MLB Players in the News
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November 17, 2009 @ 09:05:37
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Aaron Bates | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox have activated SP Junichi Tazawa (groin) and 1B Aaron Bates (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.
Second Baseman
2B | Juan Uribe | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports the San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean said free-agent IF Juan Uribe is hoping to land a two-year deal worth around $4-5 million per season. Sabean said the team wasn't willing to meet those demands.
2B | Jamey Carroll | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in free agent IF Jamey Carroll (Indians) as a utilityman.
2B | Brandon Phillips | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds are not trying to trade 2B Brandon Phillips, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Jocketty also said the team is not necessarily trying to slash its payroll in the 2010 season.
Shortstop
SS | Mike Aviles | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals activated OF Jose Guillen (knee), SS Mike Aviles (elbow) and RP Doug Waechter (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.
SS | Chris Nelson | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies removed RP Chris Nelson (wrist), SP Greg Smith (back), SP Jeff Francis (shoulder) and RP Greg Reynolds (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
Third Baseman
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said the team wasn't in the running for free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). Reagins said the team's top priorities is to re-sign SP John Lackey and 3B Chone Figgins.
3B | Craig Counsell | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 3B Craig Counsell (Brewers) has attracted interest from 12 teams, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees could be fits.
Catcher
C | Ramon Hernandez | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed C Ramon Hernandez to a one-year, $3 million deal with a vesting option for the 2011 season. Hernandez's option is worth $3.25 million and will become guaranteed if he appears in 120 games next year. C Ryan Hanigan will return to a backup role in 2010.
C | Ryan Hanigan | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds re-signed C Ramon Hernandez to a one-year, $3 million deal with a vesting option for the 2011 season. Hernandez's option is worth $3.25 million and will become guaranteed if he appears in 120 games next year. C Ryan Hanigan will return to a backup role in 2010.
Outfielder
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the New York Yankees are not interested in free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). They'll talk to his agent, Scott Boras, to keep other bidders honest, but corner outfield isn't a priority for the team.
OF | Jose Guillen | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals activated OF Jose Guillen (knee), SS Mike Aviles (elbow) and RP Doug Waechter (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
Jeff Wilson, of The Dallas Morning News, reports Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton (back) said his back is feeling much better. He has been cleared to begin his offseason workouts after a test showed that no nerves are being pinched. Hamilton said he will work with team strength and conditioning coach Jose Vazquez this year.
OF | Ryan Westmoreland | Boston Red Sox | Injury News
Joe McDonald, of The Providence Journal, reports Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Westmoreland (collarbone) is recovering nicely after having surgery to fix a broken collarbone. He had a plate and screws inserted into his clavicle to repair the damage. Westmoreland will be able to begin his strength program after Thanksgiving.
OF | Curtis Granderson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Edwin Jackson is more likely to be traded than OF Curtis Granderson, because he will be a free agent in two years.
OF | Franklin Gutierrez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Seattle Mariners are interested in trading for Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson. However, they would move Granderson to left field, with OF Franklin Gutierrez manning center field.
OF | Chris Coghlan | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
ESPNews reports Florida Marlins OF Chris Coghlan has been named the 2009 National League Rookie of the Year.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Brandon Webb | Arizona Diamondbacks | Free Agency News
MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said Diamondbacks SPs Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Max Scherzer are guaranteed rotation spots. SPs Billy Buckner and Kevin Mulvey could be in the mix, as well as potential free agent signings.
SP | Dan Haren | Arizona Diamondbacks | Free Agency News
MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said Diamondbacks SPs Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Max Scherzer are guaranteed rotation spots. SPs Billy Buckner and Kevin Mulvey could be in the mix, as well as potential free agent signings.
SP | Max Scherzer | Arizona Diamondbacks | Free Agency News
MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said Diamondbacks SPs Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Max Scherzer are guaranteed rotation spots. SPs Billy Buckner and Kevin Mulvey could be in the mix, as well as potential free agent signings.
SP | Kevin Mulvey | Arizona Diamondbacks | Free Agency News
MLB.com reports Arizona Diamondbacks president and CEO Derrick Hall said Diamondbacks SPs Brandon Webb, Dan Haren and Max Scherzer are guaranteed rotation spots. SPs Billy Buckner and Kevin Mulvey could be in the mix, as well as potential free agent signings.
