MLB Players in the News
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November 6, 2009 @ 11:10:14
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Carlos Delgado | Free Agent | Fantasy
Mets.MLB.com's Marty Noble reports the New York Mets appear set with 1B Daniel Murphy at first base, which means 1B Carlos Delgado is unlikely to be re-signed.
1B | Daniel Murphy | New York Mets | Fantasy
Mets.MLB.com's Marty Noble reports the New York Mets appear set with 1B Daniel Murphy at first base, which means 1B Carlos Delgado is unlikely to be re-signed.
1B | Brandon Snyder | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles 1B prospect Brandon Snyder, 3B prospect Josh Bell and P prospect Brandon Erbe will likely be placed on the 40-man roster before Dec. 10, when the Rule V draft is conducted.
1B | Doug Mientkiewicz | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Ross Gload | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Brendan Donnelly and 1B Ross Gload filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Jason Giambi | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies 1B Jason Giambi and SP Jason Marquis filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Adam LaRoche | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Garret Anderson, RP Mike Gonzalez, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Greg Norton filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Chad Tracy | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Doug Davis and 1B Chad Tracy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Paul Konerko | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox OF Mark Kotsay will continue to serve as the fourth outfielder, as well as a replacement for 1B Paul Konerko at first base. Kotsay can also serve the designated-hitter role.
1B | Kevin Millar | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports Toronto Blue Jays 1B Kevin Millar filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Hank Blalock | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Joaquin Benoit, 1B Hank Blalock, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Eddie Guardado and C Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Aubrey Huff | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff, 2B Placido Polanco, RP Fernando Rodney and SP Jarrod Washburn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
1B | Russell Branyan | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. and 1B Russell Branyan are the team's players eligible for free agency that are most likely to return in 2010.
Second Baseman
2B | Gordon Beckham | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox 3B Mark Teahen will start at third base next season and 3B Gordon Beckham will move to second base, according to general manager Kenny Williams.
2B | Chris Getz | Kansas City Royals | Transaction, Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports the Kansas City Royals officially traded OF Mark Teahen to the Chicago White Sox Friday, Nov. 6, in exchange for 2B Chris Getz and 3B Josh Fields. Teahen could replace free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox) as the right fielder or take over at third base.
2B | Rickie Weeks | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks may hit in a position other than leadoff next year with the presence of OF Carlos Gomez in the lineup.
2B | Felipe Lopez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are even more unlikely to re-sign OF Mike Cameron and 2B Felipe Lopez after their acquisition of OF Carlos Gomez.
2B | Juan Uribe | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated press reports San Francisco Giants RP Bob Howry, SP Brad Penny, 2B Juan Uribe and OF Randy Winn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
2B | Ronnie Belliard | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
2B | Orlando Hudson | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
2B | Adam Kennedy | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SS Bobby Crosby, SP Justin Duchscherer, IF Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Adam Kennedy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
2B | Placido Polanco | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff, 2B Placido Polanco, RP Fernando Rodney and SP Jarrod Washburn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
2B | Jamey Carroll | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 2B Jamey Carroll and SP Tomo Ohka filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
2B | Tony Abreu | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Tony Abreu is the early favorite to become the team's starting second baseman next season.
Shortstop
SS | J.J. Hardy | Minnesota Twins | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers acquired OF Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins Friday, Nov. 6, in exchange for SS J.J. Hardy.
SS | Alcides Escobar | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Minnesota Twins acquired SS J.J. Hardy from the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Nov. 6, in exchange for OF Carlos Gomez. Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the move essentially means Brewers SS Alcides Escobar will be the starting shortstop next season.
SS | Bobby Crosby | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Athletics.MLB.com's Mychael Urban reports free agent SS Bobby Crosby doesn't expect to return to the Oakland Athletics.
