| Name |
Revision |
Revision Date |
| Henry Blanco (SD) |
Splitting time with Nick Hundley behind the plate. As the season progresses, he'll play less, not more. |
4/15/2009 10:05:48 PM |
| Nick Adenhart (ANA) |
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4/9/2009 8:41:50 AM |
| Walter Silva (SD) |
Beginning the year as the Padres' third starter, until Cha Seung Baek returns from the DL. |
4/6/2009 3:35:49 AM |
| Craig Monroe (PIT) |
Won the fifth outfielder's job for the Pirates after a hot spring training. |
4/6/2009 3:30:43 AM |
| Mike Lamb () |
Cut by Brewers. Projection cut in half. |
4/5/2009 1:43:52 AM |
| Joey Devine (OAK) |
Going to see Dr. James Andrews on April 8 and has already been placed on the 60-day DL.
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4/5/2009 1:08:28 AM |
| Fernando Tatis (NY-N) |
25% reduction in playing time following the Mets' signing of Gary Sheffield. |
4/4/2009 12:56:52 AM |
| Ryan Church (NY-N) |
15% reduction in playing time projection following the Mets' signing of Gary Sheffield. |
4/4/2009 12:55:35 AM |
| Gary Sheffield (NY-N) |
Signed by the Mets after released by the Tigers.
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4/3/2009 4:52:17 PM |
| Carl Pavano (CLE) |
Named the Indians' third starter, for now. |
4/3/2009 6:41:48 AM |
| Ross Ohlendorf (PIT) |
Won an Opening Day rotation slot as the fourth starter. |
4/3/2009 6:36:34 AM |
| Wily Mo Pena () |
Released by Washington
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4/2/2009 11:10:55 PM |
| Geoff Jenkins () |
Released by Philadelphia; production reduced by a third. |
4/2/2009 11:10:22 PM |
| Frank Catalanotto () |
Released by Texas; projection cut in half.
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4/2/2009 1:28:39 PM |
| Matt Wieters (BAL) |
Starting the year in Triple-A, modest 10% downgrade in projection. |
4/2/2009 12:56:05 PM |
| Scott Baker (MIN) |
Starting the year on the DL with a sore shoulder. |
4/2/2009 12:54:30 PM |
| Micah Hoffpauir (CHI-N) |
Going to make the team as a backup outfielder and first baseman.
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4/1/2009 6:50:14 PM |
| Moises Alou (FA) |
More likely to retire than sign elsewhere this season. |
4/1/2009 3:36:05 PM |
| Alex Rodriguez (NY-A) |
Needs hip surgery and will probably miss the first month of the season. Dropping his SB projection from 14 to 3.
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4/1/2009 2:41:41 PM |
| Brandon Lyon (DET) |
Subtracted five saves from his total, going from 11 to six, with the news that Fernando Rodney has been named the Opening Day closer. |
4/1/2009 11:46:03 AM |
| Fernando Rodney (DET) |
Bumped Rodney's save projection up to 24 with the news that he'll be the Opening Day closer. |
4/1/2009 11:45:14 AM |
| Robert Andino (BAL) |
Traded to the Orioles for Hayden Penn. |
4/1/2009 10:49:05 AM |
| Rick Porcello (DET) |
Starting the year in the Tigers' rotation as their fourth starter. |
4/1/2009 10:10:03 AM |
| Michael Napoli (ANA) |
Slight downgrade in batting average.
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4/1/2009 9:15:02 AM |
| John Lackey (ANA) |
Lackey will miss at least his first start of the season with a forearm strain, possibly much more; we gave him a second reduction in the playing time projection after the diagnosis came in as an elbow strain.
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4/1/2009 9:06:58 AM |
| Andrew Brown (FA) |
Still unsigned. |
4/1/2009 8:39:51 AM |
| Jay Payton (FA) |
Still unsigned at the onset of the regular season. |
4/1/2009 8:39:27 AM |
| Damion Easley (FA) |
Still unsigned at the end of spring training. |
4/1/2009 8:38:54 AM |
| Trevor Hoffman (MIL) |
Signed with the Brewers in January. Slightly reduced projection with news of early season oblique injury.
