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Akinori Iwamura, 2B, Pittsburgh PiratesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsPirates | Iwamura interested in deal The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Akinori Iwamura said he's interested in exploring a long-term deal with the team. Pirates | Iwamura will start, may hit second The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Akinori Iwamura will be the starting second baseman, and the team has already discussed having him hit second. Pirates | To approach Iwamura about extension The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Neal Huntington said the team will approach 2B Akinori Iwamura about a contract extension after the team exercised his $4.85 million option for 2010. Rays | Trade was influenced by money Updating previous reports, the Tampa Tribune's Tony Fabrizio reports the Tampa Bay Rays didn't get equal trade value for 2B Akinori Iwamura, but the deal was influenced by the fact that the team doesn't have to pay him a $550,000 buyout for his $4.85 million option. Pirates | Likely to acquire another player in Iwamura deal Updating previous reports, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will likely get another player with 2B Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays for RP Jesse Chavez. Rays | Agree to trade Iwamura Updating multiple reports, Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to trade 2B Akinori Iwamura to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for P Jesse Chavez, according to multiple major league sources. Twins | Involved in Iwamura talks Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins have been involved in trade talks for Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura. Pirates | Will acquire Iwamura Updating a previous item, SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Pittsburgh Pirates will acquire 2B Akinori Iwamura from the Tampa Bay Rays. However, it is unknown what the Rays will receive in return. Pirates | Could acquire Iwamura Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates could be close to working out a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays for 2B Akinori Iwamura. The Rays have been looking at a potential sign-and-trade deal, where they can sign Iwamura and trade him to another team so that they are not on the hook for the buyout of his option. An announcement of a deal could come as early as Tuesday, Nov. 3. Rays | Close to trading Iwamura Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Rays are on the verge of completing a trade of 2B Akinori Iwamura, according to an industry source. The source indicated that the deal does not involve the Chicago Cubs or Los Angeles Dodgers. Cubs | Possible interest in Iwamura, Burrell The Chicago Tribune reports the Chicago Cubs have interest in Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura and OF Pat Burrell, possibly as part of a package deal. Rays | Iwamura experiencing soreness Joe Smith, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) started feeling soreness in his knee late in the game Wednesday, Sept. 2. He has started four of the six games since completing rehab from left knee surgery. Rays | Iwamura playing Tuesday Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura is hitting seventh and playing second base Tuesday, Sept. 1. 3B Evan Longoria is hitting in the cleanup spot. Rays | Likely to decline Iwamura's option Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Tampa Bay Rays are likely to decline the $4.25 million club option on 2B Akinori Iwamura, which would make him a free agent. SS Ben Zobrist will likely become the regular second baseman next season. Rays | Iwamura expected to get Monday off Updating previous reports, Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) is playing in the field for the second time in as many days Sunday, Aug. 30, but he is expected to get the day off Monday, Aug. 31, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times. Rays | Iwamura returns to action Saturday The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) returned to action Saturday, Aug. 29, against the Detroit Tigers. He singled, walked twice and scored two runs in his first game since coming off the disabled list. Rays | Iwamura update Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) is hitting .308 in nine games with Triple-A Durham. Rays | Iwamura expected to rejoin team Tuesday Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) is expected to rejoin the team when rosters expand Tuesday, Sept. 1. Rays | Iwamura plays Thursday The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee, leg) served as the designated hitter for Triple-A Durham Thursday, Aug. 20, two days after leaving a minor league start with leg muscle fatigue. Rays | Iwamura plays Tuesday Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) went 1-for-2 with Triple-A Durham Tuesday, Aug. 18, while facing Chicago White Sox SP Jake Peavy. Rays | Iwamura begins minor league assignment The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham Friday, Aug. 14. Rays | Iwamura to rehab Friday The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham Friday, Aug. 14. Rays | Iwamura fields grounders The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) fielded ground balls Tuesday, July 28, for the first time since injuring his left knee Monday, May 25, with manager Joe Maddon liking the comfort level and fluidity in the drills. Iwamura, rehabbing from knee surgery, took 20 grounders, making short throws to first base, and will do the same Wednesday, July 29, before being re-evaluated. Rays | Iwamura update The St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) played catch Thursday, July 9, and may join the team after the All-Star break to get more agility work done. Rays | Iwamura plays catch Thursday The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) played catch in the outfield Thursday, July 9. He may accompany the team on a road trip after the All-Star break to continue rehabbing. Rays | Iwamura undergoes surgery The Sports Network reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) underwent surgery on his left knee Monday, June 22. Dr. Koco Eaton determined that the anterior cruciate ligament was only partially torn. Iwamura needed arthroscopic surgery rather than a reconstructive procedure. He could be ready to return in six to eight weeks after it was originally thought that he would miss the rest of the season. Rays | Iwamura to undergo surgery next week Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) will have surgery on his left knee Monday, June 22. He has been waiting for the swelling in his knee to go down. Rays | Iwamura to 60-day DL MLB.com's Steve Herrick reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. Rays | Iwamura out for the season Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee. He will undergo surgery once the swelling in his knee goes down. Rays | Iwamura likely out a while Updating previous reports, the Tampa Tribune's Marc Lancaster reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (knee) is expected to be out for an extended period, possibly the season, with his knee injury. He'll have an MRI Tuesday, May 26. Rays | Iwamura leaves Sunday's game following collision Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (leg) was carted off the field Sunday, May 24, following an eighth-inning collision with Florida Marlins OF Chris Coghlan, according to Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com. With runners on first and second and one out, Marlins IF Wes Helms hit a grounder to Rays RP Dan Wheeler, who fired to Iwamura at second for the forceout. However, while trying to throw to first to complete the double play, he was barreled into by Coghlan. C John Baker tried to score on the play, but was thrown out by SS Jason Bartlett, who wrestled the ball from Iwamura's hand as he lay on the ground in pain. Iwamura remained there for several minutes before being lifted onto a cart and driven off the field. Rays | Pena, Iwamura and Navarro to get Saturday off Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena, 2B Akinori Iwamura and C Dioner Navarro will not be in the starting lineup Saturday, May 23, against the Florida Marlins, according to Marc Lancaster of The Tampa Tribune. Rays | Extend stolen base streak The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Gabe Gross and 2B Akinori Iwamura executed a double steal Saturday, May 16, giving the Rays at least one stolen base in 18 straight games. That is the longest streak in the American League since 1914. Rays | Iwamura, Burrell taking day off Tuesday Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (rest) and OF Pat Burrell (rest) are both receiving the day off Tuesday, May 12. SS Ben Zobrist is starting at second base and 1B Willy Aybar is serving as the designated hitter. Rays | Iwamura struggles against Pettitte MLB.com reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura is hitting .167 with one RBI in 24 at-bats in the last five seasons against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte. Rays | Iwamura to get day off Sunday Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura is expected to get the day off Sunday, April 26, against the Oakland Athletics, according to The Associated Press. Rays | Iwamura receiving day off Thursday The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura (rest) is receiving the day off Thursday, April 16. SS Ben Zobrist is starting in his place. Rays | Crawford, Iwamura struggle against Pettitte MLB.com reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Carl Crawford and 2B Akinori Iwamura have both struggled in their careers against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte. Crawford is hitting .190 in 21 career at-bats and Iwamura is batting .143 with one RBI in 21 at-bats against Pettitte. Rays | Iwamura back in leadoff spot Thursday Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura is back in the leadoff spot Thursday, April 9, after hitting in the ninth spot Wednesday, April 8. He will continue to hit leadoff throughout the weekend against the Baltimore Orioles. However, Iwamura will be bumped from the leadoff position upon the return of OF B.J. Upton (shoulder) Monday, April 13. Rays | Iwamura hits Dice-K well Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura is hitting .375 in 24 at-bats in his career against Boston Red Sox SP Daisuke Matsuzaka. Rays | Bartlett leading off Wednesday Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays SS Jason Bartlett is leading off Wednesday, April 8, with 2B Akinori Iwamura being moved to the ninth spot in the order. Rays | Iwamura hitless during WBC The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura is 0-for-9 during the World Baseball Classic. Rays | Iwamura may be dropped from leadoff spot Tony Fabrizio, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura may be moved from the leadoff spot in the lineup this season. OF B.J. Upton may be moved up in the order as a result, according to manager Joe Maddon. Rays | Three to fill in at second during Iwamura absence The St. Petersburg Times reports IF Willy Aybar, IF Elliot Johnson and 2B Adam Kennedy will fill in for the Tampa Bay Rays at second base while 2B Akinori Iwamura is away for the World Baseball Classic. Rays | Bartlett missing Iwamura in workouts The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Rays SS Jason Bartlett misses 2B Akinori Iwamura in workouts. Iwamura is in Japan preparing for the World Baseball Classic next month. "It's different," Bartlett said. "He's an important piece as far as the bunt defense, first-and-third plays, everything. There's some things, and especially with Aki not speaking English very well, when he gets back he's going to have to go through that all again. It may take him a week or so." Rays | Iwamura to play in WBC Jordan Bastian, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura will play for Japan in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Rays | Iwamura may suit up for Japan in WBC Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura may suit up for Japan in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to The St. Petersburg Times. Rays | Iwamura has three hits in Game 1 The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura had three hits during Game 1 of the World Series on Wednesday, Oct. 22. One of Iwamura's hits was an RBI double that helped the Rays score one of their two runs. Rays | Iwamura hits well against Boston The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura hit .319 with four home runs and 10 runs scored against the Boston Red Sox this season. Rays | Iwamura homers in Game 2 Fred Goodall, of The Associated Press, reports Tampa Bay Rays 2B Akinori Iwamura hit a go-ahead two-run home run in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 3. Iwamura had hit just one home run in 192 at-bats against left-handed pitchers all season. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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