SP | Brad Penny | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports the San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean said free agent SP Brad Penny's demands are out of reach at this point.
SP | Scott Olsen | Washington Nationals | Injury News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports Washington Nationals SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) said his shoulder is 100 percent. " By Spring Training, there is not going to be any issues," Olsen said. "When I do my throwing program in offseason, I've been told to go about it as if I wasn't even hurt. I will not do anything different."
SP | Joel Pineiro | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Adam Rubin reports the New York Mets are intrigued by free agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals). The team is looking for a starter like Pineiro to eat innings.
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said the team wasn't in the running for free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). Reagins said the team's top priorities is to re-sign SP John Lackey and 3B Chone Figgins.
SP | Kip Wells | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Sports Network reports Cincinnati Reds SP Kip Wells filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 16.
SP | Randy Johnson | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports San Francisco Giants SP Randy Johnson filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 16.
SP | Pedro Martinez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Phillies) intends to pitch for the entire season in 2010, according to his agent, Fern Cuza. Cuza also said the Philadelphia Phillies are "one of the teams we would consider going back to." It is possible that Martinez will make a start in the Dominican Republic Winter League as he prepares for the 2010 season.
SP | Edwin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers SP Edwin Jackson is more likely to be traded than OF Curtis Granderson, because he will be a free agent in two years.
SP | Brandon Morrow | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Seattle Mariners are interested in trading for Detroit Tigers SP Edwin Jackson. The two teams have spoken and exchanged names, but the talks "are not all that serious," according to one source with knowledge of the discussions. Mariners Ps Brandon Morrow and Shawn Kelley could be pieces included in a potential deal.
SP | Dustin Moseley | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have activated RP Scot Shields (knee) and SP Dustin Moseley (forearm, neck) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Junichi Tazawa | Boston Red Sox | Injury News, Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox have activated SP Junichi Tazawa (groin) and 1B Aaron Bates (ankle) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Jeff Francis | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies removed RP Chris Nelson (wrist), SP Greg Smith (back), SP Jeff Francis (shoulder) and RP Greg Reynolds (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Greg Smith | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies removed RP Chris Nelson (wrist), SP Greg Smith (back), SP Jeff Francis (shoulder) and RP Greg Reynolds (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
SP | Greg Reynolds | Colorado Rockies | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Colorado Rockies removed RP Chris Nelson (wrist), SP Greg Smith (back), SP Jeff Francis (shoulder) and RP Greg Reynolds (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Brandon Lyon | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports free agent RP Brandon Lyon's agent expects Lyon to receive a multi-year deal. Lyon is open to closing or setting up.
RP | Jose Ascanio | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Jose Ascanio (shoulder) has had no setbacks from shoulder surgery yet. He's expected to miss eight or nine months, which puts him back around May or June.
RP | Craig Hansen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News
Pirates.MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports Pittsburgh Pirates RP Craig Hansen (neck) received good news in a checkup last week. The nerve, which needed to regenerate, has moved closer to the muscle in his neck that needs to be strengthened. He's still unlikely to be ready for spring training, but it's a sign he may be able to return in 2010.
RP | Billy Wagner | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Updating previous reports, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report free agent RP Billy Wagner's (Red Sox) agent Bean Stringfellow said eight teams are interested in Wagner. The Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals, Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles are among the teams, along with three teams that preferred to remain anonymous. Stringfellow said the Red Sox was the only team interested in Wagner as a setup man.
RP | John Grabow | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Sports Network reports Chicago Cubs RP John Grabow filed for free agency Monday, Nov. 16.
RP | Doug Waechter | Kansas City Royals | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals activated OF Jose Guillen (knee), SS Mike Aviles (elbow) and RP Doug Waechter (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.
RP | Shawn Kelley | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Seattle Mariners are interested in trading for Detroit Tigers SP Edwin Jackson. The two teams have spoken and exchanged names, but the talks "are not all that serious," according to one source with knowledge of the discussions. Mariners Ps Brandon Morrow and Shawn Kelley could be pieces included in a potential deal.
RP | Scot Shields | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
The Sports Network reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have activated RP Scot Shields (knee) and SP Dustin Moseley (forearm, neck) from the 60-day disabled list.
RP | Andrew Bailey | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
ESPNews reports Oakland Athletics RP Andrew Bailey has been named the 2009 American League Rookie of the Year.
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