Fantasy baseball players in the news
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February 7, 2012 @ 08:37:34
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Freddie Freeman | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann confirmed that 1B Freddie Freeman has added around 15 pounds of muscle this offseason.
1B | Russ Mitchell | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
The Los Angeles Dodgers designated INF Russ Mitchell for assignment Monday, Feb. 6.
Second Baseman
2B | Luke Hughes | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins INF Luke Hughes (shoulder) is headed to Minnesota to have his right shoulder looked at after being injured in a home plate collision in an Australian Winter League game. Hughes will battle for a utility infield spot in spring training. "He had an MRI in Australia," general manager Terry Ryan said. "We're going to bring him in here, probably Thursday or Friday, to make sure everything's in order. He'll go right to Fort Myers (Fla.) for spring training."
Shortstop
SS | Alex Cora | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SS Alex Cora can make $800,000 if he makes the 40-man roster out of spring training.
Third Baseman
3B | Adrian Cardenas | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
The Chicago Cubs claimed 3B Adrian Cardenas off waivers from the Oakland Athletics Monday, Feb. 6, and designated 3B Blake DeWitt for assignment in a corresponding move.
3B | Mark Teahen | Washington Nationals | Transaction, Fantasy
The Washington Nationals signed free-agent 3B Mark Teahen (Blue Jays) to a minor league deal Monday, Feb. 6.
Catcher
C | Christian Carmichael | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
Seattle Mariners C Christian Carmichael was suspended 50 games Monday, Feb. 6, for a positive drug test of Methylhexaneamine.
Outfielder
OF | Raul Ibanez | free agent | Free Agents
Updating previous reports, the New York Yankees still believe free-agent OF Raul Ibanez's (Phillies) asking price is still too high, and nothing is imminent.
OF | Justin Ruggiano | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros signed free-agent OF Justin Ruggiano (Rays) to a minor league deal Monday, Feb. 6.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The New York Yankees are still considering signing a designated hitter, with free-agent OF's Raul Ibanez (Phillies), Johnny Damon (Rays) and Hideki Matsui (Athletics) their three options, according to a major league source. OF Andruw Jones could be utilized as the DH against left-handed pitchers.
OF | Ignacio Valdez | Detroit Tigers | Transaction
The Detroit Tigers signed Dominican OF Ignacio Valdez to an undisclosed deal last week. Valdez received a $280,000 bonus. Valdez is only 16 years old and he has been compared to a young Vladimir Guerrero.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers are still among the teams in the running to sign Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes.
OF | Conor Jackson | Texas Rangers | Transaction, Free Agents
The Texas Rangers have signed free-agent OF Conor Jackson (Red Sox) and RP Joe Beimel (Pirates) to minor league contracts which include invitations to spring training. Terms of the contracts were not disclosed.
OF | Rick Ankiel | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals OF Rick Ankiel will make $1.25 million on a one-year deal if he is added to the 40-man roster. His deal can be worth a total of $1.5 million if he reaches his performance bonuses. Ankiel will get $250,000 if he reaches 400 plate appearances.
OF | Manny Ramirez | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles have had exploratory talks with the representatives of free-agent OF Manny Ramirez (Rays) and have watched him work out.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents
Updating previous reports, St. Louis Cardinals GM John Mozeliak said the team isn't expected to make another significant move before spring training. That means signing free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) is unlikely.
SP | Edwin Jackson | Washington Nationals | Fantasy,
The Pittsburgh Pirates made a three-year offer to SP Edwin Jackson before he signed with the Washington Nationals. The deal was in the range of $10 million per season.
SP | Jeremy Guthrie | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Jeremy Guthrie could be an option to lead the rotation and start on opening day. SP Jhoulys Chacin is another option to start opening day.
SP | Jake Peavy | Chicago White Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy said he's as healthy as he can be right now. "I'm as 100 percent as I can be. I don't know if I'm 100 percent as to what I was four years ago," Peavy said. "I know I'm as 100 percent as 100 percent is going to get after what I had done (surgically). I guess that's the best way to say it."
Relief Pitcher
RP | Alfredo Aceves | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox RP Alfredo Aceves can make $100,000 in performance bonuses this year; $25,000 each for five, 10, 15 and 25 starts or $25,000 each for 55, 60, 65 and 70 relief appearances.
RP | Shawn Camp | Seattle Mariners | Transaction,
The Seattle Mariners signed free-agent RP Shawn Camp (Blue Jays) to an undisclosed major league deal Monday, Feb. 6. C Chris Gimenez and OF Mike Wilson were designated for assignment in corresponding moves.
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