Fantasy baseball players in the news
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November 22, 2010 @ 08:52:58
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Jose Julio Ruiz | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays have declined the option on 1B Jose Julio Ruiz and released him, according to MLB.com's Bill Chastain.
Shortstop
SS | Wilmer Flores | New York Mets | Injury
New York Mets SS Wilmer Flores (leg) returned to action in the Venezuelan Winter League Sunday, Nov. 21, MetsBlog.com's Michael Baron reports.
SS | Derek Jeter | free agent | Free Agents
Free-agent SS Derek Jeter's (Yankees) agent Casey Close said he is baffled by the New York Yankees' "arbitration-ambush" approach to negotiations with Jeter, the New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports. "They continue to argue their points in the press and refuse to acknowledge Derek's total contribution to their franchise," Close said. It has been widely reported that Jeter is seeking a deal of five or six years, but a source believes those reports are overstating Jeter's demands: instead, the 36-year-old Jeter is likely looking for a four-year contract that takes him through his 40th birthday.
SS | Jason Bartlett | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The Washington Nationals are reportedly interested in trading for SS Jason Bartlett (Rays), according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe. In return, Tampa Bay is looking for bullpen help or a prospect or two, with IF Reid Brignac expected to take over as the team's everyday shortstop.
Catcher
C | Victor Martinez | free agent | Transaction
The Detroit Tigers would use C Victor Martinez (Red Sox) as their primary designated hitter and backup catcher if they signed him, the Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports.
C | Hector Gimenez | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added C Hector Gimenez and P Luis Vasquez to their 40-man roster, according to MLB.com's Lyle Spencer.
Outfielder
OF | Justin Upton | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks OF Justin Upton can be traded to any club without his permission with the exception of the Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals and Oakland Athletics, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Tigers) said he would be open to playing for the Boston Red Sox again, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Hisashi Iwakuma | free agent | Free Agents
Updating earlier reports, the Oakland Athletics offered free-agent SP Hisashi Iwakuma (Japanese League) a four-year, $15.25 million deal after posting a $19.1 million posting fee, according to agent Don Nomura, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports.
SP | Cliff Lee | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The New York Yankees are reportedly going to offer free-agent SP Cliff Lee (Rangers) a five-year deal worth between $115 million and $120 million, with the Texas Rangers determined to match whatever offer is made, according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe. The Washington Nationals are also considered to be in aggressive pursuit of Lee.
SP | Javier Vazquez | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Washington Nationals are expected to make a contract offer to free-agent SP Javier Vazquez (Yankees) this week, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Mark Prior | free agent | Free Agents
Three teams are waiting to hear from free-agent SP Mark Prior (Rangers) as to who he will sign with, The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports.
RP | J.J. Putz | free agent | Free Agents
The Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in free-agent RP J.J. Putz (White Sox), the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports.
RP | Clay Zavada | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers is hopeful that free-agent RP Clay Zavada (Diamondbacks) will agree to a minor league deal to return to the organization, according to The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro. Towers is waiting to hear back from Zavada's agent.
RP | Billy Wagner | Retired Players | Fantasy
Former Atlanta Braves CL Billy Wagner is still listed on the team's 40-man roster despite having announced his retirement, according to David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. If the Braves had removed Wagner from the roster and he suddenly decided to unretire, the team would not receive any compensation if he signed elsewhere.
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