SS | Adam Everett | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff, 2B Placido Polanco, RP Fernando Rodney and SP Jarrod Washburn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SS | Wladimir Sutil | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Chronicle reports the Houston Astros added P Fernando Abad and SS Wladimir Sutil to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 5.
SS | Nick Green | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Boston Red Sox outrighted RP Fernando Cabrera, OF Joey Gathright and SS Nick Green to Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, Nov. 5.
SS | John McDonald | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in re-signing C Rod Barajas, SS Marco Scutaro and SS John McDonald, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
SS | Marco Scutaro | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in re-signing C Rod Barajas, SS Marco Scutaro and SS John McDonald, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
Third Baseman
3B | Shawn Bowman | New York Mets | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the New York Mets recalled 3B Shawn Bowman from the minors Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Josh Fields | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals 3B Josh Fields could fill a backup role behind 1B Billy Butler if the team decides not to tender the contract of 1B Mike Jacobs.
3B | Josh Bell | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles 1B prospect Brandon Snyder, 3B prospect Josh Bell and P prospect Brandon Erbe will likely be placed on the 40-man roster before Dec. 10, when the Rule V draft is conducted.
3B | Troy Glaus | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Khalil Greene | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Seattle Mariners 3B Adrian Beltre and DH Mike Sweeney filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Joe Crede | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede, RP Ron Mahay and C Mike Redmond filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Robb Quinlan | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, RP Darren Oliver and 3B Robb Quinlan filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Melvin Mora | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez, SP Mark Hendrickson, C Chad Moeller and 3B Melvin Mora all filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
3B | Jose Alvarez | New York Mets | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins acquired Ps Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez from the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Nov. 5, in exchange for OF Jeremy Hermida.
Catcher
C | Miguel Olivo | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals declined the 2010 options on OF Coco Crisp, C Miguel Olivo and RP Yasuhiko Yabuta Friday, Nov. 6. Yabuta can become a free agent if he does not reach an agreement with the team on a major league deal before Nov. 16. Crisp received a $500,000 buyout and Olivo a $100,000 buyout. The team exercised a $500,000 buyout on Yabuta to void their $4 million option for 2010.
C | Corky Miller | Cincinnati Reds | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted OF Darnell McDonald and C Corky Miller to the minors Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Paul Lo Duca | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Los Angeles Daily News' Tom Hoffarth reports free agent C Paul Lo Duca said he's planning a comeback this spring.
C | Nick Hundley | San Diego Padres | Injury News
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres C Nick Hundley (hernia) had surgery to repair a sports hernia Wednesday, Nov. 4, and should be ready for spring training.
C | Sandy Alomar Jr. | Retired Players | Fantasy
Paul Hoynes, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Cleveland Indians have talked to the New York Mets about bringing back Sandy Alomar Jr. as part of manager Manny Acta's coaching staff.
C | Randy Knorr | Retired Players | Transaction, Fantasy
The Washington Post's Alexa Steele, posting on the Nationals Journal blog, is reporting the Washington Nationals have hired Rick Schu as a hitting coordinator, replacing Ralph Dickenson. Schu served as Arizona Diamondbacks hitting coach for two seasons. Former bullpen coach Randy Knorr is also on the move, as he has stepped down to become manager of the Double-A Harrisburg Senators.
C | Josh Bard | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals C Josh Bard and SP Livan Hernandez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Henry Blanco | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco and OF Brian Giles filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Jason LaRue | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Brian Schneider | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Mets 1B Carlos Delgado and C Brian Schneider filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Jason Kendall | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, C Jason Kendall, 2B Felipe Lopez and OF Corey Patterson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Joaquin Benoit, 1B Hank Blalock, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Eddie Guardado and C Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Mike Redmond | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede, RP Ron Mahay and C Mike Redmond filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Ramon Castro | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox C Ramon Castro and OF Scott Podsednik filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Chad Moeller | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez, SP Mark Hendrickson, C Chad Moeller and 3B Melvin Mora all filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
C | Rod Barajas | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in re-signing C Rod Barajas, SS Marco Scutaro and SS John McDonald, according to general manager Alex Anthopoulos.
