Ortiz doesn't expect deal to get done: According to WEEI.com, DH David Ortiz told reporters on Thursday that he doesn't expect a deal to get done prior to an arbitration hearing. "I don't know," he said. . "It doesn't seem like it right now." Ortiz submitted a figure of $16.5 million for his arbitration case Tuesday, while the Red Sox came in at $12.65 million. According to a source, the slugger had previously been offered a two-year deal by the Sox, at $9 million per season. "I guess that's part of the game," he said. "From a business standpoint, that's how it goes. … I've been watching from the outside." (Updated 01/19/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Ortiz has said he wants to remain with the Red Sox, so now it's a matter of when a deal gets done. Ortiz enters next season as the top DH option in Fantasy, making him worth a draft pick within the first eight rounds in mixed leagues. (Updated 01/19/2012).
02/10/2012 09:03 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox didn't make much noise this winter after a disasterous end to their 2011 season. Our Al Melchior examines the revamped roster for owners in advance of Draft Day.
02/09/2012 05:02 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Chicago Cubs
Chicago has a new front office and several new names to consider on Draft Day. Our Scott White breaks down the Cubs in a Fantasy team outlook.
02/02/2012 12:21 2012 Draft Prep: Our 12-team, mixed Rotisserie draft
It's time for owners to start looking ahead to Draft Day. We get you off and running with our 12-team Rotisserie mock draft. Check out the results!
After three straight seasons with batting averages of .270 or lower, Fantasy owners may have forgotten that David Ortiz isn't just about home runs. Cutting back his strikeout rate dramatically, Ortiz posted the fifth .300-plus batting average of his career in 2011, while still providing the power and run production that has made him a useful Fantasy hitter, even though he lacks a position. Even though Ortiz saw fewer pitches, he continued to draw walks while sending 29 balls into the stands. Another encouraging sign for Ortiz is that he put his recent trend of poor splits against left-handed pitchers behind him, batting .329 with eight home runs against southpaws in 173 at-bats. There is no reason to think Papi is slowing down just yet, and he is worth targeting within the first 10 rounds in mixed league formats. (Updated 1/27/12)
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