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David Weathers, RP, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsBrewers | Not expecting to re-sign players before Thursday Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers are not expecting to sign any of their nine free agents before Thursday, Nov. 19, which is the final day for teams to negotiate exclusively with their own free agents. The team's free agents are OF Mike Cameron, OF Frank Catalanotto, OF Corey Patterson, 3B Craig Counsell, 2B Felipe Lopez, C Jason Kendall, SP Braden Looper, SP Claudio Vargas and RP David Weathers. Cameron, Lopez, Kendall, Looper and Weathers are all Type B free agents. Brewers | Decline Weathers' option The Sports Network reports the Milwaukee Brewers declined their 2010 club option on RP David Weathers Friday, Nov. 6. Reds | Complete Weathers trade MLB.com's Adam McCalvy reports the Cincinnati Reds received cash considerations from the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, Oct. 16, to complete the trade involving RP David Weathers. Brewers | Weathers records win Friday Milwaukee Brewers RP David Weathers pitched a scoreless eighth inning Friday, Sept. 18, against the Houston Astros, according to The Associated Press. He was credited with the victory, improving to 4-5 on the season. Brewers | Weathers to be used in middle relief Jason Grodsky, of MLB.com, reports Milwaukee Brewers RP David Weathers will be used in middle relief with the team. Brewers | Weathers acquired from Cincinnati The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired RP David Weathers from the Cincinnati Reds, in exchange for a player to be named later, according to The Associated Press. Reds | Weathers earns win Friday Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers struck out one batter in one perfect inning of work Friday, Aug. 7, against the San Francisco Giants, according to The Associated Press. He earned the win, improving to 3-3 on the season. Reds | Weathers ejected Monday The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers was ejected Monday, Aug. 3, for arguing balls and strikes with home plate umpire Paul Emmel. Angels | Interested in Weathers Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are interested in Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers. Dodgers | Watching three Cincinnati relievers Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in Cincinnati Reds RPs Francisco Cordero, David Weathers and Arthur Rhodes. Reds | Weathers suffers loss Saturday Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers allowed one run on one hit over one-third of an inning Saturday, May 23, against the Cleveland Indians, according to The Associated Press. He walked one and struck out none, falling to 0-1 on the season. Reds | Weathers matches Cy Young The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers made his 906th career appearance Wednesday, May 6, matching Cy Young for 19th on the career list. Reds | Weathers reaches milestone Tuesday Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers pitched in his 900th career game Tuesday, April 14, becoming only the 20th player in major league history to do so. Reds | Rhodes, Weathers perfect in early going Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RPs Arthur Rhodes and David Weathers are both perfect in the beginning of the 2009 season. Rhodes has thrown three scoreless innings with three strikeouts and Weathers has also been perfect while facing two batters Thursday, April 9. Reds | Spring training: Six bullpen spots locked According to The Cincinnati Enquirer, Francisco Cordero, David Weathers, Jared Burton, Mike Lincoln, Bill Bray and Arthur Rhodes are locks for six bullpen spots on the Cincinnati Reds roster. Reds | Weathers expected to return to setup role Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers is expected to return to his role as the team's setup man in the bullpen. Reds | Avoid arbitration with Weathers Jayson Stark, of ESPN.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds avoided arbitration with RP David Weathers Wednesday, Jan. 28, agreeing to a one-year deal with a team option for 2010, worth $3.9 million, according to a major league source. He will make $3.5 million this year with a chance to earn $4.2 million if he becomes the full-time closer and finishes 65 games or more. The team option is worth $3.7 million with a $400,000 buyout. Reds | Weathers, Encarnacion exchange arbitration numbers Jenifer Langosch, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers and 3B Edwin Encarnacion both exchanged arbitration numbers with the team at the deadline Tuesday, Jan. 20. Weathers is seeking $4.6 million in arbitration and the team is offering $3 million. Encarnacion is asking for $3.7 million in arbitration and the team is willing to offer $2.55 million. Reds | Weathers could get $4 million FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Cincinnati Reds could be forced to pay RP David Weathers in the $4 million range through arbitration. Weathers made $3.3 million after incentives last year. The team will likely have to pay Weathers more than they would desire. Reds | Weathers accepts arbitration The Boston Herald is reporting Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers has accepted the team's offer of arbitration, taking himself off the free-agent market. His salary will be determined in a February hearing. MLB | Weathers not close to signing Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports free-agent RP David Weathers (Reds) is not close to signing with any teams. He is negotiating with several teams, including the Cincinnati Reds. Rays | Could pursue Weathers Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports the Tampa Bay Rays could pursue free-agent RP David Weathers (Reds). Reds | Weathers offered arbitration MLB.com's Mike Scarr reports the Cincinnati Reds offered arbitration to RP David Weathers. Reds | Weathers may be offered arbitration The Cincinnati Reds may offer free-agent RP David Weathers salary arbitration, according to Mark Sheldon of MLB.com. Phillies | Interested in Weathers? The Philadelphia Phillies may be interested in free-agent RP David Weathers (Reds), according to Todd Zolecki of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Reds | Team in contact with Weathers The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Cincinnati Reds have been in contact with representatives for free-agent RP David Weathers. Reds | To speak with free-agent pitchers this week John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds plan on speaking with free-agent RPs David Weathers (Reds), Jeremy Affeldt (Reds) and Mike Lincoln (Reds) this week. Reds | Weathers files for free agency Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers has filed for free agency, according to The Associated Press. Reds | Weathers would like to return John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers said he would like to return to the team next season, but is willing to listen to offers from other teams in the offseason. Weathers also stated that there is no official offer from the team on the table. Reds | Make offer to Weathers John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have made an offer to RP David Weathers, according to general manager Walt Jocketty. Weathers will become a free agent after the World Series. Reds | Team likely to try to bring back Weathers Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports the Cincinnati Reds are likely to make a serious effort to re-sign RP David Weathers. Reds | Weathers likely to close this weekend Hal McCoy, of the Dayton Daily News, reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers will likely be handed the closing duties this weekend with CL Francisco Cordero (foot) out, according to manager Dusty Baker. Reds | Weathers earns victory Saturday Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers hurled one shutout inning Saturday, Sept. 13, against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with one walk and one strikeout, according to The Associated Press. He improved to 3-6 on the season. Reds | Weathers activated from DL John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Cincinnati Reds have activated RP David Weathers (elbow) from the 15-day disabled list. Reds | Weathers begins rehab assignment Reds.MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers (elbow) threw a perfect inning Tuesday, April 29, at Triple-A Louisville. He'll throw for Class A Dayton Thursday and Friday before a possible Monday return. Reds | Weathers throws Thursday Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, April 24. There were no problems reported. He will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday, April 29, at Triple-A Louisville and is scheduled to pitch for Single-A Dayton Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2. Reds | Weathers placed on disabled list Updating previous reports, Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers (forearm) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to USAToday.com. Reds | Weathers to undergo tests The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers (forearm) felt discomfort in his forearm Saturday, April 19, and left the game in the 10th inning. He is going to undergo tests to determine the nature of the problem. Weathers said something did not feel right but added he did not believe he tore anything in his arm. Reds | Weathers admits being a bit frustrated by Cordero signing The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers admitted to feeling frustration at the signing of CL Francisco Cordero, but he understands why the team did it. "I was a little disappointed when everything happened and the way it did," Weathers said. "You have your best season and you get demoted. As they say, you take it on the chin and keep fighting. That's the way my whole career has been." Reds | Weathers confirmed in setup role Updating an earlier item, USAToday.com's Mel Antonen reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers is one of two pitchers who will be used in a setup role for CL Francisco Cordero, according to Reds manager Dusty Baker. Reds | Projected bullpen for 2008 season Mark Sheldon, of Reds.MLB.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds' projected bullpen for the 2008 season is: CL Francisco Cordero, with RP David Weathers as the right-handed setup pitcher and RP Bill Bray as the left-handed setup pitcher. Reds | Weathers a setup candidate The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Cincinnati Reds RP David Weathers may become a setup candidate with the acquisition of CL Francisco Cordero. Reds | Weathers will likely move to setup Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Cincinnati Reds will likely move CL David Weathers back to a setup role because of the addition of free-agent CL Francisco Cordero (Brewers). Reds | Weathers wants to return for 2008 John Fay, of The Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Reds CL David Weathers would like to return to the Reds next season as the closer. Weathers has a career-high 30 saves and a 3.47 ERA this season. Reds | Weathers saves No. 30 The Associated Press reports Cincinnati Reds CL David Weathers saved his 30th game in 35 chances Thursday, Sept. 13, against the St. Louis Cardinals. Weathers is the first Reds reliever to get 30 saves since RP Danny Graves in 2002. Reds | Weathers saves 25th game Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com, reports Cincinnati Reds CL David Weathers recorded his 25th save of the season Sunday, Aug. 19. The 37-year-old extended his single-season high in saves, as his previous high mark was 15 in 2005. However, he has blown five save opportunities this year. Reds | Closer plan sketchy The Cincinnati Enquirer reports the Cincinnati Reds have no clear-cut closer candidate to open the 2007 season upon the release of RP Dustin Hermanson, but Reds manager Jerry Narron indicated RP David Weathers and RP Mike Stanton can close games if need be. Reds | Closer role still not defined C. Trent Rosenhaus, of the Cincinnati Post, reports the Cincinnati Reds still do not have a pitcher considered to be the starting closer. Reds manager Jerry Narron has said since the Winter meetings that he would like to use a combination of RP Mike Stanton and RP David Weathers. RP Dustin Hermanson and RP Eddie Guardado are other possibilities. Reds | Hermanson pitching himself into closer spot? The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers reports Cincinnati Reds RP Dustin Hermanson has thrown so well this spring, there is an outside chance he could replace CL David Weathers as the team's stopper. Reds | Hermanson signs Updating a previous post, The Dayton Daily News reports the Cincinnati Reds signed free-agent RP Dustin Hermanson (White Sox) to a one-year minor-league contract. He is expected to report to Sarasota on March 2 and be tossed into the bullpen mix along with RP Mike Stanton and RP David Weathers, the two leading candidates for saves at the moment. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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