MLB Players in the News
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December 10, 2009 @ 09:22:50
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mike Jacobs | Free Agent | Transaction
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals released 1B Mike Jacobs and RP John Bale.
1B | Casey Kotchman | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
According to The Boston Herald, the Boston Red Sox may non-tender 1B Casey Kotchman, who made $3 million in 2009. The move, if it is true, would make him an automatic free agent; general manager Theo Epstein indicated one player would be likely non-tendered but did not reveal a name.
1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), has linked Holliday's fate to that of St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols. Boras said he has had only "philosophical" discussions with the St. Louis Cardinals, but he linked the potential re-signing of Holliday to the future of Pujols, whose contract expires at the end of 2011. "I think [Pujols's] chances of staying in St. Louis are greater if he has someone hitting behind him like Matt Holliday," Boras said. "This is a pivotal decision for them to determine whether or not they're going to be at the level of competitors they were at the end of '09."
1B | Nick Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Seattle Mariners are still interested in free-agent 1B Nick Johnson (Marlins), but are not offering the two-year deal that he is seeking.
Second Baseman
2B | Dan Uggla | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post reports about speculation Florida Marlins SP Dan Uggla may stay with the ballclub a while longer, perhaps even into the 2010 season. Teams are balking at Uggla's potential $8 million salary in arbitration and the Marlins asking for other teams' prospects.
2B | Ronnie Belliard | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at free-agent 2Bs Ronnie Belliard (Dodgers), Craig Counsell (Brewers), Juan Uribe (Giants), Jamey Carroll (Indians) and Felipe Lopez (Brewers) to be their backup second baseman next year.
2B | Felipe Lopez | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at free-agent 2Bs Ronnie Belliard (Dodgers), Craig Counsell (Brewers), Juan Uribe (Giants), Jamey Carroll (Indians) and Felipe Lopez (Brewers) to be their backup second baseman next year.
2B | Juan Uribe | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at free-agent 2Bs Ronnie Belliard (Dodgers), Craig Counsell (Brewers), Juan Uribe (Giants), Jamey Carroll (Indians) and Felipe Lopez (Brewers) to be their backup second baseman next year.
2B | Jamey Carroll | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking at free-agent 2Bs Ronnie Belliard (Dodgers), Craig Counsell (Brewers), Juan Uribe (Giants), Jamey Carroll (Indians) and Felipe Lopez (Brewers) to be their backup second baseman next year.
2B | Augie Ojeda | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPN.com, reports the Texas Rangers have asked about the availability of Arizona Diamondbacks 2B Augie Ojeda. Ojeda would serve a utility role with the Rangers.
Shortstop
SS | Bobby Crosby | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SS Bobby Crosby (Athletics) to a one-year, $1 million deal with the chance to earn $500,000 in incentives.
SS | Erick Aybar | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim IF Maicer Izturis and SS Erick Aybar figure to share the leadoff role in 2010 with 3B Chone Figgins gone.
SS | Brandon Wood | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SS Brandon Wood will be given every opportunity to win the third base job heading into the 2010 season, with IF Maicer Izturis waiting in the wings behind him.
SS | Alex Gonzalez | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are making a push to trade for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay and have given the Blue Jays an offer that includes SP Joe Saunders, SS Erick Aybar and OF Peter Bourjos. If the Blue Jays accepted the deal, they would try to trade SS Alex Gonzalez. One sticking point in the deal could be Halladay's preference to pitch for a team close to his Florida home.
Third Baseman
3B | Craig Counsell | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Updating previous reports, Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy said the Milwaukee Brewers increased their offer to free-agent IF Craig Counsell, and the team is confident they'll re-sign him.
3B | Andy LaRoche | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Andy LaRoche will see time at second base during Spring Training next year. "It gives us more options," manager John Russell said. "We'll move him around, (but) not a ton. We're not going to distract him from third base."
3B | Mike Lowell | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Texas Rangers have reached a preliminary agreement to acquire 3B Mike Lowell from the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Dec. 9, in exchange for C Max Ramirez. The Red Sox owners must first approve the trade, and both teams must review medical records. The Red Sox will eat nearly all of the $12 million in salary owed to Lowell.
3B | Kevin Kouzmanoff | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the San Diego Padres are "aggressively" trying to trade 3B Kevin Kouzmanoff, according to one source. The Minnesota Twins and San Francisco Giants are the most interested.
3B | Chone Figgins | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Seattle Mariners 3B Chone Figgins will receive a $2 million signing bonus and salaries of $8 million in 2010, $9 million each in 2011 and 2012 and $8 million in 2013. The option for the 2014 season will be worth $9 million and becomes guaranteed if he has 600 plate appearances in 2013.
3B | Blake DeWitt | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers 3B Blake DeWitt will likely be the team's starting second baseman next season, according to general manager Ned Colletti.
3B | Garrett Atkins | Colorado Rockies | Free Agency News
Tracy Ringolsby, of FOXSports.com, reports many teams are hesitant to trade for Colorado Rockies 3B Garrett Atkins at the winter meetings this week because they would inherit a minimum of $5.6 million for the 2010 season. As a result, teams are waiting to see if the Rockies non-tender him, making him a free agent. The waiting game on Atkins is also slowing down the market for free-agent third basemen.
3B | Adrian Beltre | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners), thinks the San Francisco Giants would be a perfect fit for his client. "Obviously, the Giants have the window of opportunity in the next four or five years with one of the most dominant staffs in baseball, if not the most dominant," Boras said. "Offensively, they were 28th in runs scored, so if you can add a player with incredible defensive ability and a hitter who can still (collect big-time power numbers), I would say he'd be pretty welcome in the Giants' situation."
3B | Jorge Cantu | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Florida Marlins have made it known that they are no longer shopping 3B Jorge Cantu.
Catcher
C | Henry Blanco | New York Mets | Injury News
Newsday's Ken Davidoff reports the New York Mets reworked C Henry Blanco's (shoulder) deal after concerns were raised about his right shoulder. In return for less guaranteed money - $750,000, as opposed to $1.45 million - the Mets gave Blanco a number of incentives that boosts the potential value of the contract to $2,225,000. However, the extra $775,000 in incentives is not likely to be reached because he's projected to be the backup catcher. He would earn $50,000 each for starting 60, 65, 70, 75 and 80 games. He would earn $75,000 each for starting 85, 90, 95 and 100 games. He would also earn $50,000 for winning the Most Valuable Player award, with $25,000 for second place and $10,000 for third. He would earn $25,000 for League Championship Series MVP, $50,000 for World Series MVP, $25,000 each for the Gold Glove or Silver Slugger award and $50,000 for making the All-Star Game.
C | Max Ramirez | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Texas Rangers have reached a preliminary agreement to acquire 3B Mike Lowell from the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Dec. 9, in exchange for C Max Ramirez. The Red Sox owners must first approve the trade, and both teams must review medical records. The Red Sox will eat nearly all of the $12 million in salary owed to Lowell.
C | Jason Kendall | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Tracy Ringolsby, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies have been in touch with the representatives for free-agent C Jason Kendall (Brewers).
C | Josh Bard | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Tracy Ringolsby, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies have been in touch with the representatives for free-agent C Josh Bard (Nationals).
C | Yorvit Torrealba | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies have stalled in their talks to re-sign C Yorvit Torrealba. Torrealba wants a two-year deal worth at least $5.5 million and the team wants him back at $5 million.
C | Dusty Ryan | Detroit Tigers | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Detroit Tigers designated RP Freddy Dolsi and C Dusty Ryan for assignment Wednesday, Dec. 9.
C | Carlos Santana | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
Updating a previous item, CBSSports.com reports Cleveland Indians C Carlos Santana (hand) had the right hamate bone removed during surgery performed by Dr. Tom Graham. Santana will need 10 weeks to rehab the injury and is expected to begin the 2010 season with Triple-A Columbus.
C | Alex Avila | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Steve Kornacki, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Tigers have the intentions of making C Alex Avila into their full-time catcher, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski. C Gerald Laird is due to become a free agent after the 2010 season, and Avila could step in as the starting catcher in 2011.
C | Rod Barajas | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPN.com, reports the Texas Rangers' interest in free-agent C Rod Barajas (Blue Jays) is fading because he is asking for more money than the Rangers are willing to give him.
C | Dioner Navarro | Tampa Bay Rays | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPN.com, reports the Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent C Jason Kendall (Brewers) and Tampa Bay Rays C Dioner Navarro.
C | Bengie Molina | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the New York Mets have yet to make an offer to free-agent C Bengie Molina (Giants) because they are unsure of the market for him.
Outfielder
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports there are concerns within the Boston Red Sox about whether free-agent OF Jason Bay would hold up physically through a multi-year deal.
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the New York Yankees have begun negotiating with free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees).
OF | Jamie Hoffmann | New York Yankees | Transaction
The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports the New York Yankees will acquire OF Jamie Hoffmann from the Washington Nationals to complete the trade for RP Brian Bruney.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Scott Boras, the agent for free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals), has linked Holliday's fate to that of St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols. Boras said he has had only "philosophical" discussions with the St. Louis Cardinals, but he linked the potential re-signing of Holliday to the future of Pujols, whose contract expires at the end of 2011. "I think [Pujols's] chances of staying in St. Louis are greater if he has someone hitting behind him like Matt Holliday," Boras said. "This is a pivotal decision for them to determine whether or not they're going to be at the level of competitors they were at the end of '09."
OF | Barry Bonds | Retired Players | Free Agency News
John Shea, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports Jeff Borris, the agent for free-agent OF Barry Bonds (Giants) indicated that Bonds' career is over. "It's been two years since he played his last game, and if there was any chance he'd be back in a major league uniform, it would have happened by now," Borris said. "When 2008 came around, I couldn't get him a job. When 2009 came around, I couldn't get him a job. Now, 2010... I'd say it's nearly impossible. It's an unfortunate ending to a storied career." However, Bonds has technically not retired from baseball.
OF | Gerardo Parra | Arizona Diamondbacks | Injury News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Rafael Rojas Cremonesi, of MLB.com, reports Arizona Diamondbacks OF Gerardo Parra (thigh) will be examined by the team's medical personnel. There is no knowledge of how serious Parra's leg injury is at this time.
OF | Jay Gibbons | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Los Angeles Dodgers could end up signing free-agent OF Jay Gibbons (Marlins) to a minor league deal.
OF | Brett Gardner | New York Yankees | Fantasy
ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Kansas City Royals asked the New York Yankees about the availability of OF Brett Gardner after the Yankees traded for OF Curtis Granderson.
OF | Scott Podsednik | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in free-agent OF Scott Podsednik (White Sox).
OF | Corey Patterson | Seattle Mariners | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Seattle Mariners signed free-agent OF Corey Patterson (Brewers) to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training Wednesday, Dec. 9.
OF | Peter Bourjos | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are making a push to trade for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay and have given the Blue Jays an offer that includes SP Joe Saunders, SS Erick Aybar and OF Peter Bourjos. If the Blue Jays accepted the deal, they would try to trade SS Alex Gonzalez. One sticking point in the deal could be Halladay's preference to pitch for a team close to his Florida home.
OF | Milton Bradley | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports the Chicago White Sox are not interested in trading for Chicago Cubs OF Milton Bradley.
OF | Mike Cameron | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox have opened discussions with free-agent OF Mike Cameron (Brewers).
OF | Brad Hawpe | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy said that OF Brad Hawpe would be hitting fifth in the lineup if the season started Wednesday, Dec. 9.
