Fri Mar 28 2014 | 16:09 | Mike Fontenot signed by Rays or minors deal |
Rays signed INF Mike Fontenot to a minor league contract. |
Fontenot was released by the Nationals earlier this week, but it didn't take him long to find a new home. The 33-year-old spent all of last season at Triple-A Durham, batting .264/.335/.379 with four homers and 42 RBI. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Mar 28 2014 | 08:27 | Mike Fontenot released by Nationals |
Nationals released INF Mike Fontenot. |
It's not clear whether Fontenot had an opt-out of if the Nats just decided there was no room for him on their Triple-A roster. The 33-year-old will seek employment elsewhere. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jan 9 2014 | 13:51 | Nationals sign Fontenot to minors contract |
Nationals signed INF Mike Fontenot to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
Fontenot spent the entire 2013 season with the Rays' Triple-A team and batted just .264/.335/.379. The 33-year-old has little shot at an Opening Day roster spot. |
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter | |
Wed Nov 28 2012 | 23:13 | Rays ink Mike Fontenot to minor league deal |
Rays signed INF Mike Fontenot to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. |
Fontenot batted .289/.343/.340 in 105 plate appearances this past season for the Phillies. It's possible that he'll be able to crack the Rays' Opening Day roster, but the 32-year-old has never been a fantasy option. |
Source: Matt Eddy on Twitter | |
Wed Aug 1 2012 | 13:51 | Phils designate INF Fontenot for assignment |
Phillies designated INF Mike Fontenot for assignment. |
Fontenot batted .289/.343/.340 with a home run, seven RBI and a .683 OPS in 47 games with the Phillies. He should draw interest on waivers. Michael Martinez was called up to replace him on the active roster. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu Jun 7 2012 | 11:12 | Fontenot starting at 2B on Thursday |
Mike Fontenot is starting at second base Thursday. |
Fontenot should get the majority of playing time at second while Freddy Galvis recovers from a lower back strain. Michael Martinez also figures to get some starts. |
Source: Philadelphia Phillies on Twitter | |
Mon May 28 2012 | 03:20 | Fontenot making an impact through 18 at-bats |
Mike Fontenot went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Cardinals. |
The 31-year-old has hit safely in each start since his call-up earlier this month, and is now batting 8-for-18 (.444). Do not expect the career .265 hitter to sustain these numbers for much longer. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri May 11 2012 | 23:08 | Phillies call up Mike Fontenot from Triple-A |
Phillies purchased the contract of INF Mike Fontenot from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. |
Fontenot, who signed a minor league deal with the Phillies last month, had a .300/.364/.420 batting line over his first 15 game with the IronPigs. The 31-year-old batted just .227/.304/.377 across 252 plate appearances with the Giants last year, so we aren't expecting much from a fantasy perspective, but he could split playing time with rookie Freddy Galvis at second base. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Thu May 10 2012 | 18:48 | Phils could soon call up Mike Fontenot |
Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com reports that Mike Fontenot could be called up to the majors "in the coming days." |
Rookie second baseman Freddy Galvis has handled himself well with the glove, but the Phillies can't live with his weak .213/.237/.340 batting line for much longer. Fontenot, who signed a minor league deal with Philadelphia last month, is hitting .319/.373/.447 with four homers and an .819 OPS over 52 plate appearances with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. |
Source: CSNPhilly.com | |
Mon Apr 23 2012 | 12:08 | Fontenot reports to AAA |
Mike Fontenot has reported to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. |
Fontenot spent the past week working out at extended spring training after battling a groin injury throughout camp. He could join the Phillies' roster within a week. |
Source: Matt Gelb on Twitter | |
Fri Apr 13 2012 | 17:55 | Phillies sign Mike Fontenot to minors deal |
Phillies signed INF Mike Fontenot to a minor league contract. |
Source: David Hale on Twitter | |
Fri Apr 13 2012 | 16:40 | Mike Fontenot to sign minors deal with Phils |
