May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Greinke Open To Extension With Brewers
Zack Greinke, who is operating without an agent, remains open to discussing a contract extension with the Brewers.

MLB.com

Cardinals Hoping To Deal McClellan
Rather than add a high-end prospect, St. Louis would prefer salary relief in a trade.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Teams Now Looking For 'Tack-On' Guys
A number of Major League teams are looking for late additions that will pay dividends this season.

Boston Globe

Orioles Have Discussed Casey Kotchman, Edwin Jackson
The Orioles have a few items remaining on their offseason shopping list.

MASN Sports

D-Backs, Montero Appear Headed For Arbitration
The Diamondbacks and Miguel Montero appear headed for an arbitration hearing, according to Major League sources.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

A's Still Open To Signing Manny Ramirez
The Athletics are not actively pursuing Manny Ramirez, but the team is still open to signing the free agent.

Associated Press

Despite Addition Of Montero, Olivo To Remain Seattle's No. 1 Catcher
Miguel Olivo is willing to mentor the 22-year-old Jesus Montero.

MLB.com

Brooks Robinson Injured In Fall
Brooks Robinson suffered a broken clavicle and another fracture to his rear shoulder area when he fell six to eight feet.

MLB.com

Mauer Declares Himself Healthy, Ready To Go
Joe Mauer has limited to just 82 games in 2011.

MLB.com

Rangers To Meet With Oswalt On Monday
The Rangers are scheduled to meet with Roy Oswalt on Monday as long as the free agent is still on the market.

Dallas Morning News

Heyward Working Hard To Shed Sophomore Slump
After a promising rookie season, Jason Heyward was limited by a thumb injury and failed to live up to expectations in 2011.

MLB.com

Report: Red Sox Have Made Offers To Edwin Jackson
According to a source, Boston prefers Edwin Jackson to the older Roy Oswalt as they look to bolster their starting rotation.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Orioles Could Re-Acquire Uehara From Rangers
Texas is looking to relieve a potential bullpen logjam and Uehara kept his home in Baltimore after he was dealt last summer.

Dallas Morning News

Dunn Looking Forward To Fresh Start After Rough 2011 Season
Adam Dunn is thrilled that 2011 is behind him and is anxious to begin the 2012 season with a clean slate.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Pomeranz Learned To Pitch Without 'Best Stuff' At End Of 2011
Drew Pomeranz struggled in only one of his appearances, allowing seven runs in two innings at Houston.

MLB.com

Cardinals Deny Oswalt Deal Is Imminent
Reports have swirled since Friday afternoon that St. Louis was nearing a contract agreement with the free agent right-hander.

MLB.com

Cuban No Longer In Running To Purchase Dodgers
Mark Cuban previously pursued the purchase of the Cubs and Rangers.

Los Angeles Times

A-Rod Hasn't Hit .300 Since 2008
Alex Rodriguez also hasn't played in 140 games for the Yankees since the 2007 season.

David Schoenfield/ESPN.com

More Offense Comes From First Base Than Any Other Position
In this era of baseball, first base is definitely the premiere offensive position.

Christina Kahrl/ESPN.com

Valentine Unsure How Shortstop Competition Will Shake Out
Having traded Marco Scutaro last week, the Red Sox suddenly have a void at shortstop heading into Spring Training.

MLB.com

Selig Will Decide Epstein Compensation, Hopes To Do So Quickly
Theo Epstein left Boston for Chicago this offseason despite having one year left on his contract.

Associated Press

Astros Take A Flier On Zach Duke
Zach Duke is a former All-Star, making the move low-risk, high-reward for Houston.

Houston Chronicle

Rangers Want To Extend Hamilton's Contract Before Season Begins
Josh Hamilton is in the final year of a two-year, $24 million contract.

Dallas Morning News

Morneau 'On Schedule' For Healthy 2012
Justin Morneau is "right on schedule" to begin the 2012 season at first base for the Twins.

Associated Press

Dodgers Begin Narrowing Ownership Bids
Ten potential ownership groups hoping to purchase the Dodgers have advanced to the second round of bidding, according to a source.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Source: Oswalt Likely To Sign With Cardinals
Roy Oswalt is likely to sign with the Cardinals, a major league source said Friday night.

ESPN.com

Selig Expects Playoff Expansion In 2012
Commissioner Bud Selig expects baseball to expand its playoffs beginning this coming season.

ESPN.com

Lincecum Passes Physical, Signs Two-Year Deal
Giants ace Tim Lincecum officially signed his two-year, $40.5M deal on Friday.

ESPN.com

Pence Agrees With Phillies On One-Year Deal
Outfielder Hunter Pence and the Phillies agreed to a one-year, $10.4M deal on Friday.

ESPN.com

Giants, Theriot Agree On One-Year Deal
The Giants and veteran infielder Ryan Theriot have reached agreement on a $1.25M, one-year contract.

ESPN.com