Legal issues may delay Padilla: WEEI.com reports that Red Sox pitcher Vicente Padilla may not be able to report to spring training on time, as he is embroiled in a dispute over child support in Nicaragua. Padilla had failed to show up for a court hearing, and an arrest warrant had been issued and subsequently revoked. However, Padilla may not be able to leave Nicaragua until the issue is resolved. The team has looked into Padilla's situation, though, and they believe he will be able to report to spring training on schedule. (Updated 02/02/2012)
Injury Report
Forearm, neck - Questionable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Padilla, who had been signed by Boston just over two weeks ago, now has something to overcome in addition to his recovery from neck surgery. He already has plenty of competition for a rotation spot, and this latest development will not help him to get a leg up. Consider Padilla a long shot to be a starter and an equally long shot to contribute to any Fantasy format this season. (Updated 02/02/2012).
05/18/2011 17:04 Dear Mr. Fantasy: Considering the alternatives
At what point are you better off leaving an injured player in your lineup? Our Scott White touches on that dilemma and answers your questions in his latest edition of Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/15/2011 11:30 Week 7 Fantasy Pitching Planner
Week 7 is Fantasy nirvana, with all 30 teams playing a full seven games. The problem? Settling on a rotation with so many options. Our Al Melchior runs through all of the matchups in his Pitching Planner.
05/12/2011 04:38 Dear Mr. Fantasy: Stop over-management!
At what point does a league have too many quirky rules? When -- if ever -- is the right time to sit a struggling early-round stud? Our Scott White addresses that and more in his latest Dear Mr. Fantasy.
05/10/2011 08:59 Sliders: Smoak starting to build
Justin Smoak hasn't had a single defining moment so far in 2011, but his overall production has him in elite company. Our Scott White examines Smoak's potential and more in this week's Sliders.
05/08/2011 16:21 Ethier, Kershaw help Dodgers snap four-game slide
Andre Ethier got back on track with a two-run homer, Clayton Kershaw struck out eight and the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Sunday to snap a four-game losing streak.