Fantasy baseball players in the news
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February 10, 2012 @ 08:43:58
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Brock Kjeldgaard | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction,
The Milwaukee Brewers signed four pre-arbitration players Thursday, Feb. 9. They include Ps Amaury Rivas and Cody Scarpetta, 1B Brock Kjeldgaard and OF Caleb Gindl.
1B | Nick Johnson | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Baltimore Orioles signed free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Indians) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training Thursday, Feb. 9.
Second Baseman
2B | Marco Scutaro | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said that 2B Marco Scutaro could be used at leadoff this year with OF Dexter Fowler moving to No. 2 in the order.
2B | Omar Infante | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins 2B Omar Infante (elbow) is currently working his way through some mild soreness in his right elbow, and the pain is described as tendonitis. Infante felt some pain last month after lifting weights. However, he expects to be fully ready for spring training in a few weeks. His throwing arm felt fine while fielding grounders Thursday, Feb. 9.
2B | Darin Mastroianni | Minnesota Twins | Transaction
The Minnesota Twins claimed 2B Darin Mastroianni off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday, Feb. 9.
Shortstop
SS | Troy Tulowitzki | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said all of the team's regulars will be rested a little more often this season with the average age of the team up from last season. 1B Todd Helton and 3B Casey Blake will have frequent days off, but O'Dowd also said they will look to spell SS Troy Tulowitzki and OF Carlos Gonzalez more.
SS | Elvis Andrus | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus plans to report to the team's spring training camp around a week early this season.
Third Baseman
3B | Hanley Ramirez | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy
Miami Marlins 3B Hanley Ramirez (shoulder) is expected to be ready to fully partake in spring training drills after having offseason shoulder surgery. 2B Omar Infante said Ramirez still isn't thrilled about changing positions, though. "He's not happy," said Infante, who spoke to Ramirez two weeks ago. "He doesn't want to move but he knows he has to move for Reyes."
3B | Chone Figgins | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners 3B Chone Figgins admitted that he wasn't aggressive enough in the No. 2 spot in the batting order, and he would be open to moving to leadoff in 2012, something that manager Eric Wedge is heavily considering. "It would be great to go back to leadoff and do that again," Figgins said. "If not, I have to change my mindset as a '2' hitter. I haven't really changed my mindset to be a '2' hitter. I've stuck with being a patient hitter." Figgins wants to be patient but also acknowledged that he must be more aggressive in certain situations.
Catcher
C | Dock Doyle | New York Mets | Transaction,
New York Mets C Dock Doyle and P Scott Moviel were each suspended 50 games Thursday, Feb. 9, after testing positive for the second time under the minor league drug program.
C | Koby Clemens | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
The Toronto Blue Jays signed free-agent C Koby Clemens (Astros) to an undisclosed deal Thursday, Feb. 9.
Outfielder
OF | Garrett Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy,
The New York Yankees want Pittsburgh Pirates OF Garrett Jones in any trade that would involve SP A.J. Burnett, however, the Bucs are not ready to trade Jones. No traction has been gained to move Burnett out of the Bronx.
OF | Alex Gordon | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals OF Alex Gordon can make an extra $25,000 this year for 700 plate appearances, which would be 12 more than his career high set last year. The team continues to work on a long-term deal for Gordon.
OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Detroit Tigers and general manager Dave Dombrowski confirmed that Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes did not visit with the Detroit Tigers after meeting with the Miami Marlins Wednesday, Feb. 8. Cespedes isn't scheduled to meet with any other teams Thursday, Feb. 9.
OF | Nelson Cruz | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz is working to strengthen his legs this offseason and is doing so with C Mike Napoli and OF Leonys Martin in Miami. "I feel like I'm in better shape right now than in the past," Cruz said. "I expect a big performance of myself and nothing less than going back to the World Series." He also declined to play winter ball for the second straight season.
OF | J.D. Martinez | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF J.D. Martinez said he bulked up a little this offseason to counteract the fact that he typically loses weight throughout the season. He is expected to go into the 2012 season as the team's starting left fielder. Martinez was at 206 pounds last year, and he is now up to 228, which he expects will come down during the season.
