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Emmanuel Burriss (2B - SF)
3/10/10 - An MRI exam and CT scan saw the bad news that an X-ray missed. Infielder Emmanuel Burriss did refracture the bone in his left foot, an injury that cost him most of the 2009 season. Burriss got the news Saturday from Giants podiatrist Dr. Larry Oloff, who flew to Arizona from San Francisco to discuss the injury with Burriss and the team's medical staff. Manager Bruce Bochy said Burriss will wear a walking boot for four weeks to stabilize the bone before he is re-evaluated.
3/10/10 - An MRI exam and CT scan saw the bad news that an X-ray missed. Infielder Emmanuel Burriss did refracture the bone in his left foot, an injury that cost him most of the 2009 season. Burriss got the news Saturday from Giants podiatrist Dr. Larry Oloff, who flew to Arizona from San Francisco to discuss the injury with Burriss and the team's medical staff. Manager Bruce Bochy said Burriss will wear a walking boot for four weeks to stabilize the bone before he is re-evaluated.
Pat Neshek (P - MIN)
3/10/10 - With a possible season-ending injury to Joe Nathan, LHP Pat Neshek will be at the front of the grouping looking to nab the closer job for the season. Neshek missed all of 2009 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Other options include Matt Guerrier, Jesse Crain, John Rauch, Clay Condrey, and José Mijares.
3/10/10 - With a possible season-ending injury to Joe Nathan, LHP Pat Neshek will be at the front of the grouping looking to nab the closer job for the season. Neshek missed all of 2009 recovering from Tommy John surgery. Other options include Matt Guerrier, Jesse Crain, John Rauch, Clay Condrey, and José Mijares.
Matt Guerrier (P - MIN)
3/10/10 - With a possibly season-ending injury to Joe Nathan, Guerrier is probably the leading candidate to close out games for the Twins, as he was the primary set-up man in Minnesota last year. Other options to close and set-up include Pat Neshek, Jesse Crain, John Rauch, Clay Condrey, and José Mijares.
3/10/10 - With a possibly season-ending injury to Joe Nathan, Guerrier is probably the leading candidate to close out games for the Twins, as he was the primary set-up man in Minnesota last year. Other options to close and set-up include Pat Neshek, Jesse Crain, John Rauch, Clay Condrey, and José Mijares.
Jose Mijares (P - MIN)
3/10/10 - Mijares disappointed the team by showing up late to camp and out of shape for the second consecutive season, but should be in the thick of the closer competition in Minnesota now that Joe Nathan is out for the foreseeable future. If nothing else, as one of the primary set-up men, he should be valuable in fantasy leagues that use Holds and value middle relievers.
3/10/10 - Mijares disappointed the team by showing up late to camp and out of shape for the second consecutive season, but should be in the thick of the closer competition in Minnesota now that Joe Nathan is out for the foreseeable future. If nothing else, as one of the primary set-up men, he should be valuable in fantasy leagues that use Holds and value middle relievers.
Mat Gamel (3B - MIL)
3/10/10 - A minor shoulder injury continues to keep Gamel out of spring games, but he's still a good candidate to make the team. If he can just stay healthy and put together a hotstreak, he could win the 3B job from incumbent Casey McGehee. A platoon with McGehee is also a possibility.
3/10/10 - A minor shoulder injury continues to keep Gamel out of spring games, but he's still a good candidate to make the team. If he can just stay healthy and put together a hotstreak, he could win the 3B job from incumbent Casey McGehee. A platoon with McGehee is also a possibility.
Adam Heether (IF - MIL)
3/10/10 - With 3B Mat Gamel struggling to come back from a minor shoulder injury, Heether has an outside shot at making the roster as the reserve CI.
3/10/10 - With 3B Mat Gamel struggling to come back from a minor shoulder injury, Heether has an outside shot at making the roster as the reserve CI.
Jesus Flores (C - WSH)
3/10/10 - Flores is scheduled to have his shoulder checked on by Dr. James Andrews.
3/10/10 - Flores is scheduled to have his shoulder checked on by Dr. James Andrews.
Cristian Guzman (SS - WSH)
3/10/10 - Guzman is headed back to Washington to be with his wife who is having a baby girl. He should only miss a few days.
3/10/10 - Guzman is headed back to Washington to be with his wife who is having a baby girl. He should only miss a few days.
Rob Johnson (C - SEA)
3/10/10 - Projected by some as the starter entering the season, it now looks as if Johnson will have to make up some ground on either Adam Moore or Josh Bard to even make the opening day roster. He has not caught a game this spring.
3/10/10 - Projected by some as the starter entering the season, it now looks as if Johnson will have to make up some ground on either Adam Moore or Josh Bard to even make the opening day roster. He has not caught a game this spring.
Ryan Feierabend (P - SEA)
3/10/10 - Ryan Feierabend was sent to AAA Tacoma today, amidst the first cuts of the spring.
3/10/10 - Ryan Feierabend was sent to AAA Tacoma today, amidst the first cuts of the spring.
