April 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Gap Still Exists In Talks Between Giants, Lincecum
Tim Lincecum, a two-time Cy Young winner and the 2010 World Series hero, is thought to be seeking an eight-year deal.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Winning Bid For Darvish Included Nod To Ryan
The last four digits of the winning bid for Yu Darvish were 3411, a nod to both Nolan Ryan and the Japanese pitcher.

Bob Elliott/Toronto Sun (via Twitter)

A's Not Ruling Out Another Trade
The Athletics have acquired 10 players via trade this offseason and they may not be done dealing.

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Market May Be Pushing Madson To Angels
As time passes it is becoming more and more likely that the Angels will sign free-agent reliever Ryan Madson.

MLBlogs.com

Bard Now Free To Start For Red Sox
The acquisition of reliever Andrew Bailey on Wednesday will allow the Red Sox to comfortably move Daniel Bard into the starting rotation.

Big League Stew

Oakland Getting Two Prospects In Bailey Deal
The Athletics will add first baseman Miles Head and pitcher Raul Alcantara.

Big League Stew

Steven Cohen Bidding For Dodgers
Billionaire hedge-fund executive Steven Cohen is interested in buying the Dodgers, according to sources.

Los Angeles Times

Cashman Has 'Nothing To Report' On Re-Signing Jones
The Yankees are still in talks with free-agent outfielder Andruw Jones, but general manager Brian Cashman said there is "nothing to report from that."

New York Daily News

Athletics Deal Bailey To Red Sox
The Red Sox have acquired reliever Andrew Bailey from the Athletics in exchange for outfielder Josh Reddick and two prospects.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Boras: Fielder Won't Sign Three-Year Deal
A report that free-agent first baseman Prince Fielder might agree to take a three-year contract appears to be false.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Red Sox, Rangers Favorites To Acquire Bailey
Boston and Texas are both interested in Andrew Bailey and they have the pieces needed to make a deal with Oakland.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Source: A's Pursuing Jorge Soler
The Athletics have strong interest in 19-year-old Cuban outfielder Jorge Soler, according to a major-league source.

San Francisco Chronicle

Yankees Add Hideki Okajima To Bullpen
Hideki Okajima will be in spring training as a non-roster invite.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Nationals Sign Mark DeRosa
Washington has signed free-agent utility player Mark DeRosa to a one-year contact.

Associated Press

A-Rod Has Knee Treated In Germany
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez turned to a new therapy to treat his knee and shoulder.

ESPN.com

Angels To Try Trumbo At Third Base
The Angels have told Mark Trumbo that they would like to try him out at third base in Spring Training.

MLB.com

Marlins Trying To Re-Sign Greg Dobbs
The most immediate priority for the Marlins is to re-sign free-agent Greg Dobbs.

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No Movement On A's Potential Move
There has been no change in the status of a possible A's move from Oakland to San Jose.

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Will Zack Greinke Get Big Payday?
Brewers starting pitcher Zack Greinke could be in line for a significant payday after the 2012 season.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Cain Could Be Prize Of 2012 Free Agent Class
Josh Hamilton and Cole Hamels are on the market, but they could be extended or re-sign early on.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Stone's Mother To Hamilton: Don't Stop Throwing Balls Into Stands
In an interview with The New York Times Magazine, SuZann Stone made her request.

Big League Stew

Sources: Dickey Will Move Forward With Climb
The Mets aren't pleased with the pitcher's plans.

New York Daily News

Bailey Could Be Next Oakland Pitcher Dealt
Athletics general manager Billy Beane has made no secret about his willingness to move important pieces.

MLB.com

Rays Most Likely To Trade Davis, Niemann
The sentiment around baseball is that Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann are the most likely to be traded by Tampa Bay.

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Mariners Could Move Ichiro Out Of Leadoff Role
Mariners manager Eric Wedge raised eyebrows when he said he'll move Ichiro Suzuki out of the leadoff role if it suits the club.

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Yankees Declined To Sign Beltran
The Yankees were offered the chance to sign free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran, but they declined.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Yakult Signs Lastings Milledge
The Yakult Swallows have finally announced the acquisition of outfielder Lastings Milledge.

NPR Tracker

Pirates Looking For Starting Pitcher
The Pirates still have some money to spend this offseason and they are looking for a starting pitcher.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Mets Ask R.A. Dickey Not To Climb Kilimanjaro
The Mets have asked R.A. Dickey not to make his charity climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Torrealba Issues Apology After Suspension
Rangers reserve catcher Yorvit Torrealba issued a statement of apology after he was suspended 66 games for striking an umpire.

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