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Derrek Lee

First Baseman
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  • Height: 6-5
  • Weight: 245 lbs
  • Born: Sep 6, 1975

  • Debut: April 28, 1997

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Newsbreakers

October 15, 2009

According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, former Ragners hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo is likely to accept the same position with the Cubs.

Our View:

After hitting just .255 last season despite having one of the league's highest payrolls, they definitely could use him. Stay tuned.

October 14, 2009

The Chicago Tribune speculates that the Cubs may try to hire vaunted Rangers hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo when his contract expires at the end of this month.

Our View:

If any team could use a jolt at hitting coach, it's the high-priced Cubs, who hit just .255 (12th in the National League) as a team last season despite having one of the league's top payrolls. Expect the Rangers to do everything they can to retain Jaramillo, but for the Cubs to be one of the more serious bidders for his services should he become a free agent.

October 2, 2009

Derrek Lee will be out of the lineup on Friday due to personal reasons. Jake Fox will replace Lee at first base.

Our View:

Lee was out yesterday as well, and the team is not releasing what the "personal reasons" are. We will keep you updated on his status through the weekend, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he is done for the year.

October 1, 2009

Derrek Lee is not in the Cubs lineup on Thursday for "personal reasons," according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Jake Fox will get the start at first base in his absence.

September 30, 2009

Derrek Lee went 2-for-3 in the second game of a double-header on Wednesday, but the Cubs could muster only two runs, as the Pirates won 8-2 at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

The two hits upped Lee's average to .309, which if it holds, would be his best average since he hit .317 in 2007, and just the third time in his 13-year career that he hit above .300.

September 30, 2009

After fouling a ball off his foot on Tuesday, Derrek Lee will be back in the Cubs lineup for the second game of a double-header with the Pirates on Wednesday, according to MLBlogs.com.

Our View:

Maybe this time they won't get shutout, then. Lee is 1-for-1 in his career against Wednesday night's starter, Jeff Karstens.

September 29, 2009

According to Carrie Muskat on Twitter, Derrek Lee left Tuesday's game after fouling a ball off of his left foot.

Our View:

Lee is considered day-to-day and will be re-evaluated before tomorrow's game. He was just getting over a neck issue and now this. Not a healthy month for the Cubs best hitter.

September 29, 2009

Derrek Lee went 1-for-2 with two walks and a pair of RBI in the Cubs 6-0 win over the Pirates on Tuesday.

Our View:

Lee is having by far his finest season since 2005 and has been an absolute monster in the second half. Since the All Star break he's hitting close to .340 with 18 homers and 54 RBI.

September 26, 2009

Derrek Lee will miss his second-straight game on Saturday as he continues to be bothered by neck spasms, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.

Our View:

Lee will continue to be day-to-day for the time being and should be back before long.

September 25, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Derrek Lee is out of Friday's lineup at San Francisco due to neck spasms, according to the Associated Press.

Our View:

The star first baseman was slated to receive treatment during the game and skipper Lou Piniella expects him to return to the lineup on Saturday against Giants' lefty Barry Zito. Micah Hoffpauir will start at first base in his absence tonight.

September 25, 2009

Derrek Lee is once again dealing with neck stiffness, and is considered day-to-day, according to MLBlogs.com.

Our View:

He was forced to leave the team's game in the ninth inning on Thursday after aggravating the injury on a slide. Despite his neck being a persistent problem for him this year, he is having his best season in ages, batting .306 with 35 home runs and 106 RBI in just 137 games.

September 22, 2009

Derrek Lee went 3-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored and a piar of RBI in the Cubs 7-2 win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

Our View:

Lee is killing the ball in the second half this season and has been on fire in September. He's hitting .408 this month with nine homers and 21 RBI and could win player of the months honors.

September 21, 2009

Derrek Lee went 3-for-4 with four RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 10-2 win at Milwaukee. He hit a single, double and a two-run homer off Braden Looper.

