March 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Orioles, Young Agree To One-Year Deal
Delmon Young has agreed to return to the Orioles on a one-year deal, according to reports.

ESPN

Pierzynski Agrees To $2M Deal With Braves
The Braves have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with A.J. Pierzynski.

ESPN

Nationals Add Uggla On Minors Deal
The agreement includes an includes an invitation to Spring Training.

ESPN

Blue Jays Seeking Closer Via Trade
They will look at free agent relievers if a trade can't be worked out, but those options are decreasing.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Sources: Orioles Discussing Outfielder With Padres
The Orioles are still interested in potentially acquiring Seth Smith or Will Venable from the Padres, according to sources.

Eduardo A. Encina/Baltimore Sun

Average Major League Salary Increases To $3.8M
The average salary is on pace to exceed $4 million for the first time in 2015.

Associated Press

Braves Agree To Two-Year Deal With Grilli
Jason Grilli is expected to become the setup man for Craig Kimbrel.

ESPN

Cardinals Sign Jordan Walden
The Cardinals have signed Jordan Walden to a two-year contract that includes a team option for the 2017 season.

William Boor/MLB

Giants, Peavy Finalize Two-Year Deal
The contract includes a $4 million signing bonus, a full no-trade clause and award bonuses, according to a report.

Joey Nowak/MLB

Cueto Won't Discuss Contract Once Season Begins
Johnny Cueto and the Reds have until Opening Day to work out a deal, agent Bryce Dixon said.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Yankees Check With Rockies On Tulowitzki
A few clubs inquired with the Rockies amid reports that the Mets were discussing the shortstop last week.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Haren 'Holding Out Hope' For Trade To Southern California
Dan Haren, who was traded to the Marlins along with Dee Gordon, has a decision to make regarding his future.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Marlins May Be Looking For Fourth Outfielder
Miami only has three outfielders listed on their 40-man roster.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Following Souza Trade, Nationals Will Count On Taylor
The Nationals traded Steven Souza to the Rays earlier this month, making Michael A. Taylor a very important part of the organization.

Chelsea James/Washington Post

Scutaro Undergoes Back Surgery, Putting Career In Jeopardy
The 39-year-old played in only five games last season because of recurring back problems.

Associated Press

IRS To Auction Off Darryl Strawberry Annuity
The IRS is auctioning off the remaining annuity from the deferred compensation Darryl Strawberry agreed to when he signed a six-year contract with the Mets almost 30 years ago.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Padres, Josh Johnson Reach $1M Deal
Bonuses can increase the value of the contract to $7.25 million.

Cash Kruth/MLB

Padres Plan To Keep Wil Myers
The Padres plan to keep Wil Myers and play him in center field, according to sources close to the organization.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Health Bell Agrees To Minors Deal With Nationals
Health Bell has agreed to a Minor League contract with the Nationals, according to a piece written by the reliever himself for The Players' Tribune.

The Players' Tribune

Hughes, Twins Agree To $42M Extension
Phil Hughes will make $9.2 million in 2015 and 2016 and earn base salaries of $13.2 million from 2017 to 2019.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Pirates Win Rights To Negotiate With Kang
Pittsburgh has 30 days to sign the 27-year-old, who cost a $5 million posting fee.

ESPN

Corey Hart Reaches Deal With Pirates
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with Corey Hart.

Associated Press

Breslow, Red Sox Agree To One-Year Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with Craig Breslow, addressing their need for left-handed bullpen help.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Report: Dodgers Owe More Tax Than Yankees
The Dodgers owe more than $26.6 million in luxury tax.

Associated Press

Athletics Release Nick Punto
Punto was due to make $2.75 million after his contract option for the 2015 season vested.

Associated Press

Tulowitzki Focusing On Rehab Despite Trade Rumors
Reports that the Mets will trade for Troy Tulowitzki have circulated since before the July trade deadline.

MLB.com

Report: Padres, Phillies Discussing Trade For Hamels
The Boston Globe reported last week the Padres, Cubs, Red Sox, Dodgers, and Rangers were interested in Cole Hamels.

MLB.com

Hundley Appears Unlikely To Rejoin O's
Free-agent catcher Nick Hundley has a two-year offer from an unidentified team.

Yahoo.com

Bid From Unnamed Team Accepted For Jung-Ho Kang
The Nexen Heroes have accepted a bid for infielder Jung-Ho Kang.

MLB.com

Giants Send Two Prospects To Marlins For McGehee
The Giants are sending Kendry Flores and Luis Castillo to the Marlins.

ESPN.com