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4/1/2009 8:35:56 AM |
| Mike Redmond (MIN) |
40% raise in playing time projection. |
4/1/2009 8:35:14 AM |
| Alfredo Simon (BAL) |
The O's surprise fourth starter coming out of spring training. |
4/1/2009 8:13:11 AM |
| Adam Eaton (BAL) |
Likely starting the year as the O's fifth starter. |
4/1/2009 8:10:02 AM |
| Scott Richmond (TOR) |
Leading candidate to be the Blue Jays' fifth starter. |
4/1/2009 7:12:17 AM |
| Dustin McGowan (TOR) |
Cust his projection in half after the news that he had a setback with his shoulder. |
4/1/2009 7:09:12 AM |
| Ricky Romero (TOR) |
Named the fourth starter by the Blue Jays. |
4/1/2009 7:06:11 AM |
| Ryan Rowland-Smith (SEA) |
Likely the M's fifth starter now that Brandon Morrow is in the bullpen. |
4/1/2009 7:02:08 AM |
| Miguel Batista (SEA) |
Removed the two saves from his projection now that Brandon Morrow is the closer. |
4/1/2009 6:57:47 AM |
| Mark Lowe (SEA) |
Cut Lowe's projected saves from seven to one following the conversion of Brandon Morrow back to the bullpen. |
4/1/2009 2:04:47 AM |
| Homer Bailey (CIN) |
Small improvement across the board in Bailey's projection, in reaction to a good spring and positive talk about his change in attitude. |
4/1/2009 1:48:37 AM |
| Micah Owings (CIN) |
Likely to win the fifth starter's job for the Reds - increased his playing time projection and gave him a modest improvement in his rate stats. |
4/1/2009 1:47:17 AM |
| Russ Springer (OAK) |
Added two saves to Springer's projection following the news about Joey Devine's elbow.
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4/1/2009 1:42:06 AM |
| Santiago Casilla (OAK) |
Added three saves to Casilla's projection in reaction to the news about Joey Devine's elbow. |
4/1/2009 1:41:32 AM |
| Dallas McPherson () |
Released by the Marlins. |
3/31/2009 10:12:17 PM |
| Sidney Ponson (KC) |
Named the fifth starter over Luke Hochevar by the Royals. |
3/31/2009 10:08:36 PM |
| Garrett Mock (WAS) |
Beginning the year in the bullpen, so we're cutting his innings and starts - still could be a starter in the second half. |
3/31/2009 9:58:20 PM |
| Shairon Martis (WAS) |
Named the fourth starter for the Nats to begin the season. |
3/31/2009 9:56:47 PM |
| Dewayne Wise (CHI-A) |
Splitting time in CF with Brian Anderson; 50% increase in playing time projection following departure of Jerry Owens. |
3/31/2009 9:51:23 PM |
| Greg Smith (COL) |
For now, losing the fifth starter's job to Franklin Morales, but Smith will probably take it back at some point. 40% reduction in projection. |
3/31/2009 9:49:41 PM |
| Franklin Morales (COL) |
Beginning the year as the Rockies' fifth starter over Greg Smith. |
3/31/2009 9:47:27 PM |
| Chris Getz (CHI-A) |
Modest increase in playing time projection - he's won the starting second base job, but his hold on the job is somewhat tenuous. |
3/31/2009 9:19:15 PM |
| Everth Cabrera (SD) |
Rule 5 pick for the Padres, likely to make the team, great speed, but hitting ability is questionable. |
3/31/2009 9:17:27 PM |
| Joe Mather (STL) |
Bumped back down by 25% now that he's seemingly out of the third base picture. |
3/31/2009 9:13:50 PM |
| Troy Glaus (STL) |
Further reduction in Glaus' projection by another 10% (after an initial 15% reduction) given his slow recovery. |
3/31/2009 9:09:58 PM |
| David Freese (STL) |
Likely winner of the third base job battle until Troy Glaus returns. |
3/31/2009 9:08:31 PM |
| Ryan Franklin (STL) |
Added four more saves to the projection, in light of Chris Perez getting sent down. |
3/31/2009 9:04:29 PM |
| Chris Perez (STL) |
Demoted to Triple-A Memphis to start the season; he'll be back, so playing time downgraded by just 30%, but saves knocked down to six. |
3/31/2009 9:03:56 PM |
| Jason Motte (STL) |
Bumped Motte's saves projection from 17 to 29 following the demotion of Chris Perez; Ryan Franklin still looms, and there's always the possibility of Perez coming back into the picture if Motte falters, so no higher. |
3/31/2009 9:02:19 PM |
| Brian N. Anderson (CHI-A) |
Playing time projection bumped up 40% following the release of Jerry Owens. |
3/31/2009 9:00:30 PM |
| Marcus Thames (DET) |
Upped his playing time by 30 percent following the release of Gary Sheffield. |
3/31/2009 6:33:43 PM |
| Jerry Owens () |
Waived by the White Sox. Playing time projection cut in half with the assumption that he'll not play as much wherever he lands. |
3/31/2009 4:23:33 PM |
| Eugenio Velez (SF) |
Lost the starting second base job to Emmanuel Burriss - cut his playing projection in half. |
3/31/2009 4:22:04 PM |
| Emmanuel Burriss (SF) |
Won the starting second base job for the Giants; we've bumped up his playing time projection by 60%. |
3/31/2009 4:21:00 PM |
| Brad Ziegler (OAK) |
Bumped Ziegler's save projection to 25 following the news of Joey Devine's setback. |
3/31/2009 4:16:23 PM |
| Luke Hochevar (KC) |
Optioned to Triple-A to begin the season, in favor of Sidney Ponson. |
3/31/2009 4:11:18 PM |
| Aaron Boone (HOU) |
Undergoing open heart surgery - out for the season, if not his career.
