March 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers To Honor Jackie Robinson With Statue
The Dodgers announced Tuesday they will unveil a statue of Jackie Robinson at some point during the 2016 season.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Indians Sign Ross Detwiler To Minor League Deal
The Indians have signed Ross Detwiler to a Minor League contract with an invitation to spring training.

Associated Press

White Sox Have Interest In Alex Gordon
Chicago is high on Alex Gordon because he's familiar with the American League Central, offers left-handed hitting, and solid defense.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mat Latos Drawing Interest From Five Teams
Five teams have checked on Mat Latos, who is looking to sign a one-year deal in hopes of re-establishing his value.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Yankees Shopping Ivan Nova
Ivan Nova, 29, is a year away from free agency and coming off a season that included a return from Tommy John surgery.

George A. King III/New York Post

Mets Close To Signing Alejandro De Aza
The Mets will sign Alejandro De Aza to a one-year, $5.75 million contract, according to sources.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Leake, Cardinals Agree To Five-Year, $80M Deal
The contract also includes a mutual option for the 2021 season.

ESPN

Gerardo Parra Drawing Interest From Royals
It has been suggested that Kansas City views Gerardo Parra as a Plan B to re-signing Alex Gordon.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Dodgers Remain In Touch With Marlins About Fernandez
It's still hard to see the Marlins dealing Jose Fernandez at this point in time.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

A's Unlikely To Sign Scott Kazmir
The Athletics are unlikely to sign Scott Kazmir after inking Henderson Alvarez, according to a report.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cardinals In Mix To Sign Mike Leake
Mike Leake could sign with a club soon and the Cardinals are in the mix for the right-hander, according to a report.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Cuban Infielder Fernandez Scheduled For February Showcase
Major League teams will get an extended look at Cuban infielder Jose Miguel Fernandez when he takes the field for his first showcase on Feb. 3 in the Dominican Republic.

Chad Thornburg/MLB

Red Sox To Retire Wade Boggs' No. 26
The Red Sox have announced that they will retire Wade Boggs' No. 26 at Fenway Park in a pregame ceremony on May 26.

Ian Browne/MLB

Market For Scott Kazmir Taking Shape
Scott Kazmir, 31, has trimmed his suitors to the Royals, Athletics, Cardinals, Nationals and Astros.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Mets Looking At Span, Venable, De Aza
The Mets are looking to add a left-handed bat to serve as a partner for right-handed-hitting Juan Lagares.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Rockies, Adam Ottavino Agree To Three-Year, $10.4M
Adam Ottavino, 30, underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in May.

Associated Press

Cardinals May Have Interest In Jake Odorizzi
The Cardinals have contacted the Rays about a starting pitcher and Jake Odorizzi is believed to be the target, according to a report.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Braves Targeted Dansby Swanson Before Simmons Trade
The Braves like Dansby Swanson so much that they targeted him in a trade with the Diamondbacks prior to dealing Andrelton Simmons.

David Laurilla/FanGraphs

Epstein Stresses Jorge Soler's Value To Cubs
The Cubs expect Jorge Soler to be their starting right fielder next April.

Bruce Levine/CBS Chicago

Orioles Have Engaged In Talks With Yoenis Cespedes
The Orioles have engaged in talks with Yoenis Cespedes and other "high-end" free agent outfielders, according to a report.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Rangers Receiving Interest In Jurickson Profar
The Rangers are receiving "a lot of hits" about Jurickson Profar from numerous teams, according to a report.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Record Four Teams Receive Luxury Tax Bills
The Dodgers were hit with a record tax of nearly $43.6 million for a payroll just shy of $300 million.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

A's, Henderson Alvarez Agree To One-Year Deal
Henderson Alvarez posted an 0-4 record with a 6.45 ERA in four starts in 2015 and underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in July.

ESPN.com

Matheny Disagrees With Heyward's Aging Comments
Jason Heyward said the Cardinals' aging core was one of the reason he signed with the Cubs as a free-agent.

ESPN.com

A's, Jarrod Parker Agree On One-Year Deal
The A's and starting pitcher Jarrod Parker have agreed to a one-year deal worth $850,000.

ESPN.com

Source: Brandon Phillips Trade Talks Not Advancing
It appears unlikely that a deal will be made for Brandon Phillips unless the Reds change their demands.

ESPN.com

A's Nearing Deal With Henderson Alvarez
The prospective deal is worth $4 million over one year with incentives. He can earn up to $5.85 million if all incentives are reached.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Ryan Vogelsong Signs With Pirates
The Pirates have signed Ryan Vogelsong, but the terms of the deal are unknown.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers, Colby Lewis Agree To One-Year, $6M Deal
The deal is pending a physical on the pitcher's surgically repaired right knee, and that exam likely won't happen until after the holidays.

Associated Press

Nationals Moving Closer To Deal For Brandon Phillips
A trade can't be completed until Brandon Phillips waives his no-trade clause.

Jim Bowden/ESPN