June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Wells: Angels Took 'Great Leap Of Faith'
Vernon Wells is excited by a fresh start and chance at winning with the Angels.

MLB.com

Angels, Weaver Begin Talks On Extension
Jered Weaver led baseball in strikeouts last season.

ESPNLosAngeles.com

Padres, Cantu Agree To One-Year Contract
Jorge Cantu started 86 of his 123 games at third base last season.

Associated Press

D-Backs, Montero Agree To $3.2M Deal
Miguel Montero tied for the Major League lead with a .996 fielding percentage and committed a career-low two errors in 2010.

Associated Press

'Strong Possibility' Pettitte Will Pitch In 2011
Andy Pettitte may return to the Yankees after all.

Hardball Talk

GM: Santana Still No Throwing
Johan Santana was cleared to begin throwing on Jan. 14.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Jeter Working In Batting Cage With Long
Derek Jeter hit just .270 last season.

Associated Press

Reds, Cueto Finalize $27M Contract
Edinson Volquez is the only Cincinnati player still in arbitration.

Associated Press

Twins Claim Dusty Hughes Off Waivers
Dusty Hughes was designated for assignment by the Royals on January 20.

RealGM Staff Report

Yankees Sign Colon To Minor-League Deal
Bartolo Colon will get a chance to make New York's starting rotation.

ESPNNewYork.com

Baldelli Retires, Takes Position With Rays
Rocco Baldelli spent six of his seven major league seasons with Tampa Bay.

Associated Press

Cashman: Red Sox Are Better Than Yankees
Brian Cashman thinks Boston has the edge, but New York has the better bullpen.

WFAN (via Amanda Rykoff)

Nationals, Indians Discussing Sizemore?
Grady Sizemore started in the Montreal/Washington system.

Phil Wood/MASN

Royals Have Six Prospects In Top 50
The Royals have two players in the Top 10 -- third baseman Mike Moustakas (No. 7) and first baseman Eric Hosmer (No. 8).

MLB.com

Angels' Trout Named MLB.com's Top Prospect
The Angels drafted Mike Trout in the first round two years ago.

MLB.com

Seattle Signs Ray To Minor-League Deal
Chris Ray is Seattle's 20 non-roster invitee to spring training.

ESPN

Twins, Slowey Agree To One-Year Deal
Kevin Slowey will compete with two others for the final two spots in Minnesota's rotation.

Associated Press

Astros Re-Sign Wandy Rodriguez
Houston has given Wandy Rodriguez a three-year, $34 million contract.

Associated Press

Michael Young: I'm Not A DH 'Permanently'
Michael Young will serve as designated hitter so Adrian Beltre can play third base.

FanHouse

Toronto Hasn't Offered Bautista New Contract
Jose Bautista's salary for 2011 isn't yet determined.

FOX Sports

Oakland To Re-Sign Craig Breslow
Craig Breslow made 75 appearances for Oakland in 2010.

Associated Press

Cubs, Wellemeyer Agree To Contract
Chicago and Todd Wellemeyer have agreed to a minor-league contract.

ESPNChicago.com

Jays Trade Napoli For Frank Francisco
Mike Napoli was a member of the Blue Jays for just a few days.

Richard Durrett/ESPNDallas.com

Manuel Doesn't Want Contract To Distract Phillies
Charlie Manuel has said that he'd like to manage Philadelphia for three more seasons.

MLB.com

Cashman: Jeter May Have Future In Center
Brian Cashman would be "surprised" if Derek Jeter played out his new contract at shortstop.

ESPNNewYork.com

Interest In Beimel Picking Up
Left-hander Joe Beimel is still on the market.

Denver Post

Reds Have Committed $151M To Four Players
The Reds haven't been shy about locking up their core players.

MLB.com

Padres, Cantu Close To One-Year Deal
Jorge Cantu started the 2010 season with an RBI in 10 straight games.

MLB.com

Orioles Prospect Patton Arrested For DWI
Troy Patton was originally drafted by the Astros.

Associated Press

Morneau Told To Skip Twins Fan Fest
Justin Morneau will continue working out in preparation for spring training.

Associated Press