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3/31/2009 4:09:53 PM |
| Jeff Keppinger (HOU) |
Traded to Astros where he'll continue a utility role. |
3/31/2009 2:51:33 PM |
| Josh Anderson (DET) |
Traded to Detroit; playing time projection reduced by 40%. |
3/31/2009 12:38:36 AM |
| Skip Schumaker (STL) |
Schumaker has officially won the Cardinals' second base job to start the season; our upgrade for him is modest, though, due to fears of his defense and a bad platoon split. |
3/30/2009 1:32:30 PM |
| Ronny Paulino (FLA) |
Traded to Marlins. Modest reduction in playing time projection. |
3/30/2009 1:24:28 PM |
| Matt Chico (WAS) |
Expected to miss most of the season while recovering from elbow surgery. |
3/30/2009 7:47:54 AM |
| Dave Roberts () |
Released by the Giants in spring training. He's leaning towards retirement. |
3/30/2009 2:41:44 AM |
| Jim Edmonds (FA) |
Unsigned at the end of spring training with nothing imminent on the horizon. |
3/30/2009 2:36:00 AM |
| Mark Grudzielanek (FA) |
Remains unsigned by the end of spring training; we'll leave a 25% projection in there to acknowledge the possibility of a midseason signing. |
3/30/2009 2:32:43 AM |
| Daryle Ward (FA) |
Waived by the Reds in spring training - not likely to play a major role this season. |
3/30/2009 2:29:32 AM |
| Jeff Clement (SEA) |
25% reduction in playing time projection after his Triple-A demotion to start the season; we don't think he'll spend too much time there, however. |
3/30/2009 2:26:13 AM |
| Russell Branyan (SEA) |
Significant bump in his playing time projection as the starting first baseman for the Mariners. |
3/30/2009 2:24:45 AM |
| Jordan Zimmermann (WAS) |
Opening the year as the Nats' fifth starter. |
3/30/2009 2:23:28 AM |
| Esteban German (CHI-N) |
Cut his playing time projection in half after he was sent to the Cubs' minor league camp in March. |
3/30/2009 2:19:20 AM |
| Chad Cordero (SEA) |
Signed with the Mariners in March - he could be a factor in their closer situation by midseason. Later reduced saves with news Brandon Morrow will likely be Seattle's closer.
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3/29/2009 2:57:02 PM |
| Roy Corcoran (SEA) |
Reduced saves to 1 with news Brandon Morrow will become closer. |
3/29/2009 2:56:35 PM |
| Chris Burke (SEA) |
Traded to Seattle. |
3/29/2009 2:31:00 PM |
| Mike Rabelo (FLA) |
Reduced stats to that of a late-season call-up after Marlins traded for Ronny Paulino. |
3/29/2009 2:27:40 PM |
| Carlos Marmol (CHI-N) |
Downgraded Marmol's saves projection from 36 to 14. Kevin Gregg has been named Chicago's closer, but we think Marmol eventually gets the job.
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3/29/2009 2:19:17 PM |
| Kevin Gregg (CHI-N) |
Took 20 saves away from Carlos Marmol and added them to Gregg's projection. Gregg has been named the closer, but we think Marmol ultimately takes over the job.
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3/29/2009 2:17:56 PM |
| Ray Durham () |
Stats reduced to zero since it looks like he won't find a job this year. |
3/29/2009 2:04:54 PM |
| Tyler Walker () |
Released by Seattle. Reduced saves to zero since out of the saves mix. Still left him with 51 innings since he'll likely catch on elsewhere.
