Fantasy baseball players in the news
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February 1, 2010 @ 09:54:21
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Prince Fielder | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Anthony Witrado reports Milwaukee Brewers 1B Prince Fielder is content to let the next two seasons play out before he worries about a long-term contract. "I don't think I'll be bothered by it too much just because once I'm playing baseball, I'm good," said Fielder. "I signed the two-year deal. I'm happy and there's no more pressure as far as that part of it."
1B | Russell Branyan | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto reports that the Cleveland Indians may be interested in free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Mariners).
1B | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team has discussed the possibility of moving 1B Joey Votto to left field to make room at first base for minor league prospect Yonder Alonso, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
1B | Yonder Alonso | Cincinnati Reds | Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker said the team has discussed the possibility of moving 1B Joey Votto to left field to make room at first base for minor league prospect Yonder Alonso, according to MLB.com's Mark Sheldon.
Second Baseman
2B | Orlando Hudson | free agent | Free Agency News
Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports free-agent 2B Orlando Hudson (Dodgers) is expected to decide where to sign this week.
2B | Rickie Weeks | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Contrary to previous reports, Milwaukee Brewers manager Ken Macha said that if the season started today, 2B Rickie Weeks would be the team's leadoff hitter, according to Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Shortstop
SS | Orlando Cabrera | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, The Columbus Dispatch reports the one-year signing of SS Orlando Cabrera by the Cincinnati Reds isn't quite done yet, but assistant general manager Bob Miller said the team is working on it.
SS | Tim Beckham | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times is reporting MLB.com's top prospects ranking includes four Tampa Bay Rays (matching the most of any team). OF Desmond Jennings is sixth, P Wade Davis 13th, P Jeremy Hellickson 20th and SS Tim Beckham 24th.
Third Baseman
3B | Hank Blalock | free agent | Free Agency News
WhiteSox.MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports the Chicago White Sox aren't interested in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) and 1B/3B Hank Blalock (Rangers) because they are too costly for their budget.
3B | Melvin Mora | Colorado Rockies | Transaction, Free Agency News, Fantasy
MLB.com's Thomas Harding reports that the Colorado Rockies have signed free-agent 3B Melvin Mora (Orioles) to a one-year contract worth $1.275 million. The deal, which does not include any performance bonuses, is contingent upon Mora passing a physical. He is expected to serve as a utility player.
Catcher
C | Robby Hammock | Colorado Rockies | Transaction, Free Agency News
Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Colorado Rockies signed free-agent C Robby Hammock (Orioles) to a minor league deal.
Outfielder
OF | Brady Clark | Chicago White Sox | Transaction, Free Agency News
Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Chicago White Sox signed free-agent OF Brady Clark (Mets) to a minor league deal.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agency News
WhiteSox.MLB.com's Scott Merkin reports the Chicago White Sox aren't interested in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) and 1B/3B Hank Blalock (Rangers) because they are too costly for their budget.
OF | Gabe Gross | Oakland Athletics | Free Agency News
MLB.com's Jane Lee reports the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year, $750,000 deal with free-agent OF Gabe Gross (Rays). Incentives based on plate appearances could make the deal worth $1 million.
OF | Desmond Jennings | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times is reporting MLB.com's top prospects ranking includes four Tampa Bay Rays (matching the most of any team). OF Desmond Jennings is sixth, P Wade Davis 13th, P Jeremy Hellickson 20th and SS Tim Beckham 24th.
OF | Nyjer Morgan | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Fantasy
The Washington Post reports Washington Nationals OF Nyjer Morgan (hand) received a clean bill of health from a Baltimore hand specialist recently. He has been working out in Florida during most of January.
OF | Reed Johnson | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that a deal between the Los Angeles Dodgers and free-agent OF Reed Johnson (Cubs) may be close or already done.
OF | Gary Sheffield | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that free-agent OF Gary Sheffield (Mets) is considering playing for two unknown teams and is awaiting their offers. He said there was interest from several other clubs, but he wasn't comfortable with their situations.
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports that Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart lost 22 pounds during the offseason.
OF | Brian Giles | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
Tony Jackson, of ESPNLosAngeles.com, reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have expressed interest in free-agent OFs Brian Giles (Padres), Gabe Gross (Brewers) and Reed Johnson (Cubs), in their search to find a fourth outfielder, according to a source close to the organization.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Dustin McGowan | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury News
FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Toronto Blue Jays are cautiously optimistic about SP Dustin McGowan (shoulder) after his throwing session last week. They aren't counting on him, however.
SP | Erik Bedard | free agent | Injury News, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Globe and Mail's Jeff Blair reports free-agent SPs Chien-Ming Wang (Yankees) and Erik Bedard (Mariners) are two rehabbing pitchers who have piqued the Toronto Blue Jays' interest. Both are coming off shoulder surgery, and the Blue Jays have made contact with their agents.
