MLB Players in the News
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December 24, 2009 @ 11:06:45
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Troy Glaus | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus has been working out at a baseball strength training center in New Jersey in the offseason and has been doing a power-lifting routine to strengthen his shoulder. He is also working at first base in the winter to become acclimated with the position.
Second Baseman
2B | Kelly Johnson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports free-agent 2B Kelly Johnson (Braves) has told the Arizona Diamondbacks that he would prefer to sign with them. However, he has better offers from other teams after the Diamondbacks offered him a $2 million deal last week.
Third Baseman
3B | Mark DeRosa | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the San Francisco Giants have made a two-year, $12 million offer to free-agent 3B Mark DeRosa (Cardinals).
3B | Jhonny Peralta | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Twins have not pursued a trade for Cleveland Indians 3B Jhonny Peralta, according to multiple sources. The Indians could be persuaded to trade Peralta for the right package.
Outfielder
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox haven't completely closed the door on re-engaging in talks with free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals).
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics general manager Billy Beane said the team will be cautious with OF Coco Crisp (shoulders) in spring training.
OF | Rajai Davis | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics OF Rajai Davis will move to a corner outfield spot as OF Coco Crisp will play a lot in center field, according to general manager Billy Beane.
OF | Jorge Bonifacio | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
Sam Mellinger, of The Kansas City Star, reports the Kansas City Royals signed free-agent P Nelson Payano (Mariners) and OF Jorge Bonifacio to minor league deals Wednesday, Dec. 23.
OF | Randy Winn | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks remain interested in free-agent OF Randy Winn (Giants). However, Winn is looking for an everyday job in the outfield, which the Diamondbacks cannot guarantee.
OF | Jason Bay | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox apparently are not done pursuing free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox). According to WEEI.com, the team has had discussions about extending their budget to "potentially allow for another offer" to Bay. The offer would be in the area of the four-year, $60 million that Bay previously turned down. The team would likely have to move some pieces in the outfield to make room for Bay, with OF Jacoby Ellsbury being an option.
OF | Jacoby Ellsbury | Boston Red Sox | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox apparently are not done pursuing free-agent OF Jason Bay (Red Sox). According to WEEI.com, the team has had discussions about extending their budget to "potentially allow for another offer" to Bay. The offer would be in the area of the four-year, $60 million that Bay previously turned down. The team would likely have to move some pieces in the outfield to make room for Bay, with OF Jacoby Ellsbury being an option.
OF | Johermyn Chavez | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their trade to acquire SP Brandon Morrow from the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, Dec. 23, in exchange for RP Brandon League and OF Johermyn Chavez.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Justin Duchscherer | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Fantasy
Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Oakland Athletics agreed in principle to re-sign SP Justin Duchscherer to a one-year, guaranteed major league deal, according to a baseball source. The contract could be worth roughly $5.5 million if he reaches his incentives.
SP | John Lackey | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Nick Cafardo, of The Boston Globe, reports the Boston Red Sox built in a "conditional club option" at the minimum salary for the 2015 season on SP John Lackey's $82.5 million deal. He will make $18 million in 2010 followed by salaries of $15,250,000 from 2011-14. The 2015 option would force Lackey to be paid the league minimum if his old elbow injury forces him to miss significant time.
SP | Doug Davis | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Twins have some interest in free-agent SP Doug Davis (Diamondbacks).
SP | Jon Garland | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Twins have some interest in free-agent SP Jon Garland (Dodgers). However, he is looking for a multi-year contract and might be out of the team's price range.
SP | Brandon Morrow | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their trade to acquire SP Brandon Morrow from the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, Dec. 23, in exchange for RP Brandon League and OF Johermyn Chavez.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Brian Bruney | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Brian Bruney is likely to be the team's setup man next season. RPs Jason Bergmann, Sean Burnett and Tyler Clippard could also be in the mix.
RP | Sean Burnett | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Brian Bruney is likely to be the team's setup man next season. RPs Jason Bergmann, Sean Burnett and Tyler Clippard could also be in the mix.
RP | Jason Bergmann | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports Washington Nationals RP Brian Bruney is likely to be the team's setup man next season. RPs Jason Bergmann, Sean Burnett and Tyler Clippard could also be in the mix.
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are not expected to pursue free-agent RP Jose Valverde (Astros).
RP | Matt Capps | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals RP Matt Capps will take his physical during the first week of January. Until then, the deal will not be official.
RP | Fernando Rodney | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Transaction, Free Agency News
ESPNdeportes.com's Enrique Rojas reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent RP Fernando Rodney (Tigers) to a two-year, $11 million deal.
RP | Kevin Gregg | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have had "several discussions" with free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Cubs), according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
RP | R.A. Dickey | New York Mets | Transaction
CBSSports.com reports the New York Mets agreed to terms on a minor league deal with free-agent RP R.A. Dickey (Twins) Wednesday, Dec. 23. He would receive a $600,000, one-year deal if added to the major league roster and would have the chance to earn $150,000 more in performance bonuses.
RP | Jose Contreras | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Nick Piecoro, of The Arizona Republic, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks will monitor the situation with free-agent SP Jose Contreras (Rockies), and might consider signing him.
RP | Danys Baez | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies have come to terms with an undisclosed reliever Wednesday, Dec. 23, believed to be free-agent RP Danys Baez (Orioles), according to CSNPhilly.com. He will be revealed once he passes a physical after the new year.
RP | Brian Fuentes | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Transaction, Fantasy
Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with free-agent RP Fernando Rodney (Tigers) Wednesday, Dec. 23, according to a source. The deal is still pending a physical. The Angels are expected to use him primarily as a setup man to RP Brian Fuentes. However, Rodney is expected to receive some opportunities to close out games as well.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Free Agent | Free Agency News
The Chicago Tribune reports the Pittsburgh Pirates made an offer to free-agent RP Octavio Dotel (White Sox) for $3 million with games-finished incentives.
RP | Kelvim Escobar | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Updating a previous item, Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the New York Mets have made an aggressive offer to free-agent RP Kelvim Escobar (Angels). "They are super aggressive," Escobar said. "They even made me an offer. It's a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training and incentives in case I make the 25-man roster."
RP | Brett Myers | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Twins have some interest in free-agent RP Brett Myers (Phillies).
RP | Brandon League | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
The Associated Press reports the Toronto Blue Jays finalized their trade to acquire SP Brandon Morrow from the Seattle Mariners Wednesday, Dec. 23, in exchange for RP Brandon League and OF Johermyn Chavez.
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