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    The Commish - Sun, Feb 22, 2015 9:33:47 pm ET

    A trade in February!

    Of course ... it's MLB.com (Zinkie), who deals RP Koji Uehara to Rotowire (Erickson) for RP Kenley Jansen. 

    		   

  • Player Notes

    Jace PetersonFeb 26 09:43p

    Atlanta Braves 2B Jose Peraza, 2B Alberto Callaspo, 2B Phil Gosselin, SS Jace Peterson and 3B Kelly Johnson are all part of a 'wide open' competition for the starting second base job, manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday, Feb. 26.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Philip GosselinFeb 26 09:43p

    Atlanta Braves 2B Jose Peraza, 2B Alberto Callaspo, 2B Phil Gosselin, SS Jace Peterson and 3B Kelly Johnson are all part of a 'wide open' competition for the starting second base job, manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday, Feb. 26.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Jose PerazaFeb 26 09:43p

    Atlanta Braves 2B Jose Peraza, 2B Alberto Callaspo, 2B Phil Gosselin, SS Jace Peterson and 3B Kelly Johnson are all part of a 'wide open' competition for the starting second base job, manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday, Feb. 26.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Kelly JohnsonFeb 26 09:43p

    Atlanta Braves 2B Jose Peraza, 2B Alberto Callaspo, 2B Phil Gosselin, SS Jace Peterson and 3B Kelly Johnson are all part of a 'wide open' competition for the starting second base job, manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday, Feb. 26.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    A. CallaspoFeb 26 09:43p

    Atlanta Braves 2B Jose Peraza, 2B Alberto Callaspo, 2B Phil Gosselin, SS Jace Peterson and 3B Kelly Johnson are all part of a 'wide open' competition for the starting second base job, manager Fredi Gonzalez said Thursday, Feb. 26.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Nick SwisherFeb 26 09:33p

    Cleveland Indians 1B Nick Swisher (knees) is swinging the bat 'really well,' according to manager Terry Francona, and he could be ready for games by mid-March.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Corey DickersonFeb 26 08:33p

    Colorado Rockies OF Corey Dickerson has been able to do plenty of damage to pitches outside the strike zone so far in his career, and he hit .312 with a .364 on-base percentage and a team-leading 24 home runs and 76 RBI in 131 more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Julio UriasFeb 26 07:43p

    Los Angeles Dodgers SP Julio Urias, who is just 18 years old and hasn't pitched above Class A, could become a big storyline in 2015. There are some that think he could pitch in the majors this year, which would make him the first more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Jonathan GrayFeb 26 07:43p

    Colorado Rockies SP Jon Gray learned methods for staying strong throughout a professional schedule last season, and he feels like the sky is the limit entering the 2015 season. Gray's fastball lost velocity during his first full professional season, but he designed a strengthening more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Chris DickersonFeb 26 07:33p

    Toronto Blue Jays OFs Ezequiel Carrera, Chris Dickerson and Andy Dirks (back), 1B Chris Colabello and 3B Danny Valencia are expected to compete for the vacant left field job during spring training. Driks will continue to rehab a back injury and is not expected more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Ezequiel CarreraFeb 26 07:33p

    Toronto Blue Jays OFs Ezequiel Carrera, Chris Dickerson and Andy Dirks (back), 1B Chris Colabello and 3B Danny Valencia are expected to compete for the vacant left field job during spring training. Driks will continue to rehab a back injury and is not expected more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Andy DirksFeb 26 07:33p

    Toronto Blue Jays OFs Ezequiel Carrera, Chris Dickerson and Andy Dirks (back), 1B Chris Colabello and 3B Danny Valencia are expected to compete for the vacant left field job during spring training. Driks will continue to rehab a back injury and is not expected more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Danny ValenciaFeb 26 07:33p

    Toronto Blue Jays OFs Ezequiel Carrera, Chris Dickerson and Andy Dirks (back), 1B Chris Colabello and 3B Danny Valencia are expected to compete for the vacant left field job during spring training. Driks will continue to rehab a back injury and is not expected more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Chris ColabelloFeb 26 07:33p

    Toronto Blue Jays OFs Ezequiel Carrera, Chris Dickerson and Andy Dirks (back), 1B Chris Colabello and 3B Danny Valencia are expected to compete for the vacant left field job during spring training. Driks will continue to rehab a back injury and is not expected more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Sean DoolittleFeb 26 07:03p

    Oakland Athletics RP Sean Doolittle (shoulder) expects to be a 'thorn in the side' of the trainers during his recovery. 'I told them, 'Whatever you throw up on that whiteboard, I'm going to crush it today. Then after I'm done, tell me what I more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Ben ZobristFeb 26 06:53p

