MLB Players in the News
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December 4, 2009 @ 09:09:46
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Nick Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Marlins) is drawing interest from the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves and maybe six other teams.
1B | Jake Fox | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
John Schlegel, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs acquired P Jeff Gray, OF Matt Spencer and P Ronny Morla from the Oakland Athletics Thursday, Dec. 3, in exchange for 2B Aaron Miles and 1B Jake Fox.
1B | Jeff Clement | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury News, Fantasy
Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Pittsburgh Pirates 1B Jeff Clement (oblique) is expected to be completely healthy in time for Spring Training next year. "It's been a really slow process, slower than I thought it was going to be," Clement said. "I think that's probably because I rushed back a little too soon. I re-injured it probably worse than I did the first time. I've got a nice long offseason to rehab it, and it's getting a lot better now."
1B | Todd Helton | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe will be an option to spell 1B Todd Helton at first base, according to general manager Dan O'Dowd. Hawpe said that he is open to the idea.
Second Baseman
2B | Jamey Carroll | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Marlins.MLB.com's Joe Frisaro reports the Florida Marlins' interest in free-agent IF Jamey Carroll (Indians) is light, and there are teams much more aggressive than the Marlins after him.
2B | Mark Ellis | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics 2B Mark Ellis remains the team's second baseman despite the trade for 2B Aaron Miles.
2B | Aaron Miles | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics 2B Mark Ellis remains the team's second baseman despite the trade for 2B Aaron Miles.
2B | Orlando Hudson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Philadelphia Phillies asked free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers) if he would be willing to move to third base before signing 3B Placido Polanco. Hudson said no.
2B | Jose Lopez | Seattle Mariners | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners are the frontrunners to sign free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels), according to multiple major league sources. Figgins is the team's first choice to replace free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) at third base. The team and Figgins had serious talks Thursday, Dec. 3. Figgins could be moved to second base with 2B Jose Lopez moving to first base if Beltre re-signs with the team.
2B | Juan Uribe | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Brad Penny (Giants) and 2B Juan Uribe (Giants) have turned down one-year offers from the San Francisco Giants.
2B | Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the San Francisco Giants are showing consistent interest in trading for Florida Marlins 2B Dan Uggla, according to "one source." A source close to Uggla said that he expects to be dealt this offseason.
Shortstop
SS | Marco Scutaro | Boston Red Sox | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox agreed to terms with free-agent SS Marco Scutaro (Blue Jays) on a two-year deal Thursday, Dec. 2, according to a source close to the situation. Scutaro will take a physical Friday, Dec. 4. The deal includes a mutual option for a third year, according to the Boston Herald. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
SS | Bobby Crosby | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are one of six teams that have asked about free-agent SS Bobby Crosby (Athletics), according to a source close to the talks.
Third Baseman
3B | Placido Polanco | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Hagen reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco could lead off for the team.
3B | Craig Counsell | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers will offer free-agent IF Craig Counsell (Brewers) a contract soon.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) is unlikely to accept the Seattle Mariners' arbitration offer, according to major league sources. Beltre is looking for at least a four-year, $40 million deal.
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Seattle Mariners are the frontrunners to sign free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels), according to multiple major league sources. Figgins is the team's first choice to replace free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) at third base. The team and Figgins had serious talks Thursday, Dec. 3. Figgins could be moved to second base with 2B Jose Lopez moving to first base if Beltre re-signs with the team.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins remain interested in signing free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).
Catcher
C | Gregg Zaun | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The FAN 590 in Toronto's Don Landry & Gord Stellick report free-agent C Gregg Zaun (Rays) said he'll probably sign with a team by the end of the day Friday, Dec. 4. Zaun said he couldn't disclose the team because his deal is pending him passing a physical, but he said it was with one of four teams: the Milwaukee Brewers, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays or Seattle Mariners.
C | Yorvit Torrealba | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Rockies.MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports free-agent C Yorvit Torrealba's (Rockies) agent Melvin Roman said the Colorado Rockies are still interested in Torrealba.
C | Henry Blanco | New York Mets | Transaction
Brian Costa, of The Star-Ledger, reports the New York Mets signed free-agent C Henry Blanco (Padres) to a one-year deal worth $1.5 million Thursday, Dec. 3. Blanco will likely serve as the backup catcher.
C | Luke Carlin | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Arizona Diamondbacks outrighted P Kyler Newby and C Luke Carlin to the minors Thursday, Dec. 3.
C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Texas Rangers | Injury News, Fantasy
The Associated Press reports Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) will have his surgically repaired right shoulder examined Friday, Dec. 4, after experiencing more pain during winter ball.
C | Brad Ausmus | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in re-signing C Brad Ausmus, according to his agent, Peter Mrowka.
Outfielder
OF | Jacque Jones | Free Agent | Free Agency News
MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports free-agent OF Jacque Jones (Reds) will attend the Winter Meetings in an effort to sign with a team next week.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Kansas City Royals are showing interest in free-agent OF Scott Podsednik (White Sox).
OF | David DeJesus | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus and SP Gil Meche are expected to draw interest once the major free agents sign this offseason. Both players are under the team's control for the next two years. The Royals are not expecting to be active in free agency.
