MLB Players in the News
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November 18, 2009 @ 09:21:18
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Chris Marrero | Washington Nationals | Injury News
The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin reports Washington Nationals 1B Chris Marrero (flu) has been sidelined a few days with the flu in the Arizona Fall League but is due back any day.
1B | Paul Konerko | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have been linked in trade rumors to Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko.
1B | Billy Butler | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Sam Mellinger, The Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Royals 1B Billy Butler is working out seven days a week in the offseason in order to get himself into better shape for the 2010 season. "If you're working out, you're getting better baseball wise," Butler said. "If you get stronger, you hit the ball further, you hit the ball harder, you have quicker hands. Everything I do is trying to make me a better baseball player."
1B | Adrian Gonzalez | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Corey Brock, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have apparently been discussing a three-team trade that would involve San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.
Shortstop
SS | Adam Everett | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Contradicting previous reports, Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals aren't interested in free-agent SS Adam Everett (Tigers).
SS | Marco Scutaro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets are likely interested in signing free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) to play second base.
SS | Miguel Tejada | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would like to re-sign SS Miguel Tejada, RP Jose Valverde and RP LaTroy Hawkins, but are unlikely to have the money to re-sign all three. Tejada's future with the team would be a third base.
Third Baseman
3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
RedSox.MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell is entering a contract year in 2010.
Catcher
C | Jesus Flores | Washington Nationals | Injury News
The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin reports Washington Nationals C Jesus Flores (shoulder, elbow) also had surgery to remove a bone chip from his right elbow. However, general manager Mike Rizzo said the operation wouldn't change Flores' availability for spring training.
C | George Kottaras | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
CBSSports.com reports the Boston Red Sox released C George Kottaras Monday, Nov. 16.
Outfielder
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak said free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) isn't on the team's list of top priorities. A greater reliance on defensive metrics has redefined St. Louis' interest in Bay, who is a far worse defensive player than OF Matt Holliday by nearly any statistical measure.
OF | Nyjer Morgan | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin reports Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan (wrist) is fully healed and has begun swinging a bat.
OF | Quintin Berry | Philadelphia Phillies | Transaction
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies selected the contacts of OF Quintin Berry, P Yohan Flande and P Jesus Sanchez from the minors Tuesday, Nov. 17. The move ensures that these players will not be picked by another team during the Rule 5 Draft.
OF | Josh Willingham | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are reportedly interested in trading for Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham.
OF | Alfredo Amezaga | Florida Marlins | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Florida Marlins removed OF Alfredo Amezaga (knee) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Scott Olsen | Washington Nationals | Injury News
The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin reports Washington Nationals SP Scott Olsen (shoulder) has begun throwing off a mound. However, general manager Mike Rizzo said Olsen's long-term status is unclear as he could be non-tendered.
SP | Jordan Zimmermann | Washington Nationals | Injury News
The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin reports Washington Nationals SP Jordan Zimmermann (elbow) remains on his rehab program but hasn't begun throwing yet. He's expected to miss most of next season.
SP | Ian Kennedy | New York Yankees | Fantasy
MLB.com's Danny Wild reports New York Yankees SP Ian Kennedy allowed a run on five hits and struck out five in five innings for the win in his Arizona Fall League finale Tuesday, Nov. 17. He went 2-1 with a 4.25 ERA and struck out 28 batters in 29 1/3 innings. Kennedy attributes his success to the development of his two-seam fastball.
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Contradicting a previous report, Astros.MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports the Houston Astros aren't interested in free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals).
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals are expected to bid on free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels).
SP | Eric Gagne | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not interested in signing free-agent Eric Gagne (Brewers) as a starting pitcher next season, according to general manager Doug Melvin. Gagne went 6-6 with a 4.65 ERA and two complete games in the Can-Am League this year.
SP | Sergio Mitre | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees declined their $1.25 million option for the 2010 season on SP Sergio Mitre Tuesday, Nov. 17, making him a free agent. He is eligible for arbitration.
SP | Zack Greinke | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
ESPN.com reports Kansas City Royals SP Zack Greinke was named the American League Cy Young winner for the 2009 season. He went 16-8 with a 2.16 ERA this year.
SP | Randy Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Randy Johnson (Giants) has said that he wants to remain a starting pitcher if he continues to pitch for another season in 2010.
SP | Edinson Volquez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds activated SP Edinson Volquez (elbow) and RP Mike Lincoln (neck) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Post's George A. King III reports the Boston Red Sox requested the medical records on free-agent RP Mike Gonzalez (Braves) and RP Rafael Soriano (Braves).
RP | Rafael Soriano | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Post's George A. King III reports the Boston Red Sox requested the medical records on free-agent RP Mike Gonzalez (Braves) and RP Rafael Soriano (Braves).
RP | Chan Ho Park | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports free agent RP Chan Ho Park told the Korean Times he wants to return to a starting role. The Phillies are interested in bringing him back as a reliever.
RP | LaTroy Hawkins | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would like to re-sign SS Miguel Tejada, RP Jose Valverde and RP LaTroy Hawkins, but are unlikely to have the money to re-sign all three. Tejada's future with the team would be a third base.
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Brian McTaggart, of MLB.com, reports the Houston Astros would like to re-sign SS Miguel Tejada, RP Jose Valverde and RP LaTroy Hawkins, but are unlikely to have the money to re-sign all three. Tejada's future with the team would be a third base.
RP | Mike Lincoln | Cincinnati Reds | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Cincinnati Reds activated SP Edinson Volquez (elbow) and RP Mike Lincoln (neck) from the 60-day disabled list Monday, Nov. 16.
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