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John Lackey, SP, Free AgentHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsDodgers | Will not pursue Lackey Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers will not pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) this offseason. Angels | 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. Orioles | Unlikely to pursue Lackey Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports the Baltimore Orioles are unlikely to pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to president of baseball operations Andy MacPhail said. Mets | Marquis wants to pitch for team Alden Gonzalez, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP Jason Marquis (Rockies) said he considers the New York Mets "a perfect fit," according to the New York Post. "It would always be nice to come back home and represent your hometown," said Marquis."This is where I'm from, so to come back here and play in front of friends and family would be an honor." The Mets are interested in Marquis, but have him below free-agent SPs John Lackey (Angels) and Joel Pineiro (Cardinals). Nationals | Interested in Lackey Nationals.MLB.com's Bill Ladson reports the Washington Nationals are expected to bid on free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels). MLB | Lackey seeking Zito money? Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) could be seeking something similar to San Francisco Giants SP Barry Zito's seven-year, $126 million deal, according to the New York Post's George King. If Lackey drives the price that high, it is unlikely the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will retain him. Angels | Not pursuing Holliday The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins said the team wasn't in the running for free agent OF Matt Holliday (Cardinals). Reagins said the team's top priorities is to re-sign SP John Lackey and 3B Chone Figgins. Angels | Lackey turned down $72 million Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) turned down a $72 million offer from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim this year, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. It is unknown how many years the Angels offered. Red Sox | Talked to Lackey's agent The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports the Boston Red Sox talked to SP John Lackey's agent at the general manager meetings this week. Mariners | Will heavily consider Lackey The Seattle Times' Larry Stone reports the Seattle Mariners will heavily consider signing free agent SP John Lackey (Angels). Mets | Inquiring about Lackey Newsday's David Lennon reports the New York Mets are testing the waters on SP John Lackey (Angels). Dodgers | Not expected to sign Lackey Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are not expected to sign free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. Rangers | Meet with Lackey's agent Sam Miller, of The Orange County Register, reports the Texas Rangers have met with the agent for free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to SI.com's Jon Heyman. Brewers | Meet with Lackey's agent Adam McCalvy, of MLB.com, reports the Milwaukee Brewers met with Steve Hillard, the agent for free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to a major league source. General manager Doug Melvin has said that he would like to add two starters this offseason, either in trades or free-agent signings. Cardinals | Could spend money on pitching The St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss reports the St. Louis Cardinals could allocate money to the starting rotation if they fail to re-sign OF Matt Holliday. However, they are unlikely to pursue SP John Lackey (Angels). Phillies | Not pursuing Lackey Jim Salisbury, of The Philadelphia Inquirer, reports the Philadelphia Phillies will not pursue free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels). Angels | Still in Lackey hunt FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi report the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are still in the hunt to re-sign SP John Lackey. Brewers | Unlikely to sign Lackey Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Milwaukee Brewers are unlikely to sign free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels). The team thinks Lackey would prefer a larger market. Mets | Likely to pass on Lackey SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the New York Mets are concerned about free agent SP John Lackey's past arm issues and are likely to stay away from him this offseason. Mariners | Could be a sleeper team for Lackey ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports the Seattle Mariners are viewed as a sleeper team to sign SP John Lackey (Angels). MLB | Lackey may want to pitch in Texas Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) has some extra interest in playing for a team in his hometown state of Texas. However, he is not expected to give a team a hometown discount. Yankees | Looking at Lackey Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the New York Yankees are looking at signing free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels), according to sources. The team is likely to be willing to repeat SP A.J. Burnett's $82.5 million, five-year deal for Lackey. Angels | Think Lackey could return Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim general manager Tony Reagins expressed optimism that SP John Lackey will return next season in SIRIUS XM's MLB Home Plate channel. "Well, I think there's a likeliness that John will return," Reagins said. "We have genuine interest in bringing him back. We'll see how the market plays out for John." Angels | Three file for free agency The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, RP Darren Oliver and 3B Robb Quinlan filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. 