Our View:

Lee continues to tear up opposing hurlers, as he is batting .388 with eight homers and 19 RBI so far in September. He has 34 homers and 107 RBI for 2009.

September 18, 2009

Derrek Lee went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in tonight's 3-2 loss at St. Louis.

Our View:

Lee has 15 RBI so far this month, and continues to lead the Cubs with 103 for the season. He set a personal season-high with 107 RBI in 2005, and remains on pace to top that mark.

September 15, 2009

Derrek Lee was patient and dominant at the plate in Tuesday's 13-7 win over the Brewers. He went 2-for-2 with three RBI and managed to draw four walks.

Our View:

Lee is having his best season since his monstrous 2005 campaign and is red hot this month. He's hitting well over .400 in September with seven homers and 13 RBI. He's also drawn ten walks.

September 14, 2009

Derrek Lee went 2-for-3 with a single and a solo homer off Jeff Suppan in Monday's 2-0 win over the Brewers at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

Lee extended his hitting streak to seven games, and raised his batting average to .304. He paces the Cubs with 33 homers and 98 RBI.

September 13, 2009

Derrek Lee led the Cubs to a 5-2 victory on Sunday over the Reds with a 3-for-4 performance that included his 32nd home run of the season.

Our View:

Lee's 32 homers this season are the most he's hit since his breakout year in 2005 when he hit 46. Looks like it takes three years to get over a wrist injury.

September 7, 2009

Derrek Lee launched two more homers on Monday as the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-2. Lee was 2-for-3 on the day with two runs scored and three RBI.

Our View:

Lee has 31 homers on the season, and he is getting close to going over 100 RBI. This is a bit of a rebirth season for Lee's power stroke, and he should continue to stroke down the stretch.

September 5, 2009

After missing two games to be with his wife for the birth of their son, Derrek Lee hit two home runs for him on Saturday, helping propel the Cubs to a 5-3 win over the Mets at home.

Our View:

Lee's fantastic season rolls on, as the Cubs' only bright spot is now batting .298 with 29 home runs and 93 RBI.

September 5, 2009

Derrek Lee was back in the Cubs lineup at first base on Saturday after missing two games due to the birth of his second child.

Our View:

In 118 games this season, Lee is batting .294 with 27 home runs and 90 RBI.

September 4, 2009

Derrek Lee is out of the lineup yet again on Friday due to the birth of his second child. Lee will be replaced at first base by Micah Hoffpauir.

Our View:

Lee should be back at some point this weekend, but he is still with his wife at this point. He has been pounding the ball in the second half, and he should give fantasy owners a nice boost when he returns.

September 3, 2009

Derrek Lee is out of the Cubs lineup against the White Sox on Thursday, as he has left the team to be with his wife for the birth of his second child, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Jake Fox will start in his place at first base. It is not yet known if he will miss any games in the Cubs' weekend series against the Mets.

September 2, 2009

Derrek Lee provided the only offense in a brisk game at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, hitting a two-run home run in the fourth inning, as the Cubs beat Houston 2-0.

Our View:

With 27 home runs and 90 RBI, Lee is having his best season since his huge campaign in 2005, where he hit .335 with 46 home runs and 107 RBI.

August 31, 2009

Derrek Lee went 1-for-3 with a solo homer off LaTroy Hawkins in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Astros at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

Lee hit a homer in two of his last five games, and leads the Cubs with 26. He also continues to pace the club with 88 RBI and a .294 batting average.

August 18, 2009

Derrek Lee went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run in the Cubs' 6-3 loss to the Padres on Tuesday.

Our View:

Lee has now homered in back to back games and is hitting over .330 in the month of August. He seems to have regained a bit of his power everyone thought was lost with the wrist injury back in 2006.

August 16, 2009

The Cubs-Pirates game has been postponed due to rain.

Our View:

There was a three hour delay before the game was officially called. Both teams' starters will likely pitch tomorrow.

August 14, 2009

Derrek Lee had his second seven RBI game of the season on Friday, going 3-for-3 in the Cubs 17-2 demoralizing of the Pirates.

