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Vladimir Guerrero, OF, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAngels | Unlikely to keep three free agents Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are unlikely to retain all three of their big free agents, SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Vladimir Guerrero. White Sox | Could land Vlad Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports the Chicago White Sox could end up signing free-agent OF Vladimir Guerrero (Angels) in the offseason. Rangers | Interested in Vlad Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Texas Rangers are interested in free-agent OF Vladimir Guerrero (Angels), according to a major league source. Guerrero could command only a one-year deal in the range of $3 million to $5 million, plus incentives. Angels | Guerrero, Figgins become free agents Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 3B Chone Figgins and OF Vladimir Guerrero have filed for free agency, according to The Sports Network. Rangers | In market for right-handed bat T.R. Sullivan, of MLB.com, reports the Texas Rangers will be in search of a right-handed bat during the offseason, which could find them landing Chicago White Sox OF Jermaine Dye. Other hitters that could be of interest are Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero, New York Mets OF Gary Sheffield, St. Louis Cardinals 3B Troy Glaus and New York Mets OF Fernando Tatis. Angels | Have many key free agents this offseason Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have a key list of free agents this offseason, which include SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins, OF Bobby Abreu and OF Vladimir Guerrero. It appears that the team will make strong bids to re-sign Lackey, Figgins and Abreu. Guerrero is more of an unknown at this time. If either Guerrero or Abreu leave, Figgins could be moved to the outfield to make room for SS Brandon Wood at third base. Angels | To make bids for Lackey, Figgins, Abreu The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will make strong bids to keep SP John Lackey, 3B Chone Figgins and OF Bobby Abreu in the offseason. It's unknown whether they will try to retain OF Vladimir Guerrero. Angels | Vlad's mother a factor in free agency The Los Angeles Times' Ben Bolch reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero said his mother is comfortable in Anaheim, and her comfort will play a factor in where he goes in free agency. Angels | Guerrero hits big home run The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero hit a two-run homer to tie the game 3-3 in the sixth inning in Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19. Angels | Vlad has success against Pettitte Earl Bloom, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero is 9-for-23 with three doubles in his career against New York Yankees SP Andy Pettitte. Angels | Vlad will hit cleanup in Game 3 Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia will stick with OF Vladimir Guerrero in the cleanup spot for Game 3 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 19, despite leaving eight runners on base in a 4-3 loss in Game 2. Angels | Guerrero delivers The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero hit a game-winning two-run single in the ninth inning Sunday, Oct. 11, to win Game 3 of the ALDS and advance to the ALCS. Angels | Vlad to stay in cleanup spot Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero will remain in the cleanup spot during the postseason. The team does not want to put any added pressure on 1B Kendry Morales or OF Juan Rivera. "There are groupings that are working well right now," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We want to play this out. If it comes to a point where we have to look at some things, we'll consider them. But with a guy like Vlad, one good swing can get him locked in." Angels | Guerrero's streak ends The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero's streak of 11 consecutive seasons with a batting average of .300 or better and at least 25 homers officially came to an end Sunday, Oct. 4. Guerrero, who did not play in the regular-season finale, closed an injury-plagued 2009 season with a .295 average, 15 homers and 50 RBIs in 100 games. Angels | Several starters taken out early Saturday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera, OG Vladimir Guerrero and 3B Chone Figgins were taken out early Saturday, Oct. 3, so they could rest. Angels | Guerrero in danger of finishing with a sub-.300 average The Associated Press reports that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero is hoping to become the third player in the last 50 years to hit .300 or better in 13 consecutive seasons. Only Tony Gwynn and Rod Carew have accomplished the feat in the last half-century. Entering play Saturday, Sept. 26, Guerrero was batting .296. Angels | Vlad taking day off Wednesday Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero is taking a scheduled day off Wednesday, Sept. 23. Angels | Vlad not playing Thursday MLB.com's Ian Browne reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (rib cage) is not in the lineup Thursday, Sept. 17. Angels | Vlad injured Wednesday ESPN reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (rib cage) left the game early Wednesday, Sept. 16, with a bruised rib cage after being hit by a pitch. He is listed as day-to-day. Angels | Vlad sits The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero was rested Sunday, Sept. 6. He's in a 1-for-17 slump. Angels | Guerrero hits two homers The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero hit two home runs and had four RBIs Monday, Aug. 31. Angels | Vlad picks up 1,000th hit with team The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero recorded his 1,000th hit with the team Wednesday, Aug. 26. Angels | Rivera resting Wednesday Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Juan Rivera is taking the day off Wednesday, Aug. 26. Manager Mike Scioscia said he has no plans to break up OFs Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero and Rivera in the middle of the lineup. Angels | Guerrero breaks slump with homer The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero broke a 2-for-17 slump by hitting his 11th homer to lead off the sixth inning Saturday, Aug. 22, in a 7-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Angels | Vlad hitless Wednesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero went 0-for-4 Wednesday, Aug. 19. He had previously hit safely in 13 games since coming off the disabled list Aug. 4, hitting .392 with six home runs and 10 RBIs in that time. Angels | Vlad collects three hits Tuesday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero had three hits in a win Tuesday, Aug. 18. Angels | Vlad goes deep twice The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero hit two homers and drove in five runs Monday, Aug. 17. Angels | Vlad back in lineup