MLB Players in the News
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November 4, 2009 @ 10:15:05
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Garrett Jones | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Garrett Jones hit .330 with the bases empty and was just 10-for-66 (.152) with runners in scoring position in 2009.
1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The New York Daily News' Sean Brennan reports New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira took extra batting practice Tuesday, Nov. 2, in hopes of breaking out of his slump.
Second Baseman
2B | Akinori Iwamura | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Akinori Iwamura will be the starting second baseman, and the team has already discussed having him hit second.
Shortstop
SS | Marco Scutaro | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds could be interested in adding Toronto Blue Jays SS Marco Scutaro.
Third Baseman
3B | Edwin Encarnacion | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
The Canadian Press reports Toronto Blue Jays 3B Edwin Encarnacion (wrist) underwent surgery on his left wrist last week. He is expected to be ready ahead of Spring Training. Encarnacion had a large bone spur shaved off his hamate bone Friday, Oct. 30.
3B | Brian Buscher | Minnesota Twins | Transaction
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins outrighted 3B Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Catcher
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer (hip) said his hip flexor pain that he experienced in the ALDS has subsided.
C | Guillermo Rodriguez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill, OF Jeff Fiorentino and C Guillermo Rodriguez have all refused their outright assignments to the minors Tuesday, Nov. 3, making them free agents.
Outfielder
OF | Jordan Schafer | Atlanta Braves | Injury News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Andy Johnston reports Atlanta Braves OF Jordan Schafer (wrist) hopes to begin swinging a bat in late November or early December and begin preparing for spring training. Schafer originally hurt his wrist on a swing April 10 but played through it.
OF | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino (finger) said he's ready to play in Game 6 of the World Series. Manager Charlie Manuel said Victorino will be evaluated before the game.
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees are interested in bringing OF Johnny Damon back for the 2010 season. The team appears to be willing to go for two years and $16 million for Damon. The Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox could also be interested in adding him.
OF | Jeff Fiorentino | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill, OF Jeff Fiorentino and C Guillermo Rodriguez have all refused their outright assignments to the minors Tuesday, Nov. 3, making them free agents.
OF | Vernon Wells | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News, Fantasy
The Canadian Press reports Toronto Blue Jays OF Vernon Wells (wrist) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his left wrist next week. He is expected to be ready in time for Spring Training next season. Wells' surgery will fix some cartilage damage in his wrist.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Vicente Padilla | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News
Updating previous reports, the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla's agent Adam Katz said Padilla (leg) was treated for a minor gunshot wound in his right leg. Padilla was grazed in his right thigh by a bullet, and the incident was deemed a "hunting accident." At least two news outlets reported that Padilla was accidentally shot by his "escort," who was trying to fix Padilla's malfunctioning gun.
SP | Alfredo Simon | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News
The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles P Alfredo Simon (elbow) accepted his outright assignment. Simon is rehabbing from Tommy John surgery in April.
SP | Bill Murphy | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Toronto Blue Jays designated SP Bill Murphy for assignment Tuesday, Nov. 3.
SP | Rich Hill | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Dan Connolly, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Baltimore Orioles SP Rich Hill, OF Jeff Fiorentino and C Guillermo Rodriguez have all refused their outright assignments to the minors Tuesday, Nov. 3, making them free agents.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Peter Botte, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is 4-6 with a 4.15 ERA in 14 regular-season starts in his career on three days' rest. However, he is 3-1 with a 2.80 ERA in five career starts on short rest in the playoffs.
SP | Gavin Floyd | Chicago White Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd (hip) said he is feeling great in the offseason. "It feels great. It's definitely progressively gotten better," Floyd said. "I haven't tested it out off of the mound, but just from moving around and everything, it feels pretty much back to normal." He is planning to start throwing in late December, and then start throwing off a mound in mid to late January.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers is denying a squabble with SP Cole Hamels in the clubhouse before Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I had no idea there was even a story going around about this," Myers said. "We're friends. There is no problem."
SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Barry M. Bloom, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee may be asked to start in a potential Game 7 of the World Series. "I'll pitch whenever they want me to pitch," Lee said. "That's about as clear as I can say it. I'm ready whenever. I don't really get that sore, so I'll be ready to pitch whenever they want me to. If it's going to help the team win, I'm in."
Relief Pitcher
RP | Brad Lidge | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Ben Shpigel, of The New York Times, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brad Lidge was given the night off during Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, according to manager Charlie Manuel. Manuel reiterated Tuesday, Nov. 3, that Lidge is still the team's closer. "I don't want to sound like smart or nothing, but I'm probably going to use him the way I want to, when we get there and how I feel," Manuel said of Lidge. Then, referring to pitching coach Rich Dubee, he said, "I'll do a lot of talking in the dugout with Dubee, and we'll decide on which one we want to put out there."
RP | Jesse Chavez | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating multiple reports, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to trade 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for P Jesse Chavez, according to multiple major league sources.
RP | Brett Myers | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Brett Myers is denying a squabble with SP Cole Hamels in the clubhouse before Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I had no idea there was even a story going around about this," Myers said. "We're friends. There is no problem."
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