News: Detroit RP Bobby Seay underwent successful surgery on his left shoulder on Friday, according to MLB.com. He's been sidelined since spring training when it was discovered he had a partial tear of his left labrum. The projected recovery timetable for Seay to start a throwing program is in four months, with hopes of returning sometime in 2011. The original recovery time was expected to be at least a year. He attempted rehab and got multiple opinions before having surgery, but could not throw pain-free sessions.
Analysis: In 2009 Seay went 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 65 appearances for the Tigers. Despite a better recovery timetable, Fantasy owners should continue to ignore Seay in all formats. There is no guarantee he'll return in time to pitch in 2011, let alone speculate on how he may perform. He's best left off everyone's radar until he returns to spring training.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay will undergo reconstructive surgery to repair his injured left shoulder, reports MLB.com on Wednesday. That procedure could take up to a year or more to recover from before he gets back on a major-league mound. The surgery has yet to actually be scheduled, however.
Analysis: Seay attempted to rehab the shoulder earlier this season but efforts were fruitless and now doctors are suggesting the season-ending surgery. Even with the surgery, doctors told him there is no guarantee he'll ever pitch the same way again. He won't be back for at least 12 months at this point and that means he won't be back until at least the end of next year. He has no Fantasy value at this point under these circumstances.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay, on the 60-day disabled list due to a torn rotator cuff, is debating whether or not to undergo reconstructive surgery that would end his season. According to MLB.com, Seay has visited renowned orthopedists Dr. Lewis Yocum and Dr. Craig Morgan in July while rehabbing his shoulder. If he chooses to go under the knife, Seay's recovery would last about 12 months.
Analysis: Seay is seeking as many different opinions as he can because of the uncertainty concerning the success of this particular procedure. But he won't be pitching in the majors any time soon, and as a middle reliever, he can be ignored in all formats.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay, who is recovering from a left rotator cuff tear, has been throwing from farther distances but is still not throwing pain-free, according to MLB.com. The left-hander has been playing catch from 90 feet, up from 60 feet, but head athletic trainer Kevin Rand wants Seay to get to the point where he doesn't feel discomfort in his arm. "We're going to see how it plays," Rand said. "He's still having some discomfort, so it's a question of how [much]. He's trying to work through it at 90 feet right now." Seay injured his arm in spring training and opted for rehab rather than surgery.
Analysis: It might be awhile before Fantasy owners see Seay back in the Tigers bullpen, if at all this year. He had a fine season in 2009, going 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA as a lefty specialist. He is only viable in the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy, and should be ignored in all Fantasy formats while on the DL.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Tigers RP Bobby Seay, trying to avoid rotator cuff surgery, has been cleared to begin throwing from 45 feet while he rehabs in Lakeland, Fla. "Bobby will throw from 45 feet again this week in four sessions," Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said. "It's the first step back. Hopefully, he will be able to build up his arm strength and we can get him back." Seay, 31, was 6-3 with a 2.45 ERA in 67 games in 2009. He is on the 60-day disabled list.
Analysis: Seay has not pitched this season but has started on the road to his return. It is not clear if he will pitch at all this season and his Fantasy value would only lie in the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, if he returns. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats.
News: MLB.com reports Tigers RP Bobby Seay will meet with Dr. James Andrews to have his partially torn labrum examined. Seay hopes to begin a throwing program shortly.
Analysis: Seay is hoping to rehab without surgery because going under the knife could be career-threatening. Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.
News: The Tigers moved reliever Bobby Seay to the 60-day DL with his left shoulder strain. He is currently in a strength and agility program. Seay's program will be extended to eight weeks, up from the original six.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay (15-day DL, arm) may need longer than expected to recover, reports MLB.com on Saturday. Seay was placed on the 15-day DL on March 26 with a left shoulder strain and is currently in a strength and agility program. Seay's program will be extended to eight weeks, up from the original six.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Bobby Seay still faces at least two more weeks of shoulder-strengthening exercises as he continues his efforts to avoid season-ending surgery on his rotator cuff. "Bobby's still on a strengthening program for two more weeks, and then he will be evaluated. He's working hard and doing everything he can to put himself in position to hopefully throw again," head trainer Kevin Rand said Sunday.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. Ignore him while he is on the DL.
