MLB Players in the News
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November 3, 2009 @ 09:27:23
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Fantasy
According to The Washington Post, New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira is hitting .105 to date in the World Series.
1B | Ryan Howard | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard, who is hitting .158 in the World Series, tied the mark for most strikeouts in a series with 12 during Game 5 Monday, Nov. 2.
Second Baseman
2B | Akinori Iwamura | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs have interest in Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura and OF Pat Burrell, possibly as part of a package deal.
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit two home runs in Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, which tied him with Reggie Jackson for most in a World Series, with five. Jackson accomplished his mark in 1977.
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez is expected to hit second in the order next year, but manager Bruce Bochy said he might use Sanchez in the third spot occasionally.
Third Baseman
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Randy Miller, of The Bucks County Courier Times, reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez picked up his 16th run batted in for the postseason, which is a new Yankees single-season record.
Outfielder
OF | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino (hand) was hit on the right hand by a fastball from New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett in the first inning of Game 5 of the World Series. He appeared to be in pain the rest of the game, before being removed in the eighth inning. X-rays were negative. "In a couple of days, it's probably going to be okay," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "But he was having some pain in it."
OF | Melky Cabrera | New York Yankees | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports New York Yankees IF Ramiro Pena has been added to the team's World Series roster and OF Melky Cabrera (hamstring) has been taken off of the roster.
OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Brett Gardner is starting in center field for Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2.
OF | Freddy Guzman | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are looking at possibly replacing OF Melky Cabrera (hamstring) on the World Series roster. The team could activate either IF Ramiro Pena or OF Freddy Guzman. Cabrera would not be eligible to return during the World Series if he is taken off of the roster.
OF | Jeff Francoeur | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Jeff Francoeur (thumb) underwent surgery on his left thumb Monday, Nov. 2, and is expected to be ready for Spring Training next year.
OF | Jerry Hairston Jr. | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees could use either OFs Brett Gardner or Jerry Hairston Jr. to start in center field for Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, with OF Melky Cabrera (hamstring) injured.
OF | Milton Bradley | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be interested in trading OF Gary Matthews Jr. to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for OF Milton Bradley.
OF | Gary Matthews Jr. | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Bruce Levine, of ESPNChicago.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could be interested in trading OF Gary Matthews Jr. to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for OF Milton Bradley.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Josh Beckett | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox SP Josh Beckett is entering a contract year in 2010.
SP | Tommy Hunter | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers SP Tommy Hunter said he's working out five days a week with strength and conditioning coach Jose Vazquez and expects to surprise people when they see him at spring training.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Washington Times' Ben Goessling reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg allowed one run on four hits and struck out six in five innings in his fourth Arizona Fall League start Monday, Nov. 2. He hit 100 mph on four of his first six pitches and threw 68 pitches in all.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels clarified remarks he made following Game 3 of the World Series that suggested he could not wait for the season to end. Hamels reached out to Phillies manager Charlie Manuel to make sure they were on the same page. "I went to Charlie just to talk to him because that's who I am, and I think he understands that," Hamels said. "I just wanted to tell him my true thoughts - that I'll never ever quit. I want to play this game until somebody takes it away from me."
SP | Pedro Martinez | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy,
The Washington Post reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Pedro Martinez will pitch in Game 6 of the World Series Wednesday, Nov. 4.
SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee picked up the win in Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, when his team scored an 8-6 victory over the New York Yankees.
SP | A.J. Burnett | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett lasted just two innings in Game 5 of the World Series, which he pitched on three days' rest. Burnett allowed six runs on four hits and four walks as he lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Mark Zuckerman, of The Washington Times, reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is in line to pitch Game 6 of the World Series on short rest, if necessary.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Detroit Tigers | Injury News, Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Jarrod Washburn (knee) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee last week. He is expected to be completely healed in time for Spring Training.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Phil Coke | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Newark Star-Ledger reports New York Yankees RP Phil Coke surrendered solo home runs to Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley and OF Raul Ibanez Monday, Nov. 2, during Game 5 of the World Series.
RP | Ryan Madson | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Ryan Madson pitched the final inning instead of CL Brad Lidge during Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2. "I just kind of wanted to just give Lidge a break tonight if I could," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "I know him, and I think the loss could bother him a little bit."
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera made his 23rd World Series appearance in Game 4 of the World Series Sunday, Nov. 1, to break a record for most World Series appearances by a pitcher.
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