April 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Neftali Feliz To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Neftali Feliz will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament.
Feliz was diagnosed with a sprained ligament in May and began a rehab assignment in Double-A in mid-July.
Feliz experienced elbow soreness after three rehab starts.
Feliz has been both a reliever and starter during his tenure with the Rangers.
The typical recovery time for Tommy John surgery is 12-15 months.
Yankees Trade For Casey McGehee
The Yankees will receive Casey McGehee from the Pirates in exchange for Chad Qualls.
McGehee can help fill in at third base for the Yankees while Alex Rodriguez recovers from a broken hand.
McGehee became expendable following Pittsburgh's acquisition of Gaby Sanchez from Miami.
Rangers Acquire Dempster From Cubs
The Rangers have acquired Ryan Dempster to improve their starting rotation.
Texas and Chicago agreed to the deal just before Tuesday afternoon's deadline. The Braves and Dodgers were favored at points. Dempster approved the last-minute deal.
The Rangers originally selected Dempster in the third round of the 1995 First-Year Player Draft.
The Cubs will acquire to Class A players in the deal.
Reds Acquire Jonathan Broxton From Royals
The Reds have acquired Jonathan Broxton from the Royals, according to a source.
Cincinnati already owns one of the best bullpens in the National League.
Cubs Won't Trade Soriano; August Deal Possible
The Cubs decided not to trade Alfonso Soriano before the non-waiver deadline on Tuesday afternoon, according to a report.
However, Soriano would easily clear waivers and Chicago could move him in August.
Reds Won't Acquire Denard Span From Minnesota
The Reds won't acquire Denard Span from the Twins ahead of the trade deadline, according to a report.
Cincinnati has been searching for a leadoff hitter.
Tigers, Cubs Working On Soriano Trade
The Tigers and Cubs are hard working on a trade for Alfonso Soriano with the minutes ticking away before the non-waiver trade deadline, according to a source.
The two sides are not sure they can make the financial aspect of the trade work.
Pirates Acquire Gaby Sanchez From Marlins
The Pirates agreed to a trade for Gaby Sanchez from the Marlins, according to a source.
Pittsburgh will send outfielder Gorkys Hernandez and a competitive-balance pick to Miami.
It is being reported that the Pirates also obtained right-handed reliever Kyle Kaminska in the deal.
Red Sox To Add Craig Breslow
The Red Sox will acquire reliever Craig Breslow from the Diamondbacks, a source has confirmed.
The Angels were also looking at Breslow.
Boston will send Matt Albers and Scott Podsednik to Arizona to complete the trade.
Cardinals Acquire Mujica From Marlins
The Cardinals have acquired reliever Edward Mujica in trade with the Marlins.
St. Louis is sending third baseman Zack Cox to Miami.
Reds, Twins Discussing Denard Span
Denard Span is hitting .290/.356/.396 with three homers, 32 RBI and 11 steals in 94 games.
Dempster Would Approve Trade To Yankees, Rangers
Ryan Dempster has informed the Cubs that he would approve a trade to the Yankees.
Blue Jays, Rangers Watched Garza's Side Session
Matt Garza has a triceps injury that has hurt his trade value.
D-Backs Pull Prospect From Start, Stirring Trade Rumors
The Diamondbacks have pulled pitching prospect Patrick Corbin from his scheduled start for the Triple-A Aces on Tuesday.
Cubs Claim Yankees Interested In Dempster
The Yankees are being very quiet about their reported interest in Ryan Dempster.
Giants Trade For Hunter Pence
San Francisco will send outfielder Nate Schierholtz, catcher Tommy Joseph and right-hander Seth Rosin to Philadelphia for Hunter Pence.
Soriano Provides List Of Approved Cubs
Chicago isn't believed to have any offers on the table for Alfonso Soriano.
Cubs, Dodgers May Be Nearing Dempster Deal
Los Angeles has longed coveted a starting pitcher and Ryan Dempster is known to prefer a deal to the Dodgers.
Report: Giants Agree To Trade With Phillies For Pence
The Phillies traded Hunter Pence to the Giants one year after he was acquired in a deadline deal from the Astros.
Dodgers Acquire Shane Victorino
The Dodgers have acquired Shane Victorino from the Phillies for Josh Lindblom and Ethan Martin, according to a source.
Yankees Aren't In Talks For Dempster
Ryan Dempster's preferred destination remains the Dodgers.
Tigers Looking For Middle-Of-The-Order Hitter
With Victor Martinez unlikely to return this season, the Tigers are looking for a middle-of-the-order hitter.
Orioles, Phillies Advancing In Joe Blanton Talks
Baltimore received medical records on a pair of minor league players from Philadelphia on Tuesday morning as they consider a trade for Joe Blanton.
Sources: Dodgers Nearing Deal For Shane Victorino
Philadelphia would receive reliever Josh Lindblom and a player to be named in the deal with the Dodgers for Shane Victorino.
Yankees Not Pursuing Cliff Lee
If the Yankees want to reach their payroll goal of $189 million by 2014, they cannot trade for Cliff Lee.
Giants Have Inquired About Alfonso Soriano
In the sixth year of an eight-year, $136 million contract, Alfonso Soriano is still owed $44 million.
Marlins Send Carlos Zambrano To Bullpen
Carlos Zambrano is 1-6 with a 7.62 ERA over his past nine starts.
Schierholtz Denies Requesting Trade From Giants
He recently admitted that he'd welcome a change of scenery if it meant more playing time.
D-Backs Want To Acquire Frontline Starting Pitcher
Arizona could target someone like Cliff Lee, using Justin Upton as the centerpiece of a deal.
Dempster Still Only Willing To Approve Trade To Dodgers
The Cubs are trying very hard to send Ryan Dempster to the Dodgers, but the two clubs remain at an impasse.