Reyes officially a Fish: SS Jose Reyes passed his physical on Tuesday, according to MLB.com, which was the final hurdle to his new deal with the Marlins being finalized. Reyes had agreed to a six-year deal worth $106 million with an option for the 2018 season. (Updated 12/07/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Reyes has now officially joined a Marlins squad that could look substantially different by the time spring training rolls around. Even though he played in only 126 games in 2011, Reyes is coming off of what was arguably his best season, and he looks to be an elite shortstop option in 2012. Target him within the first two rounds of all drafts next spring. (Updated 12/07/2011).
02/10/2012 13:27 2012 Draft Prep: 12-team, mixed H2H draft
Which picks stood out in our initial 12-team Head-to-Head mock draft for 2012? Check out the results and read what Scott White has to say about some of the more interesting selections.
02/07/2012 16:48 Five years is the Jays' deal limit; can they be competitive with it?
The Blue Jays will not sign a player for more than five years. While admirable in today's spend-to-win world, it keeps them from the biggest free-agent names. Danny Knobler wonders if the strategy is practical.
02/07/2012 09:19 2012 Draft Prep: Head-to-Head strategies
Understanding the subtle differences between Head-to-Head and Rotisserie formats leading up to Draft Day can make all the difference. Our Scott White shares some of his battle-tested draft strategies.
02/03/2012 14:12 Marlins new shortstop Reyes has dreadlocks cut on live television
Along with a new uniform, Jose Reyes has a new, close-cropped look. The All-Star shortstop had his dreadlocks trimmed during a nationally televised haircut Friday on the MLB Network.
Well, you can't say Jose Reyes didn't step up to the plate. With free agency in sight, the injury-prone 28-year-old gutted out 500-plus at-bats to put together what was by some measurements a career season. He captured his first ever batting title with a .337 batting average and set career highs in on-base percentage (.384) and OPS (.877) as well. The performance earned him a six-year deal with the Marlins, who saw him as such a good fit for their ballclub that they were willing to reorganize their infield for him, moving franchise player Hanley Ramirez to third base. But before you follow their lead and make Reyes your No. 1 target coming off a rebound season, consider what he was rebounding from. The hamstring problems that held him back in 2009 and 2010 were still present, putting him on the DL twice, and his 39 steals were a far cry from the 60 and 70 he used to provide. As he approaches 30, he's only going to get hurt more and run less, especially since he plays such a demanding position. He may be the second-best Fantasy option at that position, but mostly because the position is so weak. Any earlier than the middle of the second round is too early for Reyes. (Updated 1/4/12)