MLB Players in the News
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November 20, 2009 @ 13:05:25
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Ross Gload | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins have extended an offer to free-agent 1B Ross Gload (Marlins), according to The Miami Herald. The deal is similar to the one 3B Wes Helms received last offseason for two years and $1.9 million.
1B | Paul Konerko | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago White Sox could be a match for Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe. The White Sox would most likely dangle 1B Paul Konerko in any deal.
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Transaction, Fantasy
CBSSports.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays removed 1B Carlos Pena (hand) from the 60-day disabled list Thursday, Nov. 19.
1B | Hank Blalock | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, reports the Baltimore Orioles will target free-agent 1B Hank Blalock (Rangers) for one of their corner infield spots.
1B | Aubrey Huff | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bart Hubbuch, of the New York Post, reports free-agent 1B Aubrey Huff (Tigers) could be signed by the New York Mets to play first base next season.
Second Baseman
2B | Jose Lopez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners are once again tinkering with the idea of moving 2B Jose Lopez to first base for the 2010 season. He has made 29 career starts at first base, according to Retrosheet.org.
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants could move 2B Freddy Sanchez to third base next season so they can pursue a free-agent second baseman this winter.
Third Baseman
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are interested in signing free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners).
3B | Ronnie Bourquin | Detroit Tigers | Transaction
Matt Eddy, of Baseball America, reports Detroit Tigers 3B Ronnie Bourquin was suspended 50 games Thursday, Nov. 19, for testing positive for an amphetamine.
3B | Craig Counsell | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 3B Craig Counsell (Brewers) could be a fit with the Cincinnati Reds.
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to retain all three of their big free agents, SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Vladimir Guerrero.
Outfielder
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Paul Sullivan reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-28 (.107) in the playoffs in 2007 and 2008 for the Chicago Cubs.
OF | Torii Hunter | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Injury News, Fantasy
Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (hernia) will undergo surgery Monday, Nov. 23, to fix a sports hernia. He is expected to be fully recovered in time for Spring Training. Hunter will have a glue-like substance injected over the damaged tendon in his groin. His doctor indicated that he will be able to do his full winter workout routine six weeks after the operation. "They said 95 percent of these surgeries are completely successful, and if all goes well, this should never bother me again," Hunter said.
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Contrary to a previous report, Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Atlanta Braves are not believed to have much interest in Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart. The are not fond of his aggressive offensive approach.
OF | Jermaine Dye | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are interested in signing free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox).
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are unlikely to pursue free-agent OFs Jason Bay (Red Sox) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to general manager Brian Sabean. "And I don't think that they would have genuine interest based on the field that they're going to be involved in," Sabean added. "Why would they?"
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are unlikely to pursue free-agent OFs Jason Bay (Red Sox) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), according to general manager Brian Sabean. "And I don't think that they would have genuine interest based on the field that they're going to be involved in," Sabean added. "Why would they?"
OF | Juan Rivera | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Atlanta Braves are interested in trading for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera.
OF | Trayvon Robinson | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers added IF Ivan De Jesus, OF Trayvon Robinson and P Kenley Jansen to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 19.
OF | Desmond Jennings | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Tampa Bay Rays added OF Desmond Jennings and P Alexander Torres to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 19.
OF | Peter Bourjos | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Transaction
Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim added OF Peter Bourjos to their 40-man roster Thursday, Nov. 19, protecting him from the Rule 5 draft.
OF | Fernando Tatis | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Associated Press reports New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 19.
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to retain all three of their big free agents, SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Vladimir Guerrero.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
George A. King III, of the New York Post, reports the Texas Rangers are rumored to be shopping OF Josh Hamilton.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Derek Lowe | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago White Sox could be a match for Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe. The White Sox would most likely dangle 1B Paul Konerko in any deal.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Washington Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg (knee) will be scratched from his start in the Arizona Fall League championship game Saturday, Nov. 21, because of a twisted left knee. He was hurt during a workout Thursday, Nov. 19, and an MRI exam confirmed inflammation. Strasburg is scheduled to be examined by a team doctor Friday, Nov. 20. The team is saying his injury "is not considered serious."
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will not pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) this offseason.
SP | Jeremy Hellickson | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Tampa Bay Rays purchased the contract of SP Jeremy Hellickson from the minors Thursday, Nov. 19.
SP | Andy Pettitte | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 19.
SP | Tim Lincecum | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
ESPNews reports San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum was named the National League Cy Young award winner for the 2009 season.
SP | Brad Thompson | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Kansas City Royals agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent SP Brad Thompson (Cardinals) Thursday, Nov. 19, according to a major league source. His contract does not include a spot on the 40-man roster, but he should have a good shot to break camp with the team in Spring Training. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Aaron Heilman | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
Sports 620 KTAR reports the Arizona Diamondbacks acquired RP Aaron Heilman from the Chicago Cubs Thursday, Nov. 19, in exchange for P Scott Maine and IF Ryne White.
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Yankees are planning on pursuing free-agent RPs Mike Gonzalez (Braves) and Rafael Soriano (Braves), according to a rival executive. However, another source said the team prefers to address bullpen holes from within the organization.
RP | Rafael Soriano | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Yankees are planning on pursuing free-agent RPs Mike Gonzalez (Braves) and Rafael Soriano (Braves), according to a rival executive. However, another source said the team prefers to address bullpen holes from within the organization.
