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Shea Hillenbrand, 1B, free agentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsGiants | Team may be interested in Hillenbrand Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the San Francisco Giants have made contact with free-agent IF Shea Hillenbrand (Dodgers). Dodgers | Hillenbrand elects free agency Ken Gurnick, of Dodgers.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Dodgers IF Shea Hillenbrand has elected to become a free agent. Dodgers | Hillenbrand rediscovers bat in Washington series The Orange County Register's Al Balderas reports Los Angeles Dodgers 1B Shea Hillenbrand batted .444 (4-for-9) with five RBI in the three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals. Dodgers | Hillenbrand signs Ken Gurnick, of MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed 1B Shea Hillenbrand (Padres) to a contract with Triple-A Las Vegas. Twins | Team interested in Hillenbrand Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Twins are believed to be one of three teams interested in free agent IF Shea Hillenbrand (Angels). Yankees | Team interested in Hillenbrand Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the New York Yankees are believed to be one of three teams interested in free agent IF Shea Hillenbrand (Angels). Angels | Hillenbrand waived ESPNews reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have waived 1B Shea Hillenbrand. Yankees | Interested in Hillenbrand Anthony Rieber, of the New York Newsday, reports the New York Yankees are engaged in talks to acquire 1B Shea Hillenbrand, who was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Wednesday, June 27. Angels | Hillenbrand update Larry Santana, of Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia said the team did not designate 1B Shea Hillenbrand for assignment because of his recent comments to the Los Angeles Times. Scioscia commented that Hillenbrand, who recently suggested to the Los Angeles Times that he might like to be traded, was no longer a necessity to have on the team's roster. "He's too young to be sitting around here for two months and not really getting a chance to be productive," Scioscia said. "We got some other bats that are swinging, that are working right now." Angels | Hillenbrand designated for assignment USAToday.com reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have designated 1B Shea Hillenbrand for assignment. Angels | Hillenbrand would like to be moved Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Shea Hillenbrand would like to be moved from the team unless he is given more playing time. "I feel like I'm being pushed aside, put on a back-burner, and I don't like that at all," Hillenbrand said. "If I'm not going to play here, give me enough respect to trade me or get rid of me. I think I deserve that." Hillenbrand also said it has nothing to do with the team, the city, the manager or anything else, but the situation has been difficult. According to Hillenbrand's agent Dan Lozano, Angels general manager Bill Stoneman said Hillenbrand would be moved if a deal could be worked out that would benefit both teams. Hillenbrand is hitting just .254 with three home runs, five doubles and 22 RBI this season. Yankees | Hillenbrand may be in team's sights The New York Post reports the New York Yankees may be interested in a trade with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to bring 1B Shea Hillenbrand to the Big Apple. Angels | Hillenbrand sits again The Los Angeles Daily News' Ben Villa reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Shea Hillenbrand was out of the lineup Thursday, May 10, for the second straight day. "We told Shea to just kick back and let some air out. Shea's a good hitter, but he's not swinging the bat real well right now," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. Angels | Morales starts at designated hitter Lyle Spencer, of LosAngeles.Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Kendry Morales started at designated hitter Wednesday, May 9, in place of slumping 1B Shea Hillenbrand. Angels | Hillenbrand back in lineup too soon? The Orange County Register reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Shea Hillenbrand (groin) was back in the lineup after missing five games because of an injured groin muscle, but he seemed to run poorly on his one hit in five at-bats. Manager Mike Scioscia acknowledged he was concerned about Hillenbrand and said his status would be re-evaluated on April 11. Angels | Hillenbrand could start Sunday Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Shea Hillenbrand (groin) missed his fourth consecutive game, Saturday, April 7, due to tightness in his right groin. Manager Mike Scioscia said it's possible he could return to the starting lineup Sunday, April 8, according to the Associated Press. Angels | Hillenbrand could be available to pinch-hit Lyle Spencer, of LosAngeles.Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Shea Hillenbrand (groin) is feeling better after experiencing tightness in his groin and he might be available to pinch-hit. Angels | Hillenbrand late scratch Friday Owen Perkins, of LosAngeles.Angels.MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Shea Hillenbrand (flu) was a late scratch Friday, March 16, because of flu-like symptoms. Angels | Projected starting lineup announced Mike Scarr, of Angels.MLB.