May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Yankees To Increase Offer To Jeter
New York's next offer to Derek Jeter could be worth a little more than $50 million over three years.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated

Red Sox Very Interested In Upton
Boston has been involved in trade talks for Justin Upton since Arizona began fielding calls.

Chicago Tribune

Gonzalez Staying In San Diego?
The Padres may revisit trading Adrian Gonzalez at midseason.

ESPN

Olivo May Still Return To Jays
Miguel Olivo is drawing interest from the Blue Jays, Rangers and White Sox.

FOX Sports

Ordonez Could Cash In With Tigers Too
Detroit has spent freely so far this offseason.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

First Offer To Jeter Was Less Than $45M
The Yankees first offered Derek Jeter a three-year deal worth less than $45 million.

ESPN.com

Marlins, Vazquez Reach Agreement
Javier Vazquez will return to the National League.

ESPN

GM: Jeter Worth Two Years, $16M
A rival general manager doesn't think Derek Jeter is even worth the three-year, $45 million deal the Yankees offered.

Boston Globe

Cubs Interested In Webb
Brandon Webb has not pitched since Opening Day 2009.

FanHouse

Manny Limited To DH?
A long-time scout believes that Manny Ramirez is only suited to be a designated hitter.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Lee Talks To Heat Up Next Week
Cliff Lee is expected to meet with as many as three teams in the week ahead.

ESPN

Detroit's Ilitch Willing To Spend To Win
Mike Ilitch is willing to spend more to help the Tigers win.

MLB.com

Phillies Hoping Werth's Price Will Fall
Jayson Werth is believed to be seeking a seven-year, $120 million deal.

MLB.com

Leyland: Martinez 'A Perfect Fit' For Tigers
Jim Leyland is happy to have Victor Martinez in Detroit.

MLive.com

Rockies To Increase Pursuit Of Pavano
Colorado is interested in Carl Pavano.

Troy Renck/Denver Post (via Twitter)

Morneau Expects To Be Ready For Spring Training
Justin Morneau was injured on July 7 while sliding into second base in Toronto.

ESPN

Halladay To Grace Cover Of MLB 2K11
Roy Halladay will be featured on the cover of MLB 2K11.

Game Stooge

Backman Surprised Mets Passed Him Over
The Mets named Terry Collins their manager nearly a week ago.

New York Daily News

Jeter Seeking $23M-$24M Annually?
Derek Jeter is reportedly looking for $23 million to $24 million over four or five years.

New York Times

Albaladejo Signs With Yomiuri Giants
Jonathan Albaladejo has spent the last three years with the Yankees.

ESPN

Piniella: Mike Quade Earned Job
Mike Quade replaced Lou Piniella late in the 2010 season.

ESPN

Jeter's Agent: $150M Demand Wrong
Derek Jeter's agent denied a New York newspaper report that his client is seeking a 6-year, $150M deal to return to the Yankees.

ESPN.com

Cabrera Played Role In Courting Martinez
The Tigers have a pair of powerful Venezuelans with Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez.

Yahoo! Sports

Phillies Interested In Dennys Reyes
The Phillies lack an experienced left-hander.

MLB Buzz

Jays Unsure Of Lind's Position
The Blue Jays are worried about Adam Lind's footwork and range at first base.

MLBlogs Network

Twins Wil Try Nishioka At Second Base
J.J. Hardy may not have a place in Minnesota.

FOX Sports

Dodgers Sign Garland To $5M Deal
The Dodgers have signed Jon Garland to a one-year, $5 million.

ESPN

Other Teams Won't Drive Up Jeter's Price
More than a decade ago, the Red Sox successfully drove up the price of then-Yankee Bernie Williams.

FOX Sports

Jeter Seeking $150M Contract
Derek Jeter wants a six-year, $150 million contract, while the Yankees want to cut that more than in half.

New York Daily News

Nationals Cooling On Dunn
Washington is now on the "fringe" of the Adam Dunn sweepstakes.

FOX Sports