MLB Players in the News
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October 19, 2009 @ 09:08:26
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard extended his string of postseason games in which he has reached base to 16 when he got on during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18.
Second Baseman
2B | Skip Schumaker | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 2B Skip Schumaker plans to spend the offseason working on his defense. Schumaker is penciled in to start at second base again in 2010. "More flexibility," said Schumaker. "I thought about stretching once last winter. This winter, it's more important. Quickness. Quickness is now a big part of my game. I never thought about quickness before. It was always about running the ball down, and I could do that if I got a bad jump."
2B | Ronnie Belliard | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard batted second during Game 3 of the National League Championship Series Sunday, Oct. 18.
Shortstop
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Injury News
WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports Boston Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie (wrist) was examined by a specialist and was told that his wrist should be at full strength by opening day.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark Reynolds | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds missed reaching "Super-Two" status by three days. He'll earn $425,000 next season instead of earning around $5 million.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez joined David Ortiz (2004), Kirk Gibson (1988) and Dave Henderson (1986) as the only players in big league history to have two or more game-tying or go-ahead home runs in the ninth inning or later of one postseason, according to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch.
Catcher
C | Victor Martinez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports one scout thinks Boston Red Sox C Victor Martinez should shorten his release behind the plate to be better at throwing out runners. The scout said "Martinez long-arms his throws. It just takes him too long to get the ball down to second base. In order to combat that, you either have to have pitchers who can hold runners on base, which the Red Sox don't, or have them do slide-steps and things of that nature, which they don't like to do, either"
Outfielder
OF | Matt Holliday | St. Louis Cardinals | Free Agency News
Newsday's Ken Davidoff reports a source told him that soon-to-be free agent OF Matt Holliday's (Cardinals) top two targets will be the New York Yankees and New York Mets this offseason.
OF | Brad Hawpe | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
InsideTheRockies.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports Colorado Rockies general manager Dan O'Dowd said the team has no desire to trade OF Brad Hawpe.
OF | So Taguchi | Free Agent | Transaction
The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs released OF So Taguchi.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Justin Verlander | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander threw at least 120 pitches in 11 games this season, which is four more than the combined staff of the next closest team.
SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee is 2-0 with a 0.74 ERA in three postseason starts.
SP | Andrew Miller | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller made his debut Saturday, Oct. 17, for the Mesa Solar Sox of the Arizona Fall League and allowed one run on one hit in two innings while walking three batters.
SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
The Washington Post confirms New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia has been tapped as the starter for Game 4 of the American League Championship Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
SP | Hiroki Kuroda | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Hiroki Kuroda, who was making his first start in 20 days, only got four outs in an 11-0 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. He allowed six runs and six hits in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
SP | Ervin Santana | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana was tagged with the loss after allowing one unearned run and three hits over 1 1/3 innings Saturday, Oct. 17, in Game 2 of the ALCS. Santana, who walked two and struck out one, was the fifth pitcher used by the Angels in the game.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Washington Post's Chico Harlan reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera pronounced himself ready to go for Game 3 of the American League Championship Series despite throwing 2 1/3 innings in Game 2.
RP | J.C. Romero | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies RP J.C. Romero (forearm) underwent successful surgery on his left forearm and expects to be ready by the beginning of spring training, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. However, the tear in an elbow ligament turned out to be bigger than anticipated. "My doctor said he couldn't explain how I was throwing a week before my surgery," Romero said.
RP | David Robertson | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees RP David Robertson was credited with the victory after allowing one hit and two walks over 1 1/3 scoreless innings Saturday, Oct. 17, in Game 2 of the ALCS, according to The Associated Press.
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