Our View:

Which of course means that 14 of Lee's 81 RBI have now come in two games. That's not indicative of anything, just weird.

August 11, 2009

Derrek Lee got on base three times in six plate appearances on Tuesday, but couldn't knock in any runs, as the Cubs lost 4-3 to the Phillies in 12 innings at home.

Our View:

Lee will again have to put the Cubs lineup on his back for the next few days while Aramis Ramirez is out with shoulder soreness. That means he will have to improve a little bit on his .282 average for this month.

August 8, 2009

Derrek Lee hit his 23rd homer of the season, walked twice and scored a pair of runs in the Cubs' 6-5 win over the Rockies on Saturday.

Our View:

Lee has shown a power resurgence this season that everyone thought was lost with his savage wrist injury in 2006. He's already eclipsed his highest total since his breakout year in 2005.

August 1, 2009

Derrek Lee went 4-for-6 with three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-8 win at Florida. He hit two singles, a double and a solo homer off Leo Nunez.

Our View:

Lee recorded his 21st homer, surpassing his total of 20 from 2008. He continues to lead the Cubs with 69 RBI as well.

July 27, 2009

Derrek Lee sat out on Sunday after aggravating his lingering neck injury again on Saturday, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

The injury still isn't overly serious, but will require Lee to sit out from time to time. His production hasn't wavered at all, however, so keep him in your lineup every day unless you know he is going to be out.

July 22, 2009

Derrek Lee was on base four times Wednesday, helping the Cubs snap the Phillies ten game winning streak 10-5 in Philadelphia.

Our View:

Lee's achy neck acted up two weekends ago against the Cardinals, but it appears to have subsided as quickly as it flared up, and shouldn't be an issue going forward.

July 16, 2009

Derrek Lee stayed hot on Thursday night and continued to carry the Cubs offense on his back, going 3-for-4 with a home run and RBI as the Cubbies bounced the Nats 6-2 in Washington.

Our View:

Lee missed some time last weekend after he aggravated a neck injury, but showed no effects of it on Thursday night and looks as if he will stay hot long into the second half of the season. He is well beyond his early season struggles and should be started every day in every format.

July 12, 2009

Derrek Lee returned to the lineup on Sunday night in the second game of a doubleheader. He went 1-for-4 with an RBI.

Our View:

Lee left Saturday's game with neck spasms (a recurring problem this season), but appears to have shaken off the ill effects as witnessed by his appearance in Sunday night's contest.

July 11, 2009

Derrek Lee exited today's battle against the Cardinals after the fifth inning due to neck spasms, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View:

This is a concern, as Lee missed several games earlier in the season with the same neck problem. The severity of the ailment is yet to be determined.

July 10, 2009

Derrek Lee went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer off Chris Carpenter in Friday's 8-3 loss to St. Louis at Wrigley Field.

Our View:

Lee already swatted six homers this month, and leads the Cubs with 17. He also paces the club with 56 RBI, and should remain a solid option among fantasy first basemen.

July 6, 2009

Derrek Lee remained hot on Monday, going 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, his 16th shot of the year.

Our View:

Lee now has five home runs in six games this month and appears to have found his power stroke that he appeared to have lost since 2005. Continue to enjoy Lee while he's hot, but don't expect this type of power surge to continue.

July 6, 2009

According to ChicagoBreakingNews.com, the sale of the Chicago Cubs from the Tribune co. to the Ricketts family has been finalized.

Our View:

This sale has long been gestating, taking much longer than expected to get done. It likely won't have too many implications on the Cubs '09 season, but could mean that perhaps they could take on more salary in trades now. Stay tuned.

July 5, 2009

Derrek Lee carried the Cubs offensively in Sunday's 8-2 win against the Brewers at Wrigley Field, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a two-run homer off Mike Burns.

Our View:

Lee already has four homers and 12 RBI in July over five games. He remains the Cubs' offensive MVP as he leads the club with 15 homers and 51 RBI.

