Fantasy baseball players in the news
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January 31, 2012 @ 08:39:00
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Dmitri Young | free agent | Free Agents
The Philadelphia Phillies worked out free-agent 1B Dmitri Young (Nationals), and he showed quick hands and good footwork. Young has lost 75 pounds.
Second Baseman
2B | Jemile Weeks | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks is likely to hit leadoff in manager Bob Melvin's batting order this year. OF Coco Crisp is a candidate to hit third, with SS Cliff Pennington hitting second.
2B | Bill Hall | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The New York Yankees are in serious talks with free-agent INF Bill Hall (Giants). He would likely serve as a utility infielder, and he could see occasional starts in the outfield.
Third Baseman
3B | Russ Canzler | Cleveland Indians | Transaction
The Cleveland Indians acquired IF Russ Canzler from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations.
3B | Chris D. Johnson | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros 3B Chris D. Johnson will enter spring training this year fighting for a starting spot at third base with 3B Jimmy Paredes. Johnson admits that he struggled with mental toughness last year at the plate.
Catcher
C | Miguel Montero | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
The Arizona Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with C Miguel Montero by signing him to an undisclosed deal minutes before his scheduled arbitration hearing.
C | Tony Sanchez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates C Tony Sanchez (jaw) suffered a broken jaw in a bar brawl earlier this offseason. Sanchez appeared to be fully healthy three weeks ago as he worked out at the team's mini-camp in Bradenton, Fla.
C | John Hester | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction,
The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent P Ryan Edell (Indians), Steven Johnson (Orioles), C John Hester (Orioles) and C Brian Ward to minor league deals Monday, Jan. 30.
C | Ronny Paulino | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction,
The Baltimore Orioles signed RP Pat Neshek (Padres), C Ronny Paulino (Mets) and Korean P Seong-Min Kim to minor league deals with invites to spring training Monday, Jan. 30.
C | Chris Snyder | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros C Chris Snyder's 2013 mutual option is worth $4 million, all of which is guaranteed. The option contains a $500,000 buyout. Snyder can make extra money in 2012; he'll earn $125,000 for 300 plate appearances, $125,000 for 325, $125,000 for 350, $125,000 for 375, $250,000 for 400, $250,000 for 425, $250,000 for 450 and $250,000 for 475. He also has various bonuses for awards.
C | Victor Martinez | Detroit Tigers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers C Victor Martinez (knee) underwent surgery on both his medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee last week, not his ACL and MCL.
Outfielder
OF | Jose Constanza | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Atlanta Braves OF Jose Constanza (shoulder) stayed in his Dominican Winter League game Monday, Jan. 30, after apparently injuring his shoulder.
OF | Casper Wells | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Seattle Mariners OF Casper Wells (head) is fully recovered from a "balance disorder" that he dealt with last season, according to trainer Rick Griffin. Wells doesn't want to make excuses for his disappointing 2011 season, but he knows his balance and vision problems played a part.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Six teams have been talking with the representatives for Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes, who is expected to travel to the United States within the next week to 10 days to have face-to-face meetings with clubs. The Miami Marlins, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles and Detroit Tigers are five of the six interested teams.
OF | Corey Patterson | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
The Milwaukee Brewers signed free-agent OF Corey Patterson (Cardinals) to a minor league deal Monday, Jan. 30. He will likely be the left fielder for Triple-A Nashville. Patterson's deal doesn't include an invite to spring training.
OF | Justin Ruggiano | free agent | Free Agents
Tampa Bay Rays OF Justin Ruggiano plans to decline his minor league assignment, which will make him a free agent.
OF | Jack Cust | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Jack Cust's option for the 2013 season will be worth $1 million, all of which is guaranteed if the option is exercised. He can earn extra money in '13 for various awards.
OF | Pat Burrell | Retired Players | Transaction
Free-agent OF Pat Burrell (Giants) officially announced his retirement from baseball Monday, Jan. 30.
OF | Vernon Wells | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vernon Wells is working with Chicago Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo this offseason in hopes of improving on his disappointing 2011 campaign. Wells is trying to rebuild his swing "top to bottom" and has been working in the batting cages with Jaramillo. "He's awesome," Wells said. "I finally have a load in my swing, which will be fun." Wells thinks getting loaded early will help him catch up to hittable pitches and lay off balls outside the strike zone.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury
Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) threw off a mound for the first time since having Tommy John surgery. Matsuzaka threw off the mound 21 times, with his first 10 tosses coming with a catcher standing in front of home plate and his last 10 being pitches with the catcher crouching behind the plate.
SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell said SPs Tommy Hanson (shoulder) and Jair Jurrjens (knee) are both feeling great and are not expected to be limited at all in spring training. "Everything's good" with Hanson and Jurrjens, McDowell said. "I talked to JJ last week. Tommy's been in here working out. JJ says he's ready to go and Tommy says he's ready to go, so we'll just prepare as if they're 100 percent ready, which they are."
SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson (back) has made good progress since undergoing back surgery in late November, but the team isn't interested in rushing him back this spring. He could be a few weeks behind the other starters, which means he may not make his season debut until late April or early May. He was not in attendance at the team's voluntary early throwing program Monday, Jan. 30. SPs Julio Teheran or Randall Delgado could begin the season in the rotation in place of Hudson.
SP | Brandon McCarthy | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
Updating a previous item, Oakland Athletics SP Brandon McCarthy will start on opening day against the Seattle Mariners March 28 in Tokyo, Japan. SP Bartolo Colon will likely start the second game. SPs Tyson Ross, Graham Godfrey, Tom Milone, Jarrod Parker and Brad Peacock will compete for the open spots in the rotation.
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The agent for free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) said his client wants to be a starter this year instead of pitching out of the bullpen, which could be a problem if he signs with the Texas Rangers.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Chad Qualls | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction, Free Agents
The Philadelphia Phillies signed free-agent RP Chad Qualls (Padres) to an undisclosed deal.
RP | Manny Delcarmen | New York Yankees | Transaction, Free Agents
The New York Yankees signed free-agent RP Manny Delcarmen (Rangers) to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
RP | Taylor Buchholz | free agent | Free Agents,
Free-agent RP Taylor Buchholz (depression) plans to skip the 2012 season, according to his agent, David Pasti. Buchholz said he is feeling great but still plans on sitting out.
RP | Kyle McClellan | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy,
The Baltimore Orioles, who are discussing trades with the St. Louis Cardinals (RP Kyle McClellan and Texas Rangers (RP Koji Uehara), have currently stalled in their talks because the demand is too high.
RP | Trever Miller | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent RP Trever Miller (Blue Jays) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training. He'll make $800,000 in the majors.
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