No information available at this time (Updated 11/8/09).
Fantasy Analysis
None of the players listed here would deserve more than a late-round pick in Fantasy -- and that's assuming they all get full-time jobs. Podsednik is a one-trick pony. Kennedy and Byrd have just now become relevant. Ankiel and Blalock have yet to live up to their potential. Huff, Polanco, Beltre, LaRoche, Hudson, Cameron and Lopez lack upside. Same goes for Washburn, Marquis and Smoltz. Delgado and Penny come with too much risk, and Wagner would need to land in the right situation -- one where he could earn saves. Keep an eye on their movement. Nobody else on this list deserves a look in mixed leagues, barring something unexpected during the offseason. (Updated 11/05/2009).
09/30/2009 00:58 O'Sullivan fills in well as Angels bounce Rangers from wild-card race
Bobby Abreu homered, fill-in starter Sean O'Sullivan earned his first win in two months and the Los Angeles Angels eliminated the Texas Rangers from playoff contention with a 5-2 victory Tuesday night.
09/27/2009 19:26 Week 26 Fantasy Hitting Planner
The final week of the season brings plenty of challenges for Fantasy owners still playing for something. Our Scott White breaks down all 30 lineups one final time for 2009 in his Fantasy Hitting Planner.
09/27/2009 18:26 Rays rally from five-run deficit to stun Rangers
Fernando Perez drove home the go-ahead run with a squeeze bunt in the ninth inning for Tampa Bay, which overcame a six-run deficit to beat Texas 7-6 on Sunday, spoiling the Rangers' home finale and hurting their already slim playoff hopes.
09/26/2009 23:31 Byrd's slam sparks 11-run fifth as Rangers blow out Rays
Marlon Byrd homered twice, including his sixth career grand slam in an 11-run fifth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 15-3 on Saturday night.
09/22/2009 00:57 Rangers clip Athletics, cut wild-card deficit to seven
David Murphy had three hits and drove in two runs to help the Texas Rangers hang on to their slim playoff hopes, beating the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Monday night.
Byrd's .842 OPS last season might surprise you. So might his .338 batting average in the second half. They might surprise you because they came from a player whose career high in home runs is 10. Byrd has a nice approach to hitting -- one that made him look like a top prospect in the Phillies organization a few years ago -- but he simply lacks the high-end potential needed to become an everyday player in the majors. With Daniel Murphy returning from injury and late bloomer Nelson Cruz emerging late last season, Byrd will likely go back to playing the role of fourth outfielder. Barring an injury, he won't matter in mixed leagues, but he can suffice as an AL-only option. (Updated 12/12/08)
