June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers, Guerrero Remain In Talks
Texas wants to add a right-handed power hitter.

Dallas Morning News

Alomar Confident He'll Make Hall Of Fame
Roberto Alomar was just eight votes shy of induction last year.

MLB.com

Ryan: Michael Young Is Our Third Baseman
Nolan Ryan says Michael Young is his third baseman "as of right now."

MLB.com

Donald, Nix Favorites For Cleveland's Infield
Cleveland has questions at second base, shortstop and third base.

MLB.com

Reports Of Deal Between Beltre, Rangers Premature
The Rangers have pulled even with the Angels in the race for Adrian Beltre.

MLB.com

Police Searching For Orioles Pitcher Alfredo Simon
Alfredo Simon is the main suspect in a fatal shooting New Year's Eve in the Dominican Republic.

ESPN

Nationals Offer LaRoche Two-Year Deal
The Nationals want Adam LaRoche to be their first baseman.

FanHouse

Hamels, Phillies Will Have To Decide On Future Soon
Cole Hamels will be eligible for free agency after the 2012 season.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Chien-Ming Wang Vows To Return By May
Chien-Ming Wang hasn't pitched in the Majors since July 2009.

Hardball Talk

Texas Agrees To Terms With Venezuelan Shortstop
Rougned Odor can also play second base.

MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox No Longer After Fuentes
The Yankees, Rays and others are now interested in Brian Fuentes.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

White Sox May Not Have Money Left To Sign Rafael Soriano
Chicago has committed more than $100 million to free agents this winter.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Rangers Silent In Pursuit Of Beltre
The Angels are the front-runners to sign Adrian Beltre, but the Rangers are in the background.

MLBlogs Network

2011 MLB Draft Order
The Pirates, Mariners and Diamondbacks own the first three picks in the 2011 MLB Draft.

ESPN.com

Reds Looking For Outfielder, Shortstop
The Reds want a left-handed hitting outfielder and a reserve at shortstop.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Cubs, Orioles To Go After Fielder Next Winter?
The Cubs and Orioles will both be looking for a first baseman next winter.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel (via Twitter)

Nationals, LaRoche Discussing Deal
Washington is closing in on Adam LaRoche after Baltimore landed Derrek Lee.

Jen Royle/MASN (via Twitter)

Twins Won't Overpay To Re-Sign Pavano, Thome
The Twins are still in the race to re-sign Carl Pavano and Jim Thome, but their resources are limited.

Star Tribune

Baseball Welcomes 12 New Managers
Legends like Bobby Cox will be missed.

MLB.com

Orioles Reach Agreement With Derrek Lee
The Orioles and free agent Derrek Lee reached an agreement on a one-year deal Friday.

AP