OF | Curtis Granderson | New York Yankees | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
OF | Austin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
OF | Carlos Guillen | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in trading for Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre, according to multiple major league sources. The Dodgers want a reliable pitcher in return, but are unlikely to covet SPs Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis. In order for a deal to take place, a third team would likely need to come to the forefront. The Tigers would like to trade OF Carlos Guillen for a pitcher, and then ship the pitcher to the Dodgers for Pierre. The Tigers would likely give Pierre a full-time role in the outfield next season.
OF | Juan Pierre | Los Angeles Dodgers | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in trading for Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre, according to multiple major league sources. The Dodgers want a reliable pitcher in return, but are unlikely to covet SPs Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis. In order for a deal to take place, a third team would likely need to come to the forefront. The Tigers would like to trade OF Carlos Guillen for a pitcher, and then ship the pitcher to the Dodgers for Pierre. The Tigers would likely give Pierre a full-time role in the outfield next season.
OF | Marlon Byrd | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals see free-agent OF Marlon Byrd (Rangers) as a backup option if the team does not re-sign OF Matt Holliday.
OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox asked about Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson before the New York Yankees agreed in principle to acquire him in a three-way deal also involving the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Tigers asked for SP Clay Buchholz or OF Jacoby Ellsbury, according to a major league source.
Starting Pitcher
SP | John Smoltz | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports the Philadelphia Phillies are taking a hard look at free-agent SP John Smoltz (Cardinals) for their bullpen. Smoltz's agent told them he doesn't have a problem with Citizens Bank Park.
SP | Mark Mulder | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers plan to meet with free-agent SP Mark Mulder (Cardinals) in January to discuss a potential contract.
SP | Boof Bonser | Boston Red Sox | Transaction
The Pioneer Press' Kelsie Smith reports the Boston Red Sox acquired P Boof Bonser from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash.
SP | Kevin Millwood | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
According to The Baltimore Sun, the trade for Baltimore Orioles SP Kevin Millwood increases the likelihood the team may take a risk and trade for a high-risk starter, like former Orioles SP Erik Bedard. "We're still in the pitching business," president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. "I don't think with the first move, we could afford to have that kind of risk. Now, we have some latitude to take a flyer."
SP | Brad Lincoln | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates Ps Kevin Hart, Daniel McCutchen and Brad Lincoln will battle for the fifth rotation spot next season.
SP | Daniel McCutchen | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates Ps Kevin Hart, Daniel McCutchen and Brad Lincoln will battle for the fifth rotation spot next season.
SP | Kevin Hart | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates Ps Kevin Hart, Daniel McCutchen and Brad Lincoln will battle for the fifth rotation spot next season.
SP | Jarrod Washburn | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals have interest in signing free-agent SP Jarrod Washburn (Tigers).
SP | Joel Pineiro | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals have interest in signing free-agent SP Joel Pineiro (Cardinals).
SP | Jon Garland | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals have interest in signing free-agent SP Jon Garland (Dodgers).
SP | Jason Marquis | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Philadelphia Phillies could make a play for free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies).
SP | Roy Halladay | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies remain in the mix to trade for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay, according to a major league source. However, they would likely have to trade SP Joe Blanton before a trade of Halladay would be possible.
SP | Joe Blanton | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies remain in the mix to trade for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay, according to a major league source. However, they would likely have to trade SP Joe Blanton before a trade of Halladay would be possible.
SP | Joe Saunders | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are making a push to trade for Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay and have given the Blue Jays an offer that includes SP Joe Saunders, SS Erick Aybar and OF Peter Bourjos. If the Blue Jays accepted the deal, they would try to trade SS Alex Gonzalez. One sticking point in the deal could be Halladay's preference to pitch for a team close to his Florida home.
SP | Jeff Weaver | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have expressed interest in re-signing P Jeff Weaver, according to general manager Ned Colletti. Colletti said Weaver could be a candidate for the same swingman role he played in 2009.
SP | Rich Harden | Texas Rangers | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Craig Calcaterra, of NBCSports.com, reports the Texas Rangers have agreed to a one-year deal with free-agent SP Rich Harden (Cubs). Harden will earn $7.5 million in 2010, and there is an $11.5 million option for 2011.
