MLB Players in the News
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November 11, 2009 @ 09:22:22
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Rich Aurilia | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports San Francisco Giants 1B Rich Aurilia filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10.
1B | Nick Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the San Francisco Giants could settle on free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Marlins) and OF Xavier Nady (Yankees) as cheaper alternatives to free-agent OFs Matt Holliday (Cardinals) and Jason Bay (Red Sox).
1B | Adrian Gonzalez | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Mets are unlikely to trade for either Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay or San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez this winter.
1B | Russell Branyan | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Mariners) rejected the Seattle Mariners' one-year contract offer Tuesday, Nov. 10. Branyan would rather test the market than settle for anything less than a two-year deal. "My agent (Danny Lozano) said he's confident that we will get something done with Seattle," Branyan said. "He also told me not to take the (one-year offer) personally. It's just part of the negotiating process. He knows and the Mariners know I would take less to play there than somewhere else. All I want is to be treated fairly."
1B | Mark Teixeira | New York Yankees | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
Second Baseman
2B | Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the San Francisco Giants have shown previous interest in trading for Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla. Some believe that he could be shifted over to third base, with 3B Pablo Sandoval moving to first.
2B | Luis Castillo | New York Mets | Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly turned down a trade with the New York Mets for 2B Luis Castillo in exchange for C Chris Snyder, according to the New York Post.
2B | Placido Polanco | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could go with free-agent 3Bs Adrian Beltre (Mariners), Mark DeRosa (Cardinals), Miguel Tejada (Astros) or Placido Polanco (Tigers) as their third baseman for next season.
2B | Mark Loretta | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Los Angeles Dodgers IFs Juan Castro and Mark Loretta filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
2B | Alberto Callaspo | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Kansas City Royals may decide to use 2B Alberto Callaspo at second base, third base and designated hitter next season. The other option would be to trade him away.
2B | Orlando Hudson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports the New York Mets are interested in signing free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers), but only if they can trade 2B Luis Castillo.
Shortstop
SS | Miguel Tejada | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could go with free-agent 3Bs Adrian Beltre (Mariners), Mark DeRosa (Cardinals), Miguel Tejada (Astros) or Placido Polanco (Tigers) as their third baseman for next season.
SS | Jack Wilson | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Jim Street, of MLB.com, reports Seattle Mariners SS Jack Wilson has rejected a multi-year offer by the team, according to The Tacoma News Tribune. The team can either pick up Wilson's $8.4 million option for the 2010 season, buy out the final year of his deal for $600,000 or try to work out a new deal with him.
SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
SS | Marco Scutaro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to offer free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) salary arbitration. Scutaro has qualified as a Type A free agent, which means he could bring the team two high draft picks if he signs with another club.
SS | Orlando Cabrera | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports the Minnesota Twins cannot offer arbitration to free-agent SS Orlando Cabrera (Twins) because of a clause in his contract. Cabrera is a Type A free agent, but the Twins will not be able to receive any draft picks as compensation for him.
Third Baseman
3B | Pablo Sandoval | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the San Francisco Giants have shown previous interest in trading for Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla. Some believe that he could be shifted over to third base, with 3B Pablo Sandoval moving to first.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could go with free-agent 3Bs Adrian Beltre (Mariners), Mark DeRosa (Cardinals), Miguel Tejada (Astros) or Placido Polanco (Tigers) as their third baseman for next season.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could go with free-agent 3Bs Adrian Beltre (Mariners), Mark DeRosa (Cardinals), Miguel Tejada (Astros) or Placido Polanco (Tigers) as their third baseman for next season.
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports Chicago White Sox general manager Kenny Williams said the team will not sign free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels) because he won't fit into the team's budget.
3B | Craig Counsell | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports Milwaukee Brewers 3B Craig Counsell filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
3B | Evan Longoria | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
Catcher
C | Michel Hernandez | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Orioles signed minor-league free agent C Michel Hernandez (Rays), who played in 35 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season, batting .242 with a homer and 12 RBIs. Hernandez will be one of a handful of catchers the Orioles invite to spring training to compete for the backup job behind C Matt Wieters.
C | Matt Treanor | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent C Matt Treanor (Tigers) intends to play in 2010. He is scheduled to play in the Dominican Republic Winter League, according to one of his representatives, Joel Wolfe.
C | Gerald Laird | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, report the Detroit Tigers may be willing to trade C Gerald Laird, according to industry sources.
C | Chris Snyder | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks reportedly turned down a trade with the New York Mets for 2B Luis Castillo in exchange for C Chris Snyder, according to the New York Post.
