MLB Players in the News
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December 7, 2009 @ 09:38:27
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Russell Branyan | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Seattle Mariners are still negotiating with free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Mariners).
1B | Gaby Sanchez | Florida Marlins | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Miami Herald reports Florida Marlins IF Gaby Sanchez and IF Logan Morrison are the top in-house candidates to replace 1B Nick Johnson at first base.
1B | Logan Morrison | Florida Marlins | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Miami Herald reports Florida Marlins IF Gaby Sanchez and IF Logan Morrison are the top in-house candidates to replace 1B Nick Johnson at first base.
1B | Ty Wigginton | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, speculates Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott, OF Felix Pie and IF Ty Wigginton could be trade bait at the winter meetings. Scott could be moved to get OF Nolan Reimold or Pie more at-bats as a designated hitter.
1B | Jake Fox | Oakland Athletics | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers reports that the Oakland Athletics will play IF Jake Fox at play first base and third base during spring training, even if the team decides to non-tender DH/OF Jack Cust.
Second Baseman
2B | Orlando Hudson | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports a friend of free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers) said the experience with the Los Angeles Dodgers was the worst of his professional career. The Dodgers didn't offer him arbitration, but there was no way Hudson would have accepted the offer. Hudson was benched late in the season, and Hudson revealed after the season that manager Joe Torre never spoke to him about the situation.
2B | Jamey Carroll | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Indians free-agent IF Jamey Carroll hasn't closed the door on returning to the team, saying he enjoyed his time in Cleveland. Among the teams reportedly interested in Carroll are the Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees, Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Oakland Athletics.
2B | Luis Castillo | New York Mets | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The New York Mets may try and unload 2B Luis Castillo at the winter meetings as a precursor to a run at free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers), according to The New York Times' Ben Shpigel.
Shortstop
SS | Nick Green | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports the Los Angeles Dodgers met with free-agent IF Nick Green's (Red Sox) agent.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (Cardinals) is seeking a three-year deal worth $21-$24 million, according to a source. DeRosa's agents' response to signing a soon-to-be 35-year-old to such a contract is that DeRosa has been used lightly most of his career, and he's younger from a baseball perspective. He is willing to start at third base or move around in a utility role.
Catcher
C | Ivan Rodriguez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Updating previous reports, the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports free-agent C Ivan Rodriguez (Rangers) is high on the Kansas City Royals' wish list.
C | Victor Martinez | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
The Providence Journal reports although the Boston Red Sox exercised their $7 million contract option on C Victor Martinez for 2010, discussions for a long-term extension have not begun yet.
C | Mike Redmond | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith confirmed that the team will not bring back free-agent C Mike Redmond for the 2010 season, according to Kelsie Smith of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Jose Morales and Drew Butera are the two favorites for the backup job to C Joe Mauer.
C | Drew Butera | Minnesota Twins | Free Agency News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith confirmed that the team will not bring back free-agent C Mike Redmond for the 2010 season, according to Kelsie Smith of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Jose Morales and Drew Butera are the two favorites for the backup job to C Joe Mauer.
C | Jose Morales | Minnesota Twins | Free Agency News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins general manager Bill Smith confirmed that the team will not bring back free-agent C Mike Redmond for the 2010 season, according to Kelsie Smith of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Jose Morales and Drew Butera are the two favorites for the backup job to C Joe Mauer.
Outfielder
OF | Pat Burrell | New York Mets | Transaction
PhillyBurbs.com's Tom Haines reports the Tampa Bay Rays have traded OF Pat Burrell to the Chicago Cubs, who immediately traded him to the New York Mets. Further details will be announced later.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Seattle Times' Geoff Baker reports free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox) has been telling his former Pittsburgh Pirates teammates that he would "stand on his head and sing on E. Martinez Way" to play for the Seattle Mariners. Bay is from British Columbia and lives in the Pacific Northwest, so proximity is an advantage for the Mariners.
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Arlington Heights Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports rumors of the Chicago Cubs signing free-agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers) are false. The team supposedly had Cameron waiting to be signed, but only after the team dealt OF Milton Bradley.
OF | Milton Bradley | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
According to The St. Petersburg Times, if the Tampa Bay Rays deal OF Pat Burrell to the Chicago Cubs for OF Milton Bradley, there is a $15 million difference between what the two are owed so there could be some negotiating.