Outfielder
OF | Coco Crisp | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals declined the 2010 options on OF Coco Crisp, C Miguel Olivo and RP Yasuhiko Yabuta Friday, Nov. 6. Yabuta can become a free agent if he does not reach an agreement with the team on a major league deal before Nov. 16. Crisp received a $500,000 buyout and Olivo a $100,000 buyout. The team exercised a $500,000 buyout on Yabuta to void their $4 million option for 2010.
OF | Mark Teahen | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox 3B Mark Teahen will start at third base next season and 3B Gordon Beckham will move to second base, according to general manager Kenny Williams.
OF | Jermaine Dye | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox) has not ruled out the Boston Red Sox as a potential destination via free agency, even though the Red Sox were initially one of six teams listed on his no-trade clause.
OF | Darnell McDonald | Cincinnati Reds | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds outrighted OF Darnell McDonald and C Corky Miller to the minors Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Carlos Gomez | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks may hit in a position other than leadoff next year with the presence of OF Carlos Gomez in the lineup.
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are even more unlikely to re-sign OF Mike Cameron and 2B Felipe Lopez after their acquisition of OF Carlos Gomez.
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports Texas Rangers OF Marlon Byrd wants to test the free agent market. General manager Jon Daniels said the team is interested in re-signing Byrd, but it won't happen in the two-week exclusive negotiating window.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Transaction
ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox would still like to re-sign OF Jason Bay after they acquired OF Jeremy Hermida. Bay has brushed off a four-year, $60 million offer thus far. If they can't sign Bay, the Red Sox would pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), who has a family connection with pitching coach John Farrell.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Transaction
ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox would still like to re-sign OF Jason Bay after they acquired OF Jeremy Hermida. Bay has brushed off a four-year, $60 million offer thus far. If they can't sign Bay, the Red Sox would pursue OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), who has a family connection with pitching coach John Farrell.
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore reports the New York Yankees are still not sure about whether they will bring back OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and SP Andy Pettitte, who are all eligible for free agency. Damon is a client of agent Scott Boras, so the Yankees may balk at a deal unless it is for one or two years. Pettitte has expressed a desire to pitch for no other team.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports Florida Marlins OF Cody Ross will likely start in right field for the Marlins during the 2010 season, barring a trade.
OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, P Koji Uehara and P Brad Bergesen will be transferred from the 60-day disabled list back to the 40-man roster within the next week, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly.
OF | Randy Winn | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated press reports San Francisco Giants RP Bob Howry, SP Brad Penny, 2B Juan Uribe and OF Randy Winn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Brian Giles | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Henry Blanco and OF Brian Giles filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Rick Ankiel | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Frank Catalanotto | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, C Jason Kendall, 2B Felipe Lopez and OF Corey Patterson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Corey Patterson | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, C Jason Kendall, 2B Felipe Lopez and OF Corey Patterson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Darin Erstad | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad, SP Mike Hampton and OF Jason Michaels filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Jason Michaels | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad, SP Mike Hampton and OF Jason Michaels filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Reed Johnson | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden and OF Reed Johnson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Greg Norton | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Garret Anderson, RP Mike Gonzalez, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Greg Norton filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Garret Anderson | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Garret Anderson, RP Mike Gonzalez, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Greg Norton filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Mark Kotsay | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox OF Mark Kotsay will continue to serve as the fourth outfielder, as well as a replacement for 1B Paul Konerko at first base. Kotsay can also serve the designated-hitter role.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox C Ramon Castro and OF Scott Podsednik filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Rocco Baldelli | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli, OF Jason Bay and RP Billy Wagner filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Joey Gathright | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Boston Red Sox outrighted RP Fernando Cabrera, OF Joey Gathright and SS Nick Green to Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, Nov. 5.
