Ryan Braun's suspension has been overturned by an arbitrator due to inconsistencies with how the sample was handled. This is huge news from a fantasy perspective, as Braun is a top 5 pick in all formats. Our 2012 fantasy baseball rankings will be updated shortly to address Braun’s new value.

Tags: Brewers

Josh Johnson completed a successful bullpen session on Wednesday without any pain according to MLB.com. Johnson has been plagued with shoulder and arm issues over his career, however he could be an interesting fantasy play this year if he can stay healthy.

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Jane Lee of MLB.com is reporting that the Oakland A’s have landed prize free-agent Yoenis Cespedes to a four year, $36 Million deal. Cespedes is a power hitting center fielder who will add some much needed pop to an otherwise impotent Oakland line up.

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According to the St. Petersburg Times, Tampa Bay Ray third baseman Evan Longoria had foot surgery in November to remove a Morton’s Neuroma. It was a minor surgery and Longoria is believed to be ready for spring training later this month. Longoria should still be viewed as a top-five third baseman in fantasy drafts this spring, however managers looking to draft him for their squad should keep this injury in the back of their mind.

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Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun is reporting that the Rockies and Orioles have agreed on a trade to send Jason Hammel and Matt Lindstrom to Baltimore for Jeremy Guthrie.

In eight major league seasons, Guthrie has a 47-65 record with a 4.19 ERA and a SO/9 ratio of 5.5. From a fantasy perspective, his relatively low strikeout average and a move to Coors field make Guthrie a marginal fantasy play at best, however he will have some value in NL only leagues.

Tags: Rockies, Orioles