SP | Derek Lowe | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Atlanta Braves are willing to receive prospects in exchange for trading SP Derek Lowe. The move would also save them money to sign a free-agent bat.
SP | Ubaldo Jimenez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies SP Ubaldo Jimenez is tentatively scheduled to be at the head of the starting rotation next season, according to manager Jim Tracy.
SP | Edwin Jackson | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
SP | Max Scherzer | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
SP | Ian Kennedy | Arizona Diamondbacks | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Dave Sheinin, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals met with the agent for free-agent SP Livan Hernandez (Nationals) this week, and are interested in re-signing him. He is expected to ask for only a one-year deal with a low base and ample performance incentives.
SP | Ben Sheets | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Richard Durrett, of ESPN.com, reports the Texas Rangers met with the agent for free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers) Tuesday, Dec. 8. Sheets is looking for money close to what he made in his last season in the majors, which was $12 million.
SP | Kevin Correia | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports San Diego Padres SP Kevin Correia has denied the team's final contract offer and has been told he will be non-tendered by the deadline Saturday, Dec. 12.
SP | John Lackey | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Yankees are still likely to go after free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) despite re-signing SP Andy Pettitte.
SP | Dontrelle Willis | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in trading for Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre, according to multiple major league sources. The Dodgers want a reliable pitcher in return, but are unlikely to covet SPs Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis. In order for a deal to take place, a third team would likely need to come to the forefront. The Tigers would like to trade OF Carlos Guillen for a pitcher, and then ship the pitcher to the Dodgers for Pierre. The Tigers would likely give Pierre a full-time role in the outfield next season.
SP | Nate Robertson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in trading for Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre, according to multiple major league sources. The Dodgers want a reliable pitcher in return, but are unlikely to covet SPs Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis. In order for a deal to take place, a third team would likely need to come to the forefront. The Tigers would like to trade OF Carlos Guillen for a pitcher, and then ship the pitcher to the Dodgers for Pierre. The Tigers would likely give Pierre a full-time role in the outfield next season.
SP | Jeremy Bonderman | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in trading for Los Angeles Dodgers OF Juan Pierre, according to multiple major league sources. The Dodgers want a reliable pitcher in return, but are unlikely to covet SPs Jeremy Bonderman, Nate Robertson or Dontrelle Willis. In order for a deal to take place, a third team would likely need to come to the forefront. The Tigers would like to trade OF Carlos Guillen for a pitcher, and then ship the pitcher to the Dodgers for Pierre. The Tigers would likely give Pierre a full-time role in the outfield next season.
SP | Casey Daigle | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Houston Astros signed free-agent IF Drew Meyer (Rangers) and SP Casey Daigle (Rangers) to undisclosed deals Tuesday, Dec. 8.
SP | Randy Wolf | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Updating a previous report, ESPN.com reports the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a three-year deal worth $29.75 million with SP Randy Wolf Wednesday, Dec. 9, according to major league sources. The deal also includes an option for a fourth year.
SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox asked about Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson before the New York Yankees agreed in principle to acquire him in a three-way deal also involving the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Tigers asked for SP Clay Buchholz or OF Jacoby Ellsbury, according to a major league source.
SP | Brad Penny | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports the St. Louis Cardinals officially signed SP Brad Penny to a one-year deal worth $7.5 million Tuesday, Dec. 8, after he passed his physical. The deal also includes an incentive clause that could make the deal worth a total of $9 million. The Cardinals will not offer Penny arbitration if he qualifies as a Type A free agent after the 2010 season.
SP | Josh M. Johnson | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
Joe Frisaro, of MLB.com, reports the Florida Marlins are determined not to trade SP Josh M. Johnson, despite not having a long-term deal in place with him. The team is still open to the idea of working out a long-term contract, and Johnson could make around $4.2 million in 2010.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Gary Majewski | Houston Astros | Free Agency News
Updating previous reports, the Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Houston Astros signed free-agent RP Gary Majewski (Phillies) to a minor league deal that would pay him $650,000 in the majors.