    Oakland Athletics 2B Ben Zobrist is expected to play primarily at second base this season. Manager Bob Melvin has discussed finding rest days for the versatile defender as the biggest challenge concerning Zobrist, because of the temptation for Melvin to plug Zobrist in at more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Brandon MorrowFeb 26 06:43p

    San Diego Padres SPs Brandon Morrow and Odrisamer Despaigne are 'maybe out there a touch' in the race for the No. 5 starting rotation spot early in spring, according to manager Bud Black. Morrow opted to sign with San Diego because they were going more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Robbie ErlinFeb 26 06:43p

    San Diego Padres SPs Brandon Morrow and Odrisamer Despaigne are 'maybe out there a touch' in the race for the No. 5 starting rotation spot early in spring, according to manager Bud Black. Morrow opted to sign with San Diego because they were going more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    O. DespaigneFeb 26 06:43p

    San Diego Padres SPs Brandon Morrow and Odrisamer Despaigne are 'maybe out there a touch' in the race for the No. 5 starting rotation spot early in spring, according to manager Bud Black. Morrow opted to sign with San Diego because they were going more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Matt WislerFeb 26 06:43p

    San Diego Padres SPs Brandon Morrow and Odrisamer Despaigne are 'maybe out there a touch' in the race for the No. 5 starting rotation spot early in spring, according to manager Bud Black. Morrow opted to sign with San Diego because they were going more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Jayson WerthFeb 26 06:33p

    Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth (shoulder) took part in outfield drills Thursday, Feb. 26, but he's not at 100% yet following offseason shoulder surgery. General manager Mike Rizzo is optimistic that Werth will be ready for opening day, and Werth sounded cautiously optimistic. 'We've more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Nate McLouthFeb 26 06:33p

    Washington Nationals OF Jayson Werth (shoulder) took part in outfield drills Thursday, Feb. 26, but he's not at 100% yet following offseason shoulder surgery. General manager Mike Rizzo is optimistic that Werth will be ready for opening day, and Werth sounded cautiously optimistic. 'We've more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    James PaxtonFeb 26 06:03p

    Seattle Mariners SP James Paxton (forearm) is 'progressing fine' from a bruised left forearm, according to manager Lloyd McClendon.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Matt JoyceFeb 26 06:03p

    Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Matt Joyce will work extensively against left-handed pitching during spring training, according to hitting coach Don Baylor. Joyce is expected to receive ample at-bats against lefties in games but will also be scheduled for extra work in the more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    F. RodriguezFeb 26 05:23p

    Milwaukee Brewers RP Francisco Rodriguez's average fastball velocity dipped to 90.6 mph in 2014, but he threw his two-seam sinking fastball more often than his four-seamer for the first time in his career, according to Brooksbaseball.net. Opponents also batted just .157 against his changeup, more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Joe MauerFeb 26 05:13p

    Minnesota Twins 1B Joe Mauer will not bat lower than third in the order, according to manager Paul Molitor.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Giancarlo StantonFeb 26 04:23p

    Miami Marlins OF Giancarlo Stanton (face) will wear a personalized mask attached to his batting helmet during spring training. The 25-year-old outfielder was hit by a fastball last September and broke his orbital bone and damaged five teeth. It is not known whether Stanton more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Craig KimbrelFeb 26 04:03p

    Atlanta Braves RP Craig Kimbrel threw a couple changeups as he faced hitters Thursday, Feb. 26. Manager Fredi Gonzalez suggested that Kimbrel might just be tinkering with the pitch, and he's unsure how much Kimbrel might use the offering when games start. Kimbrel has more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Manny MachadoFeb 26 03:53p

    Baltimore Orioles 3B Manny Machado (knee) continues to be a full-go in spring workouts, and he's taking part in all infield drills. 'He looks good,' manager Buck Showalter said. 'His face is good. You get to the point where he almost looks bored. It's more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Matt WietersFeb 26 03:43p

    Baltimore Orioles C Matt Wieters (elbow) looked very comfortable during fielding drills again Thursday, Feb. 26, according to manager Buck Showalter. Wieters isn't slated to catch in an exhibition game until March 17, but he'll receive plenty of work before then. It's unknown if more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Garrett RichardsFeb 26 03:33p

    Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Garrett Richards (knee) threw 50 pitches, including offspeed pitches, from the stretch and windup Thursday, Feb. 26, which marked a big step for him. He will repeat the process Sunday, March 1.
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports

    Jonathan PapelbonFeb 26 03:23p

    Philadelphia Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon said the idea of being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays interests him even more than pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers would have. Papelbon has a vesting $13 million option for the 2016 season, and he wouldn't say if more...
    Source: USA TODAY Fantasy Sports