Fantasy baseball players in the news
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December 29, 2011 @ 08:39:13
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Prince Fielder | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Agent Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers), is taking his time while trying to sell a long-term deal for his client. Boras said Fielder has met personally with a few owners. The Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals, Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays have varying degrees of interest. "It takes a bit longer because these are ownership decisions," Boras said. "I've got to sit down with owners. There are a lot of them interested in Prince. That's time-consuming. Respectfully, you have to sit down and meet with these people. You've got to go through the process."
Third Baseman
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said 3B Alex Rodriguez (knee, shoulder) is "100 percent" and there are "no red flags" heading into spring training after Rodriguez has undergone procedures for his right knee and left shoulder. Cashman expects Rodriguez to play every day next year.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Washington Nationals finalized their one-year deal with 3B/OF Mark DeRosa Wednesday, Dec. 28. He is expected to serve as the backup first baseman, and he'll play occasionally in the outfield and at second and third base. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
Outfielder
OF | Andruw Jones | free agent | Fantasy
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Wednesday, Dec. 28, that the team is still talking about re-signing veteran OF Andruw Jones (Yankees).
OF | Josh Reddick | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin expects to play OF Josh Reddick quite often next season. Reddick said he is most comfortable patrolling center field.
OF | Norichika Aoki | Japanese League | Free Agents
The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly have started their negotiations with Japanese League OF Norichika Aoki at $1-1.5 million. The team is expected to use Aoki as a reserve outfielder next season. He made around $4.25 million last season in Japan.
OF | Cody Ross | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies are not in negotiations with free-agent OF Cody Ross (Giants) despite reports stating the contrary.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Kevin Millwood | free agent | Free Agents
The Seattle Mariners are interested in free-agent SP Kevin Millwood (Rockies).
SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy,
There is still a sizable gap in long-term contract talks between the San Francisco Giants and SP Tim Lincecum. Lincecum is thought to be looking for an eight-year deal, while the Giants have offered a four-year deal over the summer in the neighborhood of $80 million.
SP | Matt Garza | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
The Chicago Cubs are looking for young starting pitching in return for SP Matt Garza. On rival executive reportedly said Wednesday, Dec. 28, that the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees have what it takes to make a deal happen.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Grant Balfour | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
Oakland Athletics assistant general manager David Forst said Wednesday, Dec. 28, that RPs Grant Balfour, Fautino De Los Santos and Joey Devine are all candidates for the closer's job following the trade of RP Andrew Bailey to the Boston Red Sox.
RP | Andrew Bailey | Boston Red Sox | Transaction
Updating previous reports, the Boston Red Sox have acquired RP Andrew Bailey and OF Ryan Sweeney from the Oakland Athletics for OF Josh Reddick, 3B Miles Head and P Raul Alcantara.
RP | Cesar Cabral | New York Yankees | Transaction,
The New York Yankees acquired RP Cesar Cabral from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for cash considerations. Cabral will compete with RP Hideki Okajima for a spot in the bullpen in spring training.
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