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3/29/2009 2:02:58 PM |
| Brandon Morrow (SEA) |
Changed Morrow's projection to that of a closer with news he's moving to the bullpen full time.
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3/29/2009 1:59:01 PM |
| Jordan Schafer (ATL) |
Added a projection for Schafer after it appears he's winning the center field job. |
3/29/2009 10:02:38 AM |
| Dave Ross (ATL) |
Added projection. |
3/28/2009 6:22:41 PM |
| Justin Duchscherer (OAK) |
Beginning the year on the DL with elbow surgery. |
3/28/2009 8:23:50 AM |
| Frank Francisco (TEX) |
Modified number of projected holds to reflect role as closer rather than set-up man.
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3/27/2009 1:17:31 PM |
| Matt Lindstrom (FLA) |
Modified number of projected holds to reflect role as closer rather than set-up man.
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3/27/2009 1:17:20 PM |
| Heath Bell (SD) |
Modified number of projected holds to reflect role as closer rather than set-up man.
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3/27/2009 1:16:45 PM |
| Jonathan Broxton (LA) |
Modified number of projected holds to reflect role as full-time closer rather than set-up man.
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3/27/2009 1:16:33 PM |
| Eric Gagne (FA) |
Cut projections by 80 percent because of shoulder injury and likelihood of undergoing surgery instead of rehab.
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3/27/2009 12:42:01 PM |
| Chad Qualls (AZ) |
Modified number of projected holds to reflect role as closer rather than set-up man.
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3/27/2009 12:15:39 PM |
| Ryan Hanigan (CIN) |
Added projection as he'll likely back up Ramon Hernandez this season. |
3/27/2009 7:58:58 AM |
| Jose Contreras (CHI-A) |
It looks like Contreras will win a rotation spot to begin the season, though we suspect that he'll lose by midseason. |
3/26/2009 4:35:27 PM |
| Fernando Perez (TB) |
Projection halved due to injury. |
3/25/2009 1:56:04 AM |
| Ervin Santana (ANA) |
Starting the season on the DL with elbow soreness. Further lowered his playing time projection later in March.
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3/25/2009 1:45:15 AM |
| Guillermo Mota (LA) |
Added a projection with the likelihood that he'll win a roster spot out of spring training. |
3/23/2009 9:36:39 PM |
| Gordon Beckham (CHI-A) |
Adding a projection because he's skipping High-A and Double-A to begin the year at Triple-A Charlotte, and could get a late-season promotion. |
3/23/2009 12:37:57 AM |
| Joe Saunders (ANA) |
Small decline in projection, fueled in part by his sore shoulder, and in part by a reconsideration of his overall numbers. |
3/20/2009 1:01:08 AM |
| Joe Beimel (WAS) |
Beimel signed a one-year deal with the Nats in March. |
3/19/2009 1:19:55 AM |
| Mike Fontenot (CHI-N) |
Fontenot has won the job battle against Aaron Miles, though he'll still end up sharing playing time at second base. Still, we've boosted his playing time by 50%. |
3/18/2009 4:10:27 PM |
| Shawn Hill (SD) |
Waived by the Nats in March. |
3/18/2009 3:44:06 PM |
| Josh Bard (WAS) |
Waived by the Red Sox in March. |
3/18/2009 3:43:49 PM |
| Cole Hamels (PHI) |
Reduced Hamels' projection by four starts in reaction to his elbow soreness this spring.