C | Jason Varitek | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets will not try to sign Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek if he becomes a free agent, according to the New York Post.
C | Victor Martinez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Michael Silverman, of the Boston Herald, reports the Boston Red Sox are open to a long-term deal for C Victor Martinez.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
C | Rod Barajas | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports free-agent C Bengie Molina (Giants) is the New York Mets' preference on the free-agent market for catchers. However, the length of Molina's contract demand could force them to look elsewhere. The Mets are not enthused about free-agent C Rod Barajas (Blue Jays).
C | Bengie Molina | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Adam Rubin, of the New York Daily News, reports free-agent C Bengie Molina (Giants) is the New York Mets' preference on the free-agent market for catchers. However, the length of Molina's contract demand could force them to look elsewhere. The Mets are not enthused about free-agent C Rod Barajas (Blue Jays).
C | Paul Hoover | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies outrighted IF Andy Tracy, C Paul Hoover and P John Ennis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Monday, Nov. 9.
C | Jesus Flores | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Washington Nationals activated C Jesus Flores (shoulder), OF Roger Bernadina (ankle), SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) and SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
C | Paul Bako | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Chan Ho Park, C Paul Bako and OF Matt Stairs filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Park qualifies as a Type B free agent.
C | Jose Molina | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui, OF Eric Hinske, OF Xavier Nady and C Jose Molina filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Nady qualified as a Type B free agent.
Outfielder
OF | Adam L. Jones | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Updating a previous post, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones is just the second Orioles outfielder to ever win a Gold Glove award, joining eight-time recipient Paul Blair, who won his final one in 1975. "That's shocking," Jones said. "I knew Brady Anderson was a pretty good center fielder. I always felt that [Nick] Markakis deserves one, getting to play with him every single day and seeing how truly good that guy is. It's crazy it's been since 1975. That's 34 years. I'm just thrilled and honored."
OF | Jerry Hairston Jr. | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports New York Yankees OF Jerry Hairston Jr. filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10.
OF | Xavier Nady | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the San Francisco Giants could settle on free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Marlins) and OF Xavier Nady (Yankees) as cheaper alternatives to free-agent OFs Matt Holliday (Cardinals) and Jason Bay (Red Sox).
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Chicago Cubs are likely to become interested in free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Rangers) to fill their center-field spot next year. Cubs hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is a big fan of Byrd, according to major league sources. Byrd is seeking a multi-year deal.
OF | Milton Bradley | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Mets are unlikely to trade for Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley.
OF | Gary Matthews Jr. | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Chicago Cubs are not interested in trading OF Milton Bradley for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Gary Matthews Jr.
OF | Eric Byrnes | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are more likely to eat a good portion of OF Eric Byrnes' deal in order to trade him than they are to swap him for another bad contract. The team could also release Byrnes.
OF | Conor Jackson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Conor Jackson (illness) said he is feeling good while playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic. "It's going great so far, no setbacks whatsoever, and from the baseball side of it I feel like my old self again," Jackson wrote. "This was definitely the best decision for me to come down here." He is hitting .368 with five doubles, two home runs, a .519 on-base percentage and a .561 slugging percentage in 57 at-bats. There appears to be a zero percent chance that the team non-tenders Jackson.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports the Chicago White Sox's talks with free-agent OF Scott Podsednik (White Sox) have been heating up. They could use him as their leadoff man again next season.
OF | Freddy Guzman | New York Yankees | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the New York Yankees outrighted OF Freddy Guzman to the minors Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Seattle Mariners will at least "kick the tires" on the free-agent market for free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox), according to one major league source. Bay lives in the Seattle area.
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Rays are open to discussing a long-term extension with OF Carl Crawford. He has indicated that he would like to finalize something before Spring Training next year.
OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
OF | Ichiro Suzuki | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports the New York Yankees are trying to find ways to keep OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and SP Andy Pettitte, who are all free agents, according to the New York Daily News. Damon and Pettitte remain the priorities, but the team apparently wants to keep its core together for the 2010 season. However, the team wants all three players to agree on one-year deals. Damon is the least likely to agree to a one-year contract.
OF | Xavier Paul | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers activated SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder), P Travis Schlichting (back) and OF Xavier Paul (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Roger Bernadina | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Washington Nationals activated C Jesus Flores (shoulder), OF Roger Bernadina (ankle), SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) and SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
OF | Chris Denorfia | Oakland Athletics | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Oakland Athletics outrighted OF Chris Denorfia to the minors Monday, Nov. 9.
OF | Matt Stairs | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Chan Ho Park, C Paul Bako and OF Matt Stairs filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Park qualifies as a Type B free agent.
OF | Eric Hinske | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui, OF Eric Hinske, OF Xavier Nady and C Jose Molina filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Nady qualified as a Type B free agent.
OF | Raul Ibanez | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) had successful surgery to repair a sports hernia on the left side of his body Monday, Nov. 9. He also had symptoms on the right side of his body repaired. Ibanez is expected to be ready for Spring Training.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Free Agent | Injury News, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports free agent SP Justin Duchscherer's (depression) agent Damon Lapa said Duchscherer has made great progress in his return from clinical depression. Lapa said Duchscherer is a happier, healthier person, and has dedicated himself to preparing for 2010.
SP | Chris Young | San Diego Padres | Injury News, Fantasy
The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center reports San Diego Padres SP Chris Young (shoulder) was given a clean bill of health and will begin a throwing program Friday, Nov. 13. "Thus far, I've been pretty encouraged from what I've done," Young said. "There's been no pain. And I'm doing some movements now that I couldn't do before the surgery.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports the Arizona Diamondbacks are interested in free agent SP Livan Hernandez (Nationals).
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | New York Yankees | Injury News
The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang (shoulder) has been cleared to begin throwing Dec. 1, and he could be ready by mid-April. The team plans on non-tendering him and determining whether he's worth an incentive-laden deal.
SP | Carl Pavano | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen reports free agent SP Carl Pavano would like to re-sign with the Minnesota Twins. The two sides met Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Pavano is willing to listen before he hits the open market.
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could pursue Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay if free agent SP John Lackey (Angels) signs elsewhere.
SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Minnesota Twins do not feel that they have to add another starting pitcher in the offseason. SPs Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are all candidates to round out the rotation.
SP | Glen Perkins | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Minnesota Twins do not feel that they have to add another starting pitcher in the offseason. SPs Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are all candidates to round out the rotation.
SP | Scott Baker | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Minnesota Twins do not feel that they have to add another starting pitcher in the offseason. SPs Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are all candidates to round out the rotation.
SP | Kevin Slowey | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Minnesota Twins do not feel that they have to add another starting pitcher in the offseason. SPs Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are all candidates to round out the rotation.
SP | Nick Blackburn | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Minnesota Twins do not feel that they have to add another starting pitcher in the offseason. SPs Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are all candidates to round out the rotation.
SP | Brian Duensing | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Minnesota Twins do not feel that they have to add another starting pitcher in the offseason. SPs Nick Blackburn, Kevin Slowey, Scott Baker, Francisco Liriano, Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are all candidates to round out the rotation.
SP | Doug Davis | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Seattle Mariners general manager Jack Zduriencik may be fond of free-agent SP Doug Davis (Diamondbacks) from their time together with the Milwaukee Brewers. The two have a good relationship and it would not be a surprise if they targeted Davis, according to one source.
SP | Edwin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in reacquiring Detroit Tigers SP Edwin Jackson, according to one major league source. However, it is unclear if the two teams are discussing a deal.
SP | Randy Wolf | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports there is a possibility that the New York Mets try to sign free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Dodgers) this offseason.
SP | Joel Pineiro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports the New York Mets are interested in signing free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals), but not for the $30 million over three years that he is expected to seek.
SP | Lenny DiNardo | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals outrighted SP Lenny DiNardo and RP Yasuhiko Yabuta to Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, Nov. 10.
SP | Kyle Drabek | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Philadelphia Phillies indicated that third base and the bullpen are bigger priorities than trading for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay. SP Kyle Drabek, the prospect the Blue Jays wanted for Halladay during the season, might be ready to start in the majors during the 2010 season.
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals) intends to pitch again next season. Smoltz is expected to sign within the National League.
SP | Todd Wellemeyer | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
SP | Josh Fogg | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Colorado Rockies RP Matt Herges, RP Jose Contreras and SP Josh Fogg filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
SP | Rich Harden | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs) could be a good fit for the Seattle Mariners if they decide to upgrade their rotation.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Fantasy
John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports Boston Red Sox SP Tim Wakefield (back) said he is feeling healthy three weeks removed from surgery. His surgeon said there is only a 6 percent chance that Wakefield will have a recurrence of the disc problems that hurt him this year. "I feel phenomenal," Wakefield said. "As soon as I got the grogginess out of my system from the anesthesia, I was doing laps around the nurses' station. I feel good. I'm not limping around. There's no more pain shooting down my leg, calf, hamstring and hip. I'm working to regain the strength I lost in my leg."
