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MLB Players in the News

October 30, 2009 @ 10:01:42

First Baseman

1B | Reynaldo Rodriguez | Boston Red Sox | Transaction
WEEI.com's Alex Speier reports the Boston Red Sox signed Golden Baseball League Rookie of the Year 1B Reynaldo Rodriguez. He hit .335 with a .380 OBP and .486 slugging mark while adding six homers, 48 RBIs and 18 steals in 74 games. It's unknown what position he'll play. "He's not a prototypical first baseman. He's kind of lean and wiry. He's just not a big, burly power-hitting first baseman," said Yuma Scorpions president Mike Marshall.

1B | Justin Morneau | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (wrist, back) will begin rehabbing his back in November. He can ride the exercise bike and do any exercise that doesn't involve twisting his back, but he said he's trying to wait as long as possible before starting to work out to make sure his back heals properly.

1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard struck out four times in a loss in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. It was his first four-strikeout game since July 21.

1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira and DH Hideki Matsui both hit solo home runs in a winning effort in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. Teixeira came into the game in an 8-for-44 (.182) playoff slump.

1B | Bryan LaHair | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Mariners outrighted 1B Bryan LaHair, P Randy Messenger, P Marwin Vega and P Cesar Jimenez to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

1B | Ty Wigginton | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Ty Wigginton could be used at third base next year until the team deems 3B Josh Bell ready to compete at the major league level.

1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols said he wants to remain on the team for the rest of his career, according to a radio interview on 101.1 FM in St. Louis. "The fans know and the Cardinals know that I want to be a Cardinal for my whole career," Pujols said. "I love this city. The way that this city has embraced me and my family, I don't deserve the city to do that. And when you hear all of the players that come around to this town and say, 'You guys are lucky that you are playing in St. Louis,' we have the best fans. I want to be a Cardinal for the rest of my career."

Second Baseman

2B | Adam Kennedy | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics 2B Adam Kennedy is interested in returning to the team, and talks between the two sides have been "very positive," according to his agent, Paul Cohen. The team is expecting Kennedy to file for free agency.

2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley walked in the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, and has reached base in a record 27 straight playoff games since going 0-for-4 in his debut in 2007.

Shortstop

SS | Adam Frost | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
OurSports Central reports the Kansas City Royals signed IF Adam Frost to an undisclosed deal. Frost had been playing Independent ball in Winnipeg. Baseball America named Frost the second-best Independent League prospect with speed and gap power.

SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Times reports New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter struck out three times in Game 2 of the World Series, including once on a bunt attempt in the seventh inning. "That was me," Jeter said. "That was stupid."

SS | Carlos Triunfel | Seattle Mariners | Injury News
Geoff Baker, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners SS Carlos Triunfel (leg) made his debut in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29, after a serious leg injury. He went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts and a walk.

Third Baseman

3B | Greg Dobbs | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Philadelphia Phillies IF Greg Dobbs (flu) has been sent back to Philadelphia to be examined for flu-like symptoms.

3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez struck out three times for the second straight game in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. He is 0-for-8 in his first two World Series games.

3B | Josh Bell | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles 1B Ty Wigginton could be used at third base next year until the team deems 3B Josh Bell ready to compete at the major league level.

3B | Melvin Mora | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles did not offer contracts to 3B Melvin Mora or C Chad Moeller, making them free agents. Both players' team options for the 2010 season were declined.

Catcher

C | Kevin Richardson | Texas Rangers | Transaction
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers re-signed C Kevin Richardson to a minor league deal.

C | Jorge Posada | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees C Jorge Posada, who came into the game as a pinch-hitter and defensive replacement in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series, had an RBI single in a 3-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

C | Guillermo Rodriguez | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted OF Jeff Fiorentino, C Guillermo Rodriguez, SP Chris Lambert and RP Jim Miller to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

C | Jose Molina | New York Yankees | Fantasy
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees OF Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting over OF Nick Swisher in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. C Jose Molina is catching over C Jorge Posada. Hairston is hitting 10-for-27 (.370) in his career against Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez.

C | Michael Barrett | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays designated C Michael Barrett for assignment Thursday, Oct. 29.

C | Taylor Teagarden | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Rush Olson, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers C Taylor Teagarden is getting some extra work in this offseason while playing in the Arizona Fall League.

C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer was voted the American League Player of the Year as part of the 2009 Players Choice Awards.