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3/18/2009 1:23:19 AM |
| Jose Morales (MIN) |
Added a projection for some early playing time in case Joe Mauer has to start the year on the DL. |
3/17/2009 3:43:37 PM |
| Peter Moylan (ATL) |
Projection added. |
3/17/2009 2:28:47 PM |
| Tim Hudson (ATL) |
Added a projection for Hudson, though he probably won't be back until September. |
3/17/2009 2:23:43 PM |
| Kelvim Escobar (ANA) |
Added Escobar's projection, after reports of him making better progress than expected. |
3/17/2009 2:20:01 PM |
| Matt Maloney (CIN) |
Out of the fifth starter's picture for the Reds and probably fourth in line for the job, at best. |
3/17/2009 11:22:39 AM |
| Nolan Reimold (BAL) |
The O's acquisition of Felix Pie dramatically lessens the likelihood that Reimold gets significant playing time at the major league level this year. |
3/17/2009 11:21:42 AM |
| Brett Gardner (NY-A) |
In position to win at least a part of the Yankees' starting CF job. |
3/17/2009 12:43:11 AM |
| Delmon Young (MIN) |
10 percent reduction in playing time projection due to the Twins' logjam in the outfield. |
3/17/2009 12:27:29 AM |
| Paul Byrd (FA) |
Still unsigned and might remain that way until midseason. |
3/16/2009 11:26:41 PM |
| Julio Lugo (BOS) |
Will get his knee scoped on Tuesday. Only a five percent reduction in playing time projection, because we already had him missing a number of games to begin with. |
3/16/2009 11:25:37 PM |
| Tim Redding (NY-N) |
Shut down in spring training due to arm strength issues. Projection halved. |
3/16/2009 11:23:36 PM |
| Brad Lidge (PHI) |
Added one more win, one more save to projection. |
3/16/2009 11:00:51 PM |
| J.R. Towles (HOU) |
Playing time projection cut in half following the Astros' signing of Ivan Rodriguez. |
3/16/2009 11:14:16 AM |
| Ivan Rodriguez (HOU) |
Signed a one-year deal with the Astros. He'll likely take over the starting duties. |
3/16/2009 11:11:54 AM |
| Joe Mauer (MIN) |
10 percent reduction in playing time projection due to continuing back issues. |
3/15/2009 1:23:48 AM |
| Nomar Garciaparra (OAK) |
Signed with the A's in March. Currently only SS-eligible. |
3/13/2009 12:11:41 AM |
| Cody Ransom (NY-A) |
Projected as the fill-in at third base for the injured Alex Rodriguez. Watch his eligibility carefully - he played 19 games at 1B, 9 games at 3B for the Yankees last year, making 1B-eligible only in traditional leagues. |
3/13/2009 12:11:11 AM |
| Chris Carpenter (STL) |
Increased his playing time projection by 25%, with slight improvements in his rate stats. |
3/11/2009 11:52:21 AM |
| Brandon Jones (ATL) |
Cut his projection in half with the roster squeeze with the Braves in the outfield. |
3/11/2009 11:48:09 AM |
| Jorge Campillo (ATL) |
With the re-signing of Tom Glavine, Campillo will begin the year in the bullpen and serve as more of a swingman than starter. We've reduced his projection accordingly. |
3/11/2009 11:42:45 AM |
| Bartolo Colon (CHI-A) |
Added a projection for Colon, who is questionable to start the season because of a sore elbow. |
3/10/2009 12:38:35 PM |
| Brian Barton (STL) |
Added a projection - we don't think he'll log serious time this year, given the Cards' plethora of outfielders and his ability to be optioned. |
3/10/2009 1:40:41 AM |
| Kendry Morales (ANA) |
Changed position from 1B to OF - he played 12 games in the OF, only 6 at 1B in 2008. |
3/7/2009 1:25:57 AM |
| Manny Ramirez (LA) |
Officially signed with the Dodgers. The projection already assumed that he would sign in LA, and thus otherwise remains the same. |
3/6/2009 4:11:35 PM |
| Francisco Liriano (MIN) |
Modest reduction in projection. |
3/6/2009 2:10:26 AM |
| Shane Victorino (PHI) |
Small upgrade in projection. |
3/6/2009 2:03:16 AM |
| CC Sabathia (NY-A) |
Small degredation in projection. |
3/6/2009 1:27:32 AM |
| Johan Santana (NY-N) |
Modest decline in projection due to elbow concerns. |
3/6/2009 1:25:40 AM |
| Dennys Reyes (STL) |
Signed with St. Louis.
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3/5/2009 6:42:15 PM |
| Alex Gordon (KC) |
Slight boost in projection. |
3/5/2009 8:31:26 AM |
| Evan Longoria (TB) |
Slight boost in projection. |
3/5/2009 8:30:27 AM |
| Garrett Atkins (COL) |
Modest decline in projection. |
3/5/2009 8:29:26 AM |
| Bobby Crosby (OAK) |
Playing time projection cut in half following the A's signing of Orlando Cabrera. |
3/2/2009 12:35:51 PM |
| Orlando Cabrera (OAK) |
Signed a one-year deal with the A's in March. Slight downgrade in the power stats because of the swap in ballparks. |
3/2/2009 12:34:37 PM |
| Juan Cruz (KC) |
Signed with the Royals. Cut his saves projection from 7 to 2. |
3/1/2009 7:47:06 AM |
| Huston Street (COL) |
Increased saves projection by 10, reduced Manny Corpas' saves projection by 10. |
2/25/2009 2:07:52 PM |
| Manuel Corpas (COL) |
Further downgraded saves projection. |
2/25/2009 2:07:24 PM |
| Bobby Jenks (CHI-A) |
Modest downgrade because of the drop in his strikeout rate.
