April 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Sources: Angels Sign Cuban Prospect Roberto Baldoquin
Roberto Baldoquin will receive an $8M bonus once the deal becomes official.

MLB.com

Giants Consider Upgrading The Rotation
Giants GM Brian Sabean has spoken to free-agent right-hander James Shields.

MLB.com

Marlins Acquire Martin Prado From Yankees
Miami will also receive David Phelps and cash in exchange for Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Jones and Domingo German.

RealGM Staff Report

David Ross To Sign With Cubs
It was reported earlier Friday that Ross would sign with the Padres, but he ends up with the Cubs.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Giants To Acquire Casey McGehee
The Giants will acquire Casey McGehee from the Marlins.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Source: Red Sox, Padres Nearing Middlebrooks Deal
San Diego will reportedly send Ryan Hanigan to Boston in the deal.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Justin Upton Traded To Padres
Justin Upton will make $14.5 million in 2015 and is set for free agency in 2016.

ESPN

Sources: Braves Finishing Justin Upton Trade
Justin Upton hit .270/.342/.491 in 641 plate appearances this past season.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Mets, Rockies Quietly Discussing Tulowitzki
Mets pitching prospect Noah Syndergaard is said to be the centerpiece of discussions, but there is still a long way to go in negotiations.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Yankees Not Targeting Max Scherzer
"The chances of us bringing in a guy for six [years] and $25 million or over in my opinion is virtually none,'' president Randy Levine said. "At the end of the day you have to be realistic in any

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

A's Trade Derek Norris To Padres
Oakland got right-handers Jesse Hahn and R.J. Alvarez for Norris, right-hander Seth Streich and an international signing slot.

Associated Press

Peavy, Giants Agree To $24M Contract
The deal will pay Peavy base salaries of $7 million in 2015 and $13 million in 2016, according to a source.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Selig To Earn $6M Annually In Retirement
Bud Selig was elected commissioner in July 1998 and will retire on Jan. 25, when Rob Manfred takes over with a five-year term.

ESPN

Dodgers, Padres Finalize Kemp Trade
Matt Kemp has joined the Padres after the club finalized a five-player trade with the Dodgers on Thursday night.

Associated Press

Red Sox Actively Discussing Allen Craig In Trade Talks
The Red Sox are actively discussing Allen Craig with at least one club, according to a report.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Sources: Rollins Trade Still In Play Despite Kemp Snag
If Matt Kemp doesn't head to the Padres, Philadelphia would have to agree on different compensation.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

A's Acquire De La Rosa From Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks have acquired cash from the Athletics for Eury De La Rosa.

Associated Press

Kemp's Hip Put Dodgers-Padres Trade On Hold
The trade between the Dodgers and Padres centered around Matt Kemp is currently on hold while the Padres review the outfielder's medical records, according to a source.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Marlins Getting Calls About Garrett Jones
The Marlins may decide to keep Jones, and use him as a left-handed bat off the bench, either at first base or in right field.

Joe Frisaro/MLB

Hamels Keeping An Open Mind On Future
Cole Hamels has repeatedly said that he wants to win while he is pitching in his prime.

Todd Zolecki/MLB

Sources: Angels Have Discussed Hamilton With Rangers, Padres
Josh Hamilton is owed $83 million over the next three seasons.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Markakis Has Neck Surgery For Herniated Disk
The fusion operation was performed Wednesday in Atlanta by Dr. Steven Wray.

Associated Press

Jason Kipnis Has Finger Surgery
Jason Kipnis underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a damaged tendon in his left ring finger, an injury he sustained while working out with weights in Chicago.

Associated Press

Royals To Sign Volquez For $20M
The 31-year-old earned the deal after a strong 2014 season with the Pirates.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Peavy Drawing Interest From Braves, Giants, Marlins
The Marlins will only enter the race to sign Jake Peavy if Dan Haren retires or is traded.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Padres, Rays, Nationals Agree To Trade Centered Around Myers
A three-team deal has been agreed upon that will send Wil Myers to the Padres.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Giants, Romo Agree To Two-Year, $15M Deal
Sergio Romo can earn up to $1 million more through incentives under the agreement.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Dodgers Expect Kemp Trade With Padres To Be Completed
The Dodgers have heard anything to indicate that their trade with the Padres involving Matt Kemp is in jeopardy of not being completed.

Bill Shaikin/Los Angeles Times

Mariners Acquire Ruggiano From Cubs
Seattle will send right-hander Matt Brazis to Chicago in return.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Reports: Padres, Rays Discussing Wil Myers Trade
Wil Myers would head to San Diego in the deal involving several players.

Corey Brock/MLB