RP | Brandon Lyon | Houston Astros | Free Agency News
The News Journal's Scott Lauber reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said they were deep in talks with free-agent RP Brandon Lyon, but Houston Astros general manager Ed Wade came in and stole him from them.
RP | John Bale | Free Agent | Transaction
The Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton reports the Kansas City Royals released 1B Mike Jacobs and RP John Bale.
RP | Rafael Soriano | Atlanta Braves | Transaction, Fantasy
Sports Illustrated writer Jon Heyman, posting on his Twitter account around 2 a.m. Eastern time, reports the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired RP Rafael Soriano from the Atlanta Braves. The deal is subject to a medical examination; no details were known on other players involved in the deal.
RP | Leo Nunez | Florida Marlins | Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post reports the deal that sent RP Matt Lindstrom from the Florida Marlins to the Houston Astros all but cements RP Leo Nunez as the team's closer.
RP | Matt Lindstrom | Houston Astros | Transaction, Fantasy
The Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi reports the Florida Marlins picked up P Robert Bono and SS Luis Bryan from the Houston Astros in the trade for RP Matt Lindstrom. There is also a player to be named, which will be Houston's first pick in today's Rule 5 draft.
RP | Matt Capps | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Rob Biertempfel, of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, reports Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell indicated that RP Matt Capps is the team's closer heading into the 2010 season.
RP | Fernando Rodney | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Philadelphia Phillies have been aggressive in their pursuit of free-agent RP Fernando Rodney (Tigers).
RP | J.J. Putz | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Chicago White Sox are nearing an agreement with free-agent RP J.J. Putz, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. However, the White Sox believe rival teams have stepped up their pursuit of Putz after seeing that they were close to a deal.
RP | Freddy Dolsi | Detroit Tigers | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the Detroit Tigers designated RP Freddy Dolsi and C Dusty Ryan for assignment Wednesday, Dec. 9.
RP | Bob Howry | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Steve Gilbert, of MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks may look to sign free-agent RP Bob Howry (Giants).
RP | C.J. Wilson | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Chris Ray will be used as a setup man to RP Frank Francisco. Ray could give the team the option of moving either RPs Neftali Feliz or C.J. Wilson to the rotation.
RP | Chris Ray | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Chris Ray will be used as a setup man to RP Frank Francisco. Ray could give the team the option of moving either RPs Neftali Feliz or C.J. Wilson to the rotation.
RP | Neftali Feliz | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports Texas Rangers RP Chris Ray will be used as a setup man to RP Frank Francisco. Ray could give the team the option of moving either RPs Neftali Feliz or C.J. Wilson to the rotation.
RP | Daniel Schlereth | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
RP | Phil Coke | Detroit Tigers | Transaction, Fantasy
Updating an ongoing story, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the three-way blockbuster trade that will send Detroit Tigers OF Curtis Granderson to the New York Yankees has been completed, according to major league sources. The Arizona Diamondbacks will receive SP Edwin Jackson from the Tigers and SP Ian Kennedy from the Yankees. The Tigers receive OF Austin Jackson and RP Phil Coke from the Yankees and SP Max Scherzer and RP Daniel Schlereth from the Diamondbacks.
RP | Jamey Wright | Free Agent | Free Agency News
ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Houston Astros are thinking of pursuing free-agent RP Jamey Wright (Royals).
RP | Adam Miller | Cleveland Indians | Injury News
ESPN's Buster Olney reports Cleveland Indians RP Adam Miller (finger) suffered a setback after undergoing surgery on his hand. There is no timetable for his return to the majors.
RP | LaTroy Hawkins | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Updating previous reports, ESPN's Jayson Stark reports the Milwaukee Brewers agreed to a two-year deal worth $7.5 million with RP LaTroy Hawkins Wednesday, Dec. 9, pending a physical.
RP | Ramon A. Ramirez | Boston Red Sox | Transaction
Peter Abraham, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox claimed RP Ramon A. Ramirez off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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