April 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Cubs Send Bonifacio, Russell To Braves

Sep 25, 2014 7:04 PM

The Chicago Cubs have agreed to send Emilio Bonifacio and James Russell to the Atlanta Braves.

Chicago will receive a minor league catcher in the deal.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Tags: Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Yankees Get Martin Prado From Diamondbacks

Sep 25, 2014 8:18 PM

The New York Yankees have acquired Martin Prado from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 30-year-old was hitting .270/.317/.370 in 436 plate appearances. He is owed $11 million in both the 2015 and 2016 season.

Arizona will receive prospect Peter O'Brien and a player to be named later.

Jack Curry/YES Network

Tags: New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Marlins Acquire Jarred Cosart From Astros

Sep 25, 2014 3:21 PM

The Miami Marlins have acquired Jarred Cosart from the Houston Astros.

Miami will also receive shortstop Enrique Hernandez and outfielder Jake Marisnick in the deal.

Houston gets top prospect Colin Moran as well as a compensation pick in next June's First-Year Player Draft.

Brian McTaggart/MLB

Tags: Miami Marlins, Houston Astros, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Rays Trade David Price To Tigers

Sep 25, 2014 4:43 PM

The Detroit Tigers have acquired David Price from the Tampa Bay Rays, according to a source.

The trade also involves the Seattle Mariners.

Seattle will receive Austin Jackson from Detroit, while Tampa Bay will acquire Nick Franklin (Mariners) and Drew Smyly (Tigers).

Jon Heyman tweets that no other players will go to or from the Mariners.

Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Rays will also acquire minor-league shortstop Willy Adames from the Tigers.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tags: Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Yankees Acquire Stephen Drew From Red Sox

Sep 26, 2014 7:18 AM

The New York Yankees have acquired Stephen Drew in a trade with the rival Boston Red Sox.

The move could make room for Boston to move Xander Bogaerts back to shortstop.

New York is sending Kelly Johnson to Boston.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Tags: New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Misc Rumor, Official Trade, Trade Rumor

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Orioles Acquire Andrew Miller From Red Sox

Oct 5, 2014 11:40 PM

The Baltimore Orioles have added Andrew Miller to their bullpen, acquiring him from the Boston Red Sox.

Boston will receive Eduardo Rodriguez in return, according to a source.

Alex Speier/WEEI

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Misc Rumor, Official Trade, Trade Rumor

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Indians Trade Asdrubal Cabrera To Nationals

Sep 21, 2014 7:29 AM

The Washington Nationals have acquired Asdrubal Cabrera from the Cleveland Indians.

The Indians will reportedly receive Zach Walters as part of the deal.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain-Dealer

Tags: Washington Nationals, Cleveland Indians, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Brewers Acquire Parra From Diamondbacks

Oct 23, 2014 5:47 PM

The Milwaukee Brewers have acquired Gerardo Parra from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor leaguers Mitch Haniger and Anthony Banda.

Parra is hitting .259/.305/.362 in 440 plate appearances this year, but has played a tremendous defensive right field for Arizona. He has $1.6 million left on his deal this season and will be eligible for arbitraton this winter.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, Arizona Diamondbacks, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Reds Dangling Mat Latos In Talks

Sep 25, 2014 5:13 PM

The Cincinnati Reds have dangled Mat Latos in trade discussions.

Latos, 26, has a 3.31 ERA in 55.1 innings this season.

He is eligible for arbitration for the final time this winter and will be a free agent for the first time after the 2015 season.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Tags: Cincinnati Reds, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Yankees Claim Esmil Rogers Off Waivers

Sep 27, 2014 8:33 AM

The New York Yankees have claimed Esmil Rogers off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays.

Rogers, 28, had a 6.97 ERA in just 20.2 innings this season, but as respectable in 2013.

Toronto had designated him for assignment last week.

Jack Curry/YES Network

Tags: New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Misc Rumor, Waiver

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Giants, Rangers Discussing Alex Rios
It has been reported that the Mariners want Rios as well, but San Francisco is closer.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Athletics Getting Numerous Calls About Hammel
Since acquiring Jon Lester from the Red Sox, the Athletics have been "getting flooded" with calls about Jason Hammel.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Rays Expected To Move Price; Dodgers, Mariners Lead Race
The Rays are reportedly planning to trade David Price by Thursday afternoon's trade deadline.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

John Lackey Traded To Cardinals
Peter Gammons first reported that Boston will receive Joe Kelly and Allen Craig to complete the deal.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Source: Price Talks Have Intensified Following Lester Trade
The likelihood of David Price changing addresses increased over the last 12 hours.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Astros Fielding Calls For Cosart, Not Shopping Keuchel
Jarred Cosart, 24, has a 4.41 ERA in 116.1 innings this season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Twins Send Fuld To A's For Milone
The Twins have acquired Tommy Milone from the Athletics in exchange for Sam Fuld.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Orioles Ask About Colon, Mets Uncertain On Deal
The Giants and Mariners have also been linked to Bartolo Colon.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Astros Offering Feldman, But Contract Is A Hurdle
Scott Feldman signed three-year, $30 million last offseason.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Red Sox Deal Lester To A's For Cespedes
The Red Sox have traded Jon Lester, Jonny Gomes and cash to the Athletics in exchange for Yoenis Cespedes and a competitive balance draft pick.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Marlins, White Sox Talking About John Danks
John Danks is owed $28.5 million over the next two seasons under an extension signed before the 2012 season.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Twins Unlikely To Trade Josh Willingham
The Twins could end up moving the outfielder over the waiver period in August.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Yankees, Phillies Have Discussed Marlon Byrd
Marlon Byrd doesn't have the Yankees on his no-trade clause, but the club hasn't like his $8 million salary for next season.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Reds Make Ryan Ludwick Available
Ryan Ludwick has a .261/.325/.392 slash line this season.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Athletics May Be Mystery Suitor For Lester
There is "nothing close" at the moment, according to an A's source.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Dodgers: Kemp Isn't On Trade Block
Matt Kemp is hitting .397 over his last 18 games.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Blue Jays Considering Asdrubal Cabrera For Second Base
The Blue Jays have emerged as a potential landing spot for Asdrubal Cabrera should the Indians trade him.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Yankees Still Pursuing John Danks
The Yankees are still discussing a deal with the White Sox for John Danks, but a gap in compensation remains.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cubs Moving Closer To Bonifacio Trade
The Giants, Orioles, Reds and Royals have all been in play for versatile player.

Tim Dierkes/MLB Trade Rumors

Cubs Acquire Doubront From Red Sox
Felix Doubront recently made it clear that he wanted a trade if the Red Sox didn't put him back in the starting rotation.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports