May 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Red Sox Have Received Calls About Saltalamacchia
Jarrod Saltalamacchia is coming off a year in which he hit .222 with 25 home runs and 59 RBIs in 121 games.

Ricky Doyle/NESN

Phillies Considering Hairston, Wells As Outfield Bat
Scott Hairston is a free agent, while Vernon Wells would have to be acquired via trade from the Angels.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

D-Backs First Started Talking With Ross Monday
The Diamondbacks agreed to terms on a three-year deal with Cody Ross this weekend.

Steve Gilbert/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Ibanez, Mariners Agree To $2.75M Deal
Raul Ibanez and the Mariners have agreed to a $2.75 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Associated Press

Rosario Changes Teams For Fifth Time Since Oct. 17
Sandy Rosario, a 27-year-old right-hander, has spent the better part of nine seasons in the minors.

Mark Townsend/Big League Stew

Nationals Want Answer From LaRoche Soon
The Nationals are interested in re-signing Adam LaRoche, but they may soon push for a resolution on his future.

Adam Kilgore/Washington Post

Mariners Eager To Sign Raul Ibanez
The Mariners have "serious interest" in signing Raul Ibanez, according to a source.

George A. King III/New York Post

Arizona Looking To Deal Outfielder, Likely Kubel
After signing Cody Ross, the Diamondbacks are looking to deal an outfielder.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Red Sox Close To Deal For Hanrahan
One official cautioned that there was "still work to be done" on the deal.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Sources: Ross Agrees To Deal With Diamondbacks
The contract is reportedly worth $26 million with a $1 million buyout.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Pirates Targeting Iglesias, Gordon In Hanrahan Talks
Originally seeking pitching, Pittsburgh has shifted that focus since signing Francisco Liriano.

Dan Duquette Jr./NESN

Liriano's Deal With Pirates Worth $12.75M
The exact value of the contract Francisco Liriano received from the Pirates is now known.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

White Sox Want Lefty Hitter, Making Floyd Available
The White Sox are willing to move Gavin Floyd in the right deal and perhaps could covet a left-handed hitter in return.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Blue Jays Claim Canzler Off Waivers From Indians
Russ Canzler hit .269 with three home runs and 11 RBIs in 26 games for the Indians last season.

Associated Press

Bonderman Attempting Comeback With Mariners
Jeremy Bonderman is hoping to make a comeback from Tommy John surgery and was issued an invitation to Spring Training.

Associated Press

Braves Prospect Bullock Receives 50-Game Ban
Billy Bullock, a minor league pitcher in Atlanta's organization, has been suspended 50 games after a second violation of a drug of abuse.

Associated Press

Brewers Add Tom Gorzelanny To Bullpen
Tom Gorzelanny, 30, went 4-2 with a 2.88 ERA and one save in 45 games with Washington last season.

Associated Press

A's Ask For Five More Years At Aging Ballpark
The A's have asked to stay at the aging O.co Coliseum for the next five years.

San Jose Mercury News

Report: Indians, Kazmir Agree To Minor League Deal
The Indians and left-hander Scott Kazmir have reached a minor league deal with an invitation to the big league camp.

ESPN.com

Diamond Has Surgery To Remove Bone Chip
Scott Diamond has undergone surgery to remove a bone chip from his left elbow, but will be ready for Spring Training.

Rhett Bollinger/MLB.com

White Sox Confident Despite Improved Division
The American League Central has gotten stronger around the White Sox, while they have failed to make a splash, but they remain confident heading into 2013.

Scott Merkin/MLB.com

Mets Taking Look At Carl Pavano
New York is looking to restock their rotation after trading R.A. Dickey to Toronto.

Kevin Davidoff/New York Post

Rangers 'Checking Into' Michael Bourn
Jon Heyman describes the team's interest in the free-agent outfielder as in the "infancy" stage.

Adam J. Morris/Lone Star Ball

Sources: Napoli Has Hip Problem
The Red Sox reached a three-year, $39 million agreement with Mike Napoli 18 days ago, but the contract still isn't official.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Reds Remain Cautious With Chapman's Transition
The Reds are moving Aroldis Chapman from the role of closer to the starting rotation for the 2013 season.

Mark Sheldon/MLB.com

Harden Gets Minor League Deal With Twins
The Twins have signed Rich Harden to a Minor League contract with an invitation to compete for a spot on the staff in spring training.

Associated Press

Braves Interested In Scott Hairston
Scott Hairston hit 20 homers and posted a .263/.299/.504 batting line for the Mets this past season.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter)

Report: Pirates Sign Liriano To $14M Deal
The Pirates have agreed to a two-year, $14 million deal with Francisco Liriano, according to The Star Tribune.

ESPN

Lincecum Trims Trademark Long Hair
After years of featuring a long-haired look, Tim Lincecum has made a change.

Kevin Kaduk/Yahoo! Sports

Vegas Makes Blue Jays Favorites For 2013 World Series
The Blue Jays been posted as 15-2 favorites to win it all next October by the Bovada Sportsbook.

David Brown/Big League Stew