Fantasy baseball players in the news
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February 2, 2012 @ 08:38:36
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Paul Konerko | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko told media at the team's fan festival over the weekend that he might play another season or two. "No doubt it could be," Konerko said in an interview when asked about the end of his career approaching. "Yeah, in all reality I would see it ending after next year or maybe another year. I mean, at some point you got to go home and be around your kids and have other things to do."
1B | James Loney | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers 1B James Loney will not face criminal charges stemming from a Nov. 14 traffic accident in which he was detained on suspicion of a DUI. Loney's toxicology from that night came back negative.
1B | Dan Johnson | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
The Chicago White Sox signed free-agent 1B Dan Johnson (Rays) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Feb. 1.
1B | Mark Trumbo | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Mark Trumbo (ankle) is expected to be fully healthy by the end of February. He has been taking limited repetitions at third base this offseason, but he's not expected to be the club's everyday third baseman, at least not this year. 3B Alberto Callaspo and SS Maicer Izturis are other options at the hot corner.
Second Baseman
2B | Matt Tolbert | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs 2B Matt Tolbert will get a long look in spring training, as he fights for a utility infielder spot. Tolbert can play all four infield positions.
2B | Edgar Gonzalez | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs 2B Edgar Gonzalez will get a long look in spring training, as he competes for the utility infielder job. He can play all four infield positions as well as left and right field.
2B | Carlos Guillen | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent 2B Carlos Guillen (Tigers) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 1. He is likely to compete for playing time at third base and in the outfield.
2B | Ian Kinsler | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler and OF Josh Hamilton will both be switching to Louisville Slugger bats for the 2012 season.
2B | Darin Mastroianni | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
The Toronto Blue Jays designated 2B Darin Mastroianni for assignment Wednesday, Feb. 1.
Shortstop
SS | Tsuyoshi Nishioka | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
The Minnesota Twins owe SS Tsuyoshi Nishioka $6 million over the next two seasons, so he won't be cut, and it is unlikely he'll be traded, as no team will have interest in paying him. He will instead fight for a utility infielder spot behind SS Jamey Carroll and 2B Alexi Casilla.
Outfielder
OF | Bubba Starling | Kansas City Royals | Injury, Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Bubba Starling (quadriceps) took part in the team's minor-league minicamp in early January, and he appears 100 percent healthy heading into spring training. "We don't have any concerns," general manager Dayton Moore said. "He's taking part in workouts (in Arizona), and everybody said that he looks really good."
OF | Alfredo Amezaga | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Alfredo Amezaga will compete for a utility middle infielder role, and he might be a solid backup to 2B Darwin Barney and SS Starlin Castro. He is a switch-hitter who can play three infield positions and all three outfield spots. The team went the entire 2011 without a backup to Castro, as they had to have Barney move over to shortstop when Castro missed five games.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents
The Chicago White Sox continue to pursue Cuban free-agents P Gerardo Concepcion and OF Yoenis Cespedes. Concepcion is expected to select a team soon.
OF | Jack Cust | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OFs Jack Cust and Fernando Martinez, added during the offseason, will compete with OFs Brian Bogusevic and J.B. Shuck for the starting right field during spring training.
OF | J.B. Shuck | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF J.B. Shuck will be among the outfielders competing for the starting job in right field during spring training.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Brad Penny | free agent | Free Agents,
Free-agent SP Brad Penny (Tigers) is nearing a contract with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League, according to a Japanese media outlet. "The deal has not been finalized yet, but I hear we are in the final stages," Fukuoka team chairman Sadaharu Oh said Tuesday, Jan. 31. "We see him as a pitcher for our starting rotation." Penny confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 1, that he might be in Japan as early as next week.
SP | Jorge De La Rosa | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Jorge De La Rosa admitted he hid a left elbow injury last season, toughing it out through eight more starts. "It was real cold that day in Pittsburgh, and I felt something in my arm," De La Rosa said. "I said it was a blister and they took me out of the game. I told them I would be OK. But I was not. It was weakness. The next day, I felt pain when I woke up." He is recovering from Tommy John surgery, and not expected to throw his first Major League pitch until late May or sometime in June.
SP | Jon Lester | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said SP Jon Lester and RP Andrew Bailey both plan to report to spring training early.
SP | Edwin Jackson | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
Free-agent SP Edwin Jackson (Cardinals) is not close to signing with any team, and he appears ready to wait out the market until a team steps up with an acceptable offer.
SP | Micah Owings | San Diego Padres | Transaction,
The San Diego Padres signed free-agent SP Micah Owings (Diamondbacks) to a one-year deal worth $1 million Wednesday, Feb. 1.
SP | John Lannan | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP John Lannan became the first player to go to an arbitration case Wednesday, Feb. 1. Lannan is asking for $5.7 million, while the team countered with $5 million. A decision is expected Thursday, Feb. 2.
SP | Rubby De La Rosa | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury,
Los Angeles Dodgers SP Rubby De La Rosa (elbow) is now throwing from 90 feet in his comeback from Tommy John surgery, and he's expected to be back in action by midseason.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Rafael Perez | Cleveland Indians | Transaction
The Cleveland Indians avoided arbitration with RP Rafael Perez by signing him to a one-year deal. He'll make $2,005,000 in 2012 with another $25,000 possible through performance bonuses.
RP | Casey Fossum | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction, Free Agents,
The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent RP Casey Fossum (Mets) to a minor-league contract Wednesday, Feb. 1. Fossum last pitched in the majors in 2009 with the New York Mets.
RP | Francisco Cordero | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy,
The Toronto Blue Jays finalized their one-year, $4.5 million deal with RP Francisco Cordero Wednesday, Feb. 1.
RP | Chad Durbin | Washington Nationals | Transaction,
The Washington Nationals signed free-agent RP Chad Durbin (Indians) to a minor league deal Wednesday, Feb. 1.
RP | Juan Cruz | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction,
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent RP Juan Cruz (Rays) to a minor league deal with an invite to spring training Wednesday, Feb. 1.
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