MLB Players in the News
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November 24, 2009 @ 09:26:36
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Billy Butler | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals are sticking with 1B Billy Butler at first base. There has been talk they would move 3B Alex Gordon to first base and put Butler at designated hitter, but manager Trey Hillman said that wasn't in the works.
1B | Russell Branyan | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports the New York Mets have contacted free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Mariners).
Second Baseman
2B | Mark Loretta | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jesse Sanchez and Tom Singer, of MLB.com, report the Cleveland Indians could look at free-agent IF Mark Loretta (Dodgers), 2B Juan Uribe (Giants), SS Alex Cora (Mets) and SS John McDonald (Blue Jays) to be their backup infielder next season.
2B | Juan Uribe | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jesse Sanchez and Tom Singer, of MLB.com, report the Cleveland Indians could look at free-agent IF Mark Loretta (Dodgers), 2B Juan Uribe (Giants), SS Alex Cora (Mets) and SS John McDonald (Blue Jays) to be their backup infielder next season.
Shortstop
SS | Alexei Ramirez | Chicago White Sox | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales reports Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said he would try to find IF Omar Vizquel playing time early in the year because SS Alexei Ramirez struggles early in the season. Ramirez has a lifetime .184 average in March and April.
SS | Bobby Crosby | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies could have interest in signing free-agent SS Bobby Crosby (Athletics).
SS | Omar Vizquel | Chicago White Sox | Transaction
ESPNews reports the Chicago White Sox signed free-agent SS Omar Vizquel (Rangers) to a one-year deal worth $1.375 million Monday, Nov. 23.
SS | Alex Cora | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jesse Sanchez and Tom Singer, of MLB.com, report the Cleveland Indians could look at free-agent IF Mark Loretta (Dodgers), 2B Juan Uribe (Giants), SS Alex Cora (Mets) and SS John McDonald (Blue Jays) to be their backup infielder next season.
SS | John McDonald | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jesse Sanchez and Tom Singer, of MLB.com, report the Cleveland Indians could look at free-agent IF Mark Loretta (Dodgers), 2B Juan Uribe (Giants), SS Alex Cora (Mets) and SS John McDonald (Blue Jays) to be their backup infielder next season.
Third Baseman
3B | Jorge Cantu | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports there is almost a 100 percent chance that Florida Marlins 3B Jorge Cantu stays with the team. The team is no longer actively shopping him on the trade market. Cantu could play either third base or first base again in 2010.
Catcher
C | Matt Treanor | Free Agent | Injury News, Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report free-agent C Matt Treanor (hip) has begun playing in the Dominican Winter League to audition for teams to show he's healthy. Treanor is a career .232 hitter but is highly regarded for his ability to handle pitchers.
C | Yorvit Torrealba | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Chris Haft, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants have contacted the representatives of free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Rockies). The Giants are preparing for the possibility that free-agent C Bengie Molina (Giants) will sign elsewhere. Torrealba would likely handle the bulk of the playing time until C Buster Posey fully develops.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
ESPNews reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer has been named the 2009 American League Most Valuable Player.
Outfielder
OF | Jermaine Dye | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Post's Dan Martin reports the New York Yankees aren't interested in free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox), according to a team official.
OF | Curtis Granderson | Detroit Tigers | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are more interested in Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson than SP Edwin Jackson. The team views Granderson as more of a long-term investment than Jackson. Granderson is signed through 2012 with a $13 million team option for 2013. Jackson is due to become a free agent after the 2011 season, and he's represented by Scott Boras.
OF | Jose Guillen | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports the Kansas City Royals may ask for New York Mets OF Angel Pagan in any trade involving OF Jose Guillen, according to the New York Daily News. The Royals are willing to eat some of Guillen's $12 million salary in order to trade him.