Jim Bowden of ESPN.com and MLB Network Radio reports that Mike Fontenot will sign a minor league contract with the Phillies. |
Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reported earlier in the day that Fontenot was also weighing an offer from the Braves, but he has apparently opted to sign with the Fightins. Rookie Freddy Galvis is filling in for Chase Utley at second base right now, but Fontenot would provide an experienced alternative. The 31-year-old batted .277/.304/.377 across 252 plate appearances with the Giants last year. |
Source: Jim Bowden on Twitter | |
Fri Apr 13 2012 | 16:09 | Mike Fontenot narrows choices to PHI, ATL |
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports free agent Mike Fontenot is deciding between offers from the Phillies and Braves. |
We've got a utilityman bidding war on our hands. Starting raw rookie Freddy Galvis in the absence of Chase Utley, the Phillies would seem to have the greater need, but Fontenot would also be an offensive upgrade on Jack Wilson behind rookie Tyler Pastornicky at shortstop in Atlanta. He should have a new team by the end of the weekend. |
Source: Ken Rosenthal on Twitter | |
Fri Mar 30 2012 | 13:59 | Giants release infielder Mike Fontenot |
Giants released INF Mike Fontenot. |
It's a little surprising given Freddy Sanchez's uncertain status, but the Giants have opted to carry Ryan Theriot and Emmanuel Burriss instead, and Brett Pill can also play second base in a pinch. Fontenot batted just .227/.304/.377 last season in his lone full year with the Giants. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Mon Mar 12 2012 | 19:34 | Fontenot (groin) expected to play Tuesday |
Mike Fontenot (groin) is expected to play Tuesday against the Cubs. |
Fontenot hasn't played since last Tuesday due to a right groin injury, but it's not considered a major issue. The 31-year-old batted .227/.304/.377 with four home runs, 21 RBI and a .681 OPS last season and is expected to serve as a utility infielder again in 2012. |
Source: Henry Schulman on Twitter | |
Mon Dec 12 2011 | 23:26 | Giants, Fontenot agree on one-year deal |
Giants and INF Mike Fontenot avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract. |
No official word yet, but this would seem to indicate that Jeff Keppinger will likely be non-tendered or traded before the midnight ET deadline. Fontenot, 31, earned $1.05 million this past season while batting .227/.304/.377 with four home runs, 21 RBI and a .681 OPS over 252 plate appearances. He'll serve as a utility infielder in 2012. |
Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter | |
Tue Sep 27 2011 | 02:07 | Fontenot triples in win |
Mike Fontenot went 2-for-3 with a triple, two RBI and run scored in Monday's win over the Rockies. |
San Francisco's utility infielder is now batting .231/.310/.384 through 247 plate appearances this season. Set to hit the open market at age 31 this winter, Fontenot will likely have to play for the veteran's minimum in 2012. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Wed Aug 17 2011 | 22:13 | Fontenot has rare big night |
Mike Fontenot went 3-for-5 with a double in San Francisco's win over the Braves on Wednesday. |
The multi-hit effort was his first in 11 starts. Fontenot simply doesn't play - or produce - enough to be worth a look in even deeper NL-only leagues. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 8 2011 | 19:08 | Mike Fontenot activated |
Giants activated INF Mike Fontenot from the 15-day disabled list. |
On Thursday it was reported that Fontenot, who has been out since the final week of May with a left groin strain, might not quite be physically ready to return. But, with the Bill Hall injury, the Giants went ahead and made the move. Fontenot should garner a few starts per week in the middle infield, assuming he's up for it. |
Source: Rotoworld.com | |
Fri Jul 8 2011 | 09:42 | Giants in 'holding pattern' with Fontenot |
The Giants are in a "holding pattern" with disabled INF Mike Fontenot (groin). |
Although it was reported on Wednesday that Fontenot could be activated as early as Friday, he is apparently not "physically ready" to return from his groin strain. The longer Fontenot is out, the more time it gives the Giants to evaluate Bill Hall, who is a candidate to be designated for assignment upon Fontenot's activation. |
Source: San Francisco Chronicle | |