Fantasy baseball players in the news
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January 5, 2012 @ 08:37:48
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mark Trumbo | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Mark Trumbo (foot) might not be fully healed until late February, as his rehab from a stress fracture in his right foot is taking longer than expected. "I don't think I fully understood the injury at the beginning, to be honest, and that's on me," Trumbo said Wednesday, Jan. 4. "The injury is something that requires normally about five months to completely heal given the area that it's located and the lack of blood supply and everything else that has to do with foot injuries."
1B | Bryan LaHair | Chicago Cubs | Free Agents, Fantasy
Chicago Cubs executive Theo Epstein said Wednesday, Jan. 4, that 1B Bryan LaHair will be the team's starting first baseman this season, which means the team won't re-sign 1B Carlos Pena. "I think hitters hit no matter where they are, and this kid has hit," Epstein said. "He's hit everywhere he's ever been. You can't dominate the Triple-A level more than he did this year."
1B | Mike Jacobs | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent 1B Mike Jacobs (Rockies) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Second Baseman
2B | Corey Wimberly | New York Mets | Transaction,
The New York Mets signed free-agent P Jeff Stevens (Cubs) and 2B Corey Wimberly (Pirates) to minor league deals Wednesday, Jan. 4.
2B | P.J. Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | Transaction
The Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent 2B P.J. Phillips (Angels), the brother of 2B Brandon Phillips, to a minor league deal Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Shortstop
SS | Ryan Theriot | free agent | Free Agents
The New York Mets are looking at free-agent SS Ronny Cedeno (Pirates), SS Ryan Theriot (Cardinals) and SS Jack Wilson (Braves).
SS | Munenori Kawasaki | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
The Seattle Mariners signed Japanese League SS Munenori Kawasaki to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Kawasaki, 30, hits left-handed, like OF Ichiro Suzuki, and is said to have a similar "slap and run" batting style. Kawasaki is regarded as a strong defensive player with good range.
SS | Stephen Drew | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury, Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks SS Stephen Drew (ankle) is hopeful that he'll be ready for the start of the season, according to general manager Kevin Towers. "I haven't talked to him, but the reports are that he's coming along OK," Towers said Wednesday, Jan. 4.
SS | Hiroyuki Nakajima | Japanese League | Free Agents
The New York Yankees are unlikely to work out a deal with Japanese League SS Hiroyuki Nakajima by the deadline Friday, Jan. 6. If that's the case, he will be an unrestricted free agent next year.
Third Baseman
3B | Matt Dominguez | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
Miami Marlins 3B Matt Dominguez is a candidate to be dealt to the Chicago Cubs in a deal that would land Miami SP Carlos Zambrano. The Cubs are expected to pick up a large chunk of Zambrano's $18 million salary next year in any trade.
Catcher
C | Miguel Montero | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said Wednesday, Jan. 4, that he hasn't changed the focus from a multi-year deal to a one-year deal for C Miguel Montero despite a lack of progress in talks on a long-term extension. "Our hope is to keep him well beyond this year, but we haven't made such progress," Towers said.
Outfielder
OF | Scott Hairston | New York Mets | Transaction
The New York Mets flew OF Scott Hairston in for a physical, and he has re-signed with the club on an undisclosed, major league deal.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Texas Rangers showed an interest in Cleveland Indians OF Grady Sizemore (Indians), before he re-signed with the Indians, but they are not looking at adding anyone in center field. The team still plan on going to spring training with OFs Julio Borbon, Craig Gentry and Leonys Martin competing for the starting center field job. They can also move OF Josh Hamilton over to center field, plugging OF David Murphy in as the left fielder.
OF | Gerardo Parra | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
The Arizona Diamondbacks are not interested in dealing OF Gerardo Parra, despite the free-agent signing of OF Jason Kubel this offseason. "I'm not really motivated to move him," general manager Kevin Towers said Wednesday, Jan. 4. "I think it's a good fit. I think Parra will still play a lot." Towers sees Parra seeing more time in center field and right field, giving OFs Chris B. Young and Justin Upton time off against tough right-handed pitchers.
OF | Dewayne Wise | New York Yankees | Transaction
The New York Yankees signed free-agent OFs Cole Garner (Rockies) and Dewayne Wise (Blue Jays) to minor league deals Wednesday, Jan. 4.
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays were heavily involved in trying to sign OF Coco Crisp before he re-signed with the Oakland Athletics.