Jon Rauch (P - MIN)
3/10/10 - Rauch could play a greater role in the Twins bullpen with the loss of Joe Nathan to injury, but he is still unlikely to close games or even be a regular 8th inning man.
3/10/10 - Rauch could play a greater role in the Twins bullpen with the loss of Joe Nathan to injury, but he is still unlikely to close games or even be a regular 8th inning man.
Jesse Crain (P - MIN)
3/10/10 - While Crain is a bit of a long shot to take over the closer role in the wake of the Joe Nathan injury, he could be one of several set-up man that take a higher leverage role in the Twins bullpen. His fantasy value could increase in leagues that value Holds.
3/10/10 - While Crain is a bit of a long shot to take over the closer role in the wake of the Joe Nathan injury, he could be one of several set-up man that take a higher leverage role in the Twins bullpen. His fantasy value could increase in leagues that value Holds.
Aaron Laffey (P - CLE)
3/10/10 - Laffey pitched two scoreless innings yesterday, and solidified his case to make Cleveland’s opening-day roster. The lefty is competing with three other candidates for the final two spots in the Indians’ rotation. He went 7-9 with a 4.44 ERA in 19 starts last year.
3/10/10 - Laffey pitched two scoreless innings yesterday, and solidified his case to make Cleveland’s opening-day roster. The lefty is competing with three other candidates for the final two spots in the Indians’ rotation. He went 7-9 with a 4.44 ERA in 19 starts last year.
Jordan Brown (1B/OF - CLE)
3/10/10 - Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery earlier this week to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Expect him to be out until early May.
3/10/10 - Brown underwent arthroscopic surgery earlier this week to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. Expect him to be out until early May.
Roy Halladay (P - PHI)
3/10/10 - Roy Halladay had a second solid performance and looks to be ready for the season to start. Halladay pitched 3 innings and allowed only 3 hits while striking out 5 to keep his ERA at 0.00 on the spring. I am going to compare Halladay and what he can do for the Phillies to what Greg Maddux did for the Braves when he signed after spending his career with Chicago...a solid veteran starter who is the ace of the staff.
3/10/10 - Roy Halladay had a second solid performance and looks to be ready for the season to start. Halladay pitched 3 innings and allowed only 3 hits while striking out 5 to keep his ERA at 0.00 on the spring. I am going to compare Halladay and what he can do for the Phillies to what Greg Maddux did for the Braves when he signed after spending his career with Chicago...a solid veteran starter who is the ace of the staff.
Jayson Werth (OF - PHI)
3/10/10 - Jayson Werth finally broke out of his 0 for spring start Monday night. Werth went 2-3 with a HR, 2 rbi's and 2 runs scored to lead the Phillies. Werth is now batting .222 on the spring.
3/10/10 - Jayson Werth finally broke out of his 0 for spring start Monday night. Werth went 2-3 with a HR, 2 rbi's and 2 runs scored to lead the Phillies. Werth is now batting .222 on the spring.
Ryan Howard (1B - PHI)
3/10/10 - Ryan Howard had another solid night and is getting his stroke ready for the season. Howard went 2-4 with a couple runs scored and is now batting .250 this spring.
3/10/10 - Ryan Howard had another solid night and is getting his stroke ready for the season. Howard went 2-4 with a couple runs scored and is now batting .250 this spring.
Jimmy Rollins (SS - PHI)
3/10/10 - Jimmy Rollins had another hit and continues to look ready for the season. Rollins went 1-3 with a hard single to raise his batting average to .250 this spring. Rollins should bounce back from last year and is a must draft in all leagues.
3/10/10 - Jimmy Rollins had another hit and continues to look ready for the season. Rollins went 1-3 with a hard single to raise his batting average to .250 this spring. Rollins should bounce back from last year and is a must draft in all leagues.
Jay Marshall (P - OAK)
3/10/10 - The Mets returned Marshall to the A's due to a pre-existing shoulder injury.
3/10/10 - The Mets returned Marshall to the A's due to a pre-existing shoulder injury.
Brandon Webb (P - AZ)
3/10/10 - Webb played catch on Tuesday. He'll try throwing off a mound soon but his status for Opening Day is in doubt.
3/10/10 - Webb played catch on Tuesday. He'll try throwing off a mound soon but his status for Opening Day is in doubt.
Jose Reyes (SS - NYM)
3/10/10 - Reyes' was diagnosed with only a minor case of thyroid over activity. He will have more blood tests two weeks from now. There is no timetable for his return.
3/10/10 - Reyes' was diagnosed with only a minor case of thyroid over activity. He will have more blood tests two weeks from now. There is no timetable for his return.
Derrick Turnbow (P - FLA)
3/9/10 - Turnbow said he felt good after a bullpen session today and will pitch in a game for the first time Friday or Saturday.
3/9/10 - Turnbow said he felt good after a bullpen session today and will pitch in a game for the first time Friday or Saturday.