OF | Angel Pagan | New York Mets | Fantasy
SportingNews.com reports the Kansas City Royals may ask for New York Mets OF Angel Pagan in any trade involving OF Jose Guillen, according to the New York Daily News. The Royals are willing to eat some of Guillen's $12 million salary in order to trade him.
OF | Fernando Tatis | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies could have interest in signing free-agent OF Fernando Tatis (Mets).
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) is willing to return to the New York Yankees, but he isn't expecting a resolution anytime soon, according to the New York Daily News. Damon said a few teams have reached out to his agent, Scott Boras, but no offers have been made.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Andy Pettitte | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Daily News' Mark Feinsand reports free-agent SP Andy Pettitte (Yankees) is expected to take his time this offseason in deciding whether he will try to re-sign with the New York Yankees or retire. Manager Joe Girardi said he didn't expect a decision any time soon, and his philosophy is that players need time away before deciding.
SP | Bryan Bullington | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
The Kansas City Royals announced the team signed SP Bryan Bullington (Blue Jays) to a minor league contract.
SP | Hisanori Takahashi | Free Agent | Free Agency News
NPB Tracker reports free-agent P Hisanori Takahashi doesn't have an overpowering fastball, which sits between 85-90 mph. He has an excellent screwball, which should be a good pitch in the majors. He also has a two-seam fastball, a slider and a curveball. He turns 35 on April 2.
SP | Randy Wolf | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports teams are aggressively pursuing free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Dodgers), who may be the second-best starter on the market.
SP | Edwin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are more interested in Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson than SP Edwin Jackson. The team views Granderson as more of a long-term investment than Jackson. Granderson is signed through 2012 with a $13 million team option for 2013. Jackson is due to become a free agent after the 2011 season, and he's represented by Scott Boras.
SP | Chris Capuano | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers re-signed SP Chris Capuano to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to Spring Training Monday, Nov. 23. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SP | Randy Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report free-agent SP Randy Johnson (Giants) is still undecided if he will pitch in 2010, according to his agent, Barry Meister. "We talked about whether he wants to play or not," Meister said. "He's still in the process of evaluating all of his options and thinking through it." Johnson has not set a timetable for his decision.
SP | Mark Mulder | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets think free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) has more upside than other injured pitchers such as free-agent SPs Kelvim Escobar (Angels), Erik Bedard (Mariners), Mark Mulder (Cardinals) and Brett Myers (Phillies).
SP | Ben Sheets | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets think free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) has more upside than other injured pitchers such as free-agent SPs Kelvim Escobar (Angels), Erik Bedard (Mariners), Mark Mulder (Cardinals) and Brett Myers (Phillies).
SP | Erik Bedard | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets think free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) has more upside than other injured pitchers such as free-agent SPs Kelvim Escobar (Angels), Erik Bedard (Mariners), Mark Mulder (Cardinals) and Brett Myers (Phillies).
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jesse Sanchez and Tom Singer, of MLB.com, report the Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly have serious interest in trading for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay.
Relief Pitcher
RP | John Halama | Milwaukee Brewers | Transaction
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Milwaukee Brewers signed RP John Halama (Braves) to a minor league contract.
RP | Jason Grilli | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Free-agent RP Jason Grilli (Rockies) posted on his Twitter page that he has signed with his seventh different major league team but did not disclose the team.
RP | Billy Wagner | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
David O'Brien, blogging for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Braves Beat, speculates the Atlanta Braves would be interested in RP Billy Wagner if other in-house options fall through. Wagner has indicated interest in pitching for Atlanta.
RP | Kelvim Escobar | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets think free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) has more upside than other injured pitchers such as free-agent SPs Kelvim Escobar (Angels), Erik Bedard (Mariners), Mark Mulder (Cardinals) and Brett Myers (Phillies).
RP | Brett Myers | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets think free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) has more upside than other injured pitchers such as free-agent SPs Kelvim Escobar (Angels), Erik Bedard (Mariners), Mark Mulder (Cardinals) and Brett Myers (Phillies).
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