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. Mets | Unlikely to pursue Lackey SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the New York Mets are unlikely to pursue Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, who will be a free agent this offseason. The Mets are expected to make acquiring a left fielder their top priority. Angels | Lackey may pitch potential Game 7 if rain occurs According to The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey may be brought back to pitch Game 7 of the American League Championship Series if rain delays Game 6. Right now, SP Jered Weaver is the projected starter. Dodgers | Not optimistic of big free-agent acquisition Jon Heyman, of SI.com, reports the Los Angeles Dodgers are not optimistic that they will be able to land a big top-of-the rotation starter such as Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey or Toronto Blue Jays SP Roy Halladay in the offseason. Angels | Lackey likely to walk The Los Angeles Times' Steve Bisheef reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey is likely to leave as a free agent in the offseason. Angels | Lackey takes ALCS Game 1 loss The Hartford Courant's Dom Amore reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey threw 114 pitches over 5 2/3 innings Friday, Oct. 16, as the Angels dropped a 4-1 decision to the New York Yankees in Game 1 of the American League Championship Series. Angels | Lackey could get Burnett money SI.com's Jon Heyman reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey could receive a deal similar to New York Yankees SP A.J. Burnett's five-year, $82.5 million deal. One competing general manager said that Lackey could exceed the figure unless the market is soft. Rangers | Could sign Lackey SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Texas Rangers could be a landing spot for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey in the offseason. Lackey is a native Texan. Angels | Rest of ALCS rotation announced Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Joe Saunders will start Game 2 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 17. SP Jered Weaver will pitch Game 3 followed by SP Scott Kazmir in Game 4. If the series goes to the fifth game, SP John Lackey will make that start. Weaver would likely pitch a decisive Game 7. Angels | Lackey will start Game 1 Updating a previous report, Lyle Spencer, of MLB.com, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees Friday, Oct. 16. He has given up three earned runs and 10 hits in 14 1/3 innings for a 1.88 ERA against the Yankees in his playoff career. Angels | Lackey likely for Game 1 The Los Angeles Daily News' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey is likely to start Game 1 of the ALCS. Angels | Lackey could score $100 million The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey could get a $100 million deal in the offseason if he pitches well in the postseason. Angels | Lackey tosses seven-inning gem The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey went 7 1/3 innings in his American League Division Series start Thursday, Oct. 8, striking out four and allowing four singles in a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. Angels | ALDS pitching roster set The Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey, as expected, will start Game 1 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox in Angel Stadium and will be followed by SP Jered Weaver in Game 2. SP Scott Kazmir and SP Joe Saunders are scheduled to pitch Games 3 and 4, respectively, in Fenway Park, with SP Ervin Santana going to the bullpen for the first round. Relievers Brian Fuentes, Kevin Jepsen, Darren Oliver, Matt Palmer and Jason Bulger are tentatively set for the bullpen. Angels | Lackey throws just two innings Thursday The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey threw 40 pitches in two innings in a tuneup Thursday, Oct. 1, before his playoff start next week. He gave up two runs and four hits in the contest. Angels | Santana likely to be out of playoff rotation Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Ervin Santana will most likely not be a part of the team's playoff rotation for the first round against the Boston Red Sox, according to manager Mike Scioscia. Santana will pitch out of the bullpen once during the team's weekend series against the Oakland Athletics. SP John Lackey will go in Game 1, SP Jered Weaver will start Game 2, SP Scott Kazmir will go in Game 3 and SP Joe Saunders will take the hill in Game 4. Angels | Lackey starting Thursday MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey is now the scheduled starter Thursday, Oct. 1. Angels | Lackey won't pitch The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey won't make his start this week to give him extra rest. Angels | Lackey lasts six innings in win The Associated Press reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey allowed five runs in six innings with four strikeouts and two walks as the Angels beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 Sunday, Sept. 20. Angels | Lackey fresh heading into postseason? Bill Plunkett, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey said he sees an advantage of missing the first five weeks of the season this year, because he will be heading into the playoffs with fewer innings under his belt. "Same as last year (when he also opened the season on the DL) and I probably threw the best I've thrown in the playoffs in my career," said Lackey. "So, yeah." Angels | Lackey picks up Thursday shutout The Tacoma News-Tribune's Larry LaRue reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey picked up the shutout Thursday, Sept. 10, when he threw a complete game 3-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Angels | Lackey hurls quality start Saturday Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey allowed one run on six hits over nine innings Saturday, Sept. 5, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out four, but ended up with a no-decision. Angels | Kazmir doesn't mean Lackey is gone ESPN.com's Jayson Stark reports a source told him the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim's acquisition of SP Scott Kazmir doesn't mean the team won't try to re-sign SP John Lackey. Angels | Lackey picks up 100th win Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey picked up his 100th win Sunday, Aug. 30, by going eight innings in a 9-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. He became one of five pitchers to reach 100 victories in an Angels uniform to go along with Chuck Finley, Nolan Ryan, Frank Tanana and Mike Witt. Angels | Lackey could leave after 2009 season Bill Shaikin, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP John Lackey's chances of leaving via free agency after the 2009 season increased when the team traded for SP Scott Kazmir. The Angels would have Kazmir, SP Jered Weaver, SP Ervin Santana and SP Joe Saunders under contract for 2010. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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