Fantasy baseball players in the news
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January 25, 2012 @ 08:40:13
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Adam LaRoche | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals 1B Adam LaRoche (shoulder) said his throwing is not back to 100 percent yet. He said his shoulder feels almost full strength and his swing has returned with no problems.
1B | Lance Berkman | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF/1B Lance Berkman is working Houston-area personal trainer Ben Fairchild again this offseason. He said he has made some minor adjustments to his routine and plans to report in great shape again this season.
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The Tampa Bay Rays finalized their one-year, $7.25 million deal with 1B Carlos Pena Tuesday, Jan. 24, after he passed a physical.
Second Baseman
2B | German Duran | Miami Marlins | Transaction, Free Agents
The Miami Marlins signed free-agent 2B German Duran (Astros) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.
2B | Delwyn Young | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent 2B Delwyn Young (Phillies) to a minor league deal Monday, Jan. 23.
Shortstop
SS | Yairo Munoz | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Free Agents
The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent SS Yairo Munoz (Dominican Republic). Munoz, 16, was plucked from the Dominican Prospect League. The book on Munoz is that he is a "contact hitter who can drive the ball gap to gap, he used his speed to leg out extra bases and he shows instincts to play the game."
SS | Angel Sanchez | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros designated SS Angel Sanchez for assignment Tuesday, Jan. 24.
Third Baseman
3B | Nolan Arenado | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado leads the 10 best third-base prospects as determined by MLB.com for the 2012 season. Coming in after Arenado are Miguel Sano (Twins), Anthony Rendon (Nationals), Mike Olt (Rangers), Nick Castellanos (Tigers), Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox), Jedd Gyorko (Padres), Matt Dominguez (Marlins), Wilmer Flores (Mets) and Zack Cox (Cardinals).
3B | Miguel Cabrera | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera said Tuesday, Jan. 24, that he will move to his original position, third base, to accommodate the acquisition of 1B Prince Fielder. "I will come back to the third base, which is my natural position," Cabrera said. "The arrival of Fielder will benefit us."
3B | Wilson Betemit | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 3B Wilson Betemit will make $3.25 million as part of his two-year deal with the team. The deal also includes a vesting option for the 2014 season. He will make a $500,000 signing bonus, $1 million this year and $1.75 million in 2013. The vesting option is worth $3.2 million if he has a combined 700 plate appearances over the two years.
Catcher
C | Jesus Montero | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners C Jesus Montero leads the list of 10 prospect catchers to watch in 2012, according to MLB.com. Also on the list in order are Devin Mesoraco (Reds), Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays), Gary Sanchez (Yankees), Wilin Rosario (Rockies), Yasmani Grandal (Padres), Christian Bethancourt (Braves), Ryan Lavarnway (Red Sox), Sebastian Valle (Phillies) and Jorge Alfaro (Rangers).
C | Chris Snyder | Houston Astros | Transaction
Updating a previous report, Houston Astros C Chris Snyder will receive $750,000 in 2012, with $350,000 guaranteed. He will also receive bonuses for plate appearances and days on the team's roster.
C | Russell Martin | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees C Russell Martin will make $7.5 million as part of his one-year deal to avoid arbitration Tuesday, Jan. 24. Performance bonuses are also included in his contract.
C | Damaso Espino | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent C Damaso Espino (Dodgers) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Monday, Jan. 23.
Outfielder
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Milwaukee Brewers will ask OF Corey Hart again if he would consider playing some games at first to back up 1B Mat Gamel.
OF | Chris Coghlan | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Chris Coghlan (knee) has his left knee scoped in November, but he is expected to be ready to go when position players begins workouts at spring training Feb. 26. Coghlan will be in the mix for a backup OF spot.
OF | Mike Stanton | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins OF Logan Morrison is expected to start in left field in 2012, with OF Emilio Bonifacio starting in center field, and OF Mike Stanton holding it down in right. OFs Scott Cousins, Kevin Mattison, Bryan Petersen and Aaron Rowand are in the mix for backup spots along with OF Chris Coghlan (knee).
OF | J.D. Drew | free agent | Free Agents
Free-agent OF J.D. Drew (Red Sox) is very likely to retire. He is not expected to be back with the Boston Red Sox.
