Fantasy baseball players in the news
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February 8, 2010 @ 10:35:19
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By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Russell Branyan | free agent | Free Agency News
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto reports the Cleveland Indians are talking to free-agent 1B Russell Branyan (Mariners).
1B | Chris Davis | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett reports Texas Rangers 1B Chris Davis is slated to start at first base to open the season.
1B | Troy Glaus | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus is expected to receive tutelage from Jimy Williams during spring training, as he adjusts to learning a new position.
Shortstop
SS | Derek Jeter | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team will deal with SS Derek Jeter's contract situation at the end of the 2010 season, according to Phil Rogers of the Chicago Tribune. This is the final year of Jeter's current deal.
Third Baseman
3B | Ian Stewart | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies 3B Ian Stewart, who struck out 138 times in 425 at-bats last season, is working on adjustments to his swing to increase his odds of making contact, according to Troy E. Renck of the Denver Post. Stewart also struggled against left-handed pitchers, batting .178 last year after having a .328 career average against lefties entering the 2009 season. "I am just trying to tighten things up in my swing with (hitting instructor Don Baylor) this offseason," Stewart said. "I feel good where I am at right now. When I am going bad, there's not a lot to fix, my swing just gets a little long. I need to cut that down in a hurry and not let it snowball for two weeks."
Catcher
C | Paul Lo Duca | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports it is unlikely that Colorado Rockies C Paul Lo Duca would accept a minor league assignment if he doesn't make the club's 25-man roster.
Outfielder
OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury News, Fantasy
The New York Post's Joel Sherman reports New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) is furious with the way the team has handled his surgery. He also wonders if he should have been playing last season or if he was misdiagnosed.
OF | Johnny Damon | free agent | Free Agency News
FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Atlanta Braves still have interest in free-agent OF Johnny Damon (Yankees) at their price.
OF | Jermaine Dye | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Cleveland Indians have expressed interest in free-agent OF Jermaine Dye (White Sox), according to The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto.
OF | Jonny Gomes | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Cleveland Plain Dealer's Terry Pluto reports that the Cleveland Indians may have interest in free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Reds).
Starting Pitcher
SP | Gil Meche | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Dick Kaegel, of MLB.com, reports Kansas City Royals SP Gil Meche will start the team's second game of the 2010 season, following SP Zack Greinke.
SP | Hisanori Takahashi | free agent | Free Agency News
NPB Tracker reports the San Francisco Giants made an offer to free-agent P Hisanori Takahashi (Japanese League) but never heard back from him.
SP | Noah Lowry | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports that the Boston Red Sox do not appear interested in signing free-agent SP Noah Lowry (Giants), even though they went to watch his workout. Cafardo adds that it is likely that the team is through with spring training invitations.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Will Ohman | free agent | Free Agency News
Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports the Baltimore Orioles offered free-agent RP Will Ohman (Dodgers) a minor league deal, but he is still holding out for a major league deal. The Orioles are unlikely to offer him that, but they have a great opportunity for Ohman to make the team.
RP | Joe Beimel | free agent | Free Agency News, Fantasy
The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec reports that the Baltimore Orioles may have interest in free-agent RP Joe Beimel (Rockies).
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