Fantasy baseball players in the news
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January 24, 2010 @ 16:29:44
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Jason Giambi | Colorado Rockies | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports that Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton is expected to get more rest in 2010, as a result of the club re-signing 1B Jason Giambi, and Helton is open to the idea of getting more days off. "Last year was one of the first years I really felt tired at the end of the season," Helton said. "I was worn out. I'd like to have something left at the end of the season, where I could hit a home run, instead of just slapping stuff the other way, trying to get by. Some of that is my fault. I need to take care of myself a little better."
1B | Todd Helton | Colorado Rockies | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports that Colorado Rockies 1B Todd Helton is expected to get more rest in 2010, as a result of the club re-signing 1B Jason Giambi, and Helton is open to the idea of getting more days off. "Last year was one of the first years I really felt tired at the end of the season," Helton said. "I was worn out. I'd like to have something left at the end of the season, where I could hit a home run, instead of just slapping stuff the other way, trying to get by. Some of that is my fault. I need to take care of myself a little better."
1B | Carlos Pena | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that if the Tampa Bay Rays' financial situation doesn't improve soon, OF Carl Crawford and 1B Carlos Pena may be used as trade bait.
Second Baseman
2B | Mark Loretta | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick reports that free-agent 2B Mark Loretta (Dodgers) is leaning toward retirement and could accept a front-office job with an unspecified major league team later this week.
2B | Scott Sizemore | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Clarifying previous items, The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is reluctant to use 2B Scott Sizemore in the order's No. 2 spot while OF Austin Jackson tries to establish himself at leadoff. "To have two rookies hitting in front of Magglio Ordoñez and Miguel Cabrera, I don't know about that," Leyland said. "You've got to get people on base for the big boys."
2B | Drew Sutton | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
2B | Todd Frazier | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
Shortstop
SS | Paul Janish | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
SS | Chris Valaika | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
Catcher
C | Alex Avila | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
The Detroit Free Press reports the decision to keep Detroit Tigers C prospect Alex Avila on the big league roster will not be made until the end of spring training.
C | Luis Exposito | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
According to The Boston Herald, Boston Red Sox C prospect Luis Exposito might be in the team's 2011 plans, assuming the team does not re-sign C Jason Varitek. Exposito is coming off a solid year at two levels. He hit .274 with six homers at Class A Salem before he hit .337 with three home runs and an .860 OPS at Double-A Portland.
Outfielder
OF | Ryan Freel | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports that the Colorado Rockies may have interest in free-agent OF Ryan Freel (Rangers).
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that if the Tampa Bay Rays' financial situation doesn't improve soon, OF Carl Crawford and 1B Carlos Pena may be used as trade bait.
OF | Preston Wilson | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports that free-agent OF Preston Wilson (Cardinals) contacted the Florida Marlins about making a comeback with the team, but the Marlins declined.
OF | Austin Jackson | Detroit Tigers | Fantasy
Clarifying previous items, The Detroit Free Press' John Lowe reports Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is reluctant to use 2B Scott Sizemore in the order's No. 2 spot while OF Austin Jackson tries to establish himself at leadoff. "To have two rookies hitting in front of Magglio Ordoñez and Miguel Cabrera, I don't know about that," Leyland said. "You've got to get people on base for the big boys."
OF | Laynce Nix | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
OF | Wladimir Balentien | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
OF | Chris Heisey | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
OF | Chris Dickerson | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
The Cincinnati Enquirer's John Fay reports left field and shortstop are the two open spots for the Cincinnati Reds going into spring training. Competing for left field are OF's Chris Dickerson, Wladimir Balentien, Laynce Nix, Chris Heisey, Juan Francisco and Todd Frazier. "We've got all kinds of guys," general manager Walt Jocketty said. Jocketty also said IF's Paul Janish, Drew Sutton, Adam Rosales and Chris Valaika would be in contention for shortstop, but Frazier could also play there.
OF | Jason Heyward | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports Atlanta Braves OF Jason Heyward may not make his debut with the team until the end of May. By doing so, Heyward would likely be eligible for arbitration following the 2013 season and would not be eligible for "Super Two" status after 2012.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Ben Sheets | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, an unnamed source within the Boston Red Sox organization said the team was not likely to be in the running for free-agent SP Ben Sheets (Brewers), according to Nick Cafardo of The Boston Globe.
SP | Carlos Silva | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck reports Chicago Cubs SP's Sean Marshall, Tom Gorzelanny, Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Silva are in contention, along with several younger hurlers, for two spots left vacant by the departure of SP Rich Harden and the injury to SP Ted Lilly (shoulder).
SP | Sean Marshall | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck reports Chicago Cubs SP's Sean Marshall, Tom Gorzelanny, Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Silva are in contention, along with several younger hurlers, for two spots left vacant by the departure of SP Rich Harden and the injury to SP Ted Lilly (shoulder).
SP | Tom Gorzelanny | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck reports Chicago Cubs SP's Sean Marshall, Tom Gorzelanny, Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Silva are in contention, along with several younger hurlers, for two spots left vacant by the departure of SP Rich Harden and the injury to SP Ted Lilly (shoulder).
SP | Matt Garza | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
According to The St. Petersburg Times, there was brief talk with Tampa Bay Rays SP Matt Garza about a multiyear deal, according to agent Nez Balelo of CAA Sports, with the understanding on both sides to "possibly re-explore in the future." Garza, meanwhile, is "pleased with the outcome" (a one-year, $3.35 million deal), according to Balelo, and he is excited to pitch.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Derrick Turnbow | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Miami Herald's Barry Jackson reports that the Florida Marlins have expressed interest in free-agent RPs Seth McClung (Brewers) and Derrick Turnbow (Rangers).
RP | Jeff Samardzija | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck reports Chicago Cubs SP's Sean Marshall, Tom Gorzelanny, Jeff Samardzija and Carlos Silva are in contention, along with several younger hurlers, for two spots left vacant by the departure of SP Rich Harden and the injury to SP Ted Lilly (shoulder).
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