News: The Detroit Tigers placed pitchers Zach Miner and Bobby Seay on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday. Miner, a right-hander, has been hampered by tendinitis in his pitching elbow. Both players will remain in Florida for rehabilitation. The moves made Saturday are retroactive to Friday. The left-handed Seay will attempt to recover from an injury to his pitching shoulder without surgery. He is expected to be sidelined six weeks.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. You might be best off ignoring him at this point.
News: According to MLB.com, Tigers RP Bobby Seay still does not know what the injury he has to his left shoulder is. All he knows is that it is neither bursitis or tendinitis. Seay underwent an MRI last week and will review the results Thursday with orthopedic specialist James Andrews. Seay began having shoulder problems during the winter and felt pain in his left shoulder. He also had difficulty lifting it as well.
Analysis: Seay is expected to open the season on the disabled list. Even when healthy, he is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only formats. Fantasy owners can go ahead and ignore him on Draft Day.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Bobby Seay, still waiting to pitch in his first exhibition game entering the weekend, will open the season on the DL while he recovers from a sore left shoulder. Seay began throwing from a mound in mid-March. "I've had to start over; now it's a matter of building my arm strength," Seay said. "If I was ready to pitch, I'd be pitching in a game. But this was a step forward. For the longest time, I didn't know if it would ever go away. I'm obviously not where I need to be because I haven't even thrown a breaking ball yet. It would be a long day at the office without a breaking ball." Said manager Jim Leyland, "It's very doubtful, in the opinions of all our people so far, not impossible but doubtful, that Seay will be ready to start the season. It could happen, but I think it's unlikely."
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, once healthy. Ignore him on Draft Day.
News: Tigers reliever Bobby Seay will not be on the active roster when Detroit opens the regular season at Kansas City on April 5. Tigers' manager Jim Leyland said Seay has had a setback and can't throw, but didn't provide details.
Analysis: The 31-year-old left-hander has been hampered by a left biceps injury and has not pitched in a spring training game. Seay had career highs with six victories and 67 appearances last season, which he began with 10 scoreless outings in April. He ranks ninth among American League pitchers with 185 appearances since he made his debut with Detroit at the beginning of the 2006 season. He would only have Fantasy value in leagues that use true middle men anyway.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Bobby Seay might open the season on the disabled list. Seay has yet to pitch in an exhibition game after battling bursitis/tendinitis in his left shoulder. He threw from 60 feet recently "with no discomfort," according to manager Jim Leyland, after not throwing for a week. But Seay has said he'll need 8-12 outings to get ready for the season, and he has yet to build up his arm to regular throwing strength. "I hope so," he said when asked if he could be ready for opening day. "That's a tough question right now. I can't predict that."
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, when healthy. You might be best off ignoring him at this point.
News: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Bobby Seay resumed throwing last week but continued to be plagued by shoulder pain in between sessions. "If need be, we'll send him out to be re-examined," head trainer Kevin Rand said. "Right now, it's the type of thing we'll continue to work through." The problem was diagnosed as bursitis and tendinitis, but now Rand says there's some rotator cuff tendinitis involved. "I don't think this is a major injury, or I couldn't throw," he said. "But the heating-up and cooling-down process (in throwing) is making my arm pretty sore. It's limiting my range of motion and what I can do throwing the baseball. ... I'm getting extreme soreness after (I throw). ... It's an injury to a part of my arm where I've never had any sort of issue. Some days are good, and some days it feels like I'm back to square one. Compared to a week ago, I feel progress has been made. But not far enough where I feel I could step on a mound and get my arm and legs back to pitching shape."
Analysis: Seay, 31, has averaged 62 games over the last three seasons. Last year he was 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 67 appearances. Consider him nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men, especially since we hate pitchers who have issues with their shoulder. It historically hasn't been good news long term.
News: The Detroit News reports that Tigers RP Bobby Seay (arm) is still feeling soreness in his left arm. He will throw a side session on Friday. The Tigers have not scheduled additional tests, but could reconsider depending on how Seay responds to Friday's session.