Monday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) is back in the starting lineup Monday, Aug. 17. OF Torii Hunter is taking a scheduled day off. Angels | More on Guerrero Updating previous reports, The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero (knee) was scratched due to stiffness behind his left knee Sunday, Aug. 16. He was hit by a pitch the previous night. Angels | Guerrero not in Sunday's lineup Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero (undisclosed) was scratched from the lineup Sunday, Aug. 16, against the Baltimore Orioles, after being hit by a pitched ball during the previous night's game, according to The Associated Press. Guerrero could return to action Monday, Aug. 17. Angels | Guerrero extends hit streak to 13 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim DH Vladimir Guerrero extended his hitting streak to 13 games Tuesday, Aug. 11. Angels | Vlad heating up Doug Padilla, of the Los Angeles Daily News, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero has hit four home runs in his last five games from the designated-hitter spot. "Leading up to when he was injured you could see it coming," manager Mike Scioscia said. "I think he just picked it up. He made some mechanical adjustments." Angels | Guerrero hits homer No. 400 The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero hit his 400th career homer Monday, Aug. 10. He hit two home runs in the game and extended his hitting streak to 12 games. Angels | Vlad goes yard Thursday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero hit his first home run Thursday, Aug. 6, since July 5. Angels | Guerrero activated The Los Angeles Angels have activated OF Vladimir Guerrero (calf/hamstring) from the 15-day disabled list, according to The Associated Press. He was in the lineup for the game Tuesday, Aug. 4, against the Chicago White Sox. Guerrero missed the previous 21 games with a strained left calf and a strained lower left hamstring. Angels | Vlad activated, in lineup Tuesday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim activated OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) from the disabled list Tuesday, Aug. 4. Guerrero is in the starting lineup Tuesday. Angels | Hunter, Vlad take BP Friday Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Torii Hunter (oblique) and Vladimir Guerrero (knee) both took batting practice before the game Friday, July 31. Guerrero is close to returning to the designated-hitter role, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Scioscia said Guerrero could be back with the team sometime next week, while Hunter is less likely to join the club during their six-game road trip. "Vlad ran today, and it was a huge step forward," Scioscia said. "Vlad's made a lot of progress the past four or five days. He's getting close. We'll evaluate him on Sunday. Angels | Guerrero, Hunter have not resumed baseball activities Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Vladimir Guerrero (knee) and Torii Hunter (oblique) have not yet resumed baseball activities, according to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times. There is no timetable for their return. Angels | Vlad working his way back Mike DiGiovanna, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) has been riding an exercise bike and lifting weights but has not resumed baseball activities. Angels | Guerrero to DH the rest of the season The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) will be the designated hitter when he returns for the rest of the season. The team hopes he can return in two or three weeks. Angels | Vlad to DL The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim placed OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) on the disabled list Friday, July 10, with a strained muscle behind his left knee and a lower hamstring strain. Angels | Hunter, Vlad being re-evaluated Friday Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OFs Torii Hunter (groin) and Vladimir Guerrero (knee) will both be re-evaluated Friday, July 10. Angels | Vlad sits The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) didn't play Wednesday, July 8. Angels | Vlad waiting on MRI results Quinn Roberts, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) is still awaiting the results of the MRI on his left knee. "He is sore today, and we will re-evaluate this thing and how it sets up in the next day or two," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We will wait for some direction from Dr. [Lewis] Yocum on what the time frame might be." Angels | Vlad unlikely to play Wednesday Angels.MLB.com's Lyle Spencer reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim manager Mike Scioscia doesn't expect OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) to be in the lineup Wednesday, July 8. "He's been moving pretty well," Scioscia said. "He went to cut off the ball in the gap, and it grabbed him a little bit. It's a muscle, the upper calf." Angels | Guerrero injures knee The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (knee) was forced to leave the game Tuesday, July 7, with a strained muscle behind his left knee. Guerrero fielded a ball in the outfield and was about to make a throw when it looked like he stepped awkwardly on his left leg. He fell to his hands and knees, but got up and walked around before trainers came out to look at his left knee. Angels | Guerrero returns to field The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) returned to the outfield Sunday, July 5, for the first time since his pectoral injury. He also homered in his second straight game. "Vlad looked strong. He got good jumps. Made a couple of throws and showed some arm strength, so that was a good day," manager Mike Scioscia said. Angels | Guerrero drives in four runs Saturday Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-5 Saturday, July 4, against the Baltimore Orioles, with a home run and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press. Angels | Vlad closer to returning to field The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero (pectoral) is making longer throws from the outfield during pregame drills and is closer to returning to the outfield. He has been limited to DH duties since he returned May 25. Angels | Vlad's hands higher than normal in stance Al Balderas, of The Orange County Register, reports video has shown that Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Vladimir Guerrero's hands were much higher than normal recently. The higher placement of his hands means his hands have to travel a greater distance to get into the strike zone. He also relates his struggles to him not being able to play the outfield after his injury. He has not been able to channel his frustration to other parts of his game. Guerrero is likely to sit the bench when the team visits a National League park this weekend and the designated hitter is eliminated. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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