June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

LaRoche, Nationals Finally Agree To Deal
The Nationals had been courting Adam LaRoche for quite some time.

ESPN

Beltre Arrives In Texas To Finalize Deal
Adrian Beltre is close to a six-year, $96 million deal with the Rangers.

ESPN

Source: Braves, Uggla Agree On $62M, 5-Year Deal
Dan Uggla and the Braves have reached a preliminary agreement on a 5-year deal, worth $62M.

AP

Beltre To Get $96M From Texas?
Adrian Beltre and the Rangers still haven't finalized a contract, but details are beginning to the emerge.

MLBlogs Network

Burnett Eager To Improve Mechanics
Larry Rothschild will visit A.J. Burnett in Maryland to begin preparing for the season.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

David Price Wins Spahn Award
The Warren Spahn award is given to baseball's top left-hander pitcher.

MLB.com

Orioles Add Gregg To Bullpen
Kevin Gregg will reportedly make $10 million over two years.

MLB.com

Hermida, Reds Agree To Minor-League Deal
Jeremy Hermida will have a chance to earn a roster spot with Cincinnati.

ESPN

Angels Won't Chase Guerrero If They Lose Out On Beltre
The Angels will have to look elsewhere if Adrian Beltre joins the Rangers.

ESPN

Buckner To Manage Brockton Rox
Bill Buckner hasn't worked in baseball since 1997.

ESPN

Pirates Trade Joe Martinez To Indians
Pittsburgh will receive a player to be named or cash considerations.

RealGM Staff Report

Reds Will Keep Chapman In Bullpen
Aroldis Chapman had a 2.03 ERA and 19 strikeouts in his first 13 1/3 big-league innings.

MLB.com

Rays Interested In Manny Delcarmen
Colorado opted not to tender Manny Delcarmen a contract last month.

WEEI.com

Cashman: Pettitte Isn't Due To Decide
There had been reports that Andy Pettitte would decide on his future this week.

New York Post

Young Willing To DH If Rangers Sign Beltre
Michael Young is willing to give Adrian Beltre third base if it'll make the Rangers better.

MLB.com

Mariners Announce Two-Year Deal With Olivo
Seattle has brought Miguel Olivo back with a $7 million deal.

ESPN

Redding Gets Minor-League Deal From Dodgers
Tim Redding spent 2010 in the minor leagues with the Rockies and Yankees.

ESPN

Mets Sign Capuano, Buchholz
Chris Capuano and Taylor Buchholz are both working their way back from Tommy John surgery.

ESPN

MLBPA Rules Boras Loans Legal
Scott Boras made loans worth about $70,000 to shortstop Edward Salcedo in stages from late 2007 through 2009.

ESPN

Gonzalez, Rockies Reach Extension
Carlos Gonzalez will remain a part of Colorado's core under a seven-year, $80 million deal.

Denver Post

Royals Invite Top Prospects To Spring Training
Kansas City will have seven of their Top 10 prospects at spring training.

MLB.com

Alfredo Simon Says Shooting Was 'Accident'
Alfredo Simon is calling the New Year's Even shooting incident that left one man dead an "accident."

MLB.com

Nationals, LaRoche 'Progressing' On Deal
It was reported on Friday that Washington had offered LaRoche a two-year contract.

MLB.com

Feliciano, Yankees Finalize Deal
The Yankees will pay Pedro Feliciano $8 million over two seasons with an option for 2013.

ESPN

Texas Officially Adds Webb, Rhodes
The Rangers officially signed Brandon Webb and Arthur Rhodes on Monday.

ESPN

Yankees Expect Decision From Pettitte Soon
The Yankees won't be able to plan their next move until they find out Andy Pettitte's decision.

ESPN

Source: Rangers, Beltre Close To Deal
The Rangers and Adrian Beltre are still talking, but an agreement appears to be imminent.

ESPN

Nationals Tried To Lure Greinke With Huge Extension
Zack Greinke had no interest in playing for Washington.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Guillen's Future With White Sox Appears Tenuous
Ozzie Guillen has never before entered a season without a contract beyond the current year.

Chicago Tribune

White Sox Have Soriano On Radar
Rafael Soriano remains on the market despite his spectacular 2010 season with Tampa Bay.

Hardball Talk