MLB Players in the News
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December 5, 2009 @ 15:48:26
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Kevin Youkilis | Boston Red Sox | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona does not like the idea of having 3B Mike Lowell and 1B Kevin Youkilis switching positions, according to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com. "I'm not for it," Francona said. "(Lowell) has played third base his whole life. He could do it, but I don't know if it's as easy as people think, and I don't know if it's in his best interests." Francona added that a position change could increase the amount of stress placed on Lowell's surgically repaired right hip, as a result of a different set of movements needed to play first.
Third Baseman
3B | Chone Figgins | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, the Seattle Mariners have reached a preliminary agreement on a four-year, $36 million deal with free-agent 3B Chone Figgins (Angels), pending a physical, according to The Associated Press. The contract includes a vesting option for 2014 that could make the deal worth $45 million over five years, according to a source who spoke on condition of anonymity because the Mariners had yet to announce the deal.
3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona does not like the idea of having 3B Mike Lowell and 1B Kevin Youkilis switching positions, according to Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com. "I'm not for it," Francona said. "(Lowell) has played third base his whole life. He could do it, but I don't know if it's as easy as people think, and I don't know if it's in his best interests." Francona added that a position change could increase the amount of stress placed on Lowell's surgically repaired right hip, as a result of a different set of movements needed to play first.
Catcher
C | Carlos Corporan | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed RP T.J. Beam (Blue Jays), C Carlos Corporan (Brewers) and OF Drew Macias (Padres) to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.
C | Matt Tupman | Free Agent | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
USAToday.com reports that free-agent C Matt Tupman (Diamondbacks) has been suspended 50 games by Major League Baseball after violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Tampa Bay Rays are interested in free-agent C Ivan Rodriguez (Rangers).
Outfielder
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports that Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella anticipates meeting with agent Mike Nicotera, who represents free-agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers), during next week's winter meetings.
OF | Drew Macias | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed RP T.J. Beam (Blue Jays), C Carlos Corporan (Brewers) and OF Drew Macias (Padres) to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports that the Chicago Cubs have interest in free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Rangers).
OF | Robert Perry | Colorado Rockies | Transaction, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies have purchased the contract of OF Robert Perry from the Windy City Thunderbolts of the Frontier League, according to USAToday.com.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Vicente Padilla | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Chicago Sun-Times' Gordon Wittenmyer reports that a Chicago Cubs official shot down rumors that the club was pursuing free-agent SP Vicente Padilla (Dodgers). The Cubs are more likely to add a veteran reliever to their pitching staff and are not expected to acquire any starters unless they receive one in a trade for OF Milton Bradley.
SP | Joel Pineiro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com report that the New York Yankees may have interest in free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals).
SP | Randy Wolf | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com report that the New York Yankees may have interest in free-agent SP Randy Wolf (Dodgers), although they appear to be a longshot to sign him.
SP | Rich Harden | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com report that the New York Yankees may have interest in free-agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs).
SP | Pedro Martinez | Free Agent | Injury News, Free Agency News, Fantasy
ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes reports that free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Phillies) lost 16 pounds in the first month after the World Series while still battling flu symptoms. He had a 101-degree fever and spent some time lying on a table in the clubhouse before starting Game 6 of the World Series, but pitched because manager Charlie Manuel had no other options. "Everybody had it," Martinez said of the flu. "(Joe) Blanton. (Shane) Victorino." Martinez said he experienced an asthma-like attack in the first inning and had trouble breathing in the cold weather.
Relief Pitcher
RP | T.J. Beam | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that the Arizona Diamondbacks have signed RP T.J. Beam (Blue Jays), C Carlos Corporan (Brewers) and OF Drew Macias (Padres) to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.
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