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2/25/2009 1:59:51 PM |
| Chad Billingsley (LA) |
Modest improvement across the board upon further review. |
2/25/2009 1:18:19 PM |
| Boof Bonser (MIN) |
Expected to miss the entire 2009 after labrum surgery.
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2/25/2009 12:25:36 PM |
| Orlando Hudson (LA) |
Signed 1-year deal with the Dodgers. Modest (5%) reduction in projected playing time.
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2/24/2009 8:23:43 AM |
| Odalis Perez () |
Released by the Nats in late February as part of a contract dispute. |
2/23/2009 10:48:54 AM |
| Garret Anderson (ATL) |
Agreed to a deal with Atlanta. He'll likely platoon in left field with Matt Diaz. |
2/22/2009 2:43:57 PM |
| Brian Buscher (MIN) |
Loses playing time with the Twins signing Joe Crede. |
2/21/2009 1:01:25 PM |
| Joe Crede (MIN) |
Signed 1-year deal with Minnesota - should take over the everyday job at 3B.
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2/21/2009 12:53:11 PM |
| Blake DeWitt (LA) |
Reduced his playing time considerably following the Dodgers' signing of Orlando Hudson. |
2/20/2009 7:32:34 PM |
| Jason Isringhausen (TB) |
Signed a minor league deal with Tampa Bay. |
2/20/2009 6:31:38 PM |
| Jeff Francis (COL) |
Torn labrum - out for the season. |
2/20/2009 4:56:50 PM |
| Grady Sizemore (CLE) |
Modest upgrade in batting average, plus a couple more stolen bases added to the projection. |
2/18/2009 11:28:50 PM |
| Emil Brown (SD) |
Signed a minor league deal with the Padres in February. |
2/17/2009 1:31:36 PM |
| Seth McClung (MIL) |
With Braden Looper signing with the Brewers, McClung becomes their 6th starter, so we reduced his innings and starts projection. |
2/15/2009 9:51:29 PM |
| Bill Hall (MIL) |
Modest reduction in playing time production due to a calf injury that could force Hall to miss most, if not all of spring training. |
2/14/2009 9:10:53 AM |
| Braden Looper (MIL) |
Signed with the Brewers in February. |
2/13/2009 10:03:29 AM |
| Jeff Kent (FA) |
Announced his retirement. |
2/11/2009 1:27:43 PM |
| Adam Dunn (WAS) |
Signed a two-year deal with the Nats in February. |
2/11/2009 12:13:32 PM |
| Bobby Abreu (ANA) |
Signed a one-year deal with the Angels in February. |
2/11/2009 12:13:06 PM |
| Chad Bradford (TB) |
Out 3-4 months with elbow surgery. |
2/9/2009 3:09:28 PM |
| Adam Kennedy (TB) |
Released by the Cardinals in February. |
2/9/2009 11:14:49 AM |
| Scott Kazmir (TB) |
Bumped up the ERA projection to better reflect what happened in the second half last year. |
2/9/2009 7:26:01 AM |
| Andruw Jones (TEX) |
Signed a minor league deal with an invite to spring training with the Rangers in February. |
2/8/2009 2:51:44 PM |
| Mark Kotsay (BOS) |
Will miss the first month of the season with a back injury. |
2/8/2009 9:45:53 AM |
| Juan Uribe (SF) |
Signed a minor league deal with the Giants in February - depending on what happens with Joe Crede, Uribe could win a share of the third base job. |
2/8/2009 12:03:42 AM |
| Randy Wolf (LA) |
Signed with the Dodgers in February. |
2/7/2009 8:36:29 PM |
| Andy Pettitte (NY-A) |
Changed league affiliations in the projections.
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2/7/2009 8:34:27 PM |
| Cliff Floyd (SD) |
Signed with the Padres in February. We haven't changed his projection yet until we get a better idea of his role, but there's a pretty good chance he'll be limited to pinch-hit and spot start duty. |
2/5/2009 11:50:59 PM |
| Ben Sheets (FA) |
Will undergo surgery for a torn flexor tendon in his elbow; we already had projected him to miss some time, so his production was reduced by only 40% more. |
2/5/2009 7:56:17 PM |
| Ty Wigginton (BAL) |
Signed with the Orioles in February.
