MLB Players in the News
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October 29, 2009 @ 12:38:38
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By KFFL Staff
Second Baseman
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
According to Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley joins New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth as the only players to hit two home runs in one World Series game off a left-handed pitcher.
2B | Sean Rodriguez | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce is expected to replace OF Gabe Gross on the roster next season. The team is talking about having Joyce share right-field duties with SS Ben Zobrist, who would also share time at second base with 2B Sean Rodriguez.
Shortstop
SS | Ben Zobrist | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce is expected to replace OF Gabe Gross on the roster next season. The team is talking about having Joyce share right-field duties with SS Ben Zobrist, who would also share time at second base with 2B Sean Rodriguez.
SS | Jimmy Rollins | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins predicted that his team will beat the New York Yankees in five games in the 2009 World Series. "Well, of course we're going to win," Rollins said. "If we're nice, we'll let it go six, but I'm thinking five and close it out at home."
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist Monday, Oct. 26. He should be ready for spring training.
3B | Greg Dobbs | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he did not know if OF Ben Francisco would DH Thursday, Oct. 29, in Game 2 of the World Series. It also is not known if OF Matt Stairs or IF Greg Dobbs would start against SP A.J. Burnett.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez went hitless and struck out three times in his World Series debut Wednesday, Oct. 28. It was his first three-strikeout game this year since July 30.
3B | Chone Figgins | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a key list of free agents this offseason, which include SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Bobby Abreu and OF Vladimir Guerrero. It appears that the team will make strong bids to re-sign Lackey, Figgins and Abreu. Guerrero is more of an unknown at this time. If either Guerrero or Abreu leave, Figgins could be moved to the outfield to make room for SS Brandon Wood at third base.
Catcher
C | Jorge Posada | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Post reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada will not likely be used as designated hitter during the World Series.
Outfielder
OF | Matt Stairs | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he did not know if OF Ben Francisco would DH Thursday, Oct. 29, in Game 2 of the World Series. It also is not known if OF Matt Stairs or IF Greg Dobbs would start against SP A.J. Burnett.
OF | Ben Francisco | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino, Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he did not know if OF Ben Francisco would DH Thursday, Oct. 29, in Game 2 of the World Series. It also is not known if OF Matt Stairs or IF Greg Dobbs would start against SP A.J. Burnett.
OF | Eric Hinske | New York Yankees | Fantasy
According to The Washington Post, New York Yankees OF Eric Hinske is the first player to play in three straight World Series with three different teams since Don Baylor in 1986 (Boston Red Sox), 1987 (Minnesota Twins) and 1988 (Oakland Athletics). Hinske was with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2007, the Tampa Bay Rays last year and the Yankees now.
OF | Babe Ruth | Retired Players | Fantasy
According to Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley joins New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth as the only players to hit two home runs in one World Series game off a left-handed pitcher.
OF | Grant Desme | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Danny Wild, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics OF Grant Desme hit two home runs in the Arizona Fall League Wednesday, Oct. 28, and has 10 home runs in his last 10 games. He is hitting .469 and is just four homers shy of tying the league's single-season record for home runs set by Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Brandon Wood in 2005. Desme has 22 RBIs in his last 10 games.
OF | Raul Ibanez | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez is serving as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, with OF Ben Francisco playing left field.
OF | Michael Stanton | Florida Marlins | Injury News
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Michael Stanton (back) has been shut down in the Arizona Fall League because of a sore back. He hit .478 in 23 at-bats over six games for the Mesa Solar Sox. Stanton is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
OF | Jason Bay | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are thought to have made an offer of $15 million to OF Jason Bay. If Bay does not return for the 2010 season, the team would likely target St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday.
OF | Matt Holliday | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are thought to have made an offer of $15 million to OF Jason Bay. If Bay does not return for the 2010 season, the team would likely target St. Louis Cardinals OF Matt Holliday.
OF | Manny Ramirez | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez is planning to exercise his $20 million player option for the 2010 season.
OF | Bobby Abreu | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a key list of free agents this offseason, which include SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Bobby Abreu and OF Vladimir Guerrero. It appears that the team will make strong bids to re-sign Lackey, Figgins and Abreu. Guerrero is more of an unknown at this time. If either Guerrero or Abreu leave, Figgins could be moved to the outfield to make room for SS Brandon Wood at third base.
