MLB Players in the News
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November 10, 2009 @ 09:10:11
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Brian Dopirak | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of 1B Brian Dopirak from Triple-A Las Vegas.
1B | Carlos Delgado | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets' free agents were not granted Type B status. The Mets will not receive any draft picks if 1B Carlos Delgado, C Brian Schneider, RP J.J. Putz or SS Alex Cora sign elsewhere.
1B | Lyle Overbay | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a three-way deal that would land them Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley. Blue Jays 1B Lyle Overbay would be shipped to the New York Mets and Mets 2B Luis Castillo would be traded to the Chicago Cubs. However, the deal is being described as a longshot. The Tampa Bay Rays still have the most interest in Bradley, according to sources.
1B | Adam LaRoche | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Atlanta Braves want to re-sign 1B Adam LaRoche.
1B | Jim Thome | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Thome, SP Jeff Weaver, C Brad Ausmus, SP Vicente Padilla and RP Guillermo Mota have filed for free agency.
Second Baseman
2B | Luis Castillo | New York Mets | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a three-way deal that would land them Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley. Blue Jays 1B Lyle Overbay would be shipped to the New York Mets and Mets 2B Luis Castillo would be traded to the Chicago Cubs. However, the deal is being described as a longshot. The Tampa Bay Rays still have the most interest in Bradley, according to sources.
2B | Ryan Roberts | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Arizona Diamondbacks are unlikely to trade for a second baseman. They seem to be content with going with either 2Bs Ryan Roberts or Tony Abreu as their second baseman for the 2010 season.
2B | Tony Abreu | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Arizona Diamondbacks are unlikely to trade for a second baseman. They seem to be content with going with either 2Bs Ryan Roberts or Tony Abreu as their second baseman for the 2010 season.
2B | Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports indications are that Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla will be traded by the winter meetings next month. There is also a 50-50 chance that the team trades 3B Jorge Cantu.
2B | Rickie Weeks | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers have removed 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist), RP Mark DiFelice (shoulder) and RP David Riske (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.
Shortstop
SS | Jose Reyes | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (hamstring) is walking freely without crutches.
SS | Mike McCoy | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays claimed SS Mike McCoy (Rockies) off waivers. McCoy hit .307 with two homers, 52 RBIs, 102 runs and 40 steals at Triple-A Colorado Springs last season.
SS | Alex Cora | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets' free agents were not granted Type B status. The Mets will not receive any draft picks if 1B Carlos Delgado, C Brian Schneider, RP J.J. Putz or SS Alex Cora sign elsewhere.
SS | J.J. Hardy | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox attempted to acquire Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before the Twins traded for him last week. The Red Sox were unwilling to part with either SP Clay Buchholz or RP Daniel Bard. The Brewers had little interest in P Michael Bowden, whom the Red Sox were willing to trade.
SS | Ramon Martinez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports New York Mets SSs Alex Cora and Ramon Martinez have both filed for free agency.
SS | Nick Green | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Boston Red Sox SS Nick Green has declined his outright assignment to the minors, making him a free agent.
SS | Jed Lowrie | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are not set on going into the 2010 season with SS Jed Lowrie as their starting shortstop.
Third Baseman
3B | Troy Glaus | Free Agent | Free Agency News
AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus qualified as a Type B free agent.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News
AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa qualified as a Type B free agent.
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News
AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Chone Figgins qualified as a Type A free agent.
3B | Melvin Mora | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Orioles) is training at multiple positions this offseason to increase his value as a free agent.
3B | Jorge Cantu | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports indications are that Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla will be traded by the winter meetings next month. There is also a 50-50 chance that the team trades 3B Jorge Cantu.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are expected to target free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) if they cannot re-sign 3B Chone Figgins, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman.
3B | David Freese | St. Louis Cardinals | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Joe Strauss, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in re-signing 3B Mark DeRosa, according to general manager John Mozeliak. However, they believe 3B David Freese should receive a chance to win the starting job at third base in Spring Training.
3B | Adam Heether | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers added 3B Adam Heether to their 40-man roster Monday, Nov. 9.
Catcher
C | Yorvit Torrealba | Free Agent | Free Agency News
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies) rejected a two-year, $4.5 million offer from the Colorado Rockies.
C | Brian Schneider | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets' free agents were not granted Type B status. The Mets will not receive any draft picks if 1B Carlos Delgado, C Brian Schneider, RP J.J. Putz or SS Alex Cora sign elsewhere.
C | Dioner Navarro | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays C Dioner Navarro (elbow) and OF Fernando Perez (shoulder) both underwent successful surgeries in October. Navarro's procedure stabilized an ulnar nerve, and Perez underwent surgery to fix his labrum. Both players are expected to be ready for Spring Training.
