The News Ben Sheets threw live batting practice for the first time of spring training on Sunday, according to the Associated Press. Our View The A's staff was impressed with Sheets' velocity, and his first pitch flew right by the batter. The former ace hurler's comeback continues to go well, and he should be targeted as a flier for fantasy leagues - but just make sure you do not overpay to be safe. Read More

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The News J.C. Romero (elbow) looked good on Sunday in his first bullpen session of the spring, according to the Delaware News Journal. Our View Romero, who underwent elbow surgery in October, is hoping to be ready to pitch on Opening Day, and Sunday marked a nice step forward toward that target. Owners in leagues that count for holds should continue to monitor Romero's status throughout spring. Read More

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The News The Red Sox have claimed Casey Fien off waivers from Detroit, according to the Tigers' Twitter page. Our View Fien gave up 10 runs in 11.1 innings last year, needless to say that he faces an uphill battle to make Boston's roster. Read More

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The News Jose Reyes looked good during an intrasquad game with the Mets Monday, according to the Associated Press. He smacked a two-run triple in his first at-bat, and ran fine without an issue. Our View This is encouraging, as Reyes was sidelined by a leg injury for most of last season. He feels good and is confident, and looks to be on his way to regaining his elite status among fantasy shortstops for 2010. He should once again be among the first players drafted at his position. Read More

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A Pennsylvania judge has dismissed two charges against Steelers kicker Jeff Reed and postponed a decision on two offenses stemming from a scuffle with police outside a bar. The judge in Pittsburgh on Monday threw out charges of simple assault and resisting arrest against Reed related to an Oct. 18 conflict near Heinz Field. Police say Reed took a "fighting stance" when officers arrived to cite Reed's teammate, backup tight end Matt Spaeth, for disorderly conduct for allegedly urinating in a parking lot. Reed is also charged with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness. Reed is currently the Steelers' franchised free agent. Read More

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The News Jair Jurrjens threw his first bullpen session of spring training Monday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He threw 15 pitches, and displayed good zip and movement. Our View Jurrjens was pain-free, and skipper Bobby Cox felt his session was excellent. This is good news, as the young hurler has been dealing with shoulder inflammation. He is coming off a 14-win season, and could be a solid fantasy hurler for 2010 if healthy. Read More

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The News As he's done over the past few months, Nationals manager Jim Riggleman again recently hinted that Stephen Strasburg will open 2010 in the minors, according to MLB.com. "I think it's going to come down to a philosophical decision more so than a performance decision," Riggleman said. "We anticipate that he is going to throw great. I think it's going to come down to, what is going to be best for Stephen Strasburg as an organization. I have been very impressed and I continue to be impressed." Our View This news doesn't really provide anything different than what we already knew, though it can't hurt to remind fantasy owners that no matter how superb Strasburg looks in spring training, and no matter how loud the cries from Nats fans and fantasy owners alike get to have Strasburg open the season in the majors, he's still incredibly likely to start out in the minors. Strasburg's timetable in the minors, however, remains a bit of a mystery, so we'll have Read More

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The News Josh Hamilton (shoulder) returned to practice this morning but will not participate in Texas' intrasquad game scheduled for later today, according to the Dallas Morning News. Our View He seems unlikely to play in the team's first training exhibition that will take place this Thursday, though it is good to at least see him practicing again. He's failed to do much at Texas' camp thus far after bruising his shoulder in the team's first practice. Read More

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The News According to the Chicago Tribune, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen difused any rumors about including Gordon Beckham in a future trade. Our View "We plan to have Gordon for a long time," Guillen said. Every trade the White Sox want to make, people think they're going to make with the White Sox (involves) Gordon, (Gavin) Floyd and (John) Danks. Those names are going to come up. And we have to deal with that every time they talk about the White Sox trying to make a deal. We got to stay on our toes. There's nothing out there." He could be posturing here, because we think the Sox would give the moon and the stars for Adrian Gonzalez. Beckham is safe in Chi-town for the time being, but people might change their tune around July when the trade deadline is looming. Read More

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The News The Associated Press reports that Josh Hamilton (shoulder) will not play in Thursday's Cactus League opener. Our View The bad news is apparently starting early this season. Hamilton injured his shoulder in the first spring workout and now there's no timetable for when he will get into an exhibition game. The injury would seem minor if it were connected to anyone else, but with Hamilton it's always looming much larger than normal. Stay tuned as there are bound to be countless updates on his status. Read More

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The News Justin Upton's six-year contract extension with the Diamondbacks is officially worth $51 million, and buys out his first two seasons of free agency, according to Jon Heyman of the Sports Illustrated. Our View The extension begins this season and runs through 2015. Just 22 years old, you could say Upton did pretty well for himself. And he continues at the current rate of improvement he is on, the deal will be a steal for Arizona. Read More

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The Chiefs announced the release of RB Dantrell Savage and WR Devard Darling. Darling spent the 2009 season on injured reserve after hurting his knee in a preseason game against Seattle. Savage had 45 yards rushing and 51 yards receiving with the Chiefs in '09. Read More

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