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have announced their projected starting lineup for 2007. OF Gary Matthews Jr. will lead things off and he'll be followed by SS Orlando Cabrera, OF Vladimir Guerrero, OF Garret Anderson, DH Shea Hillenbrand, 1B Casey Kotchman, C Mike Napoli, 2B Howie Kendrick and 3B Chone Figgins. Angels | Hillenbrand brings bat and versatility in field The Associated Press' Ken Peters reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim believe the signing of free agent 1B Shea Hillenbrand will help fill an immediate need for a bat while also providing the team some flexibility in how and where to use him, as Hillenbrand can be used at first base, third base or as the designated hitter. Angels | Hillenbrand financials Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press' Ken Peters reports the one-year deal agreed to between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and free agent 1B Shea Hillenbrand is worth $6.5 million. Hillenbrand will receive a $6 million salary for 2007, with the Angels holding a $6.5 million option for 2008 with a $500,000 buyout. The option could become guaranteed based on plate appearances in 2007. Angels | Hillenbrand signs one-year deal The Associated Press reports that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim signed free-agent 1B Shea Hillenbrand (Giants) to a one-year contract, pending a physical. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deal includes a club option for 2008. Yankees | Club still interested in S. Hillenbrand Ed Price, of the Star-Ledger, reports the New York Yankees are still interested in signing free-agent 1B Shea Hillenbrand (Giants) but have not offered him a contract yet, according to two sources close to the situation. By not offering Hillenbrand a contract, the team is hoping they can drive his price down, while still signing him to a one-year deal. Giants | Hillenbrand not offered salary arbitration The San Francisco Giants did not offer salary arbitration to IF Shea Hillenbrand, according to the Associated Press. Yankees | Talking with Hillenbrand Peter Zellen, of NewYork.Yankees.MLB.com, report the New York Yankees are in talks with free agent first baseman Shea Hillenbrand (Giants). Giants | Hillenbrand files for free agency The Associated Press reports San Francisco Giants 1B Shea Hillenbrand has filed for free agency. Giants | Decisions ahead for Sabean Rich Draper, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants general manager Brian Sabean will have to decide which of the team's 11 free agents to re-sign this offseason, as well as deciding whether or not to bring back manager Felipe Alou. The Giants free agents include outfielders Barry Bonds, Steve Finley and Moises Alou, 1B Shea Hillenbrand, 2B Ray Durham, 3B Pedro Feliz, SP Jason Schmidt and relievers Jamey Wright, Mike Stanton and Steve Kline. Giants | Hillenbrand wants to return next season Rich Draper, of Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants 1B Shea Hillenbrand would like to return to the club next season. Hillenbrand will be a free agent for the first time in his career this offseason. Giants | Hillenbrand wants to return in 2007 Henry Schulman, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports San Francisco Giants 1B Shea Hillenbrand would like to re-sign with the Giants and is willing to get a contract worked out early in the offseason, rather than waiting until the free agency period picks up. Giants | Hillenbrand hits 100th career homer San Francisco Giants 1B Shea Hillenbrand hit the 100th home run of his career, Saturday, Aug. 26, against the Cincinnati Reds, according to the Associated Press. Giants | Feliz sits Tuesday Rich Draper, of SanFrancisco.Giants.MLB.com, reports San Francisco Giants 3B Pedro Feliz got a day off Tuesday, Aug. 1, after starting the last 106 games. Feliz was replaced by 1B Shea Hillenbrand at third base. He is expected to be back in the lineup Wednesday, Aug. 2. Giants | Hillenbrand's first five Frisco games unremarkable According to The San Francisco Chronicle's Henry Schulman, San Francisco Giants 1B Shea Hillenbrand was 4-for-23 with four singles in his first five games with the Giants. Hillenbrand did not advance any of the 15 runners on base during his at-bats. Giants | Hillenbrand expected to be in uniform Associated Press reports newly acquired San Francisco Giants 1B Shea Hillenbrand is expected to be in uniform for the Giants Saturday, July 22, against the San Diego Padres. Giants | Hillenbrand acquired from Toronto Associated Press reports the San Francisco Giants have acquired 1B Shea Hillenbrand and RP Vinnie Chulk from the Toronto Blue Jays for RP Jeremy Accardo. Padres | Possible suitor for Hillenbrand CNNSI reports the San Diego Padres are a likely suitor for 3B/1B Shea Hillenbrand (Blue Jays). Blue Jays | Hillenbrand says Gibbons wanted to fight him ESPNews reports Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand said manager John Gibbons challenged him to a fight. Twins | Team could have interest in