SP | Boof Bonser | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Twins removed RP Boof Bonser (shoulder), RP Pat Neshek (elbow) and SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Nov. 10.
SP | Mark Buehrle | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
ESPNews reports the American League Gold Glove winners were announced Tuesday, Nov. 10. The winners were: New York Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira, Detroit Tigers 2B Placido Polanco, New York Yankees SS Derek Jeter, Tampa Bay Rays 3B Evan Longoria, Baltimore Orioles OF Adam L. Jones, Seattle Mariners OF Ichiro Suzuki, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter, Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer and Chicago White Sox SP Mark Buehrle.
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to sign free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels). The team thinks Lackey would prefer a larger market.
SP | Randy Johnson | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson is still unsure if he will return for the 2010 season, according to his agent, Barry Meister.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports the New York Yankees are trying to find ways to keep OF Johnny Damon, DH Hideki Matsui and SP Andy Pettitte, who are all free agents, according to the New York Daily News. Damon and Pettitte remain the priorities, but the team apparently wants to keep its core together for the 2010 season. However, the team wants all three players to agree on one-year deals. Damon is the least likely to agree to a one-year contract.
SP | Jason Schmidt | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury News, Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Dodgers activated SP Jason Schmidt (shoulder), P Travis Schlichting (back) and OF Xavier Paul (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 9.
SP | Scott Olsen | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Washington Nationals activated C Jesus Flores (shoulder), OF Roger Bernadina (ankle), SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) and SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Jordan Zimmermann | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Washington Nationals activated C Jesus Flores (shoulder), OF Roger Bernadina (ankle), SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) and SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Pedro Martinez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies have made it clear that they are willing to re-sign SP Pedro Martinez, but are focusing their efforts more on a third baseman and a starting pitcher.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Billy Wagner | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports free agent RP Billy Wagner's (Red Sox) agent Bean Stringfellow said Wagner hasn't ruled out accepting arbitration if the Boston Red Sox offer it.
RP | Fernando Rodney | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Philadelphia Phillies are showing preliminary interest in free agent CL Fernando Rodney (Tigers). Rodney is a Type B free agent.
RP | Elmer Dessens | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Marty Noble, of MLB.com, reports New York Mets RP Elmer Dessens filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10.
RP | Yasuhiko Yabuta | Free Agent | Transaction
Bob Dutton, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals outrighted SP Lenny DiNardo and RP Yasuhiko Yabuta to Triple-A Omaha Tuesday, Nov. 10.
RP | Matt Herges | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Colorado Rockies RP Matt Herges, RP Jose Contreras and SP Josh Fogg filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
RP | Jose Contreras | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports Colorado Rockies RP Matt Herges, RP Jose Contreras and SP Josh Fogg filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9.
RP | J.J. Putz | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent RP J.J. Putz (Mets) would be open to accepting another setup role for the right team, according to his agent, Craig Landis. "He has a preference to be a closer, but absolutely will not rule out an eighth-inning job depending upon many factors," Landis said.
RP | Pat Neshek | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
John Shipley, of the Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Twins removed RP Boof Bonser (shoulder), RP Pat Neshek (elbow) and SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) from the 60-day disabled list Tuesday, Nov. 10.
RP | Eddie Guardado | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent RP Eddie Guardado (Rangers) told his agent, Kevin Kohler, that he wants to play for one more season. Dr. Lewis Yocum has prescribed a rehab program for Guardado's ailing right knee. Kohler said Guardado has a strong preference for West-coast teams.
RP | Carlos Marmol | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Paul Sullivan, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol has switched to agent Barry Praver, who is also the agent for SP Carlos Zambrano.
RP | Jason Isringhausen | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays RP Jason Isringhausen filed for free agency Tuesday, Nov. 10. However, he is likely to retire.
RP | Manuel Corpas | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Manuel Corpas is planning on pitching in the Dominican Republic Winter League this offseason.
RP | Chan Ho Park | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Chan Ho Park, C Paul Bako and OF Matt Stairs filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. Park qualifies as a Type B free agent.
RP | Brandon Lyon | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers RP Brandon Lyon filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type B free agent.
RP | Joe Beimel | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies RP Joe Beimel filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type B free agent.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox RP Octavio Dotel filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent.
RP | Kevin Gregg | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs RP Kevin Gregg filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent.
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports Houston Astros RP Jose Valverde filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 9. He qualifies as a Type A free agent.
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