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Brian Lawrence, SP, Florida MarlinsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMarlins | Lawrence signed The South Florida SunSentinel reports the Florida Marlins signed free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Padres), who last pitched in the majors for the New York Mets in August and September of 2007, and assigned him to Triple-A New Orleans. Padres | Lawrence signs Bill Center, of The San Diego Union-Tribune, reports the San Diego Padres signed free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Independent League) to a minor league deal Tuesday, June 16. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Braves | Lawrence's contract purchased David O'Brien, of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports the Atlanta Braves have purchased the contract of SP Brian Lawrence from the Camden Riversharks of the independent Atlantic League. He will be assigned to Triple-A Richmond. Royals | Lawrence released Royals.MLB.com's Dick Kaegel reports the Kansas City Royals released P Brian Lawrence. Royals | Lawrence assigned to minor league camp The Kansas City Royals have assigned SP Brian Lawrence to their minor league camp, according to USAToday.com. Royals | Lawrence signed to minor league contract The Kansas City Royals have signed SP Brian Lawrence (Mets) to a minor league contract, with an invitation to spring training, according to the Associated Press. Mets | Lawrence's option not picked up Don Burke, of The Star-Ledger, reports the New York Mets have declined to exercise the 2008 contract option on SP Brian Lawrence. Mets | Lawrence designated for assignment The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence has been designated for assignment. Lawrence started Monday, Sept. 17, and allowed four runs in 3 1/3 innings. Mets | Lawrence will throw Monday Newyork.Mets.MLB.com reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence (1-2, 6.31 ERA) will pitch Monday, Sept. 17, against the Washington Nationals. Mets | Lawrence recalled from AAA The New York Mets have recalled SP Brian Lawrence from Triple-A New Orleans, according to the Associated Press. Mets | Lawrence sent down but could return Updating a previous story, The Associated Press reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence has been optioned to Triple-A New Orleans. Mets general manager Omar Minaya said Lawrence will likely be recalled once the rosters expand in September. Mets | Lawrence may be casualty if Chavez returns The New York Times' Ben Shpigel reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence may be sent down to the minors or reassigned if OF Endy Chavez returns Aug. 28 from the disabled list. Lawrence was the losing pitcher of record in a 9-2 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies the night before. Mets | Lawrence to throw Monday Newyork.Mets.MLB.com reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence (1-1, 5.57 ERA) will start Monday, Aug. 27, against the Philadelphia Phillies. Mets | Lawrence pitching Wednesday Anthony DiComo, of Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence (1-0, 5.06 ERA) will pitch Wednesday, Aug. 22, against the San Diego Padres. Mets | Lawrence to start Friday Newyork.Mets.MLB.com reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence (1-0, 5.40 ERA) will start Friday, Aug. 10, against the Florida Marlins. Mets | Lawrence added to roster; then gets long-awaited win Updating recent items, the Associated Press' Chris Jenkins reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence went five innings Thursday, Aug. 2, after being called up from Triple-A New Orleans and added to the roster, to earn his first win in nearly a two-year span. Lawrence's last win in the majors came Aug. 16, 2005, as he missed the entire 2006 season following shoulder surgery. Lawrence allowed three runs on eight hits. Mets | Lawrence to have contract purchased Updating a previous report, Marty Noble, of Mets.MLB.com, reports the New York Mets plan to purchase the contract of SP Brian Lawrence from Triple-A New Orleans. Lawrence is expected to start Thursday, Aug. 2, against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mets | Lawrence to pitch Thursday Newyork.Mets.MLB.com reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence (no record) will pitch Thursday, Aug. 2, against the Milwaukee Brewers. Mets | Lawrence is a candidate for start next week Marty Noble, of NewYork.Mets.MLB.com, reports New York Mets SP Brian Lawrence is a candidate to get a start Friday, June 29, when the Mets have a day-night doubleheader. Mets | Lawrence contract finalized The Associated Press reports the New York Mets have finalized a one-year minor league contract with SP Brian Lawrence. He is expected to report to extended spring training. Mets | Lawrence signs The Baltimore Sun reports the New York Mets signed SP Brian Lawrence (Rockies) to a free-agent contract, financial terms of which were not disclosed. Tigers | Team expected to offer contract to Lawrence Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers are expected to offer a contract to free-agent RP Brian Lawrence (Rockies), according to his agent Page Odle. Tigers | Team interested in Lawrence Jon Paul Morosi, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Tigers are interested in free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Rockies). Rockies | Lawrence placed on waivers Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Brian Lawrence has been placed on unconditional release waivers. Lawrence reportedly asked for the release because the Rockies did not have room for him on the roster. Rockies | Lawrence could be candidate if Kim goes on DL Updating previous items, The Denver Post's Troy Renck reports Colorado Rockies SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) would be a candidate to join the rotation if SP Byung-Hyun Kim (thumb) has to go on the 15-day disabled list. It was not known as of April 15 whether Kim would need DL time. Rockies | Team has decision to make on Lawrence Thomas Harding, of Colorado.Rockies.MLB.com, reports the Colorado Rockies will have to decide what to do with RP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) when he is eligible to come off the disabled list Monday, April 16. Lawrence has the option of declining any further minor league assignments; however, the Rockies currently have no room in their starting rotation or bullpen. One option for the team could be trading RP Byung-Hyun Kim. Rockies | Lawrence rocked in rehab start Tuesday Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) gave up 10 runs and 12 hits in a rehab start for Triple-A Colorado Springs Tuesday, April 10. Lawrence is eligible to come off the disabled list Monday, April 16. Rockies | Lawrence placed on disabled list The Colorado Rockies have placed SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) on the 15-day disabled list, so he can continue to strengthen his surgically repaired shoulder, according to the Associated Press. Rockies | Lawrence likely to remain in extended spring training Updating a previous item, the Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports Colorado Rockies SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) will likely start the year in extended spring training as he continues to rehab from previous shoulder surgery. Rockies | Lawrence won't start year in rotation The Associated Press reports Colorado Rockies SP Brian Lawrence will not be part of the team's starting rotation when the season begins. Lawrence (shoulder) is continuing to work his way back from shoulder surgery that caused him to miss the entire 2006 season. Lawrence is feeling good, but thinks the team wants to see him continue to demonstrate that he can go every five days. ''I think they want me to pitch a few more times, every fifth day, before they are assured that the (arm) is where they want it to be,'' said Lawrence. ''But as far as I'm concerned I feel awesome. I can't ask for it to feel better than it does.'' Rockies | Five battling for fifth spot in rotation Thomas Harding, of Rockies.MLB.com, reports Colorado Rockies SPs Josh Fogg, Jason Hirsh, Byung-Hyun Kim, Brian Lawrence and P Ubaldo Jimenez are all in the running for the fifth spot in the Rockies' rotation. Rockies | Lawrence part of deep competition for starting rotation job Updating an earlier item, the Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports Colorado Rockies P Brian Lawrence is one of at least seven pitchers who will compete for one of the last two rotation spots during spring training. Rockies | Lawrence financial details Thomas Harding, of Colorado.Rockies.MLB.com, reports that Colorado Rockies SP Brian Lawrence's contract guarantees him $750,000, along with a club option for 2008. The deal calls for a $500,000 base salary and a $250,000 buyout on the 2008 option. Rockies | Healthy Lawrence could lead to trade The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies would almost certainly trade either P Byung-Hyun Kim or P Josh Fogg if SP Brian Lawrence proves to be healthy enough to start the season. Lawrence (shoulder) sat out the 2006 season while rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Rockies | Lawrence reaches agreement with team Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Colorado Rockies have reached a preliminary agreement with free agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals) on a one-year contract, with a club option. Lawrence will likely become the team's fifth starter, joining a rotation which currently includes Aaron Cook, Jeff Francis, Byung-Hyun Kim and Rodrigo Lopez. Rockies | Team makes Lawrence counteroffer Troy E. Renck, of the Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies have made a counteroffer for free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals) and according to Lawrence's agent, Page Odle, they have a good chance at signing him. Mariners | Club has interest in Lawrence Larry Stone, of the Seattle Times, reports the Seattle Mariners are one of four teams competing to sign free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals). "We had another offer exchange [Wednesday] night from the Mariners, and there's definitely some interest there," Odle said. "Brian's very open to it. That's not a problem, but we've received several new offers in the last few days. It's picked up again, and Brian's trying to make a good decision." If signed, Lawrence would likely be a contender for the Mariners starting rotation. Pirates | Lawrence signing chances fading The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Pittsburgh Pirates' chances are fading to sign free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Padres). Rockies | Interest remains for Lawrence The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies still have interest in free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals) but would like him to accept a minor-league contract. Pirates | Lawrence extended contract by team The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have made an initial contract offer to free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Padres). Terms of the offer weren't disclosed, but it is believed to be a major-league contract. Pirates | Team among finalists for Lawrence According to The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic, the Pittsburgh Pirates are among the final teams interested in free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals). Rockies | Lawrence talks moving forward The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies are moving forward in talks with free-agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals). "I expect this to be a defining week," said Page Odle, Lawrence's agent. "Brian will throw again in the next few days and I assume Colorado will be there. We have had very good conversations with them." Rockies | Interested in Lawrence The Rocky Mountain News' Tracy Ringolsby reports the Colorado Rockies have had talks with free agent SP Brian Lawrence (Nationals), as they are looking to add more pitching depth. Nationals | Lawrence released The Associated Press reports the Washington Nationals released SP Brian Lawrence. Nationals | Lawrence to DL USAToday.com reports Washington Nationals SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list. Nationals | Lawrence placed on 15-day DL USAToday.com reports the Washington Nationals have placed SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) on the 15-day DL retroactive to Friday, March 24. Nationals | Lawrence Likely Out for Season ESPN.com reports Washington Nationals SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) will likely miss the entire 2006 season after a torn rotator cuff was discovered while having surgery for a torn labrum in his right shoulder. The tears are 'extensive' according to a team official, but the Nats hope Lawrence can return to the active roster in four to eight months. Nationals | Still Pursuing Astacio The Washington Times' Mark Zuckerman reports the Washington Nationals have continued conversations with free agent SP Pedro Astacio (Padres), although they haven't budged off their offer of a nonguaranteed, minor league deal. The team is trying to shore up their pitching staff following the potential loss of SP Brian Lawrence (shoulder) for the season. Nationals | Lawrence to Undergo Shoulder Surgery; Could Miss Season Bill Ladson, of MLB.com, reports Washington Nationals SP Brian Lawrence (labrum) will likely miss most of the 2006 season due to a torn labrum. Lawrence will undergo surgery Sunday, Feb. 26. The best prognosis would have him returning in early August, while there is a chance he could miss the entire season. Lawrence had been experiencing shoulder stiffness this week, and an MRI exam performed Friday, Feb. 24 confirmed the extent of the injuries, as extensive wear and tear on his rotator cuff was also revealed. Nationals | Lawrence Acquired Correcting previous reports, Lyle Spencer, of Padres.MLB.com, reports the Washington Nationals acquired veteran SP Brian Lawrence Thursday, Nov. 3, in a trade from the San Diego Padres. The Nationals gave up 3B Vinny Castilla in the one-for-one deal. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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