MLB Players in the News
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November 29, 2009 @ 04:08:57
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Fred McGriff | Retired Players | Breaking News
According to The Baltimore Sun, Roberto Alomar is among 15 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. Edgar Martinez, Barry Larkin and Fred McGriff also are new to the ballot this year. There are 26 candidates, three more than last year. Also on the ballot for the first time are Kevin Appier, Ellis Burks, Andres Galarraga, Pat Hentgen, Mike Jackson, Eric Karros, Ray Lankford, Shane Reynolds, David Segui, Robin Ventura and Todd Zeile.
Shortstop
SS | Miguel Tejada | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the St. Louis Cardinals, San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners may be interested in free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Astros).
SS | Barry Larkin | Retired Players | Breaking News
According to The Baltimore Sun, Roberto Alomar is among 15 first-time candidates on this year's Hall of Fame ballot. Edgar Martinez, Barry Larkin and Fred McGriff also are new to the ballot this year. There are 26 candidates, three more than last year. Also on the ballot for the first time are Kevin Appier, Ellis Burks, Andres Galarraga, Pat Hentgen, Mike Jackson, Eric Karros, Ray Lankford, Shane Reynolds, David Segui, Robin Ventura and Todd Zeile.
SS | Marco Scutaro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports that the Seattle Mariners have expressed interest in signing free-agent IF Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays).
Catcher
C | Koby Clemens | Houston Astros | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Houston Astros plan to use minor league C Koby Clemens as a multi-positional player next season. In addition to catching, he is expected to play third base and left field while he continues to develop as a hitter.
C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) will play two weeks of winter ball in the Dominican Republic to test his surgically-repaired right shoulder.
C | Gregg Zaun | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
According to The St. Petersburg Times, the Tampa Bay Rays have continued discussions with free-agent C Gregg Zaun, who has received interest from several other teams.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Chicago Tribune baseball columnist Phil Rogers speculates Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer would take less to stay with the Twins, effectively taking what is known as the "hometown discount". Rogers believes Mauer could get a deal worth $20 million per year for six to eight years, which is less than he likely would get on the open market, but Mauer is a St. Paul native.
Outfielder
OF | Josh Willingham | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Seattle Mariners are interested in Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham.
OF | Michael Saunders | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
The Tacoma News Tribune's Larry LaRue reports that Seattle Mariners OF Michael Saunders found success playing winter ball in Venezuela using a new batting stance taught to him by Mariners hitting coach Alan Cockrell. In 22 games, Saunders hit .353 with three doubles, three triples, two home runs and 17 RBIs in 85 at-bats. He also scored 18 runs and posted a .421 on-base percentage. Saunders said the change in his stance was subtle, but allowed him to stay with his legs more than he had been. "I'm driving my back knee a little more, and with more bend in the knees, it allows me to stay back, stay through the ball more," he said.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Kevin Millwood | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Milwaukee Brewers have expressed interest in trading for Texas Rangers SP Kevin Millwood, but the Rangers don't appear inclined to move him.
SP | Derek Lowe | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
According to The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo, Atlanta Braves SP Derek Lowe said he has not been asked by the team if he would like to be traded and added that he loves pitching in Atlanta. However, the four-year, $60 million contract he signed last offseason does not include a no-trade clause. Lowe said that he has been working with trainer Chris Correnti this offseason to correct a mechanical flaw in his delivery, after he allowed a National League-leading 232 hits in 194 2/3 innings last season and failed to pitch at least seven innings in all but two of his final 21 starts.
SP | Daniel McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Daniel McCutchen will likely start 2010 in the minor leagues if he does not beat out other pitchers for a spot in the rotation, according to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
SP | Jake McGee | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays P prospect Jake McGee (elbow), who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, may go to the bullpen when he returns. "I'd like that role a lot, actually," he said. "Just the adrenaline going out and knowing I have only one inning for three outs. Pitch for pitch, I can give it all I got." Rays executive vice president Andrew Friedman said they haven't given up on McGee as a starter, but he acknowledges he has "the upside to pitch really well in the back part of a game."
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