Joe Nathan (P - MIN)
3/9/10 - Buster Olney from ESPN is reporting that Nathan has a torn elbow ligament. He will wait a week or two to decide on surgery, but this could end his season.
3/9/10 - Buster Olney from ESPN is reporting that Nathan has a torn elbow ligament. He will wait a week or two to decide on surgery, but this could end his season.
Kyle Kendrick (P - PHI)
3/9/10 - Kyle Kendrick looked good yesterday versus the Yankees in another spring outing. Kendrick pitched 3 solid innings and allowed only 1 hit while striking out 1. Kendrick is paying close attention to new staff ace Roy Halladay and the results are encouraging. Kendrick is battling Jamie Moyer and Jose Contreras for the 5th starter spot.
3/9/10 - Kyle Kendrick looked good yesterday versus the Yankees in another spring outing. Kendrick pitched 3 solid innings and allowed only 1 hit while striking out 1. Kendrick is paying close attention to new staff ace Roy Halladay and the results are encouraging. Kendrick is battling Jamie Moyer and Jose Contreras for the 5th starter spot.
Jayson Werth (OF - PHI)
3/9/10 - Jayson Werth is looking for his first hit of the spring. Werth batted 6th and was the DH versus the Yankess but went 0-3 with a run scored on the day. Werth is in the final year of his contract and hopefully won't press too much this year...looking for the big payday next year.
3/9/10 - Jayson Werth is looking for his first hit of the spring. Werth batted 6th and was the DH versus the Yankess but went 0-3 with a run scored on the day. Werth is in the final year of his contract and hopefully won't press too much this year...looking for the big payday next year.
Ryan Howard (1B - PHI)
3/9/10 - Ryan Howard had his first two hits of the spring. Howard went 2-4 with a couple singles and only one strikeout in the game. With the 2 hits, Howard is batting .167 on the spring.
3/9/10 - Ryan Howard had his first two hits of the spring. Howard went 2-4 with a couple singles and only one strikeout in the game. With the 2 hits, Howard is batting .167 on the spring.
Chase Utley (2B - PHI)
3/9/10 - Chase Utley is quietly having a very nice start to spring games. Utley went 2-3 with a couple of singles and is now batting .500 on the spring. Can the season start already?
3/9/10 - Chase Utley is quietly having a very nice start to spring games. Utley went 2-3 with a couple of singles and is now batting .500 on the spring. Can the season start already?
Jimmy Rollins (SS - PHI)
3/9/10 - Jimmy Rollins now looks to be getting into form for the season. Rollins went 2-4 with a leadoff HR and a bunt single versus the Yankees. Rollins is now batting .231 on the spring.
3/9/10 - Jimmy Rollins now looks to be getting into form for the season. Rollins went 2-4 with a leadoff HR and a bunt single versus the Yankees. Rollins is now batting .231 on the spring.
Josh Hamilton (OF - TEX)
3/9/10 - Hamilton made his first spring appearance Monday and went 2-3. He had been sidelined with a sore shoulder.
3/9/10 - Hamilton made his first spring appearance Monday and went 2-3. He had been sidelined with a sore shoulder.
Brian Roberts (2B - BAL)
3/9/10 - GM Andy MacPhail stated Monday that Roberts will miss at least another week of exhibition games with his sore back. MacPhail also stated that he expects Roberts to be ready for the start of the season.
3/9/10 - GM Andy MacPhail stated Monday that Roberts will miss at least another week of exhibition games with his sore back. MacPhail also stated that he expects Roberts to be ready for the start of the season.
Brad Bergesen (P - BAL)
3/9/10 - Bergesen is expected to make his spring training debut Wednesday. His debut had been delayed by a sore shoulder that occured while filming a TV commercial.
3/9/10 - Bergesen is expected to make his spring training debut Wednesday. His debut had been delayed by a sore shoulder that occured while filming a TV commercial.
Hank Blalock (1B/DH - TB)
3/9/10 - Blalock signed a minor league deal with the Rays. Blalock will provide insurance at DH and first base. His contract includes an opt-out if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster.
3/9/10 - Blalock signed a minor league deal with the Rays. Blalock will provide insurance at DH and first base. His contract includes an opt-out if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster.
Casey Blake (3B - LAD)
3/9/10 - Casey Blake came out of Monday's exhibition game against the Giants with a strained rib-cage muscle. Blake felt something playing pregame catch, but it didn't hurt him swinging so he started and singled in the top of the second inning. But while fielding Kevin Frandsen's sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the second, Blake barehanded the ball and threw sidearm to first base and felt it again. The muscle is on the right side of his rib cage.
3/9/10 - Casey Blake came out of Monday's exhibition game against the Giants with a strained rib-cage muscle. Blake felt something playing pregame catch, but it didn't hurt him swinging so he started and singled in the top of the second inning. But while fielding Kevin Frandsen's sacrifice bunt in the bottom of the second, Blake barehanded the ball and threw sidearm to first base and felt it again. The muscle is on the right side of his rib cage.