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Cuban free agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman has fired his agent, according to ESPN.
Our View: He has fired Edwin Mejia and replaced him with the more high profile Hendricks brothers. There have been whispers that Chapman isn't worth the kind of big time money he is reported to be seeking, and this move is almost surely in response to them. Whoever is representing him, he will almost certainly find a very lucrative payday. |
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The Blue Jays admitted on Saturday that ace pitcher Roy Halladay does not want to re-sign with the team after his contract runs up at the end of the 2010 season, according to ESPN.
Our View: Now that Toronto has publicly admitted the long obvious, maybe they will get going on getting something in return for him. The usuals, New York, Boston and Los Angeles, are rumored to be most interested. |
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According to Patrick Newman's NPB Tracker, former Colorado hurler Jose Contreras is considering pitching in Japan next season.
Our View: Apparently Contreras has contacted the Hanshin Tigers and will be visiting Japan next week. He's entering his 16-year-old son in an exchange program, but will likely reach out to some pro clubs while overseas. The 37-year-old finished last season with a 4.92 ERA and 1.47 WHIP in his 23 starts, so he likely won't be fantasy relevant even if he stays stateside. |
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According to the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have signed right-hander Jose Valdez to a minor league contract and added him to the 40-man roster.
Our View: Valdez compiled a 3.43 ERA between Double-A and Triple-A last season, but it was the first time in his seven minor league seasons that the 26-year-old reached Triple-A. The former Yankee farmhand was added to the 40-man roster so the Astros can protect him from the Rule 5 draft, but don't count on him to make much of, if any, impact on the 2010 season. |
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According to Jon Heyman on Twitter, the Red Sox are looking at other alternatives to free agent outfielder Jason Bay.
Our View: Bay has already turned down a four-year $60 million deal from the Red Sox and made it clear that he wants to test the free agent market, so it makes sense that Boston would explore their options. Still, don't count the Sox out of Bay sweepstakes. Along with the Angels, they are still the favorites to land him. If Bay is the first man snatched up out of the big-time free agent pool, expect Boston to increase their pursuit of Matt Holliday. |
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According to Ken Davidoff on Twitter, the Yankees are making Johnny Damon their top free agent priority this offseason.
Our View: This means that Hideki Matsui and Andy Pettitte will have to take a back seat for the time being. Scott Boras is likely the reason that the Yankees are focusing their attention on Damon, and he'll also be the reason that Damon ends up raking in more than he deserves. He'll be looking for a four-year contract, but don't expect that to happen. When the dollars settle, Damon should have a two or three-year deal and the Yankees will likely be completely out of the running for Matt Holliday. |
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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Nick Johnson may be on the Giants wish list this offseason.
Our View: The Giants are a team full of free swingers, so they could certainly benefit from a patient hitter like Johnson (99 BB, .426 OBP). Manager Bruce Bochy loves him apparently, and he won't cost an arm and a leg this hot stove season like Matt Holliday, Jason Bay and John Lackey certainly will. |
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The Yankees have outrighted first baseman Shelley Duncan from Triple-A.
Our View: Duncan has been outrighted twice by the Yankees now and will become a free agent. He has shown that he has plenty of pop in his bat, so expect some teams to show legitimate interest (dad, Dave, is in St. Louis), but he has struggled with consistency in his career. Wherever he winds up, he likely won't have any fantasy value. |
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Updating a previous report, number-one overall pick Stephen Strasburg will not need surgery on his injured left knee, according to MLBlogs.com. Strasburg injured his knee shagging fly balls on Thursday.
Our View: This injury wasn't believed to be serious, but you never know when it has to do with the knee. Strasburg will need to rest the knee and get therapy, but there is no reason to think he won't be ready for spring training. |
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ESPN.com is reporting that the Florida Marlins and ace Josh Johnson are not close to a contract extension. Johnson's agent told ESPN that negotiatons with the team have reached an impasse.
Our View: Johnson will likely play under a one-year deal for next season before entering free agency in 2011. If Johnson and the Marlins can't get talks resumed, look for the team to try to trade him before the deadline next season. |
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