MLB Players in the News
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October 24, 2009 @ 09:27:01
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Adam LaRoche | Atlanta Braves | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the Braves haven't made decisions on their other pending free agents, who are RP's Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Garret Anderson. Of the four, Anderson is expected to sign with an American League team.
Second Baseman
2B | Kelly Johnson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports it is uncertain whether the Atlanta Braves will tender a contract for 2010 to IF Kelly Johnson, who lost his starting second-base job to 2B Martin Prado.
2B | Argenis Reyes | New York Mets | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets outrighted C Robinson Cancel, P Carlos Muniz, 2B Argenis Reyes and SS Wilson Valdez to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.
Shortstop
SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
The Hartford Courant reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi said SS Derek Jeter (flu) will not sit for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series despite possibly experiencing flu-like symptoms.
SS | Elvis Andrus | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers SS Elvis Andrus was named the team's Rookie of the Year for the 2009 season. He hit .267 with six home runs, 40 RBIs and 33 stolen bases in 145 games.
SS | Wilson Valdez | New York Mets | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets outrighted C Robinson Cancel, P Carlos Muniz, 2B Argenis Reyes and SS Wilson Valdez to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.
Catcher
C | Jeff Mathis | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim C Jeff Mathis set a team record in the postseason by recording a hit in six straight at-bats in the ALCS against the New York Yankees.
C | Robinson Cancel | New York Mets | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets outrighted C Robinson Cancel, P Carlos Muniz, 2B Argenis Reyes and SS Wilson Valdez to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.
C | Jamie Burke | Washington Nationals | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals outrighted C Jamie Burke and OF Jorge Padilla to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.
Outfielder
OF | Nick Swisher | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi is on the fence whether to start OF Nick Swisher for Game 6 of the American League Championship Series.
OF | Garret Anderson | Atlanta Braves | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the Braves haven't made decisions on their other pending free agents, who are RP's Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Garret Anderson. Of the four, Anderson is expected to sign with an American League team.
OF | Matt Angle | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF prospect Matt Angle, who played for Class A Frederick in 2009, is batting .370 (10-for-27) with five stolen bases and nine runs scored in six games for the Phoenix Desert Dogs of the Arizona Fall League.
OF | David Lough | Kansas City Royals | Injury News
John Manuel, of Baseball America, reports Kansas City Royals OF David Lough (back) has been replaced in the Arizona Fall League by OF Jarrod Dyson. Lough left the league after injuring his back.
OF | Jarrod Dyson | Kansas City Royals | Injury News
John Manuel, of Baseball America, reports Kansas City Royals OF David Lough (back) has been replaced in the Arizona Fall League by OF Jarrod Dyson. Lough left the league after injuring his back.
OF | Jorge Padilla | Washington Nationals | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals outrighted C Jamie Burke and OF Jorge Padilla to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Joe Blanton | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez will receive a start in the World Series, but it is unknown which game his start will come in. Manager Charlie Manuel said he will more than likely use SPs Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ out of the bullpen for the start of the series.
SP | J.A. Happ | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez will receive a start in the World Series, but it is unknown which game his start will come in. Manager Charlie Manuel said he will more than likely use SPs Joe Blanton and J.A. Happ out of the bullpen for the start of the series.
SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee is expected to start Game 1 of the World Series next week. SP Cole Hamels could receive the nod in Game 2.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee is expected to start Game 1 of the World Series next week. SP Cole Hamels could receive the nod in Game 2.
SP | Ben Sheets | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox could be interested in signing free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) in the offseason.
SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Mark Bowman, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves have started negotiations for a contract extension for SP Tim Hudson, according to general manager Frank Wren. Both sides are expected to continue talks over the next few days. It is believed the Braves would be comfortable giving Hudson a three-year deal worth $27-29 million.
SP | Jarrod Parker | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Jarrod Parker (elbow) might pitch in the Arizona Fall League next fall after he misses the entire 2010 season after Tommy John surgery.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Atlanta Braves | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the Braves haven't made decisions on their other pending free agents, who are RP's Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Garret Anderson. Of the four, Anderson is expected to sign with an American League team.
RP | Rafael Soriano | Atlanta Braves | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports Atlanta Braves general manager Frank Wren said the Braves haven't made decisions on their other pending free agents, who are RP's Mike Gonzalez and Rafael Soriano, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Garret Anderson. Of the four, Anderson is expected to sign with an American League team.
RP | Jack Taschner | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies outrighted RP Jack Taschner to the minors Thursday, Oct. 22.
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