April 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Damon Rejected Yankees' Offer As Recently As Last Week

Aug 14, 2014 2:45 PM

Free-agent outfielder Johnny Damon turned down a one-year, $6 million offer from the Yankees as recently as last week. Sports Illustrated reported the offer, half of which would have been deferred with no interest. "We're always open to New York," Damon said on WFAN Friday. "But I think right now we also have to be open to whatever offer comes out now. Because I know [the Yankees] have a full roster right now, [but] I never say never anymore." The Giants, Braves and Athletics have shown some level of interest in Damon this offseason, but none have come close to signing him.

New York Post

Tags: New York Yankees, Free Agent Rumor

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Fielder Is No Hurry To Discuss Extension

May 9, 2014 6:29 PM

Brewers first baseman Prince Fielder is in no hurry to discuss a contract extension with the team. Fielder wants to stay in Milwaukee for as long as he can, but feels no urgency. "I came up here and I love it here, so I want to stay here as long as possible," Fielder said Sunday. "I'm here for two more years anyway, so I'm just trying to see what happens then and all the other stuff hopefully will work out." Fielder, who has one year left on his contract, hit .299 with 46 homers and tied for the major league lead with 141 RBIs last season.

ESPN

Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, Free Agent Rumor

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Report: Mora To Join Rockies

Oct 5, 2014 6:15 PM

Melvin Mora has agreed to a one-year, $1.275 million deal with the Rockies, according to multiple reports. Mora will be a right-handed hitting utility player for Colorado in the 2010 season. The Orioles declined their $8 million option on Mora in October, making him a free agent.

ESPN

Tags: Colorado Rockies, Terms Agreement

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Nationals, Hudson Close To Deal

Oct 5, 2014 7:45 PM

The Nationals are close to a deal with free-agent infielder Orlando Hudson, according to Tim Kurkjian of ESPN The Magazine. The contract would be for $3 million with incentives that could bring its value up to $4 million, according to the report.

ESPN

Tags: Washington Nationals, Free Agent Rumor

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Rockies Turn Attention Towards Mora

Nov 5, 2014 1:46 AM

Having lost out on Orlando Cabrera, the Rockies have turned their attention towards free-agent infielder Melvin Mora. Cabrera agreed to a one-year deal with the Reds on Sunday morning.

In Denver Times

Tags: Colorado Rockies, Free Agent Rumor

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Joba: I Want To Start

Jun 29, 2014 11:27 PM

Joba Chamberlain wants to be in the starting rotation for the Yankees next season. Chamberlain told the New York Post on Saturday night that he will arrive in Tampa next week with his eyes set on being a starting pitcher in 2010. "I'm going to go in and understand a lot of guys are fighting for that spot," Chamberlain said. "Nothing is guaranteed." Chamberlain's main competition for the spot with be Phil Hughes, who excelled as a reliever in 2009.

New York Post

Tags: New York Yankees, Misc Rumor

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Source: Giants, Wilson Agree To Deal

Sep 16, 2014 2:35 PM

The Giants and closer Brian Wilson have agreed to a one-year, $4.4 million deal, according to sources. Wilson, who earned $480,000 in 2009, was third in the league with 38 saves last year. "We're very proud of Brian, from the beginning when he was drafted to developing in our system," Giants vice president of baseball operations Bobby Evans said. "He's done a great job and become such a meaningful part of our organization. He's been an important part of this ballclub."

ESPN

Tags: San Francisco Giants, Terms Agreement

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Dodgers Eyeing Four For Fourth OF Spot

Aug 14, 2014 3:26 PM

The Dodgers are looking at four players to assume the role of fourth outfielder. Los Angeles is considering Garret Anderson, Brian Giles, Gabe Gross and Reed Johnson, according to sources. The Dodgers opened up a spot in the outfield when they traded Juan Pierre to the White Sox last month.

ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Free Agent Rumor

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Morneau To Carry Olympic Torch

Sep 17, 2014 8:16 PM

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau will help carry the Olympic torch leading up to the Vancouver Games. Morneau grew up just outside of Vancouver and grew up a die-hard hockey fan. He says the honor is "something that's once in a lifetime."

ESPN

Tags: Minnesota Twins, Misc Rumor

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Athletics Negotiating With Gabe Gross

Jun 10, 2014 7:08 AM

The Athletics are targeting free-agent outfielder Gabe Gross, major-league sources told FOX Sports. Gross, 30, has been with the Rays for the better part of the last two seasons. Oakland would likely use Gross as a reserve, leaving open the option of signing Johnny Damon as well.

FOX Sports

Tags: Oakland Athletics, Free Agent Rumor

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Report: Cabrera To Join Cincinnati
The Reds have beat out their competition for Orlando Cabrera.

ESPN

Rangers Give Feldman One-Year Deal
Scott Feldman was a 17-game winner in 2009.

Yahoo! Sports

Cabrera Being Courted By Reds, Rockies And Nationals
Colorado and Washington are also pursuing Orlando Hudson.

MLB.com

Wedge Expects To Be Candidate In 2011
Eric Wedge expects to be a managerial candidate in 2011.

Journal Gazette

Reds, Gomes Getting Closer To Deal
Cincinnati is waiting to hear from Jonny Gomes.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Mets Invite Catalanotto To Spring Training
Frank Catalanotto has played first, second and third base, as well as both corner outfield spots during his career.

ESPN

Penguins Reportedly Offered To Buy Pirates
The Pirates reportedly considered offering to buy the Pirates last fall.

MLB.com

Report: Mets Watching Chien-Ming Wang Closely
The Mets are one of the team's interested in Chien-Ming Wang.

New York Post

Nationals, Dunn Discuss Possible Extension
Adam Dunn and the Nationals are interested in a long-term pact.

Washington Post

Angels, Saunders Agree On 2010 Pact
Joe Saunders has 33 wins in the last two seasons.

ESPN

Wuertz, A's Reach Two-Year Deal
The contract includes a club option for 2012.

ESPN

Mariners, Byrnes Agree To Contract
Eric Byrnes has joined Seattle.

ESPN

Twins Confident About Re-Signing Mauer
Rod Gardenhire believes Minnesota will retain Joe Mauer.

ESPN

Verlander, Detroit Working On Long-Term Deal
Justin Verlander could get a deal similar to Felix Hernandez.

MLB.com

Tigers Could Target Blalock, Kennedy
The Tigers might be looking for insurance in the infield.

Detroit Free-Press

Minaya Says He's In Charge Of Mets
Omar Minaya insists that he's pulling the strings in New York.

New York Daily News

Indians Trying To Make Room For Hudson
The Indians have thought about trading Fausto Carmona in order to sign Orlando Hudson.

FOX Sports

Nationals Invite Batista To Spring Training
Miguel Batista has won 95 games in his career.

ESPN

Marlins, Turnbow Reach Agreement
The agreement is a minor league deal.

ESPN

A-Rod Thought He Might Be Forced To Retire
Alex Rodriguez underwent arthroscopic surgery in March 2009 to repair the labrum of his right hip.

MLB.com