Analysis: The 31-year-old lefty was 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA and no saves in 67 appearances for Detroit last season, a performance that was very much in line with his career numbers. Even if he proves to be healthy, you can avoid Seay in all but the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: Tigers LHP Bobby Seay, who had been bothered by a sore shoulder, threw Tuesday without problems.
Analysis: The 31-year-old lefty was 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 67 appearances for Detroit last season, so he's not necessarily the kind of middle reliever you'd want to target on draft day. You can avoid him in all but the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay is expected to be out for at least three days with shoulder bursitis, Tigers trainer Kevin Rand said on Sunday. The injury isn't expected to be serious.
Analysis: The 31-year-old lefty was 6-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 67 appearances for Detroit last season. He also had 37 strikeouts in 48 2/3 innings. Seay is a lefty specialist, so having him ready for the season is important. Seay might get a save chance here and there, but he is not the team's closer. He is only worth using as a reliever in AL-only Fantasy formats that use true middle men.
News: The Tigers came to terms with C Gerald Laird, RP Bobby Seay and SP Zach Miner on Tuesday, avoiding arbitration with each.
Analysis: Laird starts for the Tigers, but he's just keeping the seat warm for prospect Alex Avila. Considering he hit only .225 last year, he's just a last resort as a No. 2 catcher in Fantasy. Neither Seay nor Miner is worth drafting in Fantasy.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay, who missed a week with a strained pectoral, returned Thursday against the Twins. He didn't record a single out, though, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay, who hasn't pitched since Thursday because of a strained pectoral, didn't take the mound Wednesday against the Twins. He is however thought to be available to pitch.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay, who hasn't pitched since Thursday because of a strained pectoral, didn't take the mound Tuesday in either game of a doubleheader against the Twins. He was reportedly available for the game, however.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men.
News: Detroit RP Bobby Seay (pectoral) could not return on Monday as the game against Minnesota was rained out. He'll be questionable for the doubleheader on Tuesday.
Analysis: Seay 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: From The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Bobby Seay hopes to be able to pitch if needed in Detroit's four-game series with Minnesota that begins Monday night. Seay, who suffered a mild left pectoral strain Thursday at Cleveland, said he felt significantly better while working out Saturday and played catch Sunday. He will be examined Monday before a determination on his availability is made. Having Seay with his sweeping slider and 93-94 mph fastball could make a late-inning difference against Minnesota's abundance of left-handed hitters. Detroit has LHPs Fu-Te Ni and Clay Rapada, who hasn't pitched since reporting to the Tigers on Friday. Manager Jim Leyland noted having Seay "gives you a little flexibility. If you have to use somebody two days in a row, you still have somebody if you want to hold somebody back."
Analysis: Seay 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:Billy Butler drove in two runs, Kansas City's bullpen pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings and the Royals ended the first-place Tigers' six-game winning streak with a 7-5 victory Tuesday night. Butler had a double and a run-scoring single off Bobby Seay (5-3) in the seventh.
Analysis: Butler is having a monster second half and looks like a solid start in all Fantasy leagues right now. Take notice, because this second half is setting him up for a .300-30-100-100 breakthrough next season. Seay 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: Detroit RP Bobby Seay pitched a scoreless inning in a 10-1 win over the Indians on Sunday before the All-Star break. Seay gave up one hit and struck out a batter. His ERA is now at 2.89 on the year.
Analysis: Seay has not given up a single run since May 28 at Baltimore and has gone 13 1/3 scoreless innings in June and July. He has 19 holds on the season and has been a very consistent source of them for Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News: Detroit RP Bobby Seay pitched the eighth inning on Wednesday in a loss to the Cardinals. Seay did not factor into the decision in a perfect inning. His ERA is 4.26.
Analysis: Seay pitches only in middle relief for the Tigers. He's only recommended in deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues that use middle men at this time.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay (back) was able to pitch on Tuesday in a win over the Rangers. Seay pitched to one batter and got the job done getting the out. He picked up his ninth hold of the season. He has a 5.25 ERA.
Analysis: Seay looked healthy on Tuesday but since he pitches only in middle relief for the Tigers, he's only recommended in deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues that use middle men at this time.
News: MLive.com reports that Tigers RP Bobby Seay is dealing with a stiff back. "The pain is tolerable, but it's more range of motion," said Seay. "I just need a little rest."