Hillenbrand Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Minnesota Twins could have an interest in acquiring Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand. The team would have to either trade for him in the next 10 days or sign him if he is released. Padres | Team could have interest in Hillenbrand Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the San Diego Padres could have an interest in acquiring Toronto Blue Jays 3B Shea Hillenbrand. The team would have to either trade for him in the next 10 days or sign him if he is released. Angels | Team could have interest in Hillenbrand Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim could have an interest in acquiring Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand. The team would have to either trade for him in the next 10 days or sign him if he is released. Dodgers | Team could have interest in Hillenbrand Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers could have an interest in acquiring Toronto Blue Jays 3B Shea Hillenbrand. The team would have to either trade for him in the next 10 days or sign him if he is released. Blue Jays | Team cites irrevocable differences for Hillenbrand departure Updating previous reports, ESPN.com reports the Toronto Blue Jays have cited "irrevocable differences" as the reason for cutting DH Shea Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand launched into a profanity-laced tirade against the Blue Jays organization Wednesday, July 19, after he was not in the lineup for the second straight game after returning from adopting a baby girl last weekend. Both sides have their own version of the events, but Hillenbrand will now most certainly end up on a new team as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches. Rangers | Team could be interested in Hillenbrand T.R. Sullivan, of Texas.Rangers.MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers have shown some interest in Toronto Blue Jays 3B Shea Hillenbrand, although they view him more as a designated hitter and bat off the bench rather than a regular first or third baseman. Blue Jays | Hillenbrand designated for assignment Toronto Blue Jays 3B Shea Hillenbrand has been designated for assignment, according to the Associated Press. Blue Jays | Hillenbrand returns to team Jordan Bastian, of Toronto.BlueJays.MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand (personal) was available as a pinch-hitter Tuesday, July 18, after taking a leave of absence while he and his wife adopted a child. Blue Jays | Hillenbrand takes leave of absence Jordan Bastian, of BlueJays.MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand (personal) has left the team for a couple of days to be with his wife as the couple is adopting a child. There is no timetable for Hillenbrand's return, according to manager John Gibbons. Blue Jays | Overbay given the night off Jordan Bastian, of BlueJays.MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays 1B Lyle Overbay was given off Tuesday, July 4, and was replaced by DH Shea Hillenbrand in the field. Blue Jays | Team could shuffle positions for interleague play Jordan Bastian, of Toronto.BlueJays.MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays 3B Troy Glaus could start at short stop when interleague play begins again Saturday, June 17. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said he would like to get more offense in the lineup and he might move Glaus over to short stop and put DH Shea Hillenbrand at third base. If that happens, Gibbons said 2B Russ Adams would start at second base when a right-handed pitcher is on the mound, while SS Aaron Hill would be in the lineup to face left-handers. Blue Jays | Kennedy rumors quiet down for the moment Mark Zwolinski, of the Toronto Star, reports Toronto Blue Jays manager J.P. Ricciardi actively pursued Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 2B Adam Kennedy but couldnt put together a package to pry him from the Angels. Rumors included DH Shea Hillenbrand or 1B Eric Hinske going in the opposite direction as part of the deal for the second basemen, who is a free agent at the end of this season. With the signing of 3B Edgardo Alfonzo Thursday, May 25, the rumors have quieted, however, Ricciardi would still like to address the team's long-term plans at the position, which could include another attempt at Kennedy. Blue Jays | Hillenbrand sits Friday Jordan Bastian, of BlueJays.MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand was omitted from the lineup Friday, May 19, because of the lack of designated hitter from playing the Colorado Rockies in a National League ballpark. Manager John Gibbons said Hillenbrand would start at first base Saturday, May 20. Blue Jays | Hillenbrand's flu causes Blue Jays to re-shuffle lineup Jim Street, of Toronto.BlueJays.MLB.com, reports Toronto Blue Jays DH Shea Hillenbrand (flu) was scratched from the Blue Jays lineup Wednesday, May 17, due to the flu. Hillenbrand was replaced in the field by 1B Eric Hinske, who started at third base in place of 3B Troy Glaus, and replaced in the lineup by Gregg Zaun, who started at designated hitter. | Feature LinksStay on top of what matters to you FREE Fantasy Baseball
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