OF | Ryan Ludwick | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds OF Ryan Ludwick can make $500,000 in performance bonuses this year; $50,000 each for 250, 300 and 350 plate appearances, $100,000 each for 400 and 450 and $150,000 for 500. He also will receive a $5 million mutual option for 2013 that includes a $500,000 buyout.
OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones will have his arbitration hearing with the team Friday, Feb. 17. He is asking for $7.4 million in 2012, while the team is offering $5 million.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Drew Pomeranz | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies SP Drew Pomeranz has lost weight and impressed the staff with his conditioning. General manager Dan O'Dowd said he could look to limit Pomeranz and SP Alex White's innings later in the season by skipping starts. He also said the club could carry 13 pitchers at times to have enough arms if the young rotation falters.
SP | Jhoulys Chacin | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd is upset with SP Jhoulys Chacin's offseason conditioning. O'Dowd thinks Chacin needs to drop weight, because the added pounds affect the balance in his delivery and undermine his fastball command. Chacin spent much of the winter training in Venezuela rather than working out in Tucson. A person close to Chacin said the right-hander weighs 226 pounds - and expects to be close to the 218 he was last spring. "I would say he could have worked a little harder this winter. I am not really happy about that," O'Dowd said. "I don't think it will be an issue by the time we get to camp. But it has to get to a point where he has maturity and discipline and realizes that this is his career."
SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The St. Louis Cardinals will likely keep SP Kyle McClellan for the time being now that it appears free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) is not headed for the Cardinals.
SP | Daisuke Matsuzaka | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka (elbow) hasn't had any setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and he is currently on schedule to return around midseason.
SP | Juan Nicasio | Colorado Rockies | Injury, Fantasy,
Colorado Rockies SP Juan Nicasio (neck) won't be limited at all in spring training as he tries to win a spot in the rotation. He threw 15 pitches in an intrasquad game in the Dominican Republic recently, and his fastball was hitting 91-96 mph. He was even throwing all five of his pitches. "There are no issues mentally. It's not even something we are discussing anymore. He will enter camp and have a leg up based on what he did last year," general manager Dan O'Dowd said. "The only thing he can't do is distance running, but he can still jog and do more work on the treadmill."
SP | Josh Johnson | Miami Marlins | Injury, Fantasy,
Miami Marlins SP Josh Johnson (shoulder) has arrived to spring training camp a bit early this year after missing most of last season with a shoulder injury. He will throw off a mound Friday, Feb. 10, and he is expected to start on opening day.
SP | Tim Wakefield | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
Free-agent SP Tim Wakefield (Red Sox) is nearing a decision on whether he will retire from baseball. Wakefield is expected to make his decision by the weekend. He has not ruled out playing for another team, even in the National League.
SP | Adam Wainwright | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright (elbow) threw 30 pitches that involved sinkers, cut fastballs and curveballs Thursday, Feb. 9, and he had command of all of his pitches. C Tony Cruz said Wainwright's command "significantly" had improved since last week's sessions. Wainwright said he is throwing 80-90 percent right now and is very encouraged with the action on his breaking ball.
SP | Brad Bergesen | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy,
Baltimore Orioles SP Brad Bergesen lost his arbitration case with the team Wednesday, Feb. 8. He will make $800,000 this year instead of the $1.2 million he asked for.
SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Injury, Fantasy,
Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson (shoulder) is going with a revamped delivery this year; he is more compact and is using his legs more in his delivery. Hanson's shoulder injury last year prompted him to make the adjustment.
SP | Rich Harden | free agent | Injury, Free Agents,
Free-agent SP Rich Harden (shoulder) was advised by doctors initially to strengthen the area around his shoulder instead of having surgery, which is not uncommon for a capsule injury.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Rich Hill | Boston Red Sox | Injury,
Boston Red Sox RP Rich Hill (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Feb. 9, as he rehabs from Tommy John surgery. "Everything is going according to schedule," Hill said. "There's a long way to go still. Right now I'm throwing three-quarters sidearm. Prior to this I'd been throwing straight over the top. So we'll see as we progress what the team wants me to do." He's still a month away from being able to throw breaking balls, though. Hill could return to action sometime in June.
RP | Esmerling Vasquez | Minnesota Twins | Transaction,
The Minnesota Twins designated P Esmerling Vasquez for assignment Thursday, Feb. 9.
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