Fantasy baseball players in the news
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February 3, 2012 @ 08:38:24
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Matt LaPorta | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 1B Matt LaPorta will have a chance to win a job in spring training, but if he doesn't win a starting spot, he's likely headed to Triple-A Columbus.
1B | Casey Kotchman | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Kotchman will make $3 million in 2012 and can earn an extra $1.75 million in performance bonuses. He is expected to compete for the starting first base job with 1B Matt LaPorta and INF Russ Canzler.
1B | Albert Pujols | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Albert Pujols plans to arrive to the team's spring complex in Arizona a week before the reporting date. Position players are scheduled to report to camp Feb. 26.
1B | Kendrys Morales | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury, Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim assistant general manager Scott Servais said he was impressed with the health of 1B Kendrys Morales (leg) after watching him take batting practice last week. "It looks pretty good to me," Servais said of Morales' swing. "I'm cautiously optimistic that he's going to be able to get into a bunch of spring training games and get some timing together. Obviously, he hasn't played in a while, so it's going to take him a while to get the bat going, but I'm very optimistic about his chances to contribute to our club this year." He has been taking BP from both sides of the plate, throwing and working on creating more range of motion in his ankle and foot.
Shortstop
SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
The Cleveland Indians' projected lineup for this season will feature OF Grady Sizemore leading off, followed by SS Asdrubal Cabrera, OF Shin-Soo Choo, C Carlos Santana, 1B Casey Kotchman, DH Travis Hafner, OF Michael Brantley, 2B Jason Kipnis and 3B Lonnie Chisenhall.
Third Baseman
3B | Casey McGehee | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Pirates and 3B Casey McGehee will head to an arbitration hearing Feb. 16. McGehee is asking for $2.725 million, while the team has countered with $2.35 million. The two sides will continue to negotiate until the court date.
3B | Kevin Youkilis | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox 3B Kevin Youkilis plans to arrive to spring training early this year.
3B | Hanley Ramirez | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins president David Samson said 3B Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) is looking good and has progressed in his rehab from shoulder surgery. "Looks great, feels great, ready for opening day. Been working to rehab very hard…He keeps getting checked out by the doctor and he keeps looking good," Samson said.
Catcher
C | Carlos Santana | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 1B Casey Kotchman is expected to start at first base this season. 1B Matt LaPorta will likely start the year with Triple-A Columbus, and OF Shelley Duncan could serve as the backup since he's out of minor league options. C Carlos Santana also figures to see starts at first base.
Outfielder
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, the Texas Rangers said they are aware OF Josh Hamilton was spotted at a Dallas bar drinking alcohol but will not be making any further comment at this time.
OF | Mike Stanton | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins president David Samson said the team is in no hurry to sign OF Mike Stanton to a multi-year deal.
OF | Michael Taylor | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Michael Taylor, who will battle for a reserve outfield role in spring training, embarked on a new conditioning program in the offseason that has left him more mobile and flexible, which has also given him more strength at the plate. Taylor thinks his swing is now more fluid, and he's focused on driving the ball to center and right-center field instead of trying to pull the ball.
OF | Peter Bourjos | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy,
The Washington Nationals could resume trade talks with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim that would involve OF Peter Bourjos for SP John Lannan. OF Mike Trout could be another trade option with the Nationals looking for a center fielder. However, it's likely that the Angels want to keep both Bourjos and Trout in the same outfield for years to come.
OF | Manny Ramirez | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics are the two teams most interested in signing free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Rays), but it's unclear if either team has extended an offer.
OF | Austin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Detroit Tigers skipper Jim Leyland said OF Austin Jackson "is the biggest key to our offense this year" even with the presence of 3B Miguel Cabrera and 1B Prince Fielder in the same lineup.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Teams are saying that free-agent DH Vladimir Guerrero (Orioles) and OF Johnny Damon (Rays) are looking for one-year deals around $5 million.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Matt Garza | Chicago Cubs | Transaction
The Chicago Cubs avoided arbitration with SP Matt Garza by signing him to a one-year, $9.5 million deal, plus performance bonuses.
SP | Rick VandenHurk | free agent | Transaction
The Baltimore Orioles placed SP Rick VandenHurk on release waivers.
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The Texas Rangers are still attempting to trade RP Koji Uehara and his $4 million salary, but not with the intentions of clearing space for free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies). The team wants another left-handed reliever and is open to re-signing RP Mike Gonzalez.
SP | Anibal Sanchez | Miami Marlins | Fantasy,
The Miami Marlins will not make a long-term contract offer to SP Anibal Sanchez this year. However, the two sides could approach the topic after the 2012 season.
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett said he talked with new manager Bobby Valentine recently to clear the air on some comments that Valentine had made as an ESPN analyst. Valentine had been critical of Beckett's in-game pace last August, which upset Beckett. "I don't think we really got specific with anything. Bobby came to my house and we had a great talk," Beckett said. "He seems like he's really excited about this."
SP | Ryan Rowland-Smith | Chicago Cubs | Transaction,
The Chicago Cubs signed free-agent SP Ryan Rowland-Smith (Astros) to a minor league deal Thursday, Feb. 2.
SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson (shoulder) said his arm is feeling much better, and he doesn't think he will be restricted at all in spring training later this month. "It feels better now than it did (in December)," Hanson said. "I'm definitely a lot more optimistic now than I was even last month." Hanson played long toss without any problems Thursday, Feb. 2.
SP | Josh Johnson | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy,
Miami Marlins president David Samson said SP Josh Johnson (shoulder) is throwing off a mound twice a week without any restrictions. "He wants 35 starts," Samson said. "He's ready for a full season."
SP | Jeff Niemann | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann and the team went to an arbitration case Thursday, Feb. 2, with Niemann asking for $3.2 million and the team countering with $2.75 million. A decision is expected Friday, Feb. 3.
SP | Ross Detwiler | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SPs John Lannan and Ross Detwiler are both candidates to be traded after the acquisition of SP Edwin Jackson. However, a team official said the reports of Lannan being shopped are "overblown."
SP | Edwin Jackson | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
Washington Nationals SP Edwin Jackson agreed to a one-year deal in the $8-12 million range.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Juan Carlos Oviedo | Miami Marlins | Fantasy
Miami Marlins president David Samson said RP Juan Carlos Oviedo remains in the Dominican Republic but will likely be with the team in spring training. However, Oviedo is unlikely to be on the opening day roster, and there is a chance that the league will suspend him.
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