OF | Jeremy Hermida | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Florida Marlins acquired Ps Hunter Jones and Jose Alvarez from the Boston Red Sox Thursday, Nov. 5, in exchange for OF Jeremy Hermida.
OF | Bobby Abreu | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed to a two-year contract extension worth $19 million with OF Bobby Abreu Thursday, Nov. 5. The new deal calls for $9 million in each of the next two years and also includes a 2012 option for $9 million, with a $1 million buyout. The option can become guaranteed if Abreu has 550 plate appearances in 2011 or 1,200 in both seasons combined.
OF | Ken Griffey Jr. | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners OF Ken Griffey Jr. and 1B Russell Branyan are the team's players eligible for free agency that are most likely to return in 2010.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Cliff Lee | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction, Fantasy
Andrew Johnson, of FanHouse.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies picked SP Cliff Lee's $8 million option for the 2010 season Friday, Nov. 6, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki.
SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics removed SP Josh Outman (elbow), RP Joey Devine (elbow), SP Dallas Braden (foot) and SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Josh Outman | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics removed SP Josh Outman (elbow), RP Joey Devine (elbow), SP Dallas Braden (foot) and SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Vincent Mazzaro | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics removed SP Josh Outman (elbow), RP Joey Devine (elbow), SP Dallas Braden (foot) and SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks exercised their $8.5 million club option for the 2010 season on SP Brandon Webb Friday, Nov. 6. "Since Brandon has recovered well from his surgery, we have decided to exercise his option," general manager Josh Byrnes said. "His accomplishments for our organization have been significant. We look forward to him returning to the mound."
SP | Ben Sheets | Free Agent | Injury News, Fantasy
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are interested in signing SP Ben Sheets (elbow). The two sides agreed to a two-year deal last offseason before it was determined he needed elbow surgery.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy
The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore reports the New York Yankees are still not sure about whether they will bring back OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and SP Andy Pettitte, who are all eligible for free agency. Damon is a client of agent Scott Boras, so the Yankees may balk at a deal unless it is for one or two years. Pettitte has expressed a desire to pitch for no other team.
SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Mark Bradley, blogging in the "Braves Beat", suggests Atlanta Braves SP Tommy Hanson should be tried as a closer. The Braves have $68 million committed to six starting pitchers and Bradley thinks Hanson would make a better reliever than throwing $5 million at RP Rafael Soriano or RP Mike Gonzalez.
SP | Brad Bergesen | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, P Koji Uehara and P Brad Bergesen will be transferred from the 60-day disabled list back to the 40-man roster within the next week, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly.
SP | Brandon Erbe | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports Baltimore Orioles 1B prospect Brandon Snyder, 3B prospect Josh Bell and P prospect Brandon Erbe will likely be placed on the 40-man roster before Dec. 10, when the Rule V draft is conducted.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals C Josh Bard and SP Livan Hernandez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Brad Penny | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated press reports San Francisco Giants RP Bob Howry, SP Brad Penny, 2B Juan Uribe and OF Randy Winn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, 3B Mark DeRosa, 3B Troy Glaus, 3B Khalil Greene, OF Matt Holliday, C Jason LaRue and SP John Smoltz filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Jon Garland | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Eric Milton | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Randy Wolf | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Ronnie Belliard, SP Jon Garland, 2B Orlando Hudson, 1B Doug Mientkiewicz, SP Eric Milton and SP Randy Wolf filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Mike Hampton | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Houston Astros OF Darin Erstad, SP Mike Hampton and OF Jason Michaels filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Jason Marquis | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies 1B Jason Giambi and SP Jason Marquis filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Rich Harden | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Rich Harden and OF Reed Johnson filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Doug Davis | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Arizona Diamondbacks SP Doug Davis and 1B Chad Tracy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SS Bobby Crosby, SP Justin Duchscherer, IF Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Adam Kennedy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, RP Darren Oliver and 3B Robb Quinlan filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff, 2B Placido Polanco, RP Fernando Rodney and SP Jarrod Washburn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Tomo Ohka | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports Cleveland Indians 2B Jamey Carroll and SP Tomo Ohka filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum is facing misdemeanor marijuana charges after a traffic stop in his home state. He was pulled over for speeding in Washington Oct. 30. Lincecum was found with 3.3 grams of marijuana. He could face potential fines totaling $622 for the misdemeanor possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia counts plus the citation for driving 74 mph in a 60-mph zone. Lincecum entered a plea of not guilty through his attorney, and is currently scheduled to appear before a judge Dec. 22.
