June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Jeter Finishes Batting Drills
Derek Jeter spent three days working out with hitting coach Kevin Long.

ESPNNewYork.com

Pedroia 'Getting Better Every Day'
Dustin Pedroia was limited to just 75 games last season because of a non-displaced fracture in his left foot.

ESPNBoston.com

Nathan Hopes To Be Ready For Opener
The Twins want to make sure Joe Nathan is cautious with his elbow.

ESPN.com

Berkman Believes Rangers Will Be 'Average'
Lance Berkman believes the Rangers will be average in 2011.

Richard Durrett/ESPNDallas.com

Yanks President: Rangers Owner 'Delusional'
Texas president Chuck Greenberg said recently that the Rangers hung in the race for Cliff Lee long enough for the Phillies to steal the left-hander from the Yankees.

Andrew Marchand/ESPNNewYork.com

Pujols Would Veto Any Trade Proposal
If the Cardinals don't sign Albert Pujols to an extension by Feb. 19, he'll become a free agent this fall.

Busterl Olney/ESPN.com

Kotchman Signs Minor League Deal With Rays
Casey Kotchman has bounced around the MLB since being traded to the Braves for Mark Teixeira.

MLB.com

Dodgers Sign MacDougal To Minor League Deal
The Dodgers on Friday signed veteran right-handed reliever Mike MacDougal to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League camp.

MLB.com

Guerrero Not Close To Deal With Baltimore
Vladimir Guerrero and the Orioles are still discussing a contract, but the two sides are not close.

Britt Ghiroli/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Jays Avoid Arbitration With Frasor
The Blue Jays announced Friday night that they have reached an agreement with reliever Jason Frasor that could keep him with the team for the next two seasons.

MLB.com

Brewers Eager To Try Out New $11M Videoboard
Milwaukee's new scoreboard, estimated to cost between $9 and $11 million, will be a state-of-the-art board featuring picture quality you might find at home.

Journal Sentinel

Hal Steinbrenner Dismisses Seriousness Of Perceived Cashman Rift
Hal Steinbrenner on Thursday attempted to end speculation about a rift between him and general manager Brian Cashman.

MLB.com

Minaya Welcomed Back To Mets As Advisor
Omar Minaya's successor as general manager, Sandy Alderson, had dinner with Minaya earlier this month.

MLB.com

Rays Install Top Of The Line Turf At Tropicana Field
The Rays have played on synthetic turf surfaces since their inaugural season in 1998.

MLB.com

Acta Optimistic About Cleveland's 2011 Season
Manny Acta is the longest-tenured 'head coach' in the city of Cleveland.

MLB.com

Law's 30-Team Sleeper Prospects
Keith Law has been releasing his top prospects for the 2011 season and revealed one sleeper to watch per team.

Keith Law/ESPN

Marlins Get Ready To Put First Seat In New Stadium
The Marlins will install the first seat of their new ballpark in three weeks.

MLB.com

Recovering From Madoff, Mets May Sell Minority Stakes
A piece of the Mets may soon become available.

Reuters

A's Attempting To Trade For Figgins
The A's have spent the winter trying to upgrade at third base.

Mercury News

Jason Castro Spent Offseason Taking Classes At Stanford
Houston starting catcher Jason Castro re-enrolled at Stanford in an attempt to finish his degree in sociology with an emphasis on business and the economy.

MLB.com

Orioles Make Offer To Guerrero
The Orioles have likely offered Vladimir Guerrero a one-year deal worth $3 million to $5 million.

MLB.com

King Felix Vows To Be 'Same Pitcher'
Felix Hernandez won the 2010 AL Cy Young award.

MLB.com

Rays Installing New AstroTurf
It will be completed in time for Opening Day on April 1.

ESPN

Rangers: Young To Be Opening Day DH
Ron Washington says Michael Young will be the team's DH on Opening Day.

ESPNDallas.com

Joba's Dip In Velocity Traced Back To 2008 Injury
Joba Chamberlain suffered a shoulder injury on Aug. 4, 2008.

MLB.com

U2 Concert Forces Mariners-Marlins Series To Seattle
The Marlins will remain the home team in the series, even though it will take place in Seattle.

ESPN.com

Cashman Calls Jeter's Agent To Clarify CF Talk
Brian Cashman says his comments have taken on a life of their own.

ESPNNewYork.com

Options Dwindling For Guerrero
The Orioles have spoken to Vladimir Guerrero, but nothing is on the horizon.

Baltimore Sun

Pierre Excited For Second Season In AL
Juan Pierre didn't have a disappointing debut in Chicago last season, but 2011 should be even better.

MLB.com

Cashman: Pettitte's Decision Not A Hindrance
Brian Cashman says Andy Pettitte's decision isn't holding up the Yankees.

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