MLB Players in the News
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December 1, 2009 @ 09:41:11
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By KFFL Staff
Second Baseman
2B | Dustin Pedroia | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox have asked 2B Dustin Pedroia if he can play shortstop next season. "They've asked me if I think I could play shortstop," Pedroia said. "They've put it out there and I've told them I'm all for it. I can do it. I can't wait for (manager Terry Francona) to call me and ask, 'can you do it?' I can do it. I really want to do it."
2B | Ryan Raburn | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Wilkin Ramirez would not be the replacement in center field if the team trades OF Curtis Granderson. Team officials believe he is a better fit in left field. However, Ramirez is playing center field in winter ball this year. OFs Ryan Raburn, Clete Thomas and Casper Wells are other options for the spot.
2B | Ruben Gotay | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports the St. Louis Cardinals signed free-agent 2B Ruben Gotay (Pirates) to a minor league deal Monday, Nov. 30. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Shortstop
SS | Marco Scutaro | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN's Peter Gammons reports the Boston Red Sox are hesitating to sign free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) because of the plantar fasciitis he suffered last season and the first-round pick they'd likely lose.
SS | Brandon Wood | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Free Agency News
Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Brandon Wood could get a chance to be the starter if 3B Chone Figgins leaves as a free agent.
SS | J.J. Hardy | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he wasn't able to gauge where SS J.J. Hardy would hit this season until spring training, but the second spot was an option.
SS | Alex Cora | New York Mets | Transaction
Updating previous items, The Associated Press reports the New York Mets re-signed SS Alex Cora to a one-year deal worth $2 million Monday, Nov. 30. He can make an extra $1 million in performance bonuses: $250,000 each for 80, 90, 100 and 110 starts. Cora will also receive a $2 million option for the 2011 season that becomes guaranteed if he has roughly 80 starts next year.
SS | Bobby Crosby | Free Agent | Free Agency News
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers could be interested in signing free-agent SS Bobby Crosby (Athletics) as a utility infielder. However, they might not interest him if he is looking for a full-time spot at shortstop.
SS | Maximo Rivera | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed SS Maximo Rivera, SS Ramses Pena, OF Luis Urena, P Arquimedes Lorenzo, P Cristopher DeLeon, P Darlin Aneudy, P Luis Alfonzo Valdez and P Darlin Alduey Monday, Nov. 30, and assigned them to the Dominican Summer League.
SS | Ramses Pena | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed SS Maximo Rivera, SS Ramses Pena, OF Luis Urena, P Arquimedes Lorenzo, P Cristopher DeLeon, P Darlin Aneudy, P Luis Alfonzo Valdez and P Darlin Alduey Monday, Nov. 30, and assigned them to the Dominican Summer League.
SS | Miguel Tejada | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Boston Red Sox may look at signing free-agent SS Miguel Tejada (Astros) as their shortstop in 2010 and third baseman in 2011 when 3B Mike Lowell departs via free agency, according to a National League executive. Tejada is apparently not high on the Red Sox's list, according to one person with their offseason plans.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports free-agent 3B/OF Mark DeRosa's (Cardinals) agent Keith Grunewald said he expects the Cardinals to offer DeRosa arbitration.
3B | Jhonny Peralta | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Indians.MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince reports Cleveland Indians 3B Jhonny Peralta told new manager Manny Acta that the switch from shortstop to third base affected him last season and contributed to his down year.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Injury News, Fantasy
Yankees.MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) likely won't need more surgery on his hip. Dr. Marc Philippon, who operated on A-Rod, raved about A-Rod's condition in the playoffs. Phillipon said he saw Rodriguez progress from 80 percent strength in May to 95 percent strength in the playoffs. A-Rod is expected to be 100 percent for spring training.
3B | Joe Crede | Free Agent | Free Agency News
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free-agent 3B Joe Crede's (Twins) agent Scott Boras tried to sell the Chicago White Sox on Crede before the team acquired 3B Mark Teahen.
3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Jessica Isner, of NESN.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are in the running to trade for Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. had a "brief talk" with the Red Sox about the possibility, according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. However, the chances of Lowell being traded to the Phillies are low. Lowell was apparently very close to signing with the Phillies in 2007.
Catcher
C | Yorvit Torrealba | Free Agent | Free Agency News
InsideTheRockies.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies offered free-agent RP Rafael Betancourt (Type A) and SP Jason Marquis (Type B) arbitration. They didn't offer arbitration to free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Type B) or RP Joe Beimel (Type B).
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers haven't decided whether to offer Type B free agent C Ivan Rodriguez arbitration.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Free Agency News
Yahoo! Sports' Jeff Passan reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer wants a new deal by spring training or he plans to test the free-agent waters after the 2010 season, according to a source close to the situation.
C | Chris Coste | New York Mets | Transaction
MLB.com's Alyson Footer reports the New York Mets signed free-agent C Chris Coste (Astros) to an undisclosed deal Monday, Nov. 30.
C | Henry Blanco | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the New York Mets are close to signing free-agent C Henry Blanco (Padres) as their backup catcher, according to major league sources.
C | Jason LaRue | St. Louis Cardinals | Transaction
Updating a previous item, MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports the St. Louis Cardinals re-signed C Jason LaRue Monday, Nov. 30. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
C | Robinzon Diaz | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates released C Robinzon Diaz Monday, Nov. 30. Diaz apparently has no plans to re-sign with the team.
Outfielder
OF | Reed Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Chicago Tribune's Dave van Dyck reports the Chicago Cubs won't offer arbitration to free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Type A), SP Rich Harden (Type B) or OF Reed Johnson (neither).
