A's looking into Ordonez: MLB.com reports that the Athletics are considering bringing in free agent OF Magglio Ordonez to compete for a roster spot. Ordonez last played as a member of the Tigers in the first game of the 2011 American League Championship Series against the Rangers, when he broke his ankle. He has had the ankle surgically repaired and is expected to be ready for spring training. (Updated 02/04/2012)
Injury Report
Ankle - Probable for start of spring training (Updated - 1/5/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Ordonez is only two years removed from a campaign in which he hit .300 with 12 home runs in just 84 games, but in addition to being injury-prone, he has lost much of his power. Even if he catches on with Oakland or another team, Ordonez may not play regularly or productively. At this stage of his career, Ordonez is a low-end option for owners in single-league formats. (Updated 02/04/2012).
11/01/2011 16:35 Tigers GM: Ordonez, Guillen not likely to return
Detroit Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski says it is highly unlikely free agents Magglio Ordonez and Carlos Guillen will be back next season.
After six years of near-elite production in the middle of the Tigers lineup, Magglio Ordonez took a noticeable step back last year. He still got a respectable number of at-bats for a team with few alternatives, but his .634 OPS was closer to what you'd see for a reserve infielder than a starting corner outfielder. Ordonez just doesn't seem to have much left in the tank at age 38, and the rash of injuries over the last few years certainly hasn't helping his cause. He's coming off ankle surgery this offseason -- his second in as many years -- after breaking his right ankle in Game 1 of the ALCS. Though reports at the time suggested he might have to retire, Ordonez has every intention of returning in 2012. No matter where he signs, though, he'll be a reserve and won't get the at-bats to make a significant Fantasy contribution. (Updated 1/25/12)
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