Fantasy baseball players in the news
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January 4, 2012 @ 08:45:00
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Aubrey Huff | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 1B Aubrey Huff has spent the offseason working out at the Athletes' Performance Institute in Arizona and has done a Pilates program. Huff said his struggles last season were more mental than physical, but he dedicated himself to being in better shape for next season.
1B | Adam LaRoche | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) said his surgically repaired shoulder is 100 percent, and he's able to throw and hit without problems.
1B | Prince Fielder | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals have met with Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers), and Washington is in the most serious pursuit of Fielder. It's believed they're competing with the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners. The Texas Rangers are unlikely to pursue Fielder further. It's unknown how much the Nats are willing to allocate toward his services.
1B | Brandon Snyder | Texas Rangers | Transaction
The Texas Rangers acquired 1B Brandon Snyder from the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, Jan. 3, in exchange for cash considerations. Texas also re-signed OF Brad Nelson to a minor league deal.
1B | Kendrys Morales | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendrys Morales (leg) started light baseball activities and hitting in the cage a few days ago. Morales also recently resumed jogging as he attempts to be ready for spring training.
Second Baseman
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez (shoulder) took a small but encouraging step in his recovery from a dislocated right shoulder, as he began hitting off a tee. "Swinging's not going to be a problem at all," said Sanchez, who sustained his season-ending injury June 10. He has lengthened the distance of his tosses to 75-80 feet, and he'll increase the frequency of his workouts from three days per week to five beginning next week.
Third Baseman
3B | Greg Dobbs | Miami Marlins | Transaction, Fantasy
The Miami Marlins re-signed 3B Greg Dobbs to a two-year deal Tuesday, Jan. 3. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
3B | Hanley Ramirez | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez reportedly still isn't thrilled about the idea of moving to third base to accommodate SS Jose Reyes at shortstop. Reports last week indicated that Ramirez was fine with the idea and had moved on, but that doesn't appear to be completely true. One source said Ramirez's sentiments are unchanged.
Catcher
C | Buster Posey | San Francisco Giants | Injury, Fantasy
In a message on the San Francisco Giants' Twitter account, C Buster Posey (leg) told everyone he has begun hitting and throwing. "I started back up throwing and hitting today. January is always an important month," Posey said.
C | Robinson Chirinos | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays C Robinson Chirinos (wrist) is not being allowed to play in Venezuelan Winter League games, per the team's request, as they want him to focus on his rehab from a broken right wrist. Tampa Bay expects him to be ready for spring training.
C | Mike McKenry | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates C Mike McKenry is the strong favorite to back up C Rod Barajas next season. McKenry has spent his offseason doing personal hitting sessions with skipper Clint Hurdle. McKenry is also working hard with a mental conditioning coach.
Outfielder
OF | Ichiro Suzuki | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki has confessed to feeling "mental stress" last year after seeing his record streak of 200-hit seasons snapped at 10. Suzuki told local media he was struggling to find reasons for a drop in form which triggered some serious soul-searching for him.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates are expected to bid for OF Yoenis Cespedes when he is eligible for free agency later this month.
OF | Reed Johnson | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs finalized their one-year, $1.15 million deal with OF Reed Johnson Tuesday, Jan. 3.
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp will earn a one-time bonus of $250,000 if he is traded away.
OF | Jai Miller | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Baltimore Orioles acquired OF Jai Miller from the Oakland Athletics Tuesday, Jan. 3, in exchange for cash considerations.
OF | Luke Scott | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Eleven clubs are looking at signing free-agent OF Luke Scott (Orioles), and the Baltimore Orioles have not discussed re-signing him.
OF | Carlos Quentin | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres OF Carlos Quentin will serve as the team's starting left fielder next season.
OF | Christian Yelich | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Many teams are interested in trading for Miami Marlins OF Christian Yelich, and he would likely have to be part of a package to land Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza. OFs Mike Stanton and Logan Morrison are off limits.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents
The St. Louis Cardinals are eyeing free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies).
SP | Paul Maholm | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates have had discussions with free-agent SP Paul Maholm (Pirates), but team sources have said it is unlikely Maholm will be brought back.
SP | Jo-Jo Reyes | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction,
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SP Jo-Jo Reyes (Orioles) to a minor league deal Tuesday, Jan. 3. He's expected to receive an invite to spring training.
SP | Edwin Jackson | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The New York Yankees are still interested in adding starting pitching, but the prices on free-agent SPs Edwin Jackson (Cardinals) and Roy Oswalt (Phillies) remain too high at this juncture. The team is interested in trading for Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza, but Chicago's asking price must come down in order for that to happen.
SP | Hiroki Kuroda | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The Boston Red Sox are interested in both free-agent SPs Hiroki Kuroda (Dodgers) and Roy Oswalt (Phillies), but both pitchers appear out of their current price range. The New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals are also eyeing Oswalt.
SP | Carlos Silva | Boston Red Sox | Transaction,
The Boston Red Sox signed free-agent SP Carlos Silva (Yankees), P Brandon Duckworth (Red Sox), SP Charlie Haeger (Red Sox), SS Pedro Ciriaco (Pirates) and SS Nate Spears (Red Sox) to minor league deals with invites to spring training Tuesday, Jan. 3.
SP | Rich Harden | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
Teams are looking at free-agent SP Rich Harden (Athletics) as both a starting pitcher and a reliever, according to major league sources. Harden, who has been very injury-prone in his career, may stand a better chance of staying healthy working out of the bullpen.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Fernando Rodney | Tampa Bay Rays | Free Agents
Updating a previous report, the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with free-agent RP Fernando Rodney (Angels).
RP | Francisco Cordero | free agent | Free Agents
The Cincinnati Reds will not offer free-agent CL Francisco Cordero (Reds) two guaranteed years in a contract.
RP | Jon Rauch | New York Mets | Fantasy,
New York Mets RP Frank Francisco will make $5.5 million next year and $6.5 million in 2013. His contract doesn't include performance bonuses. RP Jon Rauch can earn an extra $500,000 in incentives on top of his $3.5 million salary for 2012. Rauch can earn $50,000 each for finishing 30 and 35 games, $75,000 each for finishing 40 and 45 games and $125,000 each for finishing 50 and 55 games.
RP | Joel Zumaya | free agent | Free Agents,
Free-agent RP Joel Zumaya (Tigers) is high on San Diego Padres general manager Josh Byrnes' wish list this offseason.
RP | Robinson Tejeda | Cleveland Indians | Transaction,
The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent RP Robinson Tejeda (Royals) to a minor league deal Tuesday, Jan. 3.
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