By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Prince Fielder | free agent | Free Agents
The Baltimore Orioles are leery of pursuing free-agent 1B Prince Fielder (Brewers) because they don't want to be used as leverage for another team like the Washington Nationals. There is the sentiment that they will not pay him $20 million or more for eight years.
1B | Albert Pujols | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 1B Albert Pujols' 10-year, $250 million deal is backloaded, which allows the team to pay him significantly less in the first two years of the contract. He will make $12 million next year and $16 million in 2013, and then his salary will increase until it passes $30 million annually near the end of the deal. Pujols can make a total of $265 million if he reaches award and milestone bonuses.
1B | Josh Whitesell | Japanese League | Transaction
Washington Nationals 1B Josh Whitesell has signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japanese League.
Shortstop
SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera left his winter ball game in the fourth inning after being tagged out in a rundown Thursday, Dec. 29. It's unknown if he suffered an injury.
SS | Ryan Theriot | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy
Free-agent 2B Ryan Theriot (Cardinals) is drawing attention from a number of teams including the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays. The Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies are also said to be interested.
Third Baseman
3B | Melvin Mora | Retired Players | Transaction, Free Agents, Fantasy
Free-agent IF Melvin Mora retired on Thursday, Dec. 29, after 13 seasons played with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Mets, Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks, according to Rafael Rojas of Meridiano Deportes. Mora hangs up the sneakers after appearing in 42 games with the Diamondbacks in 2011, hitting .228 with six doubles and 16 RBIs before being released in June.
3B | Alex Rodriguez | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
The German doctor that worked on New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (knee), Peter Wehling, claims to be the only one with a cure for arthritis. His treatment involves isolating growth factors and healing agents in his patient's blood that stop a destructive arthritic agent. "I am the only one to have found a way to cure arthritis," Wehling said. MLB's medical director said the Yankees did not receive permission from the league for Rodriguez to seek out this treatment, however. "I may be wrong, but I was under the impression that the FDA doesn't allow us to do this in our country," says Jim Bradley, the Pittsburgh Steelers team doctor and an orthopedist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
3B | Mark DeRosa | Washington Nationals | Injury, Fantasy
Washington Nationals skipper Davey Johnson is confident that 3B/OF Mark DeRosa (wrist) is over the wrist problems that plagued him for the past two years. "I know he is healthy," Johnson said. "I had him in the World Baseball Classic. What a great guy on the ballclub. With Chris Marrero down and maybe some question marks regarding Adam LaRoche, DeRosa just fits. (DeRosa) is not only a defensive asset, but an offensive asset. We have to have a little more offense off the bench. I reached out to him and it was a great sign by Rizzo."
Outfielder
OF | Lorenzo Cain | Kansas City Royals | Fantasy
Kansas City Royals manager Ned Yost said OF Lorenzo Cain will enter the year as the team's starting center fielder.
OF | Ryan Kalish | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Boston Red Sox OF Ryan Kalish (shoulder) had surgery to fix a torn labrum in his left shoulder Nov. 8. In comparison, 1B Adrian Gonzalez had the same surgery on his shoulder Oct. 20, 2010, and didn't return to action until March 12.
OF | Ryan Sweeney | Boston Red Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OFs Ryan Kalish and OF Ryan Sweeney are options for the right field job now that the team traded OF Josh Reddick away. "Ryan Sweeney we expect to be a big part of our outfield mix," general manager Ben Cherington said. "He can play right field. He's a good defender. His versatility is kind of like Reddick, really, both of them can play both outfield spots and play them well." OF Darnell McDonald and SS Mike Aviles could also be options in the outfield.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Alexi Ogando | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Although the Texas Rangers have a plethora of starting pitching, manager Ron Washington is not likely to use a six-man rotation. He also said he considered SP Alexi Ogando a starter, although he has not named a rotation to build around Ogando.
SP | Joe Saunders | free agent | Free Agents, Fantasy,
The Baltimore Orioles are interested in free-agent SP Joe Saunders (Diamondbacks) and have had talks with his agent, according to a source.
SP | Clay Buchholz | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy,
Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine said the team is confident that SP Clay Buchholz (back) will be completely healthy for the start of the 2012 season. "We are sure from his lips and our doctors' examinations that he's 100 percent healthy," Valentine said. "But he has not been time tested off the mound. He hasn't gone through the rigors of spring training, nor of a major league season. He's going to be watched closely, not only at the beginning, but at the end of 2012."
SP | Adam Wainwright | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy,
St. Louis Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright (elbow) is a full month into his throwing program and is already snapping off curveballs during his side sessions. The Cardinals expect Wainwright to be at full strength for spring training. He made 50 throws from 110 feet Tuesday, Dec. 27. Wainwright has been pushing himself during his workouts.
The St. Louis right-hander had pitched more than 10 years with a slight tear in his elbow ligament, which finally snapped last year. Tommy John surgery on his elbow has given his arm a livelier feel and greater extension on his pitches that has resulted in a sharper sink on his fastball.
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