May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Yankees Looking To Sign Raul Ibanez
The Yankees are looking to add a bat before the 2012 season starts and Raul Ibanez is on their radar.

Yahoo! Sports

Red Sox Aren't Close To Deal With Edwin Jackson
Roy Oswalt is Boston's first choice, but he is reportedly hoping to sign with either St. Louis or Texas.

Yahoo! Sports

Bautista Has Been Given 16 Drug Tests Over Last Two Years
Major League Baseball conducts random drug tests as part of the fallout from a tainted stretch in 1990s.

Toront Star

Rangers 'Weren't In The Ballpark' With What Tigers Gave Fielder
Jon Daniels made it sound as though the Rangers were shocked by the offer Prince Fielder received from the Tigers.

Dallas Morning News

Phillies Add Pierre Via Minor League Deal
The Phillies have added Juan Pierre to their outfield.

Associated Press

Twins To Retire Tom Kelly's No. 10
He is the team's all-time leader in manager wins, with 1,140 over 15-plus seasons.

Associated Press

Reds Will Try To Sign Votto To Extension
Joey Votto is signed through the 2013 season and the Reds haven't ruled out inking him to a contract extension before he hits the open market.

MLB.com

MLB.com Names Matt Moore No. 1 Prospect
On their list of baseball's Top 100 prospects heading into the 2012 season, Rays pitcher Matt Moore was named No. 1 overall.

MLB.com

Edwin Jackson Nearing Decision On Destination
Scott Boras noted that Edwin Jackson is open to signing a one-year deal, a change from his perceived demands earlier in the offseason.

Yahoo! Sports

Oswalt Aiming To Join Rangers Or Cardinals
Roy Oswalt has rejected an offer from the Tigers and is being courted by the Red Sox, but he has settled on two different teams.

Yahoo! Sports

Mets Seeking Left-Handed Outfielder
The free-agent market is starting to dry up, although veterans like Johnny Damon, Raul Ibanez Kosuke Fukudome, Rick Ankiel, and Juan Pierre are available.

Yahoo! Sports

Red Sox Confirm Signing Of Ross
The outfielder was given a one-year, $3 million contract, as was reported earlier this week.

Associated Press

'Good Chance' Rangers Trade Uehara
Texas would like to receive prospects in return for the right-handed reliever.

MLBlogs.com

Dodgers Secretly Bid On Fielder
The Dodgers pushed hard behind the scenes in recent weeks to sign Prince Fielder.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Bidding Now Open On Yoenis Cespedes
Yoenis Cespedes has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball.

USA Today

Inge Isn't Happy About What Fielder Addition Means For Him
Last week, Brandon Inge talked happily about entering the 2012 season as Detroit's fill-time third baseman.

Detroit Free-Press

Fielder Calls Joining Tigers 'A Dream Come True'
The first baseman would hang out at Tigers Stadium as a child during his father Cecil's stint with the club.

Associated Press

Youkilis Talks Health, Valentine, Future
Red Sox third baseman Kevin Youkillis says he's "feeling great" and has been lifting with no restrictions.

ESPN.com

A's Owner Would Have No Problem Adding Manny
A's co-owner Lew Wolff would have no problem adding Manny Ramirez to the team this season.

San Jose Mercury News

Jose Canseco Wants To DH For A's
Jose Canseco is looking for a shot to sign with the A's as their designated hitter.

San Jose Mercury News

Kershaw Wins Spahn Award
Clayton Kershaw accepted the Warren Spahn Award on Thursday as the best left-handed pitcher in baseball.

ESPN.com

Reds Reach Agreement With Jose Arredondo
The Reds and pitcher Jose Arredondo have agreed on a two-year deal.

ESPN.com

Source: Giants Add Clay Hensley To Bullpen
The Giants have reached an agreement with Clay Hensley on a one-year deal.

ESPN.com

Source: Reds Invite Jeff Francis To Spring Training
The Reds have agreed with free agent Jeff Francis on a minor league deal.

ESPN.com

Indians Agree To Terms With Dan Wheeler
The Indians have agreed to terms with pitcher Dan Wheeler on a minor league deal.

ESPN.com

Yankees Sign Hiroki Kuroda
The Yankees announced Thursday the signing of pitcher Hiroki Kuroda to a one-year Major League contract.

Press Release

Indians Place Carmona On Restricted List
The Indians have placed Fausto Carmona on baseball's restricted list and won't have to pay him until he reports.

ESPN.com

Yankees Agree With Boone Logan On One-Year Deal
The Yankees and pitcher Boone Logan have agreed on a one-year contract.

AP

M's Consider Moving Ichiro Out Of Leadoff Spot
M's manager Eric Wedge say's he's leaning toward moving Ichiro Suzuki from the leadoff spot to improve an anemic offense.

AP

A's, Gomes Agree To One-Year Deal
The A's and Jonny Gomes have agreed to a one-year contract.

ESPN.com