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Justin Duchscherer, SP, Oakland AthleticsHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsAthletics | Sheets to start Opening Day Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Ben Sheets will start the team's Opening Day game this year. SPs Justin Duchscherer, Brett Anderson and Dallas Braden will likely follow in that order. Athletics | G. Gonzalez, Cahill to battle for rotation spot Updating a previous report, Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Oakland Athletics SPs Gio Gonzalez and Trevor Cahill will battle for the fifth spot in the rotation this spring. Ps Ben Sheets, Justin Duchscherer, Brett Anderson and Dallas Braden will fill the other spots. Athletics | One rotation spot up for grabs The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SPs Justin Duchscherer, Dallas Braden and Brett Anderson are locks for the rotation. SP Trevor Cahill likely has the fourth spot. The fifth spot is between SPs Gio Gonzalez and Vincent Mazzaro. Manager Bob Geren said Gonzalez has the best stuff on the staff, and he may have the edge. Athletics | Duchscherer 100 percent healthy Joe Stiglich, of the Oakland Tribune, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) said his elbow is 100 percent healthy heading into the 2010 season. Athletics | No arbitration for Duchscherer Updating previous reports, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports the Oakland Athletics can't offer SP Justin Duchscherer arbitration if he's a Type A free agent next offseason, per terms of his new contract. Athletics | Duchscherer returned due to comfort The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer said he considered signing with a team closer to his son, who lives near Philadelphia, but he felt comfortable in Oakland. He also said he's grateful for their sensitivity when he missed time due to depression that he said stemmed from his reluctance to deal with issues and using baseball as an escape. Among other incentives, Duchscherer can receive $750,000 in roster bonuses for being active for 60, 90 and 120 days; he can earn $1.95 million for games started, beginning at the 10-start mark; and $1.125 million for innings totals, starting at 150 innings. Athletics | Duchscherer deal official Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics finalized their one-year deal with SP Justin Duchscherer Wednesday, Dec. 30. The deal will reportedly be worth $5.5 million if he reaches all of his incentives. Athletics | Duchscherer to become official Wednesday The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics plan to announce the re-signing of SP Justin Duchscherer Wednesday, Dec. 30, after he had a physical late Tuesday afternoon. Athletics | More on Duchscherer Updating previous reports, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer will have a $2 million base salary next season and could make as much as $5.5 million if he reaches 30 starts and 200 innings. He's likely to be the team's No. 1 starter. Athletics | Duchscherer re-signs Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports the Oakland Athletics agreed in principle to re-sign SP Justin Duchscherer to a one-year, guaranteed major league deal, according to a baseball source. The contract could be worth roughly $5.5 million if he reaches his incentives. MLB | Duchscherer leaning toward NL team FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) is leaning toward signing with an undisclosed National League team. Athletics | Optimistic they can re-sign Duchscherer The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports the Oakland Athletics are optimistic they'll re-sign SP Justin Duchscherer, according to a team source. He's believed to be talking to two other clubs. MLB | Three teams pursuing Duchscherer Mark Feinsand, of the New York Daily News, reports three teams are "actively courting" free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics), according to his agent, Damon Lapa. Lapa said Duchscherer has made "significant progress" toward making a decision, which is expected to come within the next few days. Pirates | No offer to Duchscherer The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports the Pittsburgh Pirates haven't offered free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) a contract. Yankees | Looking at Duchscherer Bryan Hoch, of MLB.com, reports the New York Yankees are monitoring free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics). General manager Brian Cashman has said that he met with Duchscherer's agent, Damon Lapa, according to the New York Daily News. The Yankees will wait to see what free-agent SP John Lackey (Angels) signs for before making any pitching moves. Pirates | Have more discussions with Duchscherer Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates have had further contact with free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics). Duchscherer's price will be set closer to Spring Training, according to a source. Athletics | Duchscherer declines arbitration The Associated Press reports free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer declined arbitration from the Oakland Athletics. Rockies | Cooled on Duchscherer Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies have cooled to the idea of signing free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics). Athletics | Duchscherer declines arbitration ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reports free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) declined the Oakland Athletics' arbitration offer Monday, Dec. 7. Rockies | Ask for Duchscherer's medical records The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies requested the medical records of free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics). Athletics | Duchscherer receives arbitration offer Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports the Oakland Athletics offered salary arbitration to free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Type B) Tuesday, Dec. 1, but declined arbitration for free-agent SP Brett Tomko, IF Nomar Garciaparra, SS Bobby Crosby and 2B Adam Kennedy. It is highly unlikely that Duchscherer will accept the team's offer. Rockies | Interested in Duchscherer, Batista The Denver Post's Troy E. Renck reports the Colorado Rockies are interested in free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) and P Miguel Batista (Mariners). Pirates | Interested in Duchscherer Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, reports the Pittsburgh Pirates are interested in signing free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics). The team could be interested in using him in a relief role. Rockies | Looking at Duchscherer Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies are looking at possibly signing free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics). Red Sox | Interested in Duchscherer Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report the Boston Red Sox are interested in free-agent SP Justin Duchscherer (Athletics) as a starting pitcher, according to one major league source. MLB | Duchscherer progressing The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports free agent SP Justin Duchscherer's (depression) agent Damon Lapa said Duchscherer has made great progress in his return from clinical depression. Lapa said Duchscherer is a happier, healthier person, and has dedicated himself to preparing for 2010. Athletics | Four file for free agency The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SS Bobby Crosby, SP Justin Duchscherer, IF Nomar Garciaparra and 2B Adam Kennedy filed for free agency Thursday, Nov. 5. Athletics | Duchscherer diagnosed with depression Jerry Crasnick, of ESPN.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow, depression) has been diagnosed with clinical depression and will miss the remainder of the season as he undergoes treatment for his condition, according to his agent. Duchscherer will be available for free agency in the offseason. Athletics | Duchscherer not ready The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) isn't ready to make his season debut Tuesday, Aug. 18. "It's not baseball related," assistant general manager David Forst said of Duchscherer. Athletics | Duchscherer may be held back The Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow/back) threw five shutout innings Thursday, Aug. 13, in an Arizona Rookie League game attended by pitching coach Curt Young. Young said Duchscherer's "velocity was a little down" but that he otherwise showed his trademark command. Manager Bob Geren maintains that the team is waiting to see how Duchscherer feels in the aftermath of that outing. He said Duchscherer was scheduled to throw a side session Saturday, Aug. 15, and that there could be news before the weekend is out. Athletics | Geren considering using six-man rotation MLB.com's Adam Loberstein reports that Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren is considering using a six-man rotation down the stretch, once SPs Dallas Braden (foot) and Justin Duchscherer (elbow) are healthy. The team is currently using a four-man rotation consisting of all rookies. "We have four (starters) right now," Geren said. "When we have six ready, I'll consider it. ... After Sept. 1, that could be likely." Athletics | Duchscherer to pitch Tuesday? The Oakland Tribune's Joe Stiglich reports that the Oakland Athletics may start SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) Tuesday, Aug. 18, against the New York Yankees. However, a decision on whether or not to activate him may not come until Monday, Aug. 17. Athletics | Duchscherer update The San Francisco Chronicle reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) pitched five scoreless innings at Rookie League Scottsdale Thursday, Aug. 13. He allowed four hits and struck out three batters. Athletics | Duchscherer throws Tuesday Brian Eller, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw a side session Tuesday, Aug. 11, and is scheduled to pitch in a rehab game in Arizona Thursday, Aug. 13, according to manager Bob Geren. Duchscherer will throw roughly 60 pitches, five more than he threw in a rehab start Monday, Aug. 10. Athletics | Duchscherer update The San Jose Mercury News' Curtis Pashelka reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw 55 pitches in four scoreless innings Sunday, Aug. 9, at Triple-A Sacramento. His next step would be to throw 80 pitches, but the team is considering activating him this weekend. Athletics | Duchscherer scratched from rehab stint The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said he had no update on SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow/back), who was scratched from his rehab appearance Friday, July 31, for what the team called a "non-baseball issue." He has missed the entire season rehabbing from elbow and back injuries. Athletics | Duchscherer to throw Friday Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi, of FOXSports.com, report Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) will throw 60 pitches in his next rehab start Friday, July 31. Brewers | Interested in Duchscherer The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports the Milwaukee Brewers are interested in Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer. Athletics | Duchscherer throws two perfect innings MiLB.com reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw two perfect innings with two strikeouts at Class A Stockton Sunday, July 26. Athletics | Duchscherer could make rehab appearance The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow), who is recovering from March elbow surgery, could make a minor league rehab appearance Sunday, July 26, for Class A Stockton. He will be limited to 30 pitches over two innings if he makes the appearance. Athletics | Considering going to six-man rotation Susan Slusser, of the San Francisco Chronicle, reports the Oakland Athletics are considering going to a six-man rotation when SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) returns. However, the team could use him as trade bait before the trading deadline, according to ESPN's Buster Olney. Athletics | Duchscherer throws Tuesday Mychael Urban, of MLB.com, reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw 20 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday, July 21, and said he felt great. He is scheduled to throw two innings in a minor league game Monday, July 27. Athletics | Duchscherer throws The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw a 30-pitch side session Thursday, July 16, and is on track to pitch in a minor league game July 26. Athletics | Duchscherer could pitch later this month The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) could be ready to pitch in a minor league game by the end of this month. Athletics | Duchscherer update The San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) was cleared to restart his throwing program and threw long toss from 50 feet. Duchscherer's schedule would have him working two innings in a rehab game July 26. Athletics | Duchscherer to resume throwing soon The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) is set to resume his throwing program in the coming days once he is medically cleared. Athletics | Duchscherer returning to relief work? The San Jose Mercury News' Joe Stiglich reports there was a published report Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) would return to the bullpen when he returns. General manager Billy Beane said it's a moot point because Duchscherer isn't close to returning. Athletics | Duchscherer suffers setback The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics manager Bob Geren said SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) suffered a setback in his rehab. Athletics | Duchscherer throws on level ground The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) threw at 60 feet on level ground as part of his rehab efforts. Athletics | Duchscherer not experiencing setbacks The Associated Press reports Oakland Athletics SP Justin Duchscherer (elbow) has not experienced any setbacks during his throwing program and could begin throwing off a mound soon, according to manager Bob Geren. | Feature LinksStay on top of what matters to you FREE Fantasy Baseball
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