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2/3/2009 10:22:14 PM |
| Brian Shouse (TB) |
Signed with the Rays in February. We worsened his rate stats and ERA because of the change in leagues.
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2/2/2009 11:47:26 PM |
| Oliver Perez (NY-N) |
Re-signed with the Mets in February. No change otherwise in his projection. |
2/2/2009 11:45:19 PM |
| Matt Holliday (OAK) |
Modest downgrade in projected power and batting average after reconsidering the effects of the trade to Oakland. |
2/2/2009 9:54:34 PM |
| Eric Hinske (PIT) |
Signed with the Pirates. |
2/1/2009 1:53:40 AM |
| Jason Varitek (BOS) |
Re-signed with the Red Sox. No change in the projection. |
2/1/2009 1:52:57 AM |
| Joaquin Benoit (TEX) |
Had rotator cuff surgery in January - expected to miss at least half the season. |
1/29/2009 12:24:17 PM |
| Omar Vizquel (TEX) |
Signed with the Rangers in January, where he'll be a mentor for Elvis Andrus. |
1/29/2009 8:45:56 AM |
| James McDonald (LA) |
The Dodgers are moving McDonald into the bullpen for at least the start of the 2009 season. |
1/28/2009 12:09:23 PM |
| Garrett Olson (SEA) |
Traded again, this time to the Mariners. |
1/28/2009 10:16:32 AM |
| Ronny Cedeno (SEA) |
Traded to the Mariners in January, where he'll be their new Willie Bloomquist, except without the sucking part. |
1/28/2009 10:15:45 AM |
| Aaron Heilman (CHI-N) |
Traded to the Cubs in January; we're removing his 12 saves from his projection. There's a chance still that he could start, but for now we'll project him as a reliever. |
1/28/2009 10:13:56 AM |
| Jon Garland (AZ) |
Signed a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks in January - we gave him modest improvements across the board in his rate stats to reflect the move to the NL. |
1/28/2009 9:28:59 AM |
| Craig Counsell (MIL) |
Re-signed with the Brewers in January. |
1/25/2009 11:45:16 AM |
| Kenny Rogers (FA) |
Announced his retirement in January. |
1/25/2009 9:48:15 AM |
| Eric Hurley (TEX) |
Expect to miss 2009 season after rotator cuff surgery. |
1/22/2009 8:01:46 AM |
| Jonny Gomes (CIN) |
Signed a minor league deal with the Reds in January. |
1/21/2009 9:49:24 AM |
| Felix Pie (BAL) |
Traded to the Orioles in January. Early indications suggest that he'll play regularly in left field. |
1/18/2009 12:52:42 PM |
| Rich Harden (CHI-N) |
Modest downgrade in projection following reports of potential shoulder problems. |
1/18/2009 12:43:33 PM |
| Gregg Zaun (BAL) |
Signed with the Orioles in January. He'll be the veteran caddy to Matt Wieters, and not necessarily a full-time starter. |
1/16/2009 11:07:10 PM |
| Rafael Furcal (LA) |
Returned to the Dodgers as a free agent. Projections remain the same as a result. |
1/16/2009 7:51:11 AM |
| David Eckstein (SD) |
Signed a one-year deal with the Padres in January. |
1/15/2009 7:59:15 PM |
| Elvis Andrus (TEX) |
Adding a projection with the news that the Rangers are going to move Michael Young to third base or trade him, and give Andrus a shot at winning the Opening Day job. Frankly, his bat isn't ready - but this is a best guess. |
1/13/2009 10:10:52 PM |
| Derek Lowe (ATL) |
Signed a four-year deal with Atlanta in January. Because he stays in the NL and sticks with a relatively neutral park, his projection doesn't change. |
1/13/2009 11:40:56 AM |
| Takashi Saito (BOS) |
Signed a one-year deal with the Red Sox in January. We dropped his saves projection from five to one, added a few more runs and hits allowed, and one additional homer allowed to account for the change in leagues and ballparks. |
1/12/2009 10:00:11 PM |
| Kenshin Kawakami (ATL) |
Signed with the Braves in January and will be their No. 3 starter. |
1/11/2009 11:30:38 PM |
| Willie Bloomquist (KC) |
Signed a two-year deal with the Royals in January. |
1/9/2009 10:27:48 PM |
| Marlon Byrd (TEX) |
Overly aggressive batting average projection - subtracted 20 hits. |
1/8/2009 11:48:29 AM |
| David Riske (MIL) |
Cut save projection from 15 to 2 following the Brewers' signing of Trevor Hoffman. |
1/8/2009 11:34:41 AM |
| Rocco Baldelli (BOS) |
Signed with the Red Sox in January. He'll stick in a fourth otfielder role. |
1/8/2009 11:34:09 AM |
| Carlos Villanueva (MIL) |
Downgraded to just three saves now that Trevor Hoffman has signed with the Brewers. |
1/8/2009 9:10:34 AM |
| John Smoltz (BOS) |
Agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Red Sox in January. We still don't expect to be ready for the start of the season. |
1/8/2009 2:10:27 AM |
| Dayan Viciedo (CHI-A) |
Signed with the White Sox in December - consider this a "best educated guess." |
1/7/2009 12:52:48 PM |
| Jody Gerut (SD) |
Downgraded HR projection by three.