Outfielder

OF | Nick Swisher | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Yankees put OF Nick Swisher on the bench for Game 2 of the World Series, according to The Washington Post. OF Jerry Hairston Jr. took his place, mainly because of his string of success against Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez.

OF | Matt Stairs | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies DH Matt Stairs, who was in a 4-for-51 slump entering Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, had an RBI single in a 3-1 loss to the New York Yankees.

OF | Ryan Sweeney | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney (knee) has started physical therapy and will be ready for Spring Training.

OF | Raul Ibanez | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Matt Stairs is serving as the designated hitter for Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, and OF Raul Ibanez moves back to left field.

OF | Jeff Fiorentino | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted OF Jeff Fiorentino, C Guillermo Rodriguez, SP Chris Lambert and RP Jim Miller to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

OF | Jerry Hairston Jr. | New York Yankees | Fantasy
MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees OF Jerry Hairston Jr. is starting over OF Nick Swisher in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. C Jose Molina is catching over C Jorge Posada. Hairston is hitting 10-for-27 (.370) in his career against Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez.

OF | Brian Giles | San Diego Padres | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres activated OF Brian Giles (knee), SP Chris Young (shoulder) and RP Mark Worrell (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Starting Pitcher

SP | Brett Tomko | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Free Agency News
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics plan to check in on free agent P Brett Tomko (elbow) as he recovers from a nerve problem in his right arm.

SP | Greg Reynolds | Colorado Rockies | Injury News
InsideTheRockies.com's Jack Etkin reports Colorado Rockies SP Greg Reynolds (shoulder) underwent exploratory arthroscopic surgery on his right scapula Wednesday, Oct. 28. Marc Gustafson, the Rockies player development director, said Reynolds had some scar tissue removed in the area of the muscle surrounding the scapula or shoulder blade and removed an inflamed bursa as well.

SP | A.J. Burnett | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore reports New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett credited Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee for his performance in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29. "I watched his (postgame) interview," Burnett said. "He talked about confidence and belief in his stuff, and I told myself last night that today would be the same thing. I went out with confidence and the game just rolled by." Burnett picked up a 3-1 win over the Phillies.

SP | Josh Outman | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Oakland Athletics SP Josh Outman (elbow) began his throwing program last week and expects to be throwing off a mound by Spring Training. However, he will not be ready to pitch in a game until after the All-Star break.

SP | Pedro Martinez | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez gave up three runs and six hits while striking out eight and walking two in six-plus innings to lose in Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29.

SP | Andrew Miller | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Robert Emrich, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins SP Andrew Miller allowed one run and three hits while striking out four in 4 2/3 innings for a no-decision in the Arizona Fall League Thursday, Oct. 29. He retired 10 straight hitters during the course of the game.

SP | Chris Lambert | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted OF Jeff Fiorentino, C Guillermo Rodriguez, SP Chris Lambert and RP Jim Miller to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

SP | Chris Young | San Diego Padres | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres activated OF Brian Giles (knee), SP Chris Young (shoulder) and RP Mark Worrell (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 28.

Relief Pitcher

RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Bucks County Courier Times' Randy Miller reports New York Yankees CL Mariano Rivera's next World Series appearance will be his 22nd, tying former Yankees SP Whitey Ford for the all-time record.

RP | Chan Ho Park | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Hartford Courant reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Chan Ho Park became just the second South Korean pitcher to appear in a World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, when he threw in Game 2. The first pitcher was Arizona Diamondbacks CL Byung-Hyun Kim in 2001.

RP | Randy Messenger | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Mariners outrighted 1B Bryan LaHair, P Randy Messenger, P Marwin Vega and P Cesar Jimenez to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

RP | Cesar Jimenez | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
Larry Stone, of The Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Mariners outrighted 1B Bryan LaHair, P Randy Messenger, P Marwin Vega and P Cesar Jimenez to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

RP | Jim Miller | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles outrighted OF Jeff Fiorentino, C Guillermo Rodriguez, SP Chris Lambert and RP Jim Miller to the minors Thursday, Oct. 29.

RP | Sean Henn | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays claimed RP Sean Henn off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles Thursday, Oct. 29.

RP | Mark Worrell | San Diego Padres | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the San Diego Padres activated OF Brian Giles (knee), SP Chris Young (shoulder) and RP Mark Worrell (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list Wednesday, Oct. 28.