May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Jays Express Interest In Rizzo To Replace Beeston
The Blue Jays are actively searching for a replacement for Paul Beeston.

ESPN.com

Bryce Harper Skips Fan Festival
The MLB Player's Association has filed a grievance on Bryce Harper's behalf.

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Tigers Haven't Had Any Talks With Scherzer
The Tigers haven't ruled out re-signing Max Scherzer, but they aren't making him a priority either.

Jason Beck/MLB

Pirates Were Finalists For Brandon McCarthy
Brandon McCarthy ended up signing with the Dodgers.

Tom Singer/MLB

Tigers, Porcello Discussed Extension Prior To Trade
The Tigers "briefly discussed" a contract extension beyond the 2015 season with Rick Porcello before he was traded to the Red Sox on Thursday.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Mets Wouldn't Trade Young Pitchers For Cespedes
The Mets inquired with the Red Sox about Yoenis Cespedes toward the end of the season, but were told the asking price would be Zack Wheeler or Jacob deGrom.

David Lennon/Newsday

Phillies Losing Hope For Huge Haul In Hamels Trade
Cole Hamels has five years and $90 million left on his contract.

David Murphy/Philadelphia Daily News

Nationals, Mariners Still Discussing Ian Desmond
Seattle is balking at including top young arms Taijuan Walker and James Paxton in a deal.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Mariners Hesitant To Go Five Years For Melky Cabrera
The Mariners are looking for offense and Melky Cabrera is believed by many to be the best remaining free-agent outfielder.

Bob Dutton/News Tribune

Rangers To Acquire Detwiler From Nationals
The Nationals will trade Ross Detwiler to the Rangers in exchange for right-hander Abel De Los Santos and infielder Chris Bostick.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Report: Twins Finalizing $54M Deal With Ervin Santana
The Twins are close to finalizing an agreement on a four-year, $54 million deal with Ervin Santana, according to a report.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Red Sox Bring Back Justin Masterson
The Red Sox have agreed to a one-year, $9.5 million deal with Justin Masterson that includes incentives.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Marlins Acquire Latos From Reds
The Marlins have acquired Mat Latos from the Reds in exchange for pitching prospect Anthony DeSclafani and young catcher Chad Wallach.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Kendrys Morales To Sign With Royals
The Royals have agreed to a two-year, $17 million deal with Kendrys Morales.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cardinals Will Sign Mark Reynolds
The 31-year-old hit .196/.287/.394 in 433 plate appearances with the Brewers in 2014.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Reds Deal Alfredo Simon To Tigers
The Tigers will send shortstop Eugenio Suarez and pitching prospect Jonathan Crawford to the Reds.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Reds, Tigers Discussing Starting Pitcher
The Reds and Tigers are discussing a trade that would send a starting pitcher to the American League.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Tigers, Red Sox Will Swap Porcello, Cespedes
Two additional players will head to Detroit along with Cespedes, including right-hander Alex Wilson.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Sources: Yankees Considering Run At Ervin Santana
There has been some dialogue between the two sides.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Tigers Won't Have Chance To Match Offers Scherzer Receives
"This is not church bingo," agent Scott Boras said.

Chris Iott/MLive.com

Source: Kemp Informed Of Trade To Padres
"It's done," said a source.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Source: Masterson Close To Deal With Unknown Team
Justin Masterson has been linked to the Red Sox and Tigers most recently.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Pirates, Walker Have Discussed Extension
There are no active negotiations and the two sides appear to be far apart in terms of financial figures.

Rob Biertempfel/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Orioles Had Deal For Starter Fall Through
The Orioles were on the verge of a trade for a starter on Wednesday, but the deal fell through.

Eduardo A. Encina/Baltimore Sun

Boras Compares Scherzer To Peyton Manning
With Jon Lester off the market, Max Scherzer is considered the best available pitcher.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Sources: McCarthy, Dodgers Reach $48M Deal
McCarthy, 31, split the 2014 season between the Yankees and Diamondbacks.

ESPN

Red Sox Get Miley From Diamondbacks
The Red Sox have acquired Wade Miley from the Diamondbacks for pitchers Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster and a minor-leaguer yet to be identified, according to a Major League source.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Sources: Dodgers, Padres Agree To Kemp Trade
The trade would send Matt Kemp and catcher Tim Federowicz to San Diego in exchange for catcher Yasmani Grandal and a pair of pitching prospects.

Kirk Kenney & Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Dodgers Deal For Kendrick From Angels
The Dodgers have traded pitcher Andrew Heaney to the Angels for second baseman Howie Kendrick.

ESPN.com

Padres, Dodgers Working On Kemp Blockbuster
San Diego's Yasmani Grandal would be the centerpiece of a trade if it is worked out.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports