Saturday, December 24, 2011

Fantasy baseball players in the news

By KFFL Staff


First Baseman

1B | Prince Fielder | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Seattle Mariners reportedly have indicated to free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers) what they are willing to spend to sign him to a contract.

1B | Jeff Clement | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
The Pittsburgh Pirates re-signed 1B Jeff Clement to a minor league deal Tuesday, Dec. 20.


Second Baseman

2B | Eric Young Jr. | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies nearly dealt 2B Eric Young Jr. to the Seattle Mariners during the winter meetings earlier this month. Young is likely to be traded before spring training.

2B | Justin Turner | New York Mets | Fantasy,
The New York Mets are interested in trading for Colorado Rockies 2B Eric Young Jr., according to a major league source. 2B Justin Turner could be sent to Colorado in exchange. The Mets are still willing to trade SP Jonathon Niese, too.


Shortstop

SS | Yuniesky Betancourt | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt's one-year deal is worth $2 million, and he can earn as much as $2.5 million based on playing time.

SS | Alcides Escobar | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, Kansas City Royals SS Yuniesky Betancourt agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday, Dec. 20. He will back up SS Alcides Escobar at shortstop and serve as depth off the bench. He could also spell 3B Mike Moustakas at third base.


Third Baseman

3B | Andy LaRoche | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Free Agents
The Cleveland Indians signed free-agent 3B Andy LaRoche (Athletics) to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

3B | Casey Blake | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Updating a previous item, the Colorado Rockies agreed to a one-year, non-guaranteed $2 million deal with 3B Casey Blake Tuesday, Dec. 20. The deal includes a possible $1 million in incentives.


Catcher

C | Mike Napoli | Texas Rangers | Free Agents
The Texas Rangers have had talks with C Mike Napoli about a long-term deal. Napoli will be a free agent after the 2012 season.

C | Toby Hall | Retired Players | Transaction
Free-agent C Toby Hall (Rangers) announced his retirement Tuesday, Dec. 20.

C | Carlos Maldonado | Washington Nationals | Transaction,
The Washington Nationals have re-signed RP Rafael Martin, C Sandy Leon, C Carlos Maldonado and OF Corey Brown to minor league deals with spring training invites.


Outfielder

OF | Reed Johnson | Chicago Cubs | Transaction, Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs re-signed free-agent OF Reed Johnson to a one-year deal, pending a physical.

OF | Carlos Beltran | free agent | Free Agents
Free-agent OF Carlos Beltran (Giants) has offers from five different teams and is expected to make a decision this week.

OF | Andruw Jones | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The New York Yankees have stayed in touch with free-agent OF Andruw Jones to try and re-sign him, but a source said the two sides have not made much progress despite the mutual desire for a reunion. The source added that "several" other teams have expressed interest in the 34-year-old outfielder ? one of which is believed to be the Boston Red Sox.

OF | Michael Cuddyer | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer will make $10.5 million each year of his three-year deal, but the base value of the contract can go up by $1.5 million in the 2014 season if Cuddyer meets unspecified incentives.

OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer will start in right field next year, which will move OF Carlos Gonzalez over to left field.

OF | Yoenis Cespedes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Chicago White Sox could be interested in making a run at Cuban OF Yoenis Cespedes when he becomes a free agent. The Miami Marlins are believed to be the favorites.

OF | Jonny Gomes | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said the team will probably not sign free-agent OF Jonny Gomes (Nationals).

OF | Coco Crisp | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Free-agent OF Coco Crisp (Athletics) isn't locked into signing with a team on the West Coast, and the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals remain involved.

OF | Endy Chavez | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
The Baltimore Orioles finalized their one-year deal with OF Endy Chavez Tuesday, Dec. 20.

OF | Chris Heisey | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Heisey could be the team's best current option to start in left field next season. The other options are OFs Todd Frazier and Dave Sappelt. OF Denis Phipps could be the wild card in this situation, but he's likely to start the year at Triple-A Louisville.

OF | Ryan Braun | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun is unlikely to avoid a 50-game suspension for testing positive for high levels of testosterone, despite recent reports suggesting that he tested positive because of medication and not performance-enhancing drugs.

OF | Jason Kubel | Arizona Diamondbacks | Fantasy
Arizona Diamondbacks OF Jason Kubel passed his physical Tuesday, Dec. 20, and his two-year deal has been finalized.

OF | Austin Kearns | Cleveland Indians | Transaction, Fantasy
The Cleveland Indians re-signed OF Austin Kearns to a one-year deal Tuesday, Dec. 20. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.


Starting Pitcher

SP | Jeff Francis | free agent | Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs have talked to free-agent SP Jeff Francis (Royals) about a deal to be their No. 5 starter.

SP | Carlos Torres | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
The Colorado Rockies signed SP Carlos Torres (White Sox) to a minor-league contract. Torres, who spent 2011 with the Yomiuri Giants organization of NPB, last appeared in the Major Leagues with the White Sox in 2010.

SP | Joel Pineiro | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Minnesota Twins are looking at several free-agent pitching options to fill their rotation. Among the names mentioned are Jeff Francis (Royals), Joel Pineiro (Angels), Jon Garland (Dodgers) and Paul Maholm (Pirates).

SP | Yu Darvish | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Japanese League SP Yu Darvish may ask for up to a five-year, $75 million contract from the Texas Rangers, according to baseball executives familiar with the situation. This would be on top of the $51.7 million posting fee, which the team would not have to pay unless it signed Darvish.

SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. told reporters he was very happy with the offseason acquisitions he has made, and about the only worry he has now is the looming free agency for SP Cole Hamels at the end of 2012. "We're keeping our minds and our eyes open, but I'm very comfortable with the team we have going into Spring Training," Amaro said. "We think we're going to be healthy other than, perhaps, a delay on [first baseman Ryan Howard, recovering from a torn Achilles tendon]."

SP | Roy Oswalt | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The New York Yankees are not interested in free-agent SP Roy Oswalt (Phillies) despite his willingness to accept a one-year contract.

SP | Gio Gonzalez | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy,
The Washington Nationals are making a push for Oakland Athletics SP Gio Gonzalez. The Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays remain in the mix as well.


Relief Pitcher

RP | Eric Hacker | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants have signed RP Eric Hacker to a minor-league contract. Hacker spent 2011 in the Twins organization, starting 25 games with Triple-A Rochester and making two relief appearances with Minnesota. No financial terms were disclosed, nor was it announced if the deal included an invitation to spring training.

RP | Ronald Belisario | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction, Fantasy
Los Angeles Dodgers RP Ronald Belisario has been handed a 25-game suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, according to a source. During the 2010 season, Belisario left the Dodgers for over a month to receive treatment in a substance-abuse program. It is not known what the latest offense was that landed Belisario in suspension.

RP | Francisco Cordero | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are still interested in free-agent RP Francisco Cordero (Reds).

RP | Sean Marshall | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
The Cincinnati Reds are in conversations with the Chicago Cubs about Cubs RP Sean Marshall. Marshall has been one of the top set-up pitchers in baseball over the last two seasons, finishing 2011 with a 2.26 ERA in 78 appearances. In exchange, the Cubs are interested in SP Travis Wood.

RP | Joel Peralta | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy,
Tampa Bay Rays RP Joel Peralta's one-year deal is worth $2.175 million and doesn't include performance incentives.

RP | Jim Hoey | Toronto Blue Jays | Transaction,
The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted RP Jim Hoey to the minors Monday, Dec. 19.

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