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1/7/2009 8:45:22 AM |
| Jeremy Affeldt (SF) |
Slightly improved projection because of move to a better park. |
1/7/2009 8:43:30 AM |
| Angel Berroa (NY-A) |
Signed a minor league deal with the Yankees. |
1/7/2009 8:27:31 AM |
| Jason Giambi (OAK) |
Signed a one-year deal with the A's in January. |
1/7/2009 7:35:12 AM |
| Ian Stewart (COL) |
Modest downgrade in projection. |
1/7/2009 12:02:06 AM |
| Koji Uehara (BAL) |
Signed with the Orioles in January and will move into their starting rotation. Previously played in Japan. |
1/6/2009 11:54:11 PM |
| Willy Taveras (CIN) |
Signed with the Reds in December. |
1/6/2009 11:34:35 PM |
| Jerry Hairston Jr. (CIN) |
Re-signed with the Reds in January. |
1/6/2009 10:32:18 PM |
| Juan Rivera (ANA) |
Re-signed with the Angels in December. |
1/6/2009 10:14:24 AM |
| Luis Vizcaino (CHI-N) |
Traded to the Cubs in January - modest improvement in projection. |
1/6/2009 12:33:26 AM |
| Jason Marquis (COL) |
Traded to the Rockies in January - subsequent pessmism added to the projection. |
1/6/2009 12:32:03 AM |
| Pat Burrell (TB) |
Agrees to terms with the Rays in January. |
1/5/2009 11:40:45 PM |
| Reed Johnson (CHI-N) |
Loses some playing time following the Cubs' signing of Milton Bradley, though less so than Kosuke Fukudome, because Johnson was already projected to platoon. |
1/5/2009 11:40:23 PM |
| Kosuke Fukudome (CHI-N) |
Loses playing time following the Cubs' signing of Milton Bradley. |
1/5/2009 11:38:41 PM |
| Milton Bradley (CHI-N) |
Agreed to terms with the Cubs in January. |
1/5/2009 11:37:26 PM |
| J.C. Romero (PHI) |
Suspended for 50 games to begin the season. |
1/5/2009 11:36:59 PM |
| Mark Hendrickson (BAL) |
Signed with the Orioles in December. |
12/31/2008 10:18:43 PM |
| Wes Hodges (CLE) |
Playing time projection cut in half following the Indians' trade for Mark DeRosa. |
12/31/2008 1:44:12 PM |
| Aaron Miles (CHI-N) |
Signed with the Cubs on Dec. 31st. |
12/31/2008 1:42:52 PM |
| Mark DeRosa (CLE) |
Traded to the Indians on Dec. 31st. |
12/31/2008 1:42:25 PM |
| Scot Shields (ANA) |
Loses all but one save from his projection now that Brian Fuentes has signed with the Angels.
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12/31/2008 1:42:06 PM |
| Jose Arredondo (ANA) |
Loses almost all of his saves projection now that Brian Fuentes is an Angel. Added two wins to the projection to reflect his new role. |
12/31/2008 1:41:39 PM |
| Brian Fuentes (ANA) |
Signed with the Angels on Dec. 31st. |
12/31/2008 1:40:46 PM |
| Mark Teixeira (NY-A) |
Signed with the Yankees in December. |
12/30/2008 9:19:23 PM |
| Michael Barrett (TOR) |
Signed a minor league deal with the Blue Jays in December. |
12/30/2008 9:13:56 PM |
| Dan Johnson (FA) |
Playing in Japan. |
12/30/2008 1:34:09 PM |