OF | Jorge Soler | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Boston Red Sox have scouted Cuban OFs Jorge Soler and Yoenis Cespedes, and it appears that they would prefer to pass on the high price of Cespedes and bid for Soler, according to a major league source. Soler is only 19 and would need more seasoning compared to Cespedes.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Reds haven't expressed interest in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Rays) as they look to add depth to their outfield.
OF | Norichika Aoki | Japanese League | Free Agents
The Milwaukee Brewers plan to hold a workout for Japanese League OF Norichika Aoki in Arizona this weekend as they try to sign him. The team has until Jan. 17 to work out a contract with Aoki.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy,
Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano allowed one earned run and two hits with a walk and two strikeouts in 1 2/3 innings in his winter ball debut Wednesday, Jan. 4, with Escogido in the Dominican Republic.
SP | Yu Darvish | free agent | Free Agents,
Japanese League SP Yu Darvish returned to Japan earlier Wednesday, Jan. 4, after spending the past couple of days visiting the Texas Rangers. The team has two weeks to sign him to a deal.
SP | Carlos Zambrano | Miami Marlins | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Chicago Cubs traded SP Carlos Zambrano to the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Jan. 4, in exchange for SP Chris Volstad. The Cubs will pay all but $2.5 million of Zambrano's $18 million salary for the 2012 season.
SP | A.J. Burnett | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
The New York Yankees aren't receiving any trade interest in SP A.J. Burnett. The Pittsburgh Pirates initially expressed interest, and the Atlanta Braves could be interested if they deal SP Jair Jurrjens. Teams are asking the Yanks to pay the rest of Burnett's salary in any deal.
SP | Hiroki Kuroda | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
Several executives said the agent for free-agent SP Hiroki Kuroda (Dodgers) indicated that his client will receive between $11 million and $13 million per year in his next deal. However, a source close to Kuroda said that was untrue.
SP | Matt Garza | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy,
The Detroit Tigers aren't talking trades for any starting pitchers at the moment, including Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza. "We are not looking," general manager Dave Dombrowski said. "There are some guys that are out there and are very good and clubs have called us about them. But we have four veteran starters, and sometimes you have to break in young pitching."
SP | Joe Saunders | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
Free-agent SP Joe Saunders (Diamondbacks) is receiving one-year offers and multi-year offers. He could still wind up landing a three-year deal with another club. The Detroit Tigers and Miami Marlins make the most sense.
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The St. Louis Cardinals are interested in free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies), but not as a starting pitcher. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are also interested, but they are waiting to see if his price comes down.
SP | Jacob Turner | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy,
Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said SP Jacob Turner is not on the trading block this winter. The team was reportedly dangling Turner in a deal to land Chicago Cubs SP Matt Garza. "We are not looking to trade Jacob Turner," Dombrowski said. "We love the guy. But I have received calls from clubs wondering if we would be interested in certain players because they have interest in our players. And he is a guy they ask about immediately because he is held in such high esteem." Turner will be seriously considered for the No. 5 rotation spot in spring training. Other teams have also inquired about 3B Nick Castellanos, C Rob Brantly, INFs Dixon Machado and Hernan Perez and OF Avisail Garcia.
SP | Edwin Jackson | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The New York Yankees have turned their attention to free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals), although the two sides "aren't in any way close to a deal." Scott Boras, Jackson's agent, is reportedly looking for a four- or five-year deal worth around $15 million per year.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Adam Miller | New York Yankees | Transaction, Free Agents
The New York Yankees signed free-agent RP Adam Miller (Indians) to a minor league deal.
RP | Bobby Jenks | Boston Red Sox | Injury
Updating previous reports, Boston Red Sox RP Bobby Jenks (back) had a decompression procedure on his back Dec. 12, and recently had another procedure to remove more bone fragments from his back. The normal recovery time is eight weeks, which means Jenks is unlikely to be ready for the start of spring training.
RP | Chad Gaudin | Miami Marlins | Transaction,
The Miami Marlins signed free-agent RP Chad Gaudin (Blue Jays) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Jan. 4.
RP | Logan Kensing | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction,
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Logan Kensing (Yankees) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Jan. 4.
RP | Kerry Wood | free agent | Free Agents,
Chicago Cubs executive Theo Epstein said he expects to re-sign RP Kerry Wood. Epstein said Wood is "exactly the type of guy we want to build a winning culture here in Chicago."
RP | Fernando Rodney | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays RP Fernando Rodney said he will be given the chance to compete with RP Kyle Farnsworth for the team's closer job. However, it seems unlikely that Rodney will win the job over Farnsworth.
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