MLB Players in the News
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October 20, 2009 @ 09:08:25
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Todd Helton | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports the Colorado Rockies are going to have to be cognizant of rested 36-year-old 1B Todd Helton in 2010.
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard hit a two-run homer in Game 4 of the NLCS Monday, Oct. 19. He now has at least one RBI in eight straight postseason games, which ties former New York Yankees 1B Lou Gehrig's all-time record. He also tied former Phillies 3B Mike Schmidt's club record with his sixth postseason homer.
1B | Eddie Murray | Retired Players | Free Agency News
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are in the process of beginning their search for a new hitting coach for the 2010 season. The team could consider candidates such as first base coach Gary Pettis, minor league hitting coordinator Mike Boulanger, former MLB OF Rusty Greer, Detroit Tigers hitting instructor Toby Harrah, former MLB 1B Eddie Murray, former hitting coach Thad Bosley, former hitting coach Dave Hudgens and free-agent manager Clint Hurdle (Rockies).
Second Baseman
2B | Howie Kendrick | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick will start at second base instead of IF Maicer Izturis for Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19. C Mike Napoli will also start over C Jeff Mathis.
Shortstop
SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez and OF Johnny Damon hit solo homers in Game 3 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20.
SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins hit a walkoff two-run double to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS Monday, Oct. 19.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said 3B David Freese would get the first crack at the starting third base job next season. The Cardinals could still re-sign 3B Mark DeRosa, though.
3B | David Freese | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said 3B David Freese would get the first crack at the starting third base job next season. The Cardinals could still re-sign 3B Mark DeRosa, though.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez and OF Johnny Damon hit solo homers in Game 3 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20.
Catcher
C | Jeff Mathis | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick will start at second base instead of IF Maicer Izturis for Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19. C Mike Napoli will also start over C Jeff Mathis.
C | Mike Napoli | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Howie Kendrick will start at second base instead of IF Maicer Izturis for Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19. C Mike Napoli will also start over C Jeff Mathis.
C | Chris Snyder | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have removed C Chris Snyder (back) from the 15-day disabled list.
C | Eric Munson | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Oakland Athletics RP Kevin Cameron and C Eric Munson have refused their minor league assignments, making them both free agents.
C | Kenji Johjima | Japanese League | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Seattle Mariners C Kenji Johjima has opted out of his final two years of his contract in order to play in Japan.
Outfielder
OF | Carlos Guillen | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Tigers.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland called OF Carlos Guillen in Venezuela to explain Guillen's reduced playing time this season. Leyland said Guillen is his everyday left fielder in 2010.
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, 3B Alex Rodriguez and OF Johnny Damon hit solo homers in Game 3 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20.
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero hit a two-run homer to tie the game 3-3 in the sixth inning in Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19.
OF | Rusty Greer | Retired Players | Free Agency News
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are in the process of beginning their search for a new hitting coach for the 2010 season. The team could consider candidates such as first base coach Gary Pettis, minor league hitting coordinator Mike Boulanger, former MLB OF Rusty Greer, Detroit Tigers hitting instructor Toby Harrah, former MLB 1B Eddie Murray, former hitting coach Thad Bosley, former hitting coach Dave Hudgens and free-agent manager Clint Hurdle (Rockies).
Starting Pitcher
SP | Derek Holland | Texas Rangers | Free Agency News
The Dallas Morning News' Jeff Wilson reports Texas Rangers SP Derek Holland was in Japan Monday, Oct. 19, to meet with potential free agent SP Yusei Kikuchi. Kikuchi understands that he will have to pitch in the minor leagues if he chooses Major League Baseball and picked Holland's brain on the subject.
SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia will pitch on three days' rest in Game 4 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 20.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Pedro Gomez, of ESPN, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg is expected to make his next start in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 22.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Takashi Saito | Free Agent | Transaction
The Boston Globe's Amalie Benjamin reports Boston Red Sox RP Takashi Saito cleared waivers and elected for free agency. Saito said he'd be open to re-signing with the club.
RP | Jonathan Broxton | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers CL Jonathan Broxton was one out away from saving Game 4 of the NLCS to tie the series 2-2 against the Philadelphia Phillies Monday, Oct. 19, but allowed two runs on a hit and a walk to lose the game.
RP | Marcus McBeth | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Boston Red Sox RP Marcus McBeth declared for free agency.
RP | Kevin Cameron | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Oakland Athletics RP Kevin Cameron and C Eric Munson have refused their minor league assignments, making them both free agents.
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