C | Gregg Zaun | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays declined $2 million options for the 2010 season on C Gregg Zaun and RP Brian Shouse. Zaun receives a $500,000 buyout and Shouse receives a $200,000 buyout.
C | Ramon Hernandez | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Cincinnati Reds C Ramon Hernandez is open to rejoining the team next season. He cannot declare free agency until Nov. 15 due to a clause in his contract. Hernandez is currently talking with the Reds about a two-year deal at a salary less than what his option was worth.
C | Wilkin Castillo | Cincinnati Reds | Transaction
Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds agreed to terms on a minor league deal with C Wilkin Castillo Monday, Nov. 9. He will be invited to Spring Training.
C | Jason Varitek | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox declined their $5 million option on C Jason Varitek for the 2010 season, according to WEEI.com. He now has four days to decide whether to exercise his $3 million option or become a free agent.
C | Chris Snyder | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks C Chris Snyder (back) said he has not suffered a setback during his rehab from back surgery. Snyder also said he is right on schedule to be ready for the start of Spring Training.
C | Victor Martinez | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
ESPNBoston.com reports the Boston Red Sox exercised their $7.1 million 2010 option on C Victor Martinez Monday, Nov. 9, according to his agent, Alan Nero.
C | Brad Ausmus | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Thome, SP Jeff Weaver, C Brad Ausmus, SP Vicente Padilla and RP Guillermo Mota have filed for free agency.
Outfielder
OF | Johnny Damon | New York Yankees | Free Agency News
AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon qualified as a Type A free agent.
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports a source close to free agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers) said he probably wouldn't be interested in signing with the New York Mets because he wants to remain in center field.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the Texas Rangers are looking to move OF Josh Hamilton to a corner outfield spot next season.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Chicago Sun-Times' Chris De Luca reports the Chicago White Sox have intensified talks with free agent OF Scott Podsednik (White Sox) in recent days.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue top-tier free agent OFs Matt Holliday (Cardinals) and Jason Bay (Red Sox), according to a team insider.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue top-tier free agent OFs Matt Holliday (Cardinals) and Jason Bay (Red Sox), according to a team insider.
OF | Milton Bradley | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Toronto Blue Jays are discussing a three-way deal that would land them Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley. Blue Jays 1B Lyle Overbay would be shipped to the New York Mets and Mets 2B Luis Castillo would be traded to the Chicago Cubs. However, the deal is being described as a longshot. The Tampa Bay Rays still have the most interest in Bradley, according to sources.
OF | Randy Winn | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Andrew Baggarly, of The San Jose Mercury News, reports the San Francisco Giants are not expected to re-sign OF Randy Winn, according to his agent, Craig Landis.
OF | Cody Ross | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (shoulder) underwent surgery to fix a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder Monday, Nov. 9. He is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training. OF Cody Ross could assume center-field duties if Maybin is not ready during Spring Training.
OF | Cameron Maybin | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports Florida Marlins OF Cameron Maybin (shoulder) underwent surgery to fix a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder Monday, Nov. 9. He is expected to be ready for the start of Spring Training. OF Cody Ross could assume center-field duties if Maybin is not ready during Spring Training.
OF | Fernando Perez | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays C Dioner Navarro (elbow) and OF Fernando Perez (shoulder) both underwent successful surgeries in October. Navarro's procedure stabilized an ulnar nerve, and Perez underwent surgery to fix his labrum. Both players are expected to be ready for Spring Training.
OF | Nate McLouth | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Atlanta Braves OF Nate McLouth learned that he needs contact lenses at the end of the 2009 season.
OF | Darnell McDonald | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Cincinnati Reds OF Darnell McDonald declined his outright assignment to the minors and became a free agent Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Joey Gathright | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Sports Network reports Boston Red Sox OF Joey Gathright filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Tampa Bay Rays exercised their $10 million option for the 2010 season on OF Carl Crawford Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Justin Huber | Minnesota Twins | Transaction
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins outrighted OF Justin Huber to Triple-A Rochester Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles have removed RP Koji Uehara (elbow), SP Brad Bergesen (leg) and OF Adam L. Jones (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.
OF | Peter Orr | Washington Nationals | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals outrighted RP Logan Kensing and 1B Peter Orr to the minors.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Doug Davis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are unlikely to offer SP Doug Davis arbitration because of the chance that he would accept and receive a raise from his $8.75 million salary. Davis is a Type B free agent.
SP | Johan Santana | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports New York Mets SP Johan Santana (elbow) expects to have his normal winter throwing program.
SP | Jason Marquis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports free agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies) may be out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' price range.
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets are concerned about free agent SP John Lackey's past arm issues and are likely to stay away from him this offseason.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | New York Yankees | Injury News
The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) received good news from Dr. James Andrews, who told Wang that his shoulder is doing remarkably well.
