June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Young Reports On Time Despite Trade Request
Michael Young still wants to be traded, but the Rangers are hoping he'll be in their lineup on Opening Day.

ESPN.com

Liriano's MRI Comes Back Clear
Francisco Liriano has no serious shoulder damage and he'll start playing catch in a few days.

MLB.com

Rockes Give Belisle New Deal Through 2012
Colorado has handed out six contracts to non-free agents this winter.

Associated Press

Players Receive 123 Percent Pay Increase In Arbitration
Just three players went to hearings, with two coming out victorious.

Associated Press

Teixeira Won't Wave No-Trade Clause; Wants To Be Buried In Pinstripes
Mark Teixeira has a full no-trade clause in his contract with New York.

ESPN.com

Beltran Considers Move From Center To Right
Carlos Beltran feels as though a move to right field could help prolong his career.

ESPN.com

Pence To Make $6.9M In 2011
Hunter Pence made $3.5 million last season.

Associated Press

Posey Prepared For Increased Workload
San Francisco wants Buster Posey on the field as much as possible.

MLB.com

Crawford Thrilled To Join Former Foes In Boston
Carl Crawford played against the Red Sox 151 times as a member of the Rays.

MLB.com

Wells Ready For Adjustment To Left Field
Vernon Wells won three Gold Gloves in center field with the Blue Jays.

Associated Press

Pudge Rodriguez To Start For Nationals
Ivan Rodriguez started more than 100 games for Washington last season.

Associated Press

Young En Route To Rangers Camp
Michael Young has requested a trade from the Rangers and possibilities are being discussed.

ESPN.com

Cabrera Not In Detroit's Camp, Status Uncertain
Miguel Cabrera is unlikely to join the Tigers in camp until midweek.

Associated Press

Colon Hopes To Lose 25 Pounds
Bartolo Colon wants to drop 25 pounds, but he says he won't be able to do it by the time the season starts.

ESPN.com

Wells Rips Rangers' Handling Of Young
Vernon Wells can't believe how publicly the Rangers have dealt with the Michael Young trade situation.

ESPN.com

Liriano Misses Workout With Sore Shoulder
Francisco Liriano has been mentioned in trade rumors.

Associated Press

Francisco Emerges As Favorite To Become Toronto's Closer
The Blue Jays are holding a competition for their closer role.

MLB.com

Braves Looking To Fly Under Philly's Radar
The Phillies are favored to win their fifth consecutive division title.

MLB.com

Guerrero Officially Signs With Orioles
Vladimir Guerrero had agreed to terms with Baltimore on Feb. 4.

Associated Press

Rangers Giving Feliz Shot At Starting
Neftali Feliz signed a one-year deal Thursday for $457,160.

ESPN.com

Edmonds Tells Cardinals He's Retiring
Jim Edmonds had signed a non-roster contract with the Cardinals.

Associated Press

Leyland: Cabrera Won't Be A Distraction
Miguel Cabrera was arrested for a DUI on Wednesday in Florida.

Associated Press

Ortiz: Boston Offense 'Can Do Some Damage'
David Ortiz is excited about the presence of Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford.

MLB.com

Harden To Miss Two Weeks With Stiff Lat Muscle
Rich Harden is expected to compete for a spot at the back end of Oakland's starting rotation.

Associated Press

Mets Will Have Santana Back By July At Latest
Johan Santana will begin throwing off a mound around May 1.

ESPN.com

Buehrle Says He 'Meant' Shot At Vick
Mark Buehrle said recently that he often wished Michael Vick would suffer an injury because of his role in a dogfighting ring.

ESPN.com

Pujols Reports To Camp 'Better Than Ever'
Albert Pujols still believes there will be time to reach a deal with the Cardinals.

ESPN.com

Manny Shows Up Early, With 'Chip On Shoulder'
Manny Ramirez showed up for camp with the Rays five days early.

MLB.com

Jays Finalize $65M Deal With Bautista
Jose Bautista's five-year deal worth a guaranteed $65 million marks the largest contract Alex Anthopoulos given out.

MLB.com

Miguel Cabrera Charged With DUI, Resisting Arrest
Miguel Cabrera received 3-4 knee spikes into his left thigh muscle my an arresting deputy.

Detroit Free-Press