MLB Players in the News
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November 21, 2009 @ 18:48:11
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Brett Pill | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants have purchased the contracts of OFs Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero, 1B Brett Pill and SP Kevin Pucetas, according to USAToday.com. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
1B | Carlos Delgado | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun reports free-agent 1B first baseman Carlos Delgado (Mets), who had hip surgery in May, will begin playing for Carolina of the Puerto Rican Winter League on Dec. 15, according to his agent, David Sloane. At some point, the Baltimore Orioles will be one of the teams in attendance to watch the 37-year-old slugger, who played in just 26 major league games last season.
Second Baseman
2B | Kevin Russo | New York Yankees | Transaction, Fantasy
According to The New York Daily News, the New York Yankees have moved OF prospect Austin Jackson to the 40-man roster to prevent him from exposure to the Rule 5 draft next month. Others moved over on Friday, Nov. 20, include P Hector Noesi, P Ivan Nova and P Romulo Sanchez, and IF's Reggie Corona, Eduardo Nunez and Kevin Russo.
Shortstop
SS | Eduardo Nunez | New York Yankees | Transaction, Fantasy
According to The New York Daily News, the New York Yankees have moved OF prospect Austin Jackson to the 40-man roster to prevent him from exposure to the Rule 5 draft next month. Others moved over on Friday, Nov. 20, include P Hector Noesi, P Ivan Nova and P Romulo Sanchez, and IF's Reggie Corona, Eduardo Nunez and Kevin Russo.
Third Baseman
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox are targeting four free agents represented by Scott Boras, OF's Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) and SP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).
Catcher
C | Welington Castillo | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
USAToday.com reports that the Chicago Cubs have purchased the contracts of Ps John Gaub and Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa, C Welington Castillo and OF James Adduci from Double-A Tennessee and P Rafael Dolis from Class A Daytona. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
Outfielder
OF | Chad Huffman | San Diego Padres | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Diego Padres have purchased the contracts of P Steve Garrison, OF Chad Huffman and SP Craig Italiano from Triple-A Portland, according to USAToday.com. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
OF | Darren Ford | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants have purchased the contracts of OFs Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero, 1B Brett Pill and SP Kevin Pucetas, according to USAToday.com. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
OF | Francisco Peguero | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants have purchased the contracts of OFs Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero, 1B Brett Pill and SP Kevin Pucetas, according to USAToday.com. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
OF | James Adduci | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
USAToday.com reports that the Chicago Cubs have purchased the contracts of Ps John Gaub and Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa, C Welington Castillo and OF James Adduci from Double-A Tennessee and P Rafael Dolis from Class A Daytona. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
OF | Ezequiel Carrera | Seattle Mariners | Transaction, Fantasy
USAToday.com reports that the Seattle Mariners have purchased the contracts of OF Ezequiel Carrera and Ps Daniel Cortes, Ricky Orta, Edward Paredes, Juan Carlos Ramirez and Anthony Varvaro. They have been placed on the 40-man roster, protecting them from the Rule 5 Draft.
OF | Austin Jackson | New York Yankees | Transaction, Fantasy
According to The New York Daily News, the New York Yankees have moved OF prospect Austin Jackson to the 40-man roster to prevent him from exposure to the Rule 5 draft next month. Others moved over on Friday, Nov. 20, include P Hector Noesi, P Ivan Nova and P Romulo Sanchez, and IF's Reggie Corona, Eduardo Nunez and Kevin Russo.
OF | Rick Ankiel | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox are targeting four free agents represented by Scott Boras, OF's Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) and SP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox are targeting four free agents represented by Scott Boras, OF's Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) and SP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).
Starting Pitcher
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
According to George A. King III of The New York Post, Toronto Blue Jays president and CEO Paul Beeston said that SP Roy Halladay does not appear to be interested in re-signing with the team once his contract expires after the 2010 season. "We would like to sign him, he is an original Blue Jay and we have never had a pitcher as good as him," Beeston said. "But he is not inclined to sign with us."
SP | Craig Italiano | San Diego Padres | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Diego Padres have purchased the contracts of P Steve Garrison, OF Chad Huffman and SP Craig Italiano from Triple-A Portland, according to USAToday.com. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
SP | Kevin Pucetas | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants have purchased the contracts of OFs Darren Ford and Francisco Peguero, 1B Brett Pill and SP Kevin Pucetas, according to USAToday.com. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
SP | Josh M. Johnson | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Joe Capozzi, of The Palm Beach Post, reports Florida Marlins SP Josh M. Johnson may be next out the door down the line, as the sides are far apart on a contract extension. "Josh obviously wanted to do something to stay long-term with the Marlins, but it doesn't look that way now,' his agent, Matt Sosnick, said. Johnson is entering his second winter of arbitration but was hoping to sign a four-year contract worth at least $40 million. The Marlins were believed to be willing to go no longer than three years for about $22 million.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post's Dave Sheinin, updating a previous item, is reporting Washington Nationals SP prospect Stephen Strasburg (knee), who was injured Thursday, Nov. 19, prior to an Arizona Fall League game, has a dislocated kneecap. The news means the 21-year-old right-hander will avoid surgery and should have no trouble being ready for spring training in February. "It was the best result that we could have hoped for," general manager Mike Rizzo said. "It's something where he just has to rest and follow a physical therapy regimen to strengthen all the ligaments around his knee. We think we dodged a bullet."
SP | Chris Waters | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles SP Chris Waters, who was designated for assignment Friday, Nov. 20, may return to the club via a minor league deal if he passes through waivers.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Jose Contreras | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Free-agent RP Jose Contreras (Rockies) is considering pitching in Japan during the 2010 season, according to Japan's Nikkan Sports, via Patrick Newman's NPB Tracker. Contreras was already planning to visit the country next week to enroll his 16-year-old son in a Japanese exchange program.
RP | Blake Parker | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
USAToday.com reports that the Chicago Cubs have purchased the contracts of Ps John Gaub and Blake Parker from Triple-A Iowa, C Welington Castillo and OF James Adduci from Double-A Tennessee and P Rafael Dolis from Class A Daytona. As a result of being added to the 40-man roster, they are protected from the Rule 5 draft.
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Herald reports the Boston Red Sox are targeting four free agents represented by Scott Boras, OF's Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) and Matt Holliday (Cardinals), 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) and SP Mike Gonzalez (Braves).
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