OF | Jonny Gomes | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the deal OF Jonny Gomes signed with the Oakland Athletics is for one-year, $1 million, with incentives worth $200,000.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes has finally gained residency in the Dominican Republic, which means he could become a free agent and start negotiating with major league teams in the very near future. The Miami Marlins and Chicago Cubs are expected to make a run for Cespedes, as well as several other teams. Cespedes finished a short winter ball run going 5-for-35 (.143) with one home run, no walks and 10 strikeouts.
OF | Justin Ruggiano | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
The Tampa Bay Rays designated OF Justin Ruggiano for assignment Tuesday, Jan. 24.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Rays) is interested in the idea of returning to play for the Detroit Tigers. Damon is a leading candidate to replace C Victor Martinez (knee) as the team's designated hitter in 2012.
OF | Cody Ross | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF Cody Ross will be given every opportunity to start over OF Darnell McDonald in right field, and the two could wind up serving in a platoon situation. OF Ryan Sweeney is also in the mix there.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (abdomen, groin) is participating in full offseason workouts, which includes agility drills, weight lifting and swinging a bat.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The Boston Red Sox have checked in on free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies).
SP | Edwin Jackson | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The Boston Red Sox have checked in on free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals).
SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, the deal San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum signed Tuesday, Jan. 24, also received a limited no-trade clause.
SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said SP CC Sabathia will get the nod for the team on opening day this season against the Tampa Bay Rays April 6. The order of the rest of the rotation isn't fleshed out yet, but Girardi said it will definitely be a five-man rotation. SPs Michael Pineda, Ivan Nova and Hiroki Kuroda are also expected to be in the rotation.
SP | Bartolo Colon | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
The Oakland Athletics finalized their one-year deal with SP Bartolo Colon Tuesday, Jan. 24.
SP | Kevin Millwood | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy,
The Seattle Mariners finalized their minor league deal with SP Kevin Millwood Tuesday, Jan. 24. Millwood has a solid shot to crack the starting rotation this spring over young SPs Danny Hultzen and James Paxton. Millwood will make $1 million plus an extra $750,000 in incentives if he makes the major league roster.
SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
Toronto Blue Jays SP Brandon Morrow will earn $4 million this season, $8 million in 2013 and $8 million in 2014, with a $10 million option for the 2015 season, including a $1 million buyout.
SP | Yu Darvish | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux said Tuesday, Jan. 24, that SP Yu Darvish is unlikely to throw all seven of his pitches this season. "Over there, there's 12 teams," said Maddux. "So they do play the same guys a lot. If that means having seven or eight pitches, there might be a time and a place to use all of them. The teams that we'll play a lot, we play them 19 times. We might break a little something extra out there. But if we do four things, maybe five things really well, that should be enough."
SP | Fausto Carmona | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy,
Cleveland Indians SP Fausto Carmona will miss spring training this year as he tries to clear up his false identity situation in the Dominican Republic. Manager Manny Acta said SP Kevin Slowey is likely to replace Carmona in the rotation.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Steven Shell | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
Free-agent P Steven Shell (Braves) was suspended 50 games after testing positive for metabolites of Stanozolol. His suspension will begin once he signs with an organization. Free-agent P Michael Hart (Athletics) was given a 50-game suspension after a second violation for a drug of abuse.
RP | Brad Ziegler | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Arizona Diamondbacks avoided arbitration with RP Brad Ziegler by signing him to a one-year, $1.795 million deal.
RP | Koji Uehara | Texas Rangers | Fantasy,
Updating a previous report, Texas Rangers RP Koji Uehara has refused a trade to the Toronto Blue Jays, according to a source. Uehara has a limited non-trade clause that includes six teams, and Toronto is one of those. The Rangers continue to shop Uehara, who is scheduled to make $4 million this season.
RP | Francisco Cordero | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction, Fantasy,
The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal with free-agent RP Francisco Cordero (Reds) Tuesday, Jan. 24. He will serve as the eighth-inning setup man for RP Sergio Santos.
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
Retired C Jorge Posada hinted Tuesday, Jan. 24, during his retirement press conference that this year is likely to be RP Mariano Rivera's last in baseball. "Mariano said this is it," Posada said. "He said he has one more year, but Derek said he's got like three more to go." However, Posada said he doesn't believe Rivera will actually hang them up.
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