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| Hafner may have shoulder surgery | Tuesday 10/7, 5:05 PM CT |
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The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reports that DH Travis Hafner appears to be headed for surgery on his ailing right shoulder. "Travis' end of the season physical did not end up where we thought it would end up," said General Manager Mark Shapiro. during his end-of-the-season address to the media today. "The strength in his right shoulder was not what we thought it would be." Shapiro said Hafner should be 100 percent by the time spring training opens in February, even if the surgery is necessary.
Our View: The shoulder injury kept Hafner on the disabled list from May 30 through Sept. 9 of this past season. He has been a fantasy disappointment the past two seasons after crushing the ball from 2004 to 2006. Many owners will steer clear of him next season but keep an eye on his strength in spring training. He may be a sleeper worth targeting. |
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| Percival could join ALDS roster | Tuesday 10/7, 4:20 PM CT |
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The Tampa Tribune reports that Troy Percival completed another throwing session on Monday and he reported no problems with his back. It appears he is on his way to rejoining the Rays as they make their unprecedented run towards the World Series.
Our View: In four appearances against Boston this season, Percy has two saves and a 10.13 ERA. He threw 2.2 innings and allowed three runs. |
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| Twins to let Guardado walk | Tuesday 10/7, 1:42 PM CT |
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Reliever Eddie Guardado will probably not be resigned by the Minnesota Twins this offseason, according to TwinsBaseball.com.
Our View: Guardado is still a commodity because he throws left-handed and has a pulse, but he is certainly not a dominant reliever like he once had been. |
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| Everett likely won't be back with Twins | Tuesday 10/7, 1:40 PM CT |
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Shortstop Adam Everett will be a free agent after the season, and the Twins are unlikely to resign him, according to TwinsBaseball.com.
Our View: Everett has never been a good hitter, and his average was .213 this year. His penchant has always been fielding, and he didn't even do that very well in 2008, sporting a fielding percentage of .967. |
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| Saarloos, Murphy optioned | Tuesday 10/7, 12:37 PM CT |
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A's reliever Kirk Saarloos and infielder Donnie Murphy were outrighted off the team's 40-man roster, according to Scout.com.
Our View: This means the two players can either accept a demotion to the minor leagues or choose to become free agents, which is the likelier thing to happen. |
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| Griffey would like to remain with Sox | Tuesday 10/7, 11:37 AM CT |
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Ken Griffey Jr. has stated that he will not retire in the offseason, and that he would enjoy playing for the White Sox next year, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. "It was a great ride. A lot of fun. I've had more ups than downs. The city, the fans, it's been great for me. This team fought all year. They were fun to be around. We'll see what happens," he said.
Our View: Griffey did not have a strong year, and his days of being a fantasy stalwart appear over. Nonetheless, if he can accept playing a part-time role, he would have use somewhere as left-handed pop off the bench. |
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| Rivera will have surgery | Tuesday 10/7, 10:12 AM CT |
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Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will have right shoulder surgery Tuesday, according to the New York Post.
Our View: The surgery is going to be performed by noted shoulder guru Dr. David Altchek. He will remove calcification from the top of the future Hall of Famer's shoulder. |
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| Burnett expected to opt out | Tuesday 10/7, 10:10 AM CT |
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A.J. Burnett will likely opt out of his contract with the Toronto Blue Jays and hit the free agent market, according to the New York Post.
Our View: Should the situation come to fruition, the New York Yankees will make a big push, which makes that his most likely destination. |
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| Mussina still undecided | Tuesday 10/7, 10:01 AM CT |
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Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina says he has not yet decided whether or not he will pitch next season, according to the New York Daily News. "The playoffs are still going on and it still seems like the season just ended. I'm not rushing after it, but I know sooner or later I'm going to have to figure out what I want to do," he said.
Our View: Mussina is at 270 wins, and though he would not get to 300 career victories next year, getting to 280 or 285 would certainly help his iffy Hall of Fame candidacy. |
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| Angels looking to extend Lackey | Tuesday 10/7, 9:42 AM CT |
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The Los Angeles Angels are looking to extend the contracts of outfielder Vladimir Guerrero and hurler John Lackey, according to the L.A. Times. However, Lackey warned that he would need to see the direction the team goes in the offseason before those talks start.
Our View: Lackey was not his usual dominant self for fantasy owners this season, with an ERA of 3.75. He did not have a bad season by any stretch, but he did miss time to injury and gathered only 12 wins. |
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| Lowell out for year | Tuesday 10/7, 9:31 AM CT |
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Even if the Red Sox advance to the World Series, they will likely be without third baseman Mike Lowell, according to the Boston Globe.
Our View: Lowell will need surgery in the offseason to fix his injured hip. He tried to make it through the ALDS, but was in far too much pain to continue. |
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| Longoria struggles | Tuesday 10/7, 8:25 AM CT |
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Rays third baseman Evan Longoria had three hits, including two home runs in the team's first ALDS game against the White Sox, but then went cold, collecting just one hit in his final 12 at-bats, and struck six times, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Our View: The probable Rookie of the Year looked lost at the plate in the team's final three games of the series, and will need to be more consistent if Tampa is going to knock off Boston and advance to the World Series. |
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| Cabrera won't be back with Sox | Tuesday 10/7, 8:13 AM CT |
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Chicago shortstop Orlando Cabrera is almost certainly not going to be re-signed by the team when free agency begins, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Our View: The issue wasn't with Cabrera's play, as he turned in a solid season, hitting .281 with 57 RBI and 19 steals. The problem was in the clubhouse, where he did not mesh with his teammates. |
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