OF | Brian Giles | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Padres.MLB.com's Corey Brock reports the San Diego Padres won't offer Type B free agent OF Brian Giles arbitration.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Derrick Goold reports the St. Louis Cardinals will offer Type A free agent OF Matt Holliday arbitration.
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The New York Post's George A. King III reports free-agent OF Johnny Damon's (Yankees) agent Scott Boras said there were three or four teams seriously interested in Damon.
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are likely to offer Type B free agent OF Marlon Byrd arbitration.
OF | Casper Wells | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Wilkin Ramirez would not be the replacement in center field if the team trades OF Curtis Granderson. Team officials believe he is a better fit in left field. However, Ramirez is playing center field in winter ball this year. OFs Ryan Raburn, Clete Thomas and Casper Wells are other options for the spot.
OF | Wilkin Ramirez | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Wilkin Ramirez would not be the replacement in center field if the team trades OF Curtis Granderson. Team officials believe he is a better fit in left field. However, Ramirez is playing center field in winter ball this year. OFs Ryan Raburn, Clete Thomas and Casper Wells are other options for the spot.
OF | Clete Thomas | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Detroit Tigers OF Wilkin Ramirez would not be the replacement in center field if the team trades OF Curtis Granderson. Team officials believe he is a better fit in left field. However, Ramirez is playing center field in winter ball this year. OFs Ryan Raburn, Clete Thomas and Casper Wells are other options for the spot.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox are still trying to work out a deal to re-sign OF Jason Bay, according to a major league source familiar with the talks. Indications are that the Red Sox will build on their initial five-year, $60 million deal that Bay turned down earlier.
OF | Luis Urena | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed SS Maximo Rivera, SS Ramses Pena, OF Luis Urena, P Arquimedes Lorenzo, P Cristopher DeLeon, P Darlin Aneudy, P Luis Alfonzo Valdez and P Darlin Alduey Monday, Nov. 30, and assigned them to the Dominican Summer League.
OF | Ryan Spilborghs | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Chicago White Sox are interested in trading for Colorado Rockies OF Ryan Spilborghs.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Jason Marquis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
InsideTheRockies.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies offered free-agent RP Rafael Betancourt (Type A) and SP Jason Marquis (Type B) arbitration. They didn't offer arbitration to free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Type B) or RP Joe Beimel (Type B).
SP | Rich Harden | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Chicago Tribune's Dave van Dyck reports the Chicago Cubs won't offer arbitration to free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Type A), SP Rich Harden (Type B) or OF Reed Johnson (neither).
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) and P Miguel Batista (Mariners).
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Free Agency News
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays could have nine picks within the first three rounds of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft and could have another big lot in 2011. SP Roy Halladay and RP Scott Downs figure to be Type A free agents, and RP Jason Frasor is on Type B pace. All three are eligible for free agency after 2010.
SP | Todd Wellemeyer | Free Agent | Free Agency News
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Milwaukee Brewers are interested in free-agent SP Todd Wellemeyer (Cardinals).
SP | Nick Adenhart | Retired Players | Breaking News
The Associated Press reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim voted to give a full postseason share to the estate of SP Nick Adenhart, the rookie pitcher killed in April in a car accident allegedly caused by a drunken driver. The Angels' shares were worth $138,039.
SP | Jeff Karstens | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates outrighted Ps Jeff Karstens and Justin Thomas to Triple-A Indianapolis Monday, Nov. 30. Both players will be invited to Spring Training.
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox prefer to sign free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) over trading for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Joe Beimel | Free Agent | Free Agency News
InsideTheRockies.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies offered free-agent RP Rafael Betancourt (Type A) and SP Jason Marquis (Type B) arbitration. They didn't offer arbitration to free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Type B) or RP Joe Beimel (Type B).
RP | Rafael Betancourt | Free Agent | Free Agency News
InsideTheRockies.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies offered free-agent RP Rafael Betancourt (Type A) and SP Jason Marquis (Type B) arbitration. They didn't offer arbitration to free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba (Type B) or RP Joe Beimel (Type B).
RP | Kevin Gregg | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Chicago Tribune's Dave van Dyck reports the Chicago Cubs won't offer arbitration to free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Type A), SP Rich Harden (Type B) or OF Reed Johnson (neither).
RP | Miguel Batista | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) and P Miguel Batista (Mariners).
RP | Pat Neshek | Minnesota Twins | Injury News
Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins RP Pat Neshek (elbow) completed a throwing program Nov. 23 and won't throw again until pitchers begin throwing in January. He's on track to be ready for spring training. Neshek said his delivery hasn't changed following Tommy John surgery. He is excited about how all of his pitches were coming along. He said it feels like he's throwing his fastball harder than he did before surgery.
RP | Masa Kobayashi | Japanese League | Transaction, Free Agency News
Kyodo News reports free-agent RP Masa Kobayashi (Indians) signed with the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese League.
RP | Scott Downs | Toronto Blue Jays | Free Agency News
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays could have nine picks within the first three rounds of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft and could have another big lot in 2011. SP Roy Halladay and RP Scott Downs figure to be Type A free agents, and RP Jason Frasor is on Type B pace. All three are eligible for free agency after 2010.
RP | Jason Frasor | Toronto Blue Jays | Free Agency News
BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports the Toronto Blue Jays could have nine picks within the first three rounds of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft and could have another big lot in 2011. SP Roy Halladay and RP Scott Downs figure to be Type A free agents, and RP Jason Frasor is on Type B pace. All three are eligible for free agency after 2010.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Rangers.MLB.com's T.R. Sullivan reports the Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent RPs Darren Oliver (Angels) and Octavio Dotel (White Sox). Both are Type A free agents.
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