Analysis: Seay will get one day off on Monday, but will probably need at least a couple more before he's ready to pitch again. Still, he only pitches every other day at most anyway, so continue to roll with him in deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues that use middle men.
News: Tigers reliever Bobby Seay finished the month of April leading the American League in holds with seven. He made 10 appearances, spanning 7 1/3 innings and gave up just three hits without allowing a run.
Analysis: Seay showed incredible control without walking a single batter all month. Seay was 1-2 with a 4.47 ERA in 60 appearances with the Tigers in 2008, when he had career highs with 60 appearances, 56 1/3 innings and 58 strikeouts. Right now, he's worth using in any league that rewards holds or in any league that rewards the use of middle relief options.
News: Tigers RP Bobby Seay has yet to give up a hit or a walk in 2 1/3 innings of work in 2009. He has two strikeouts.
Analysis: Seay was 1-2 with a 4.47 ERA in 60 appearances with the Tigers in 2008, when he had career highs with 60 appearances, 56 1/3 innings and 58 strikeouts. While his start is nice, he remains just a low-end middle reliever in deeper AL-only Rotisserie leagues.
News: RP Bobby Seay and the Tigers agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday, avoiding arbitration. Seay was 1-2 with a 4.47 ERA in 60 appearances with the Tigers in 2008, when he had career highs with 60 appearances, 56 1/3 innings and 58 strikeouts.
Analysis: Seay isn't dominant enough to make an impact in Fantasy, so ignore the middle reliever on Draft Day.
News: Detroit lefty reliever Bobby Seay got the game's biggest out Saturday. Leading 3-2 in the sixth, Galarraga loaded the bases with two outs. Seay replaced him and got Daric Barton on a flyout to end the inning. "Just come in and try and get ahead and throw strikes," said Seay, who pitched 1 2/3 scoreless innings and struck out two. "Not a lot of room for error. Just be ready to go with that first pitch."
Analysis: Seay, who has been dealing with a tight back, is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues that use true middle men. He apparently is over his back issue, for now.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Bobby Seay wasn't needed to pitch Friday night and might not have worked even if he had been. Seay left Thursday night's game with two outs in the eighth inning due to tightness in his back.
Analysis: Seay said he expected to be able to pitch Friday but manager Jim Leyland typically holds players out of action an extra day when they have soreness or injuries that might affect their performance. Seay said the tightness had been bothering him for a few nights. Consider him nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men. His role in the bullpen limits his potential output in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange notes that Bobby Seay stubbed his toe a little Thursday night. Seay entered the game in the eighth inning having allowed just one earned run over his previous 17 2/3 innings with a 0.51 ERA covering 16 games. But he gave up a solo home run to LF Carlos Quentin and was unable to get the third out of the inning as he gave up a walk and a double (with Jim Thome thrown out at the plate).
Analysis: Consider him nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men. His role in the bullpen limits his potential output in Fantasy.
News:The Sports Xchange reports Tigers LHP Bobby Seay allowed a relief pitcher's no-no Friday -- walking a left-handed batter after an intentional walk to load the bases -- and it turned into a sacrifice fly in the seventh that scored the run that handed Minnesota a 3-2 victory over Detroit.
Analysis: Seay hasn't been as effective against left-handed hitters as he was last season. Consider him nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News: Detroit agreed to a $780,000, one-year contract with pitcher Bobby Seay. In 134 major league appearances, he has posted a 4-1 record and 3.97 ERA.
Analysis: The 29-year-old left-hander was 3-0 with a 2.33 ERA in 58 games with the Tigers last season. Consider him nothing more than a middle reliever for the deepest of Fantasy leagues that use true middle men.
News:The Sports Xchange notes: LHP Bobby Seay is winding down his first complete season in the major leagues and setting himself up for an encore. Seay worked a 1-2-3 eighth against Cleveland Wednesday and now has a 2.47 ERA over 43 2/3 innings.
Analysis: Seay has shown a nice array of pitches and has no fear of using them at any time in the count. Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Bobby Seay (2-0) worked a scoreless inning for the win against the White Sox on Wednesday.