July 2, 2009

Derrek Lee had a monster game on Thursday, driving in seven runs and socking two home runs as the Cubs beat the Brewers 9-5 in an important divisional game.

Our View:

Lee has been doing his best to carry the Cubs recently, and has really turned it around after an awful start. The seven RBIs were a career high for the perennial All-Star.

July 1, 2009

Derrek Lee socked his 12th home run of the season and drove in two runs on Wednesday as the Cubs beat the Pirates in Pittsburgh 4-1.

Our View:

Lee has provided most of the Cubs offense the last month, and is hitting .282 for the season after batting just .205 on May 1.

June 23, 2009

Derrek Lee went 2-for-3 on Tuesday, extending his hitting streak to 20 games, but the Cubs lost to Detroit 6-5.

Our View:

Lee has had a torrid June after a sluggish start, and should officially be in your lineup every day without hesitation.

June 20, 2009

Derrek Lee continued his blazing month of June on Saturday as the Cubs beat the Indians 6-5 in 13 innings. Lee went 2-for-5 with a home run, a run scored, and two RBI.

Our View:

Lee is just destroying everything he sees at the plate, and it is no coincidence that the Cubs are starting to win. He is hitting for average and power, and he is an excellent play in all leagues while he stays hot. Get him in everyday until he begins to cool down.

June 19, 2009

Derrek Lee carried the Cubs in Friday's 8-7 win over the Indians at Wrigley Field, as he went 3-for-5 with two RBI. He had a double and two singles. The game took 10 innings to decide a winner.

Our View:

Lee extended his hitting streak to 16 games, and is batting .373 in June. He has seven multi-hit games over the span.

June 18, 2009

Derrek Lee's three run eighth inning home run helped jump start a Cubs comeback, as the North Siders rallied from a 5-1 deficit to win 6-5 over the White Sox in the ninth on Thursday.

Our View:

Lee continues to be one of the Cubs only reliable hitters, and has now hit in 15 straight games.

June 11, 2009

Derrek Lee hit a game tying solo home run in the ninth inning of the Cubs game against the Astros on Thursday afternoon. The Cubs would go on to lose 2-1 in 13 innings, however.

Our View:

Lee is still having a below average season by his standards, though, and is on pace to post career lows in home runs and RBIs for a full season. He is no longer a premier fantasy first baseman.

June 3, 2009

Derrek Lee was 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored as the Cubs defeated the Braves 3-2 in 11 innings on Wednesday.

Our View:

Lee was the only cub to reach base more than once tonight, and he managed the feat four times. He has safely reached base in each of his last 14 games. After struggling throughout the start of the season, the first baseman is now hitting .262 with a .345 OBP.

May 26, 2009

According to MLBlogs.com, Derrek Lee is not in Tuesday's lineup due to a lingering bout of the flu.

Our View:

Lee is apparently getting better and is a good candidate to start in Wednesday's game. He likely was still to weak on Tuesday. Micah Hoffpauir will start at first base.

May 25, 2009

The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that Derrek Lee remained out on Monday. He has been suffering from the flu.

Our View:

Lee's absence comes at a bad time for a struggling Cubs offense. He has hit in each of his last seven games but has just four RBI in that stretch.

May 17, 2009

Derrek Lee went 4-for-5 with his fourth home run of the season in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Astros. He also had a double, two RBI, and a run scored in the loss.

Our View:

Lee has missed time over the past two weeks due to a sore neck, but he has hits in each of his last two games. His average jumped from .198 to .226 after today's effort. If he puts together a hot streak, you may consider shopping him around.

May 14, 2009

Derrek Lee is not in the Cubs' lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

Our View:

Micah Hoffpauir replaced him at first base. Lee is recovering from neck spasms.

