MLB Players in the News
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November 19, 2009 @ 09:46:54
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mark Hamilton | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of P Tyler Norrick, SP Adam Ottavino, RP Francisco Samuel, C Bryan Anderson, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Allen Craig, OF Jon Jay and OF Daryl Jones from Triple-A Memphis.
1B | Adrian Gonzalez | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are searching for corner infielders this offseason because 3B Josh Bell and 1B Brandon Snyder are likely another year away from the big leagues. However, they are unlikely to part with one of their top bats in order to acquire a first or third baseman, which likely rules out a trade for San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.
1B | Brandon Snyder | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are searching for corner infielders this offseason because 3B Josh Bell and 1B Brandon Snyder are likely another year away from the big leagues. However, they are unlikely to part with one of their top bats in order to acquire a first or third baseman, which likely rules out a trade for San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.
1B | Rhyne Hughes | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles added 1B Brandon Snyder, 1B Rhyne Hughes, SS Pedro Florimon Jr., 3B Josh Bell, P Luis Lebron and P Brandon Erbe to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 18.
1B | Adam Dunn | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Joe Strauss, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in trading for Washington Nationals 1B Adam Dunn and OF Josh Willingham.
Second Baseman
2B | Jamey Carroll | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins are interested in free-agent 2B Jamey Carroll (Indians). The Marlins have contacted Carroll's agent, Jonathan Maurer, but they would also prefer someone with more experience at shortstop. Maurer said Carroll has received interest from 11 teams, with most of them being on the West coast.
2B | Felipe Lopez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
2B | Placido Polanco | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are seriously interested in signing free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Tigers) to play third base next year. However, the Phillies might be hesitant to sign him because he is a Type A free agent.
Shortstop
SS | Marco Scutaro | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) is likely out of the Cincinnati Reds' price range.
SS | Blake Davis | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles P's Steven Johnson, Jim Hoey and Pedro Beato and IF's Ryan Adams, Blake Davis, Miguel Abreu and Mike Costanzo are among the Orioles' farmhands who could be lost during the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
SS | Omar Vizquel | Free Agent | Free Agency News
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies could end up signing free-agent SS Omar Vizquel (Rangers).
SS | Pedro Florimon Jr. | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles added 1B Brandon Snyder, 1B Rhyne Hughes, SS Pedro Florimon Jr., 3B Josh Bell, P Luis Lebron and P Brandon Erbe to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Third Baseman
3B | Allen Craig | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of P Tyler Norrick, SP Adam Ottavino, RP Francisco Samuel, C Bryan Anderson, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Allen Craig, OF Jon Jay and OF Daryl Jones from Triple-A Memphis.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating an earlier post, The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports the New York Yankees are interested in free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals) for a utility role in left field and at third base.
3B | Emilio Bonifacio | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The South Florida SunSentinel reports Florida Marlina IF Emilio Bonifacio played his first game for Licey in the Dominican winter league on Nov. 6. Through nine games, he's 11-for-37 (.297) with no extra-base hits, three RBI, eight runs scored and a .333 on-base percentage.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Baltimore Sun columnist Peter Schmuck speculates free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) may consider the Baltimore Orioles because of his close friendship with Orioles SS Cesar Izturis.
3B | Mike Costanzo | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles P's Steven Johnson, Jim Hoey and Pedro Beato and IF's Ryan Adams, Blake Davis, Miguel Abreu and Mike Costanzo are among the Orioles' farmhands who could be lost during the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
3B | Josh Bell | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are searching for corner infielders this offseason because 3B Josh Bell and 1B Brandon Snyder are likely another year away from the big leagues. However, they are unlikely to part with one of their top bats in order to acquire a first or third baseman, which likely rules out a trade for San Diego Padres 1B Adrian Gonzalez.
3B | Craig Counsell | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
Catcher
C | Mike Redmond | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Mariners.MLB.com's Jim Street reports the Seattle Mariners are interested in free-agent C Mike Redmond (Twins).
C | Bryan Anderson | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of P Tyler Norrick, SP Adam Ottavino, RP Francisco Samuel, C Bryan Anderson, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Allen Craig, OF Jon Jay and OF Daryl Jones from Triple-A Memphis.
C | Rob Johnson | Seattle Mariners | Injury News, Fantasy
Geoff Baker, of The Seattle Times, reports Seattle Mariners C Rob Johnson (elbow, wrist, hip) will not need surgery on his elbow after undergoing an MRI Wednesday, Nov. 18. The MRI found inflammation and a small bone spur in his elbow, but it will not require another surgery. He underwent surgery Tuesday, Nov. 17, to fix ligament damage in his wrist. Johnson also recently underwent a pair of hip surgeries and expects to be ready for Spring Training.
C | Jason Kendall | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
C | George Kottaras | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
MLB.com's Mike Siano reports the Milwaukee Brewers claimed C George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Outfielder
OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Braves.MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Atlanta Braves prospect OF Jason Heyward could come up to the majors in June. It's possible he could begin the season with the team, but it's unlikely because it could allow him to become a Super Two player and go to arbitration a year early.