SP | Chien-Ming Wang | free agent | Injury News, Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Globe and Mail's Jeff Blair reports free-agent SPs Chien-Ming Wang (Yankees) and Erik Bedard (Mariners) are two rehabbing pitchers who have piqued the Toronto Blue Jays' interest. Both are coming off shoulder surgery, and the Blue Jays have made contact with their agents.
SP | Wade Davis | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times is reporting MLB.com's top prospects ranking includes four Tampa Bay Rays (matching the most of any team). OF Desmond Jennings is sixth, P Wade Davis 13th, P Jeremy Hellickson 20th and SS Tim Beckham 24th.
SP | Jeremy Hellickson | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
The St. Petersburg Times is reporting MLB.com's top prospects ranking includes four Tampa Bay Rays (matching the most of any team). OF Desmond Jennings is sixth, P Wade Davis 13th, P Jeremy Hellickson 20th and SS Tim Beckham 24th.
SP | Pedro Martinez | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Texas Rangers have been rumored to be interested in free-agent SP Pedro Martinez (Phillies) by several unnamed baseball sources.
SP | Craig Stammen | Washington Nationals | Injury News, Depth Chart Tidbit, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Washington Nationals P Craig Stammen (elbow) said his elbow is 100 percent, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson. He is willing to be a starter or a reliever for the club.
SP | Aroldis Chapman | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
The Sporting News' Stan McNeal reports that Cincinnati Reds SP Aroldis Chapman has shown noticeable improvement with his curveball, after working with pitching coach Bryan Price on adjusting his grip. "Bryan said his breaking ball was a lot better than what he had seen on TV," manager Dusty Baker said. "His changeup was outstanding as well. He rarely threw it in international ball because he said a lot of guys sit on changeups and breaking balls. That's an adjustment he'll face here." Chapman will have opportunities to face major league hitters during spring training, but it is uncertain if he will begin the season with the parent club. Manager Dusty Baker said his performance in spring training will determine where he begins the season and added that the club will not rush him because of the amount of money he is making.
SP | John Lannan | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports that Washington Nationals SP John Lannan underwent LASIK surgery this offseason.
SP | Josh Outman | Oakland Athletics | Injury News, Fantasy
Rob Rains, of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, reports that Oakland Athletics SP Josh Outman (shoulder, elbow) suffered a minor setback last week with shoulder inflammation. However, he is still on pace to return to action shortly after the All-Star break. "There is no doubt I am going to be back," Outman said. "My elbow feels better now than it has in a number of years. I just want to get back to where I need to be to compete again."
Relief Pitcher
RP | J.J. Putz | Chicago White Sox | Injury News
CSNChicago.com reports Chicago White Sox RP J.J. Putz (elbow) said he never took a physical with the New York Mets, and his elbow was never right. "I had the bone spur (in the right elbow). It was discovered the previous year in Seattle, and it never got checked out by any other doctors until I got to spring training," Putz said. "The spring training physical is kind of a formality. It was bugging me all through April, and in May I got an injection. It just got to the point where I couldn't pitch. I couldn't throw strikes, my velocity was way down."
RP | Jared Wells | Houston Astros | Transaction, Free Agency News
Baseball America's Matt Eddy reports the Houston Astros signed free-agent P Jared Wells (Mariners) to a minor league deal.
RP | David Riske | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury News
Brewers.MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports Milwaukee Brewers RP David Riske (elbow) said there's a chance he could be ready for opening day.
RP | Scott Mathieson | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury News
The Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Scott Mathieson (elbow) could make the team out of spring training. Mathieson has had three elbow surgeries since he last pitched in the majors in 2006.
RP | Joe Nathan | Minnesota Twins | Injury News, Fantasy
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports Minnesota Twins CL Joe Nathan (elbow) said his surgically repaired pitching elbow is recovering as expected. The closer had bone chips removed from his right arm early in the offseason and this weekend at TwinsFest threw long toss for pitching coach Rick Anderson.
RP | Kevin Gregg | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Chicago Tribune reports the Florida Marlins have made an offer to free-agent RP Kevin Gregg (Cubs). FoxSports's Ken Rosenthal tweeted that Gregg would be returning in a setup capacity.
RP | Will Ohman | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays appear to be the three teams that have expressed the most interest in free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers).
RP | Sergio Escalona | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The News Journal's Scott Lauber reports that Philadelphia Phillies RP Sergio Escalona, who is competing for the team's final spot in the bullpen, struggled in the Venezuelan Winter League. Escalona posted a 10.80 ERA with 11 walks over 10 innings.
RP | Antonio Bastardo | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
The News Journal's Scott Lauber reports that Philadelphia Phillies RP Antonio Bastardo could be the early favorite to win the club's final spot in the bullpen, especially if fellow left-hander J.C. Romero is unable to begin the season with the team. Bastardo posted a 1.50 ERA and struck out six batters in seven innings during the regular season with his Dominican Winter League team, before striking out 12 batters over 7 1/3 scoreless innings and five appearances in the championship round. Assistant general manager Chuck LaMar said the team would like to see him continue to develop his breaking ball, after he threw fastballs 73.8 percent of the time last season, according to FanGraphs.com.
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