May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers GM: Focus Is On Darvish Getting Ready For 2014
Rangers GM Jon Daniels will approach Yu Darvish about a extension "at the right time."

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Twins Prospect Has High Expectations
Miguel Sano hit 35 home runs in just 123 minor league games last season.

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Strasburg Appears Ready For Spring Training
Stephen Strasburg told the local media Saturday that he is 100 percent healthy.

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Thome To Get Statue Outside Progressive Field
The Indians have announced that the team will unveil a statue of Jim Thome this summer at Progressive Field.

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Robinson Cano Hopes To Excite Seattle Fans
As the new face of the franchise in Seattle, Robinson Cano hopes to excite the Mariners' fans.

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Mauer Excited About The Move To First Base
Joe Mauer is getting used to the idea of playing first base next season with the Twins.

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Bryce Harper Having 'Fun' Running Again
Bryce Harper is encouraged to be able to now run and hit without pain.

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Machado Getting Stronger As Spring Camp Nears
Orioles third baseman Manny Machado doesn't have a target date for his return to action.

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Rangers To Start Darvish In Opener
Rangers manager Ron Washington is planning to start Yu Darvish against the Phillies on Opening Day.

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Giants Acquire David Huff From Yankees
The Yankees received cash from the Giants for the right-hander.

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Chone Figgins Signs With Dodgers
Figgins has also been invited to Spring Training.

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Mets Agree To Minor League Deal With Matsuzaka
Daisuke Matsuzaka will compete to be the team's fifth starter.

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Mariners Promote Kevin Mather To President
The Mariners have promoted Kevin Mather to team president and COO, replacing Chuck Armstrong, who is retiring at the end of the month.

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Lucchino: Spending By Yankees Refuels Rivalry
Larry Lucchino says the Red Sox as just as committed to winning, even if they don't spend $500 million on free agents.

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Yenier Bello Cleared To Sign With Major League Teams
Yenier Bello has been cleared by the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control and is now free to sign with Major League club.

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White Sox, Ventura Agree To Multiyear Extension
Robin Ventura's original three-year deal was set to expire after the 2014 season.

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Freddy Garcia Agrees To Minor League Deal With Braves
The 37-year-old is 156-108 with a 4.15 ERA over 15 seasons.

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Buxton Named MLB.com's Top Prospect For 2014
Byron Buxton also topped the list at midseason in 2013.

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Brewers Say Deal With Garza Hasn't Been Finalized
Multiple outlets reported on Thursday that the Brewers had reached a four-year, $52 million deal with the right-hander.

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Yankees May Now Be Looking At Drew
The Yankees have already spent $470 million this winter on Tanaka, Jacoby Ellsbury, Carlos Beltran and Brian McCann.

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Harvey Hopes To Return To Mets For Pennant Race
Matt Harvey is recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Daniel Barbarisi/Wall Street Journal

Mariners Looking To Add To Rotation
The Mariners don't plan to make another huge signing this offseason, but they are looking to add depth to their starting rotation.

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Maddux, La Russa To Enter Hall Without Logos
Of the 300 previous Hall of Fame members, 86 have caps with logos and 42 don't have caps.

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Lester Willing To Take Discount To Remain With Red Sox
Jon Lester is eligible for free agency after the 2014 season.

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Verlander Recovering Well, But Could Miss Start
Justin Verlander is still recovering from core muscle surgery, but the Tigers aren't ruling out the possibility of him missing the start of the season.

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Mets Tried To Land Grant Balfour
The Mets were interested in Grant Balfour, but did not top the offer he received from the Rays.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Scherzer Wants Long-Term Deal With Tigers
Max Scherzer has a chance to test free agency after the 2014 season.

Jason Beck/MLB

Ervin Santana Now Asking For $60M Contract
Ervin Santana was believed to be seeking a much more lucrative deal earlier in the offseason.

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Grant Balfour Agrees To Join Rays
Grant Balfour went 1-3 with a 2.59 ERA and 38 saves last season in Oakland.

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Brewers Reach Four-Year Deal With Garza
Matt Garza will reportedly earn $52 million over the life of the deal.

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