Analysis: Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Reliever Bobby Seay's win against the Yankees on Sunday was just the second of his major league career, and his first since Sept. 1, 2001. Detroit closer Todd Jones presented him with the game ball in the clubhouse. "It's been a long time coming," said Seay, who had gone 116 outings without a decision since getting both his first loss and first win in a six-day span with Tampa Bay in 2001.
Analysis: Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: against left-handed (and right-handed) hitters this season, allowing them only 11 hits in 55 at-bats. Thursday he was brought in to get left-handed hitting Jim Thome, who hasn't hit lefties well this year, but walked him on a close 3-1 pitch. It was the only batter he faced and certainly not what his manager was looking for in a one-run game.
Analysis: Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: LHP Bobby Seay had a spotty but scoreless outing Wednesday against the Twins. He was brought in to pitch the seventh because Minnesota was sending two lefties to the plate. He gave up a bunt single to C Joe Mauer, a single to left to Michael Cuddyer and popped 1B Justin Morneau up on a 3-2 pitch after throwing him three straight balls to start the at-bat.
Analysis: Seay was removed with a 1-2 count on pinch-hitter Mike Redmond, a right-handed hitter, after hanging a 1-2 curve ball that was fouled off. Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: LHP Bobby Seay has been a pleasant surprise for Detroit this season. He struck out Chris Duncan for his first big league save Sunday and while his season's ERA is 5.40, most of that stems from his only bad outing of the season.
Analysis: The fact Seay was brought in to pitch to a power-hitting left-handed bat shows the depth of manager Jim Leyland's trust in him. It's unlikely he will be sent back to the minors this season as he was last year after making the club out of spring training. Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Bobby Seay got one out for his first career save Sunday vs. the Cardinals.
Analysis: Fernando Rodney and Seay were only used in the ninth because Todd Jones was unavailable after pitching Saturday night. Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Bobby Seay allowed four earned runs, four hits and a walk in the ninth inning on Monday night at Boston. He also struck out one batter.
Analysis: Seay is only worth a look in the deepest of AL-only Fantasy leagues which use true middle relievers.
News: Tigers LHP Bobby Seay has a chance to live a dream of his -- spending an entire season in the major leagues. "I'm 28 now, and I've never spent a full year in the big leagues," he said. "I need to experience a full season -- the ups and downs." Seay has a 2.57 ERA through seven games. He has held left-handed hitters to 1-for-11 with a double and three strikeouts, while right-handers have only gone 2-for-13 against him. Seay split last season between Detroit and Class AAA Toledo. He opted to re-sign with the Tigers after becoming a minor league free agent because he still felt it offered him his best chance to get back to the majors once LHP Jamie Walker signed with Baltimore.
Analysis: It's a nice story, but Seay should only be used in the deepest of AL-only leagues at this time.
News: LHP Bobby Seay got his first work of the season Sunday in Kansas City, pitching a scoreless inning. Seay, added to the roster when LHP Kenny Rogers was put on the disabled list, will work out of the bullpen. He faced four batters in the seventh, walking one.
Analysis: Seay's fastball was low or away from the prime hitting zone, but his curve looked a little flat. Seay will probably be a late inning situational pitcher with LHP Wilfredo Ledezma operating as the early reliever. Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues.
News: The Tigers placed Kenny Rogers (2.05 spring ERA) on the 15-day DL to start the season, because of what they're calling a "fatigued arm," according to MLB.com. "I don't think it's a long-term thing," Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski told the official website. The move is retroactive to March 25 and the Tigers can activate Rogers as soon as April 9, which would cost him one start. Chad Durbin will make one start in Rogers' place April 8 at Kansas City. The Tigers purchased the contract of left-handed reliever Bobby Seay, who was sent down Monday.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a low-end middle reliever for the deepest of AL-only leagues. Ignore him.
News: The Tigers optioned the contracts of RHP Zach Miner, SS Ramon Santiago and 1B Chris Shelton to Triple-A Toledo. Also, they assigned RHP Preston Larrison, LHP Tim Byrdak, LHP Bobby Seay, C Dane Sardinha, C Steve Torrealba, OF Timo Perez and OF Ryan Raburn to minor-league camp. Finally, LHP Felix Heredia has been unconditionally released.