OF | Daryl Jones | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of P Tyler Norrick, SP Adam Ottavino, RP Francisco Samuel, C Bryan Anderson, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Allen Craig, OF Jon Jay and OF Daryl Jones from Triple-A Memphis.
OF | Jon Jay | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of P Tyler Norrick, SP Adam Ottavino, RP Francisco Samuel, C Bryan Anderson, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Allen Craig, OF Jon Jay and OF Daryl Jones from Triple-A Memphis.
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The New York Times reports the New York Yankees are not interested in a long-term deal for free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees), such as a four-year contract, but they would be open to a shorter deal.
OF | Miguel Abreu | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles P's Steven Johnson, Jim Hoey and Pedro Beato and IF's Ryan Adams, Blake Davis, Miguel Abreu and Mike Costanzo are among the Orioles' farmhands who could be lost during the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers could become interested in signing free-agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers).
OF | Randy Winn | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers could become interested in signing free-agent OF Randy Winn (Giants).
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Rangers) is unlikely to re-sign with the Texas Rangers.
OF | Frank Catalanotto | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
OF | Corey Patterson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
OF | Josh Willingham | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Joe Strauss, of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, reports the St. Louis Cardinals are interested in trading for Washington Nationals 1B Adam Dunn and OF Josh Willingham.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Contrary to a previous report, Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox are making a big push to sign free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to St. Louis Cardinals chairman Bill DeWitt Jr.
OF | Lorenzo Cain | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers added OF Lorenzo Cain and P Amaury Rivas to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Jason Schmidt | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Dodgers.MLB.com's Ken Gurnick reports free-agent SP Jason Schmidt (Dodgers) said he doesn't plan on returning to baseball. "Leaving my options open," Schmidt said. "At this moment, no, I'm not thinking about pitching anymore. Down the road, I'm not sure. Initially, I'd say no way. I'm not planning on playing at this moment. In my mind, I retired when I left in August."
SP | Pedro Martinez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Bucks County Courier Times' Randy Miller reports the Chicago Cubs may have some interest in free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Phillies).
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said.
SP | Braden Looper | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are not interested in signing free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals).
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Doug Miller, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees have talked to the Toronto Blue Jays regarding a trade of SP Roy Halladay, according to SI.com. Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos has not ruled out trading Halladay within the division.
SP | Derek Lowe | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees could have interest in trading for Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe, "but not at $16 million a year for three years," according to a person familiar with the team's thinking.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers are one of the clubs on free-agent SP Jarrod Washburn's (Tigers) radar.
SP | Brandon Erbe | Baltimore Orioles | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Baltimore Orioles added 1B Brandon Snyder, 1B Rhyne Hughes, SS Pedro Florimon Jr., 3B Josh Bell, P Luis Lebron and P Brandon Erbe to their 40-man roster Wednesday, Nov. 18.
SP | Andy Pettitte | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Pete Caldera, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has said that he hopes the team re-signs SP Andy Pettitte in the offseason. "I love Andy to death. He's become one of my best friends. I always take a jab at him (saying that) I can keep you young," said Chamberlain. "He's been one of the biggest influences in my life as far as growing up as a human being, not only as a baseball player."
SP | Joba Chamberlain | New York Yankees | Fantasy
Pete Caldera, of The Bergen Record, reports New York Yankees SP Joba Chamberlain has said that he hopes the team re-signs SP Andy Pettitte in the offseason. "I love Andy to death. He's become one of my best friends. I always take a jab at him (saying that) I can keep you young," said Chamberlain. "He's been one of the biggest influences in my life as far as growing up as a human being, not only as a baseball player."
SP | Jason Marquis | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies) said he considers the New York Mets "a perfect fit," according to the New York Post. "It would always be nice to come back home and represent your hometown," said Marquis."This is where I'm from, so to come back here and play in front of friends and family would be an honor." The Mets are interested in Marquis, but have him below free-agent SPs John Lackey (Angels) and Joel Pineiro (Cardinals).
SP | Joel Pineiro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies) said he considers the New York Mets "a perfect fit," according to the New York Post. "It would always be nice to come back home and represent your hometown," said Marquis."This is where I'm from, so to come back here and play in front of friends and family would be an honor." The Mets are interested in Marquis, but have him below free-agent SPs John Lackey (Angels) and Joel Pineiro (Cardinals).
Relief Pitcher
RP | Francisco Samuel | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
USAToday.com reports the St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contracts of P Tyler Norrick, SP Adam Ottavino, RP Francisco Samuel, C Bryan Anderson, 1B Mark Hamilton, OF Allen Craig, OF Jon Jay and OF Daryl Jones from Triple-A Memphis.
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Paul White, of USA TODAY, reports the Detroit Tigers could be interested in free-agent CL Jose Valverde (Astros).
RP | Jim Hoey | Baltimore Orioles | Draft Information, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles P's Steven Johnson, Jim Hoey and Pedro Beato and IF's Ryan Adams, Blake Davis, Miguel Abreu and Mike Costanzo are among the Orioles' farmhands who could be lost during the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft.
RP | David Weathers | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents.
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