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a key list of free agents this offseason, which include SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Bobby Abreu and OF Vladimir Guerrero. It appears that the team will make strong bids to re-sign Lackey, Figgins and Abreu. Guerrero is more of an unknown at this time. If either Guerrero or Abreu leave, Figgins could be moved to the outfield to make room for SS Brandon Wood at third base.
OF | Gabe Gross | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce is expected to replace OF Gabe Gross on the roster next season. The team is talking about having Joyce share right-field duties with SS Ben Zobrist, who would also share time at second base with 2B Sean Rodriguez.
OF | Matt Joyce | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Matt Joyce is expected to replace OF Gabe Gross on the roster next season. The team is talking about having Joyce share right-field duties with SS Ben Zobrist, who would also share time at second base with 2B Sean Rodriguez.
OF | Eric Byrnes | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Eric Byrnes is likely to move on to another team this offseason. "I would prefer to be here," Byrnes said. "But if they don't see me in a role that's going to contribute, then it's not a great situation for either of us." The team will most likely try to trade Byrnes.
Starting Pitcher
SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy,
Anthony McCarron, of The New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia insists he'll be ready for Game 4 of the World Series Sunday, Nov. 1, despite throwing 113 pitches in Game 1. "I'm pretty confident I can do it," said Sabathia, who beat the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series on three days' rest. "I'll be ready to pitch whenever they need me."
SP | Pedro Martinez | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
According to The Miami Herald's Manny Navarro, Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez is 0-2 with a 6.28 ERA in three postseason games pitched in New York.
SP | Tim Hudson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves SP Tim Hudson's upcoming three-year contract could have an average value of $9 million per season.
SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Washington Post reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee's complete game in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28, marked the first complete game since then-Florida Marlins SP Josh Beckett threw one in 2003.
SP | Tim Stauffer | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres SPs Wade LeBlanc and Tim Stauffer will both be candidates to win a spot in the starting rotation next spring.
SP | Wade LeBlanc | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports San Diego Padres SPs Wade LeBlanc and Tim Stauffer will both be candidates to win a spot in the starting rotation next spring.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are expected to be in the mix for Detroit Tigers SP Jarrod Washburn this offseason.
SP | Felix Hernandez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Boston Red Sox might make a run to acquire Seattle Mariners SP Felix Hernandez in the offseason. However, many people think such a move would be unlikely.
SP | John Lackey | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a key list of free agents this offseason, which include SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Bobby Abreu and OF Vladimir Guerrero. It appears that the team will make strong bids to re-sign Lackey, Figgins and Abreu. Guerrero is more of an unknown at this time. If either Guerrero or Abreu leave, Figgins could be moved to the outfield to make room for SS Brandon Wood at third base.
SP | Adam Wainwright | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright was voted the top pitcher in the National League for the 2009 Players Choice Awards.
SP | Zack Greinke | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was voted the top pitcher in the American League for the 2009 Players Choice Awards.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Brian Bruney | New York Yankees | Fantasy
According to The Washington Post, New York Yankees RP's Phil Hughes, Brian Bruney and David Robertson, faced a combined nine hitters. Of the nine, seven reached base and four scored.
RP | Phil Hughes | New York Yankees | Fantasy
According to The Washington Post, New York Yankees RP's Phil Hughes, Brian Bruney and David Robertson, faced a combined nine hitters. Of the nine, seven reached base and four scored.
RP | David Robertson | New York Yankees | Fantasy
According to The Washington Post, New York Yankees RP's Phil Hughes, Brian Bruney and David Robertson, faced a combined nine hitters. Of the nine, seven reached base and four scored.
RP | Joel Peralta | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Joel Peralta declined his outright assignment to the minors Wednesday, Oct. 28, and became a free agent.
RP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Andy Martino, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers said he noticed a mechanical flaw while warming up to pitch in Game 2 of the NLDS. "My heel was pointing too much toward the plate, so I was flying open when I released the ball," Myers said. Myers has since corrected the issue and is ready to pitch in the World Series.