May 12, 2009

Updating a previous report, Cubs' first baseman Derrek Lee is back in the lineup tonight, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Lee missed a week with neck spasms due to a bulging disk, but has been deemed fit to play tonight. Apparently the neck isn't an issue when he swings, so he's good to play. However, if it locks up on him it's apparently very painful and he could be out again. He should be safe to put back in fantasy lineups tonight though.

May 12, 2009

According to the Chicago Sun Times, Derrek Lee may return to the Cubs' lineup on Tuesday for the first game of their series against the Padres. It was thought that Lee would be out for another week, but he is said to be doing significantly better.

Our View:

Lee must have made some pretty heavy progress in the last few days, because it was thought he was headed to the DL just a few days ago. Owners should take a wait and see approach on Lee for now, and hopefully he can return to his past form when the injury is fully healed.

May 11, 2009

Updating an earlier report, Derrek Lee has avoided a trip to the DL, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

His MRI only revealed a bulging disc in his neck, and he could return to the Cubs' lineup in about one week. He has shown improvement with the ailment, and the club does not believe it will be a long-term issue.

May 11, 2009

Skipper Lou Piniella is expected to get Derrek Lee's MRI results at some point this morning, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

He has dealt with lingering stiffness in his neck for the last week, but the Cubs' medical staff does not believe the ailment is more serious than day-to-day. The MRI is precautionary, and the Cubs could backdate a DL move almost a week, making him eligible to return May 21 at St. Louis.

May 9, 2009

Updating a previous report, Derrek Lee is not in Saturday's lineup, according to the Chicago Tribune. He is still dealing with soreness in his neck.

Our View:

Lee will be examined by a team doctor on Monday and hopefully they can do something to remedy his neck issue that has likely been the cause of a very poor start this season.

May 9, 2009

Derrek Lee is expected to return to the Cubs' lineup Saturday after missing the last three games with a sore neck, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Lee is only hitting .209 over 24 games, but managed to notch 15 RBI. The club will be pleased to get him back after losing to Milwaukee 3-2 on Friday night.

May 8, 2009

Derrek Lee is suffering a relapse with a bulging disc in his neck, but is not headed for the 15-day DL, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Skipper Lou Piniella expects Lee to be ready to return to the diamond this weekend at Milwaukee, assuming he can get through the three-hour flight without any issues.

May 7, 2009

Derrek Lee will miss his second straight game on Thursday due to a stiff neck, according to MLB.com. The first baseman called the injury "no big deal."

Our View:

What is a big deal is Lee's poor hitting this season. He is hitting a mere .209/.282/.363. However, he has managed 15 RBI as a result of hitting in the meat of the Cubs order.

May 6, 2009

Derrek Lee is out of the lineup again on Wednesday for the Cubs due to a bulging disc in his neck, according to the Chicago Tribune. Micah Hoffpauir will get the start in his place.

Our View:

Lee has struggled to start the season as he is hitting only .209. He has hit three home runs, though, so his power is still there. Be patient with him for now, but it looks like a third straight season of declining production for Lee.

May 3, 2009

Derrek Lee only had one hit in four trips on Sunday, but he made it count. The big first baseman launched a home run with the bases juiced against Marlins' starter Ricky Nolasco and the Cubs went on to win 6-4.

Our View:

Le has struggled offensively this season, possibly due to a lingering neck injury that has caused him to miss sporadic games this year. The Cubs' cleanup hitter is batting a meager .209 on the season.

April 29, 2009

Derrek Lee (neck) will be back in the Cubs lineup on Wednesday. He is playing first base and hitting fourth, the Chicago Tribune confirms. He sat out on Monday and Tuesday.

Our View:

That's good news for fantasy owners who took a chance on Lee this week. On the flip side, this means Micah Hoffpauir has returned to his bench role.

April 28, 2009

Derrek Lee does not expect to return to the Cubs' lineup until Wednesday while dealing with back spasms, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Micah Hoffpauir could replace Lee at first base tonight at Arizona, but the lineup is yet to be set.

April 27, 2009

Derrek Lee is expected to return to the diamond tonight at Arizona after exiting Sunday's game with back spasms, according to the Sports Network.

