MLB Players in the News
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January 5, 2010 @ 09:07:23
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Mike Jacobs | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Giants.MLB.com's Chris Haft reports the San Francisco Giants have minimal interest in free-agent 1B Mike Jacobs (Royals).
1B | Carlos Delgado | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports free-agent 1B Carlos Delgado (Mets) will be limited to designated-hitter duties while playing on artificial turf and will only play first base on natural grass in the Puerto Rican Winter League, according to New York Daily News.
Second Baseman
2B | Juan Uribe | San Francisco Giants | Transaction
Updating previous reports, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the San Francisco Giants re-signed IF Juan Uribe to a one-year, $3.25 million deal.
2B | Orlando Hudson | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are unlikely to sign free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers) because they are still committed to 2B Scott Sizemore as their starting second baseman in 2010, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski.
2B | Scott Sizemore | Detroit Tigers | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports the Detroit Tigers are unlikely to sign free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers) because they are still committed to 2B Scott Sizemore as their starting second baseman in 2010, according to general manager Dave Dombrowski.
Third Baseman
3B | Adrian Beltre | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports the Boston Red Sox have agreed to terms with 3B Adrian Beltre (Mariners) on a one-year deal for $9 million with a 2011 player option for $5 million. The deal is contingent on a physical.
3B | Melvin Mora | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Peter Schmuck, of The Baltimore Sun, reports Eric Goldschmidt, the agent for free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Orioles), said that three teams are interested in his client. Two of the teams are from the National League, with the Colorado Rockies reportedly being interested in December. None of the teams that have shown interest are from the NL or AL East.
Catcher
C | Kelly Shoppach | Tampa Bay Rays | Transaction
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports the Tampa Bay Rays avoided arbitration with C Kelly Shoppach and signed him to a two-year, $5.5 million contract.
C | Jarrod Saltalamacchia | Texas Rangers | Injury News
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro reports Texas Rangers C Jarrod Saltalamacchia (shoulder) said his shoulder is doing well, and he expects to start his offseason program next week. He said he'll be ready to go for spring training.
C | Miguel Olivo | Colorado Rockies | Transaction, Fantasy
The MLB Network reports the Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year deal with a team option with free-agent C Miguel Olivo (Royals) Monday, Jan. 4. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Outfielder
OF | Austin Kearns | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Free Agency News
The Cleveland Indians announced the team signed free-agent OF Austin Kearns (Nationals) to a minor league contract.
OF | Matt Holliday | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Frank Cusumano, of KSDK NewsChannel 5 and KFNS 590 The Fan, reports free-agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals) has submitted an offer to buy a home in the St. Louis area.
OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Transaction
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports New York Mets OF Jason Bay passed his physical and signed his four-year, $66 million deal that includes a vesting option that could make it five years and $80 million.
OF | Johnny Damon | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) could still make a good leadoff hitter for a team. His on-base percentage the past six seasons is .366.
OF | Vladimir Guerrero | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports a scout said free-agent DH/OF Vladimir Guerrero hasn't lost as much bat speed as is publicly perceived. "His bat speed hasn't regressed as much as the scouting world thinks. You have to remember he wasn't at full strength all last season. Leg issues and shoulder issues took their toll," the scout said.
OF | Shelley Duncan | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Free Agency News
MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports the Cleveland Indians signed free-agent OF Shelley Duncan (Yankees) to a minor league contract.
OF | Chia-Jung Lee | Free Agent | Free Agency News
Paul Hagen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of signing Taiwanese OF Chia-Jung Lee. He would reportedly receive a $100,000 signing bonus. "We have some mild interest. We haven't made a decision whether to sign him or not," international scouting supervisor Sal Agostinelli said. Baseball sources described Lee as a marginal prospect.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Francisco Liriano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
The Pioneer Press' John Shipley reports Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Francisco Liriano has been opening eyes in the Dominican Winter League. "I just got a report that he's throwing the living fire out of the ball down in the Dominican (Republic)," Gardenhire said. "He threw eight innings the other day, and his fastball was 92 to 94 (mph) and his slider was filthy. That's a really good thing, because he can be the bonus if we can get him on track."
SP | Aroldis Chapman | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent SP Aroldis Chapman averaged 5.6 walks per nine innings in his last four seasons in Cuba.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
ESPN.com reports 15 teams are interested in free-agent SP Chien-Ming Wang (Yankees), according to his agent. The New York Yankees are one of the team's interested, but Alan Nero said he has not heard from the New York Mets.
SP | John Parrish | Kansas City Royals | Transaction
The Sports Network reports the Kansas City Royals signed free-agent SP John Parrish (Orioles) to an undisclosed minor league deal Monday, Jan. 4.
SP | Colby Lewis | Free Agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com reports free-agent SP Colby Lewis (Japanese League) is generating interest from as many as six major league teams, according to his agent, Alan Nero.
SP | Brian Burres | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SP Brian Burres (Blue Jays), RP Neal Cotts (Cubs) and RP Tyler Yates (Pirates) to minor league deals with invitations to Spring Training Monday, Jan. 4.
SP | Jon Garland | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Mike Puma, of the New York Post, reports the New York Mets are interested in free-agent SP Jon Garland (Dodgers).
Relief Pitcher
RP | Jose Valverde | Free Agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent CL Jose Valverde (Astros) was 17-for-17 in save chances with a 1.64 ERA after the All-Star break last season.
RP | Neal Cotts | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SP Brian Burres (Blue Jays), RP Neal Cotts (Cubs) and RP Tyler Yates (Pirates) to minor league deals with invitations to Spring Training Monday, Jan. 4.
RP | Tyler Yates | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates signed free-agent SP Brian Burres (Blue Jays), RP Neal Cotts (Cubs) and RP Tyler Yates (Pirates) to minor league deals with invitations to Spring Training Monday, Jan. 4.
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