OF | Felix Pie | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, speculates Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott, OF Felix Pie and IF Ty Wigginton could be trade bait at the winter meetings. Scott could be moved to get OF Nolan Reimold or Pie more at-bats as a designated hitter.
OF | Luke Scott | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Jeff Zrebiec, of The Baltimore Sun, speculates Baltimore Orioles OF Luke Scott, OF Felix Pie and IF Ty Wigginton could be trade bait at the winter meetings. Scott could be moved to get OF Nolan Reimold or Pie more at-bats as a designated hitter.
OF | Chris Heisey | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports that Cincinnati Reds minor league OF Chris Heisey was given the Chief Bender Award as the club's top minor leaguer. Heisey played in 134 games for Double-A Carolina and Triple-A Louisville, hitting a combined .314 with 35 doubles, 22 home runs, 77 RBIs and 21 steals.
OF | Josh Willingham | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports that the New York Mets are interested in Washington Nationals OF Josh Willingham.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies requested the medical records of free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics).
SP | Carl Pavano | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports free-agent SP Carl Pavano's (Twins) agent Tom O'Connell pressed the Minnesota Twins for a multi-year deal in a meeting late Sunday, Dec. 7.
SP | Doug Davis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Milwaukee Brewers could sign free-agent SP Doug Davis (Diamondbacks). His agent, Steve Canter, said multiple teams are interested in Davis.
SP | Andy Pettitte | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports free-agent SP Andy Pettitte (Yankees) has decided to return in 2010, and now it's just a matter of working out a deal with the New York Yankees.
SP | Josh M. Johnson | Florida Marlins | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Clark Spencer, of The Miami Herald, reports Florida Marlins general manager Larry Beinfest envisions a rotation headed by SP's Josh M. Johnson and Ricky Nolasco, and the other three spots will be filled in from a group of six candidates: Chris Volstad, Rick VandenHurk, Anibal Sanchez, Andrew Miller, Sean West and Hayden Penn. "I would say the guys that are locks right now are Johnson and Nolasco, and after that guys are going to have to come in and compete,'' Beinfest said. "You're looking at a group where everybody is [under] 27 years old, and that's a pretty good situation to be in.''
SP | Jeremy Guthrie | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
According to The Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Orioles do not plan on trading SP Jeremy Guthrie at the winter meetings unless an overwhelming offer comes along.
SP | Justin Lehr | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports that Cincinnati Reds SP Justin Lehr is taking the offseason off after several years of pitching virtually year-round.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Koji Uehara | Baltimore Orioles | Injury News
MASNSports.com's Roch Kubatko reports Baltimore Orioles RP Koji Uehara (elbow) received permission to begin playing catch.
RP | Brett Myers | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports the Texas Rangers spoke to free-agent P Brett Myers' (Phillies) agent and offered him a one-year deal. Myers is looking for a multi-year deal.
RP | Kevin Gregg | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports the Tampa Bay Rays, Washington Nationals, Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Cubs).
RP | J.J. Putz | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Arizona Diamondbacks were among the teams that watched free-agent RP J.J. Putz's (Mets) recent throwing session.
RP | Rafael Betancourt | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Tracy Ringolsby reports free-agent RP Rafael Betancourt (Rockies) is likely to accept arbitration from the Colorado Rockies. A source indicated that interest in Betancourt has reduced significantly after the Type A free agent was offered arbitration.
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report free-agent CL Jose Valverde could accept arbitration from the Houston Astros. He could make $10 million next year.
RP | Brian Shouse | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
According to The St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Rays free-agent RP Brian Shouse will likely decline the team's offer of arbitration and remain a free agent.
RP | Matt Lindstrom | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Palm Beach Post reporter Joe Capozzi, writing from the winter meetings in Indianapolis, hears six teams are pursuing Florida Marlins RP Matt Lindstrom, with three considered serious enough that one MLB exec thought a deal could be done "any day."
RP | Rafael Soriano | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
David O'Brien, writing on his Braves Beat blog for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves RP Rafael Soriano could accept the team's offer of salary arbitration after all. He has to decide before midnight Monday, Dec. 7, whether he wishes to do so.
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