May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Angels Sign Pena, Boesch
Carlos Pena and Brennan Boesch have been invited to spring training with the Angels.

Associated Press

Yuniesky Betancourt Signs With Japanese Club
Betancourt has a .261 career average with 80 homers and 457 RBIs in a Major League career that began in 2005.

Associated Press

Puig Has Reckless Driving Charge Dropped
The state attorney's office dropped that charge due to a lack of sufficient evidence in the case.

ESPN

McCarthy Won't Wear MLB-Approved Protective Cap
Brandon McCarthy was hit in the head by a line drive more than 16 months ago.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Source: Burnett To Pitch In 2014
A.J. Burnett's decision does not mean he will limit himself to returning to the Pirates.

Travis Sawchik/PIttsburgh Tribune-Review

Suk-min Yoon In Talks, May Sign Soon
The right-hander has reportedly fielded four offers and has entered discussions with two of those clubs.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Blue Jays 'In The Mix' For Stephen Drew
The Blue Jays would use Stephen Drew as a second baseman.

Jon Heyman/MLB Network

Russell Wilson To Be Featured On Topps Card
Russell Wilson may never play a game for the Rangers, but he will be featured as a member of the club on a Topps baseball card this season.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Chapman To Earn $5M With Reds In 2014
Aroldis Chapman and the Reds split the difference on their arbitration figures.

Associated Press

Protective Caps For Pitchers Approved
The use of the approved headgear is optional.

William Weinbaum/ESPN

Masterson, Indians Table Extension Talks
The Indians haven't completely closed the door on an extension for Justin Masterson, but the two sides have put talks on hold for now.

Jordan Bastian/MLB

Indians, Elliot Johnson Reach Agreement
Elliot Johnson, 29, split last season between the Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves.

Associated Press

Giants Coach Gives $96K To Stow Family
Bryan Stow continues to deal with traumatic injuries and brain damage from being severely beaten outside Dodger Stadium on Opening Day 2011.

Associated Press

Victor Martinez Unsure Of Future With Tigers
Victor Martinez knows that Max Scherzer and Miguel Cabrera are higher priorities for Detroit.

Associated Press

Beltre Predicts MVP For Fielder, Who Will Hit Third
Prince Fielder, acquired in a trade with the Tigers, will hit third for the Rangers this season.

Gerrry Fraley/Dallas Morning News

Walker OKs Morneau's Use Of No. 33 With Rockies
Justin Morneau idolized Larry Walker during his youth. They are both natives of British Columbia.

Thomas Harding/MLB

Paul Janish To Sign With Rockies
The 31-year-old is considered a defense-first player.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Balfour's Deal With Rays Is Slightly Backloaded
Grant Balfour will earn $5 million in 2014 and $7 million in 2015.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Zambrano Asks Forgiveness After Starting Brawl
Carlos Zambrano has apologized for starting a brawl during Venezuela's winter league series final.

Associated Press

Reds Sign Chris Nelson
The Reds have signed Chris Nelson to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Young Mulling Retirement, Offer From Dodgers
Michael Young has an offer on the table from the Dodgers, but the 37-year-old is also seriously thinking about retirement.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Mariners Searching For Complementary Pieces
The Mariners expect to make some more moves in the coming weeks.

Greg Johns/MLB

Reds Won't Give Up Draft Pick To Sign Cruz
The Reds aren't likely to sign free-agent Nelson Cruz.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Ervin Santana Drawing Interest From Eight Teams
The Rockies, Orioles, Mariners, Yankees and Dodgers are all interested, according to a source.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

NFL Remains America's Favorite Sport; MLB Second
For the 30th straight year, the NFL is the most popular sport in the United States.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

David Ortiz Angling For Multiyear Deal
David Ortiz wants to retire as a member of the Red Sox, but may move on if the club doesn't offer him another long-term contract.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Jason Kipnis Open To Long-Tern Deal Talks
Jason Kipnis is open to long-term contract talks with the Indians during Spring Training.

MLB.com

Homer Bailey Weighing Contract Options
Homer Bailey's agent and Reds GM have had contract talks throughout the winter.

MLB.com

Braun Apologetic At FanFest, Ready To Move Forward
Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun is ready for a new chapter in his major league baseball career.

ESPN.com

Brewers Complete Four-Year Deal With Garza
The Brewers were reportedly talking to Matt Garza about a four-year deal worth $52 million.

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