Analysis: Shelton's bat doesn't belong in the minor leagues. He will have to bide his time until Sean Casey gets injured at this point and is worthy nothing more than a minor-league flier in the deepest of leagues you can afford to stash one. Miner is a potential stopgap starter again at some point, while all of those other players are not top prospects and can be ignored.
News: Detroit will begin spring training with Wilfredo Ledezma as the only southpaw manager Jim Leyland will be able to call on. The Tigers would like someone to replace left-hander Jamie Walker in the late innings or for one particular batter. The Tigers didn't want to pay Walker as much as Baltimore offered him as a free agent, so he left. "When you look at our bullpen, it's a little bit different than some because of (RHP Joel) Zumaya and (RHP Fernando) Rodney," GM Dave Dombrowski said. "They face left-handed hitters and right-handed hitters, so you don't really look for that (lefty vs. lefty) matchup if someone brings a left-handed hitter in. You don't look to take those guys out."
Analysis: Having a disposable lefty to use, however, would give Leyland a chance to get a left-handed hitter out of the game from time to time. Over the course of 162 games, that could win you a game now and again. The five lefties Detroit will have in spring training are Rule 5 choice Edward Campusano, veteran Felix Heredia, one-time Tiger Joey Eischen, Bobby Seay and Tim Byrdak. None of these players are worth picking up in Fantasy play.
News: Left-hander Bobby Seay and outfielder Timo Perez have agreed to minor league contracts with the AL champion Tigers. Seay appeared in 14 games and had a 6.46 ERA with the American League champions last season. The Tigers demoted him in June and he went on to go 1-2 with a 4.74 ERA in one start and 23 relief appearances at Triple-A Toledo. He has pitched in 76 major league games over five seasons in Detroit, Colorado and Tampa Bay and is 1-1 with a 5.02 ERA.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a middle reliever at the big-league level, which limits his Fantasy value to the deepest of AL-only leagues ... if he makes the team, which is no certainty at this point.
News: Tigers signed LHP Bobby Seay to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a middle reliever at the big-league level, which limits his Fantasy value to the deepest of AL-only leagues ... if he makes the team, which is no certainty at this point.
News: Bobby Seay cleared waivers Wednesday and was ourighted to Triple-A by Detroit to its Triple-A farm team in Toledo.
Analysis: Seay was designated for assignment when the team recalled Wilfredo Ledezma. He has little value for Fantasy Baseballers.
News: The Detroit Tigers designated pitcher Bobby Seay for assignment after their loss to Tampa Bay on Wednesday night and called up pitcher Wil Ledezma from Toledo. Seay had a 6.46 ERA in 14 games for Detroit, and did not have a decision or a save.
Analysis: He has no Fantasy value.
News: Bobby Seay hasn't pitched much this month because Detroit's starters have been doing so well but Friday night he got four outs of work. Seay retired all four batters he faced and had better control than one would expect of a seldom-used pitcher.
Analysis: Seay has been effective for Detroit as a second left-hander out of the bullpen, but he has little value for Fantasy Baseballers since he rarely gets to pitch.
News: Bobby Seay hasn't been used much but did work the eighth inning Wednesday in a 4-0 loss at Anaheim. He didn't allow a hit or a walk in his inning.
Analysis: Seay has been effective for Detroit as a second left-hander out of the bullpen, but he has little value for Fantasy Baseballers.
News: Detroit purchased the contracts of LHP Bobby Seay and INF Ramon Santiago from Toledo of the IL Saturday. They also designated RHP Franklyn German and C Rob Bowen for assignment and placed RHP Craig Dingman (shoulder) on the 15-day DL and RHP Troy Percival on the 60-day DL.
Analysis: The addition of Seay, who was 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA this spring, will let manager Jim Leyland use Walker less as a specialist against left-handed hitters. Seay warrants little consideration in AL formats.
News: Bobby Seay has made the Detroit Tigers' 25-man roster, giving manager Jim Leyland a complement to left-hander Jamie Walker in the Detroit bullpen. "I told him to put his stuff on the truck," Leyland said, "unless he wants to go around naked for a few days."
Analysis: The addition of Seay, who was 1-1 with a 2.08 ERA this spring, will let Leyland use Walker less as a specialist against left-handed hitters. Seay warrants little consideration in AL formats.