SP | Erik Bedard | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard and RP Miguel Batista are unlikely to return in 2010.
SP | Vicente Padilla | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Daily News reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Vicente Padilla (leg) will not need surgery on his left leg after being accidentally shot by his shooting instructor in Nicaragua.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Yasuhiko Yabuta | Kansas City Royals | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals declined the 2010 options on OF Coco Crisp, C Miguel Olivo and RP Yasuhiko Yabuta Friday, Nov. 6. Yabuta can become a free agent if he does not reach an agreement with the team on a major league deal before Nov. 16. Crisp received a $500,000 buyout and Olivo a $100,000 buyout. The team exercised a $500,000 buyout on Yabuta to void their $4 million option for 2010.
RP | Joey Devine | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics removed SP Josh Outman (elbow), RP Joey Devine (elbow), SP Dallas Braden (foot) and SP Vincent Mazzaro (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Koji Uehara | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, P Koji Uehara and P Brad Bergesen will be transferred from the 60-day disabled list back to the 40-man roster within the next week, according to Baltimore Sun reporter Dan Connolly.
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Jack Curry, of The New York Times, reports New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera said he wants to play five more years. "I'm serious," Rivera said. "I hope the organization does whatever it takes to bring me back. I know I have another year under my contract, and then whatever happens happens."
RP | Bob Howry | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated press reports San Francisco Giants RP Bob Howry, SP Brad Penny, 2B Juan Uribe and OF Randy Winn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Brendan Donnelly | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports Florida Marlins RP Brendan Donnelly and 1B Ross Gload filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Atlanta Braves OF Garret Anderson, RP Mike Gonzalez, 1B Adam LaRoche and OF Greg Norton filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Eddie Guardado | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Joaquin Benoit, 1B Hank Blalock, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Eddie Guardado and C Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Joaquin Benoit | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers RP Joaquin Benoit, 1B Hank Blalock, OF Marlon Byrd, RP Eddie Guardado and C Ivan Rodriguez filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Troy Percival | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Troy Percival filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Ron Mahay | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede, RP Ron Mahay and C Mike Redmond filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Jamey Wright | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports Kansas City Royals RP Jamey Wright filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Fernando Rodney | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Detroit Tigers SS Adam Everett, 1B Aubrey Huff, 2B Placido Polanco, RP Fernando Rodney and SP Jarrod Washburn filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Billy Wagner | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox OF Rocco Baldelli, OF Jason Bay and RP Billy Wagner filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Danys Baez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Baltimore Orioles RP Danys Baez, SP Mark Hendrickson, C Chad Moeller and 3B Melvin Mora all filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Fernando Cabrera | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports the Boston Red Sox outrighted RP Fernando Cabrera, OF Joey Gathright and SS Nick Green to Triple-A Pawtucket Thursday, Nov. 5.
RP | Jason Isringhausen | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News
Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Jason Isringhausen (elbow) is likely to retire this offseason after undergoing right elbow surgery this year.
RP | J.J. Putz | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The New York Post's Bart Hubbuch reports the New York Mets told RP J.J. Putz that they do not intend to pick up his 2010 option, and will buy him out instead for $1 million.
RP | Miguel Batista | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard and RP Miguel Batista are unlikely to return in 2010.
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