May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Looking For Back-End Starters
Kevin Millwood, Brian Bannister, Jeremy Bonderman and Chris Young are likely options for the Mets.

New York Daily News

Former Dodgers Pitcher McDevitt Dies
Danny McDevitt won the final game at Ebbets Field for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

ESPN

Rivera Seeking Two-Year Deal
Mariano Rivera is looking for a two-year deal, but a recent report that he is seeking $18 million per season is wrong.

New York Post

Rodriguez, Diaz Rekindle Relationship
Alex Rodriguez and Cameron Diaz have rekindled their relationship in Miami, according to a report in the New York Post.

New York Post

Morneau Resumes Workouts
Justin Morneau, who suffered a season-ending concussion July 7, has resumed his workouts.

Star Tribune

Twins Remain Interested In Tsuyoshi Nishioka
The Twins remain interested in Japanese infielder Tsuyoshi Nishioka.

Star Tribune

Anthopoulos Unafraid Of Players With Big Reputations
Alex Anthopoulos declined to comment on Manny Ramirez specifically, but did talk about how the Blue Jays won't be afraid of taking on a player with big reputations.

Toronto Sun

Jays Give Up Pursuit Of Upton
The Toronto Blue Jays have given up on their pursuit of Justin Upton.

Toronto Star

Mets Asking Too Much For Reyes
The Mets are willing to offer Jose Reyes in trade scenarios, but they are asking for 3-4 players and prospects back in return.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter)

Jose Bautista To Recruit For NCAA
Jose Bautista plans on beginning with the Dominican Republic and he hopes to expand his initiative to other countries as time goes on.

MLB.com

Kaz Matsui Signs With Rakuten Eagles
Kaz Matsui was released by the Astros on May 24th and finished the 2010 season in Colorado's minor league system.

MLB.com

Pirates Trade Duke To D-Backs
The Pirates have sent LHP Zach Duke to the Diamondbacks for a player to be named.

AP

Seattle Not On Upton's No-Trade List
The Diamondbacks are open to dealing Justin Upton.

Seattle Times

Branyan Wants To Return To Mariners
Russell Branyan wants to play in Seattle, but he won't wait around forever for a contract offer.

News Tribune

Cubs, A's Interested In Berkman
Lance Berkman would like to return to the National League.

MLB Buzz

New Deal Coming For Hamilton?
Josh Hamilton is in line for a new contract after winning an MVP award.

ESPN

Guerrero Named Top Designated Hitter
Vladimir Guerrero has won the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.

ESPN

Martinez Completes Deal With Tigers
Victor Martinez will make $12.5 million per year with the Tigers.

ESPN

Steinbrenner: Yanks Don't Owe Anybody Anything
The Yankees failed to offer Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera arbitration by Tuesday night's deadline.

Yahoo! Sports

Yankees Have Not Made Lee Offer
Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the Yankees offered Cliff Lee a six-year, $140 million contract.

New York Daily News

Boras' Firm Made Loans To Prospect
Scott Boras claims his firm didn't do anything wrong.

ESPN

Talks Between Marlins, Vazquez Get 'Hot'
Javier Vazquez could sign with the Marlins by sometime over the weekend.

ESPN

White Sox Offer Konerko, Putz Arbitration
Chicago hasn't offered arbitration to catcher A.J. Pierzynski and outfielder Manny Ramirez.

ESPN

Lee Offered Arbitration By Rangers
The Rangers will receive two draft picks if Cliff Lee signs with another team.

ESPN

Yankees Offer Lee Six-Year, $160M Deal
Cliff Lee is reportedly holding out for a seventh year.

Yahoo! Sports

K-Rod Will Close For Mets In 2011
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez had a very rough season in 2010.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Adam Dunn Offered Arbitration
Adam Dunn will have until Nov. 30 to accept arbitration with Washington.

ESPN

Mets Sign Collins To Two-Year Deal
Terry Collins was introduced as New York's manager on Tuesday.

ESPN

Phillies Offer Werth Arbitration
A number of teams are expected to target Jayson Werth.

ESPN

Yankees To Jeter: Test The Market
The Yankees feel as though they've made an appropriate offer to Derek Jeter.

ESPN