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Free Agency News
The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the Toronto Blue Jays are likely only going to receive 60 percent of what they were offered for SP Roy Halladay at the trading deadline last season if they trade him in the offseason. Toronto officials continue to claim that if an elite prospect is not involved, they would rather try to find that elite player via the two compensation draft picks they would receive when Halladay leaves as a free agent.
SP | Felix Hernandez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik made it clear that the team does not plan on trading SP Felix Hernandez. "Felix is our property. We're going to have him for the next two years and we're looking forward to having him beyond that," Zduriencik said.
SP | Jeremy Guthrie | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to trade SP Jeremy Guthrie unless they are overwhelmed by an offer.
SP | Carl Pavano | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Cleveland Indians are expected to have some interest in signing free-agent SP Carl Pavano (Twins).
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte is leaning toward returning for the 2010 season, according to one of his friends.
SP | Javier Vazquez | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Atlanta Braves SP Javier Vazquez can veto any trade to the National League West and the American League West.
SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum reached an agreement with a prosecutor that could settle his misdemeanor marijuana charge, according to The Columbian. The deal will result in a $250 fine for possessing a marijuana pipe.
SP | Michael Bowden | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox attempted to acquire Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before the Twins traded for him last week. The Red Sox were unwilling to part with either SP Clay Buchholz or RP Daniel Bard. The Brewers had little interest in P Michael Bowden, whom the Red Sox were willing to trade.
SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox attempted to acquire Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before the Twins traded for him last week. The Red Sox were unwilling to part with either SP Clay Buchholz or RP Daniel Bard. The Brewers had little interest in P Michael Bowden, whom the Red Sox were willing to trade.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
Lisa Winston, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (neck) is expected to make his next start in the Arizona Fall League after straining a neck muscle. The scratch from his start over the weekend was strictly precautionary.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox re-signed SP Tim Wakefield to a $3.5 million deal Monday, Nov. 9. He will also receive a $1.5 million deal for the 2011 season that includes incentives.
SP | Armando Gabino | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Baltimore Orioles claimed SP Armando Gabino off waivers from the Minnesota Twins Monday, Nov. 9.
SP | Brad Bergesen | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles have removed RP Koji Uehara (elbow), SP Brad Bergesen (leg) and OF Adam L. Jones (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Jeff Weaver | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Thome, SP Jeff Weaver, C Brad Ausmus, SP Vicente Padilla and RP Guillermo Mota have filed for free agency.
SP | Vicente Padilla | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Thome, SP Jeff Weaver, C Brad Ausmus, SP Vicente Padilla and RP Guillermo Mota have filed for free agency.
Relief Pitcher
RP | J.J. Putz | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets' free agents were not granted Type B status. The Mets will not receive any draft picks if 1B Carlos Delgado, C Brian Schneider, RP J.J. Putz or SS Alex Cora sign elsewhere.
RP | Brian Shouse | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays declined $2 million options for the 2010 season on C Gregg Zaun and RP Brian Shouse. Zaun receives a $500,000 buyout and Shouse receives a $200,000 buyout.
RP | Hayden Penn | Florida Marlins | Transaction
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins selected the contract of RP Hayden Penn from the minors Monday, Nov. 9.
RP | Ramon A. Ramirez | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Tampa Bay Rays claimed RP Ramon A. Ramirez off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds Monday, Nov. 9.
RP | Daniel Bard | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Tony Massarotti, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox attempted to acquire Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy before the Twins traded for him last week. The Red Sox were unwilling to part with either SP Clay Buchholz or RP Daniel Bard. The Brewers had little interest in P Michael Bowden, whom the Red Sox were willing to trade.
RP | Rafael Soriano | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Atlanta Braves RP Rafael Soriano has filed for free agency.
RP | Koji Uehara | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Baltimore Orioles have removed RP Koji Uehara (elbow), SP Brad Bergesen (leg) and OF Adam L. Jones (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.
RP | Taylor Buchholz | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies have removed RPs Manuel Corpas (elbow) and Taylor Buchholz (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.
RP | Manuel Corpas | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies have removed RPs Manuel Corpas (elbow) and Taylor Buchholz (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.
RP | Guillermo Mota | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Jim Thome, SP Jeff Weaver, C Brad Ausmus, SP Vicente Padilla and RP Guillermo Mota have filed for free agency.
RP | David Riske | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers have removed 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist), RP Mark DiFelice (shoulder) and RP David Riske (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.
RP | Mark DiFelice | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers have removed 2B Rickie Weeks (wrist), RP Mark DiFelice (shoulder) and RP David Riske (elbow) from the 60-day disabled list.
RP | Logan Kensing | Washington Nationals | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Washington Nationals outrighted RP Logan Kensing and 1B Peter Orr to the minors.
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