June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Top 50 Prospects To Be Unveiled Tuesday
Bryce Harper could be the No. 1 prospect when the list is announced on Tuesday.

MLB.com

Torre Gets Closer To Job With MLB
Joe Torre expects to decide in the next few weeks whether he'll take a job with Bud Selig.

ESPN

Coffey Agrees To Deal With Nationals
Todd Coffey is a veteran of six major-league seasons.

ESPN

Brewers, Loe Agree To $1.25M Deal
Kameron Loe was a consistent piece in Milwaukee's bullpen last season.

ESPN

Tigers Deal Galarraga To D-Backs
Detroit designated Armando Galarraga for assignment last week.

ESPN

Morneau To Start Swinging Bat Soon
Justin Morneau is still working his way back from a concussion suffered in July.

Star Tribune

Henke Elected To Canadian Hall Of Fame
Tom Henke led the American League in saves in 1987.

MLB.com

Wells Should Benefit From Move To Left, Grass
Vernon Wells is moving away from Toronto's artificial turf.

MLB.com

Pena Could Be Fifth Starter For White Sox
Tony Pena made just three starts for Chicago in 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

Could Mets Sign Rafael Soriano In 2012?
Rafael Soriano will have the ability to opt out of his contract with the Yankees.

Phil Rogers/Chicago Tribune

First-Round Draft Order Set
Carl Pavano, the last Type-A free agent, signed with the Twins last week.

ESPN Insider

Tigers Have Trade Lined Up For Galarraga
Armando Galarraga became expendable when Detroit signed Brad Penny.

Detroit News

White Sox Stress Defense, Fundamentals
The White Sox are trying to leapfrog the Twins in the AL Central.

MLB.com

Rays Unsure If McGee Will Start Or Relieve
Jake McGee is one of Tampa Bay's top prospects.

St. Petersburg Times

Nationals Have Wealth Of Starting Pitching
The Nationals may enter spring training with eight starting players.

Chicago Tribune

Astros End Talks With Cantu
Jorge Cantu is being targeted by the Braves and Padres.

Houston Examiner

Martinez Gets Advice From Hafner On Being DH
Victor Martinez received advice from Travis Hafner on being a designated hitter.

Associated Press

Rangers, O'Day Agree On Contract
Darren O'Day logged 62 innings for Texas in 2010.

Richard Durrett/ESPNDallas.com

Red Sox Still Open To Dealing Papelbon
Boston has Daniel Bard and Bobby Jenks as potential replacements.

Boston Globe

D-Backs Interested In Armando Galarraga
Detroit has a week to trade him, release him or place him on waivers.

Arizona Republic

Toronto Saves $80M With Wells Trade
Vernon Wells had $86 million left on his deal, which runs through the 2014 season.

Big League Stew

Reinsdorf: Adding Payroll Was Risk For White Sox
The White Sox have increased their payroll by almost $15 million.

ESPN

Former Major Leaguer Gus Zernial Dies At 87
Gus Zernial led the American League with 33 homers and 129 RBIs in 1951.

ESPN.com

Cox, Piniella, Torre Honored By Writers
The trio have been honored for a combined 81 years leading major league clubs.

ESPN

Francoeur Calls Citi Field 'A Damn Joke'
Jeff Francoeur hit .249 at Citi Field over the last two seasons.

New York Daily News

Mike Sweeney Keeps Options Open For 17th Season
Mike Sweeney is open to playing if a winning team makes him an offer.

Kansas City Star

Helton Intends To Play Through 2013
Todd Helton batted .256 with just eight home runs and 37 RBIs in 2010.

Denver Post

Houston's Carrillo Arrested For Trespassing
Cesar Carrillo returned after he was told to leave the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Tampa.

Associated Press

Sparky Anderson's No. 11 To Be Retired
The Tigers will honor Sparky Anderson in a number of ways this season.

Associated Press

Ryan Predicts 90-95 Wins For Rangers
Nolan Ryan predicted 92 wins last season and Texas finished with 90 prior to a World Series appearance.

Richard Durrett/ESPNDallas.com