News: Detroit invited RHP Tim Crabtree, RHP Chad Durbin, RHP Lee Gardner, RHP Kevin Hodge, RHP Colby Lewis and LHP Bobby Seay to spring training Wednesday
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a middle reliever at the big-league level, which limits his Fantasy value to the deepest of AL-only leagues ... if he makes the team, which is no certainty at this point. "He has good stuff, and we really like the year he had at the minor league level," Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said. "He will have a chance at spring training to make our club out of the bullpen."
News: The Tigers and left-hander Bobby Seay agreed to a minor-league contract Wednesday. The reliever had an 8.49 ERA in 11 2/3 innings spanning 17 games for the Rockies before Colorado sent him outright to Triple-A in July. Seay was 1-0 with three saves at Colorado Springs, with a 2.38 ERA in 22 2/3 innings over 17 games.
Analysis: Seay is nothing more than a middle reliever at the big-league level, which limits his Fantasy value to the deepest of AL-only leagues ... if he makes the team, which is no certainty at this point. "He has good stuff, and we really like the year he had at the minor league level," Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said. "He will have a chance at spring training to make our club out of the bullpen."
News: The Rockies sent Bobby Seay outright to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday.
Analysis: Jose Acevedo (groin) is expected to be activated from the 15-day disabled list before Monday's game at Washington to replace him on the roster.
News: Bobby Seay (thumb) was back on the mound for Friday's game in Cincinnati. He allowed two earned runs, a home run and a walk in two-thirds of an inning.
Analysis: Needless to say, Seay is not someone who should be relied on in most Fantasy leagues, especially after Friday's atrocious performance.
News: Colorado will send LHP Bobby Seay to a hand specialist to examine his inflamed left hand.
Analysis: Seay had only minimal value in the deepest of NL leagues. Ignore him, especially since he is nothing more than a middle reliever for one of the worst teams in baseball -- in the worst pitcher's park in all of baseball.
News: Bobby Seay left Friday's game against San Diego with inflammation of the thumb on his throwing (left) hand. He'll have an MRI on Saturday.
Analysis: Seay has little Fantasy value as a middle reliever.
News: LHP Bobby Seay threw pain-free in back-to-back relief appearances for Triple-A Colorado Springs. Following Saturday's game, the Rockies recalled left-handed reliever from his rehab assignment for a chest muscle strain. Seay, acquired from Tampa Bay on April 8, was 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA in three appearances before going to the DL on April 18.
Analysis: Seay will work relief for the Rockies, but he doesn't warrant a Fantasy roster spot at this point.
News: The Denver Post reports that Bobby Seay (strained pectoral muscle) shut down a bullpen session after only 15 pitches Thursday after feeling slight pain.
Analysis: This pushes Seay's return date back of course, but few Fantasy owners will be affected because of his minimal value.
News: RHP Bobby Seay played long toss Wednesday and will head to Triple-A Colorado Springs for a rehab assignment when his sore pectoral muscle improves.
Analysis: Seay should be able to come off the DL in early May, but he will have minimal value in the deepest of NL-only leagues as a middle reliever.
News: Bobby Seay (pectoral muscle), played Sunday for the first time since the injury, reporting no pain, according to MLB.com. "Man, it's so hard, watching these games," Seay told the website. "That's why I've got to take care of this, so it will be the only setback of the season."
Analysis: Seay should be able to come off the DL in early May, but he will have minimal value in the deepest of NL-only leagues as a middle reliever.
News: The Rockies placed Bobby Seay on the 15-day disabled list on Monday due to a strained left pectoral muscle.
Analysis: The move is retroactive to April 17. Seay should be back in the Colorado pen when he is eligible to come off of the DL May 1. When healthy, he has no Fantasy appeal.
News: The Denver Post reports that Bobby Seay felt pain in his left pectoral muscle when he started to play catch on the side Sunday.
Analysis: Seay's unavailability meant the team's only other left-handed reliever was Brian Fuentes. But he was held back for closer duties because Chin-Hui Tsao is not yet ready to pitch back-to-back games. So the team had no choice but to go with right-handed reliever Byung-Hyun Kim. Kim got rocked for a Michael Tucker grand slam.
News: According to reports, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have traded Seay to the Rockies in exchange for Reggie Taylor.
