News: Relief pitcher Hunter Jones signed a minor-league deal with the Indians and was assigned to the Arizona League Indians on Sunday.
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, if he returns to the major leagues. Ignore him at this point.
News: The Marlins have released RP Hunter Jones, who has an elbow injury that might require Tommy John surgery.
Analysis: Jones, who was obtained in the Jeremy Hermida deal, made three relief appearances for Florida earlier this season. Continue to ignore him in Fantasy play.
News: The Miami Herald reports that Marlins RP Hunter Jones (elbow) has been placed on the DL in Triple-A and might require Tommy John surgery.
Analysis: Jones, who was obtained in the Jeremy Hermida deal, made three relief appearances for Florida earlier this season, but was sent down in early May so he could start a bit in the minors. He had no real Fantasy value before this news and can continue to be ignored.
News: The Marlins sent left-handed pitcher Hunter Jones to Triple-A New Orleans on Sunday after their game with Washington. Jones, who did not allow a hit or a run in 1 2/3 innings in three appearances, was sent down so he could start, Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez said. Florida will reactivate left-handed pitcher Dan L. Meyer on Monday for their series in Chicago. Meyer, who was placed on the 15-day DL on Apr. 26 with a strained left calf, is 0-1 with a 16.20 ERA in six games.
Analysis: Jones could return as a starter later this season, but he is nothing more than organizational depth at this point. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues.
News: According to The Palm Beach Post, Marlins RP Dan L. Meyer will be activated form the DL on Monday. The report also said that RP Hunter Jones could be headed back to Triple-A New Orleans to make room for Meyer.
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men. Keep him off your roster even if he isn't sent down on Monday.
News: Florida RP Hunter Jones remained in the Marlins bullpen despite the Marlins making several moves on Tuesday. When Clay Hensley came off the bereavement list, Tim Wood was sent down. The Marlins could have sent down Jones but instead, manager Fredi Gonzalez chose to give him a chance to stick. "We're giving him an opportunity," Gonzalez said. "He was doing a nice job in Triple-A."
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: The Marlins recalled reliever Hunter Jones from Triple-A prior to Saturday's game against Washington. He took the roster spot of Clay Hensley, who according to The Palm Beach Post, has been placed on the bereavement list following the unexpected death of his father.
Analysis: Jones is unlikely to stay with the team once Hensley is able to return. As an expendable bullpen arm, his appeal in Fantasy leagues remains slim to none.
News: The Marlins reassigned pitcher Hunter Jones to Triple-A New Orleans and released Mike MacDougal on Tuesday.
Analysis: MacDougal is nothing more than organizational depth at this point in his career. Ignore him in all Fantasy leagues while he is out of a job. Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of NL-only leagues that use true middle men, if he gets time on the roster this season. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: The Red Sox have acquired OF Jeremy Hermida from the Marlins for left-handers Jose Alvarez and Hunter Jones.
Analysis: Jones spent most of this year in Triple-A but had a 9.24 ERA in 11 relief appearances for the Red Sox. He'll likely be just a low-end middle reliever, so ignore him on Draft Day.
News: The Boston Red Sox have recalled left-handed reliever Hunter Jones from Triple-A Pawtucket. Jones is making his second appearance with Boston. The 25-year-old was brought up in May when right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka went on the disabled list in May and appeared in eight games, going 0-0 with an 8.00 ERA. Jones was sent back to Pawtucket when Matsuzaka came off the DL on May 22. He was expected to be available for Wednesday night's game against Kansas City.
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men when up with Boston. Ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: The Red Sox have sent down RP Hunter Jones to make room for SP Daisuke Matsuzaka.
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men when up with Boston. Ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: Red Sox RP Hunter Jones made his major-league debut in Monday's 12-1 win over the Orioles, pitching a hitless ninth.
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News: Boston right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka has been placed on the 15-day DL after his second straight poor start to open the season. After Tuesday's game, the Red Sox said Matsuzaka has "arm fatigue." Speaking through an interpreter, Matsuzaka claimed he felt fine. Justin Masterson looked sharp after replacing Matsuzaka to start the second inning, giving up only two hits and striking out six during four scoreless innings. He could be Dice-K's rotation replacement if the Red Sox don't want to call up Clay Buchholz from Triple-A. Hunter Jones was recalled from Triple-A to take Dice-K's place on the roster.
Analysis: Jones is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men at this point.
News: The Red Sox assigned 1B Lars Anderson, OF Josh Reddick and OF Zach Daeges to minor-league camp on Tuesday. They also optioned C Mark Wagner and RP Hunter Jones to Triple-A and SP Felix Doubront to Class A.
Analysis: Anderson is an elite slugging prospect, but won't likely be up in the majors full time for another couple of years. He remains a nice keeper option, along with Reddick. The rest of this group can continue to be ignored.
News: The Red Sox purchased the contracts of LHP pitcher Felix Doubront, LHP Hunter Jones and C Mark Wagner, adding them to the 40-man roster and protecting them from the Rule-5 draft.
Analysis: These players are not expected to make an impact with the Red Sox or in Fantasy leagues in 2009. Consider them organizational depth at this point.
News: The Red Sox optioned RHP Edgar Martinez and RHP David Pauley to Triple-A Pawtucket, optioned RHP Kyle Jackson and SS Argenis Diaz to Double-A Portland and reassigned RHP Michael Bowden, LHP Hunter Jones, RHP Justin Masterson, 1B Jeff Bailey, 1B Tony Granadillo and SS Gil Velazquez to minor league camp.
Analysis: Masterson and Bowden are elite pitching prospects, while Diaz is an intriguing long-term shortstop prospect. Martinez and Pauley could help out the Red Sox bullpen later this year, but the rest of these guys are nothing more than organizational depth. Ignore them in all Fantasy leagues.
News: The Boston Globe reports that the Red Sox have reduced their major league roster by 10 Saturday morning. They optioned pitchers Edgar Martinez and David Pauley to Triple-A Pawtucket. They also sent pitcher Kyle Jackson and infielder Argenis Diaz to Double-A Portland. Non-roster invitees Michael Bowden, Hunter Jones, Justin Masterson, Jeff Bailey, Tony Granadillo and Gil Velasquez were reassigned to minor league camp.
Analysis: Masterson is the best of this group and he should certainly be owned in all keeper leagues. The rest won't have much Fantasy value for 2008.
News: The Red Sox invited RHP Michael Bowden, RHP Lee Gronkiewicz, LHP Hunter Jones, RHP Dan Kolb, RHP Justin Masterson, LHP Jon Switzer, LHP Michael Tejera, C Kevin Cash, 1B Jeff Bailey, 3B Keith Ginter, 2B Tony Granadillo, SS Jed Lowrie, 2B Joe Thurston and SS Gil Velazquez to spring training. Also, Red Sox outfielder Matt Miller signed a minor league contract.
Analysis: Lowrie, Bowden and Masterson are elite prospects worth considering in long-term keeper leagues. All of these other players are nothing more than organizational depth or reserves in the deepest of AL-only leagues if they make the team out of spring training. Ignore them on Draft Day.
