derek Jeter | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter and RP Mariano Rivera have become free agents following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
Third Baseman
3B | Bill Hall | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
Boston Red Sox 3B Bill Hall declared for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network.
Catcher
C | Adalberto Ibarra | Boston Red Sox | Injury
Boston Red Sox C Adalberto Ibarra (shoulder) had surgery on his right labrum recently, and the team hopes he can at least be a designated hitter by spring training, WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports.
C | Gregg Zaun | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $6.5 million option on SP Doug Davis and their $2.25 million option on C Gregg Zaun Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Associated Press. Davis will receive a $1 million buyout and Zaun $250,000.
C | Victor Martinez | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox C Victor Martinez has become a free agent following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
Outfielder
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Transaction
The Oakland Athletics exercised OF Coco Crisp's $5.25 million option for 2011, Crisp revealed on his Twitter page.
OF | Carl Crawford | free agent | Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants will entertain the thought of signing OF Carl Crawford (Rays), according to Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News.
OF | Brett Jackson | Chicago Cubs | Injury
Chicago Cubs OF Brett Jackson (shin) will be sidelined for the year with a bacterial infection in his right shin, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. Jackson had been playing in the Arizona Fall League.
OF | Melky Mesa | New York Yankees | Transaction
The New York Yankees recalled OF Melky Mesa from the minors Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network.
OF | Matt Carson | Oakland Athletics | Transaction
The Oakland Athletics re-signed OF Matt Carson to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
OF | Rick Ankiel | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
The Atlanta Braves declined their 2011 options for OF Rick Ankiel and RP Kyle Farnsworth Tuesday, Nov. 2, making them free agents, according to MLB.com.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, the Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their $2 million club option on OF Scott Podsednik Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick. However, Podsednik earned the right to veto the option by reaching 525 plate appearances this year. The option holds a $100,000 buyout.
OF | Cole Garner | Colorado Rockies | Transaction
The Colorado Rockies recalled OF Cole Garner Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network.
OF | Chris Gimenez | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
Cleveland Indians OF Chris Gimenez and P Anthony Reyes declined their minor league assignments and have become free agents, according to The Sports Network.
OF | Cory Aldridge | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Cory Aldridge declared free agency Monday, Nov. 1, according to CBSSports.com.
OF | Pat Burrell | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants OF Pat Burrell went 0-for-13 with 11 strikeouts in the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Jayson Werth | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies OF Jayson Werth has become a free agent following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Arizona Diamondbacks haven't discussed a new deal with free-agent SP Brandon Webb and the team does not plan to initiate talks with him, according to Jack Magruder, of FOXSportsArizona.com.
SP | Jon Garland | free agent | Transaction, Fantasy
San Diego Padres SP Jon Garland rejected his mutual option for the 2011 season Tuesday, Nov. 2, becoming a free agent, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center. Garland's option was worth $6.75 million. He would have received $600,000 if the team had rejected his option. Instead, he will receive a $300,000 buyout.
SP | Doug Davis | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $6.5 million option on SP Doug Davis and their $2.25 million option on C Gregg Zaun Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Associated Press. Davis will receive a $1 million buyout and Zaun $250,000.
SP | Hisashi Iwakuma | free agent | Free Agents
The Seattle Mariners could be interested in signing Japanese P Hisashi Iwakuma, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer's Gerry Spratt. Teams have until Friday, Nov. 5, to bid for the right to negotiate with Iwakuma.
SP | Anthony Reyes | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
Cleveland Indians OF Chris Gimenez and P Anthony Reyes declined their minor league assignments and have become free agents, according to The Sports Network.
SP | Cliff Lee | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Cliff Lee has become a free agent following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Trevor Hoffman | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $7.5 million option for the 2011 season on RP Trevor Hoffman Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Associated Press. He will receive a $750,000 buyout.
RP | Jairo Asencio | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
The Atlanta Braves added P Jairo Asencio to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to MLB.com.
RP | Scott Proctor | Atlanta Braves | Transaction
The Atlanta Braves re-signed RP Scott Proctor to a one-year deal Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Sports Network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
RP | Mark Hendrickson | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
The Baltimore Orioles declined their 2011 option on RP Mark Hendrickson Tuesday, Nov. 2, according to The Baltimore Sun. His option was worth $1.2 million with a $200,000 buyout.
RP | Chad Gaudin | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
New York Yankees RP Chad Gaudin declared free agency Monday, Nov. 1, according to CBSSports.com.
RP | Royce Ring | New York Yankees | Transaction
The New York Yankees outrighted RP Royce Ring to the minors Monday, Nov. 1, according to CBSSports.com.
RP | Mariano Rivera | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter and RP Mariano Rivera have become free agents following the completion of the World Series, according to The Associated Press.
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