Analysis: Seay will have little to no value in Colorado.
News: The Devil Rays designated Bobby Seay for assignment Saturday.
Analysis: Seay was garnering interest from some teams earlier in the week, so don't be surprised if he gets picked up soon.
News: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Atlanta is looking at acquiring Bobby Seay from Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Seay has little Fantasy value on either team.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports the Devil Rays want to acquire a left-handed bat or an extra middle infielder and could use Bobby Seay, Jorge Sosa and/or Jose Diaz as bait.
Analysis: "Our pitching is here," manager Lou Piniella said. "We're not going anywhere for pitching. What we have here is what we are going to leave with. We might leave with our [current] offense here, but I think we need to add another bat. Remember, we're very thin, and one injury will really create a big problem for us."
News: Bobby Seay agreed to a minor-league contract with the Devil Rays.
Analysis: Seay was a solid reliever for the Devil Rays last season. He might be able to help some AL-only Rotisserie teams at some point in 2005 but he certainly isn't the type of player you seek on Draft Day. His value is too limited at this point.
News: Tampa Bay called up Bobby Seay from Triple-A Durham on Thursday. He will replace Jeremi Gonzalez on the roster.
Analysis: Seay was 2-1 with a 1.72 ERA in 29 games. He is expected to be used in middle relief and has limited Fantasy value in AL-only leagues.
News: Bobby Seay, who is out of options, will not make Tampa Bay's roster. He might be placed on waivers, according to the Tampa Tribune.
Analysis: Seay has no Fantasy value.
News: The Devil Rays optioned Seay to Triple-A Durham on Thursday, despite pitching 2 1/3 scoreless innings after being recalled July 6.
Analysis: Seay will likely be recalled at some point, but he does not warrant any Fantasy consideration.
News: The Devil Rays recalled Seay from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.
Analysis: Seay had a 1.50 ERA in 10 appearances for Durham. Despite the impressive Triple-A statistics, he is not useful from a Fantasy perspective.
News: The Devil Rays activated Bobby Seay and optioned him to Triple-A Durham on Tuesday.
Analysis: Seay might see some time with the Devil Rays later this year, but he has no Fantasy value.
News: Bobby Seay (shoulder) will throw one or two innings in a simulated game on Monday.
Analysis: There remains no timetable for Seay's return. He has no Fantasy value.
News: According to the St. Petersburg Times, Bobby Seay should be ready to pitch simulated games by the end of the week.
Analysis: Seay is on the 15-day disabled list with a sore left shoulder.
News: The Tampa Tribune reports that Bobby Seay (sore left shoulder) received a cortisone shot on Tuesday and learned that he has merely tendinitis and not any serious damage. He is expected to resume throwing later this week or early next week.
Analysis: Seay's return date is unclear, but he has no Fantasy value.
News: The Tampa Bay Devil Rays placed Bobby Seay on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with left shoulder tendinitis. He will undergo an MRI on Monday.
Analysis: Seay is not a useful Fantasy pitcher.
News: According to the team's website, Seay has some soreness in the back of this shoulder while warming up on Thursday and was shut down.
Analysis: It is unclear when Seay will be able to return to the team. He has no Fantasy value.
News: According to the Tampa Tribune, Seay will have a chance to compete for a spot in the bullpen during spring training. Even if he wins a roster spot, however, Seay's Fantasy value will be minimal.
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News: The Tampa Bay Devil Rays recalled Seay from Double-A Orlando Sunday to replace injured pitcher Jeff Wallace on the active roster. Seay, slowed by a hand injury this season, is 2-5 with a 6.14 ERA in 14 games.
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News: Seay strained the index finger on his left hand during a Double-A game for the Devil Rays' affiliate at Orlando. He was placed on the disabled list on Tuesday due to the injury.
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News: Seay allowed three runs on three hits in one inning and took the loss in Detroit's 7-5 victory over the Rays Wednesday. His performance may have put his chances of making the Opening Day roster is jeapordy, but it doesn't affect his Fantasy value, which is still null and void.
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News: Seay sprained his right ankle on Wednesday and will either be sidelined or limited in the first few days of camp. Seay, who is the Rays' top left-handed pitching prospect, will be fighting for a roster spot during the exhibition season.
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