OF | Matt Spencer | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Fantasy
John Schlegel, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago Cubs acquired P Jeff Gray, OF Matt Spencer and P Ronny Morla from the Oakland Athletics Thursday, Dec. 3, in exchange for 2B Aaron Miles and 1B Jake Fox.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the Seattle Mariners have "made a concerted push" for free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox), according to The Seattle Times. Bay is a resident of Kirkland, Wash., which could give the Mariners an advantage.
OF | Matt Stairs | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Larry Mahoney, of the Bangor Daily News, reports free-agent OF Matt Stairs (Phillies) has yet to receive any calls from interested teams. "If I get a job, I'll be happy. If not, I'll be as happy as well," said Stairs. "I want to keep playing. I still have the desire to play. I still love it. But I have a lot of plans in Bangor if I don't." Stairs admitted that 2009 was a frustrating year for him after not playing much.
OF | Brad Hawpe | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies OF Brad Hawpe will be an option to spell 1B Todd Helton at first base, according to general manager Dan O'Dowd. Hawpe said that he is open to the idea.
OF | Shane Victorino | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino may be dropped in the batting order if the team signs free-agent 2B Placido Polanco (Tigers). Polanco is expected to hit between SS Jimmy Rollins and 2B Chase Utley.
OF | Rick Ankiel | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports free-agent OF Rick Ankiel (Cardinals) is expected to be looking for a one-year deal in order to try and increase his value for another run in free agency after the 2010 season.
Starting Pitcher
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the St. Louis Cardinals remain free-agent SP John Smoltz's (Cardinals) top choice to sign with, according to a source.
SP | Vicente Padilla | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports the St. Louis Cardinals have some interest in free-agent SP Vicente Padilla (Dodgers), but Leach cautioned readers not to read too much into the report that the Cardinals were the favorites to sign him.
SP | Gil Meche | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Kansas City Royals OF David DeJesus and SP Gil Meche are expected to draw interest once the major free agents sign this offseason. Both players are under the team's control for the next two years. The Royals are not expecting to be active in free agency.
SP | Noah Lowry | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies are studying free-agent SP Noah Lowry's (Giants) medical reports.
SP | Rich Harden | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers are showing interest in free-agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs), and are hoping that he is willing to sign for a one-year deal that includes incentives.
SP | Brad Penny | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Brad Penny (Giants) and 2B Juan Uribe (Giants) have turned down one-year offers from the San Francisco Giants.
SP | Jason Marquis | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies) has denied an SI.com report that he will reject the team's offer of salary arbitration due to a "falling out over his reaction to his not getting a playoff start." "I've traded messages with Dan, thanking him for everything," Marquis said. "Everything ended well. I would have zero problems going back there." Marquis is still expected to reject the team's offer of a one-year, non-guaranteed deal for another season.
SP | Carl Pavano | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins' main pitching target will be to re-sign SP Carl Pavano.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Luis Ayala | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are in discussions with free-agent RP Luis Ayala (Marlins) about a minor league contract.
RP | Joey Devine | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics RP Joey Devine agreed to terms on a one-year contract worth $557,500.
RP | Dustin Richardson | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
The Providence Journal reports Boston Red Sox RP Dustin Richardson believes he has a legitimate shot at a bullpen spot now that RP Billy Wagner and RP Takashi Saito have left for the Atlanta Braves. "They said I represented myself well up there; I left a good impression. They reminded me of that, and they just said hey, keep your nose clean. And they even threw out there, that there's obviously a spot open in that bullpen, and this is going to be a big spring training for you," Richardson said.
RP | Billy Wagner | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito can earn an extra $500,000 based on straight appearances and $1.8 million based on games finished. Manager Bobby Cox said he might flip RP Billy Wagner and Saito in closing situations based on matchups. "When Wagner's not closing, (Saito will) be closing," Cox said. "And vice versa at times, depending on who we're facing."
RP | Takashi Saito | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Atlanta Braves RP Takashi Saito can earn an extra $500,000 based on straight appearances and $1.8 million based on games finished. Manager Bobby Cox said he might flip RP Billy Wagner and Saito in closing situations based on matchups. "When Wagner's not closing, (Saito will) be closing," Cox said. "And vice versa at times, depending on who we're facing."
RP | Fernando Rodney | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to spend more than $3 million to $4 million on a relief pitcher, which would leave them out of the running for free-agent RPs Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Fernando Rodney (Tigers).
RP | Mike Gonzalez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to spend more than $3 million to $4 million on a relief pitcher, which would leave them out of the running for free-agent RPs Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Fernando Rodney (Tigers).
RP | Rafael Soriano | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to spend more than $3 million to $4 million on a relief pitcher, which would leave them out of the running for free-agent RPs Mike Gonzalez (Braves), Rafael Soriano (Braves) and Fernando Rodney (Tigers).
RP | Derrick Turnbow | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Thomas Harding, of MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies are looking at free-agent RP Derrick Turnbow (Rangers), according to his agent, Damon Lapa.
RP | Ramon A. Ramirez | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News
Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Rays released RP Ramon A. Ramirez Thursday, Dec. 3.
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