Our View:

Lee should be safe to employ in fantasy lineups. He is a career .238 hitter against Arizona, but collected 10 homers and 32 RBI over 57 meetings.

April 26, 2009

Updating previous news, first baseman Derrek Lee left Sunday's game against the Cardinals due to neck spasms, the Chicago Tribune confirms. He is presumably day-to-day. Micah Hoffpauir took his place at first.

Our View:

The Cubs may have more information after the game. Fantasy owners shouldn't be too surprised if Lee misses a game or two early in the week ahead.

April 26, 2009

First baseman Derrek Lee was removed from Sunday's Cubs-Cardinals game in the first inning due to an apparent leg injury, the Chicago Tribune reports. Micah Hoffpauir took over at first base.

Our View:

We're waiting for more details, but Hoffpauir's value could jump up if Lee's ailment is at all serious. We'll let you know when we hear more.

April 15, 2009

Derrek Lee went 3-for-4 with a home run and RBi in the Cubs' loss on Wednesday. He raised his average to .219 with his three hits.

Our View:

Lee's start to the season was awful, but he has shown what he can do in the last couple of games. The slow start is nothing to worry about, and the home run today is even more exciting for Lee owners. He is a major RBI threat hitting in the middle of that loaded Cubs lineup.

April 13, 2009

Derrek Lee was 2-for-3 with a run and an RBI in Monday's win over the Rockies. One of his hits was a double, only his second of the season.

Our View:

Lee has gotten off to a rough start in 2009, but he had a nice day at the plate on Monday. He still hasn't hit a home run, but look for his numbers to get drastically better as the season wears on.

March 31, 2009

Derrek Lee was 3-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored Tuesday and is now hitting .314 on the spring season.

Our View:

Lee seems fully healthy now and has returned to first base. He's a serviceable option at first base, but his numbers have slid the last three seasons and he is not longer a stolen base threat. He's not the hitter he once was before that fateful wrist injury in 2006.

March 23, 2009

Derrek Lee went 2-for-5 with a home run and a run scored against the A's on Monday.

Our View:

Lee was not slowed by the sore right quad that forced him to miss the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic, at least not at the plate. The Cubs are playing it pretty cautious with Lee, who was the designated hitter on Monday.

March 21, 2009

Derrek Lee will not return to the Cubs' lineup for at least another two days while dealing with a sore right quad, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Our View:

Lee should still be ready for opening day, and should not be downgraded on fantasy cheatsheets.

March 20, 2009

Derrek Lee will not play until Saturday while nursing a sore right quad, according to the Daily Herald.

Our View:

He is still going to take batting practice today and participate in a full workout. It does not look like fantasy owners should be concerned with the ailment.

March 19, 2009

Derrek Lee has a sore right quad and will not play in the semi-finals of the WBC, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Adam Dunn played first base on Wednesday and committed two throwing errors. Kevin Youkilis had been playing first, but a left ankle injury caused him to leave the team. Look for Team USA to try and add a player to their roster for the semis. Mark Teixeira, Ryan Howard, and Lance Berkman figure to be at the top of the list.

January 17, 2009

Sports Illustrated reports that the sale of the Chicago Cubs organization could be completed by Opening Day, with the name of the buyer determined by the end of this month. The list of potential buyers involved in the transaction, which could exceed $1 billion, has been reduced from 10 to 3 since the Tribune Company put the Cubs on the market in 2007.

Our View:

Once the Tribune Company settles on a buyer, that party will have to be approved by the Major League Baseball Ownership Committee before the transaction is voted on by owners around the league.

January 14, 2009

The AP reports that Cubs chairman Craney Kenney hopes that the team is sold by April and that he expects commissioner Bud Selig to help speed the process up.

Our View:

There have been rumors that a new owner may actually increase the Cubs already steep payroll, which may afford them to re-visit the Jake Peavy trade talks. Until the sale is made, though, don't expect such a trade to go down.

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