June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Morneau To Be In Camp On Feb. 22
Justin Morneau hasn't played baseball since July 7.

Pioneer Press

Phillies Sign Sullivan To Minor-League Contract
Cory Sullivan had 64 at-bats with Houston last season.

Philly.com

Hendry Believes Marmol, Cubs Will Agree To Deal
Carlos Marmol and the Cubs are about $1.8 million apart.

ESPN.com

Phil Hughes Focusing On Changeup
Phil Hughes is looking to avoid a slow second half.

ESPN.com

Twins Open To Dealing Liriano
Francisco Liriano doesn't appear to be in Minnesota's long-term plans.

Star Tribune

Dukes Smoked Marijuana Before Games
Elijah Dukes is now pursuing a career as a rapper.

Washington Post

Volquez Turned Down Long-Term Deal
Edinson Volquez preferred to sign a one-year deal.

MLB.com

Sabathia's Knee Bothered Him Last Year
CC Sabathia had a great 2010 season, but he was hampered by knee issues.

New York Post

Rangers Will Only Deal Young If They Can Get Better
Michael Young wants the Rangers to trade him.

Dallas Morning News

Dodgers, Loney Agree To $4.8M Contract
James Loney and the Dodgers were scheduled to go to arbitration.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Bradley Has Meeting Scheduled With Prosecutors
Milton Bradley had a court hearing scheduled for this week canceled.

Associated Press

Dodgers Sign Rincon To Minors Deal
Juan Rincon's contract doesn't include any guarantees.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Pedroia Declares Himself 'Ready To Go'
Dustin Pedroia had an injury plagued 2010 season.

ESPN.com

Girardi: 'It's Possible' Jeter Could End Up In Center Field
Brian Cashman started the debate when he suggested that Derek Jeter could finish his career in the outfield.

New York Post

Swisher To Hire Scott Boras
Nick Swisher would be the second Yankee to switch to Scott Boras this offseason.

New York Post

Bautista Won't Discuss Long-Term Deal With Jays After Hearing
Jose Bautista and the Blue Jays have an arbitration hearing scheduled for Monday.

Toronto Sun

Hamilton's Deal Worth $24M
Josh Hamilton can become a free agent after the 2012 World Series.

Associated Press

Holliday Willing To Defer Money To Get Pujols Signed
Matt Holliday wants to help get Albert Pujols signed to a long-term deal, but the Cardinals haven't suggested deferment.

MLB.com

Harper Sets Goals For Spring Training
Bryce Harper was the first overall pick in 2010.

MLB.com

Orioles, Guthrie Agree To One-Year Deal
Jeremy Guthrie, 31, was seeking $6.5 million and the club offered $5 million.

Associated Press

Cal Reinstates Three Sports, Still Cuts Baseball
Cal will not have a men's baseball program.

Associated Press

Santana Begins Throwing After Surgery
Johan Santana had shoulder surgery on Sept. 14.

ESPN.com

Indians, Orlando Cabrera Agree To Terms
Orlando Cabrera will be Cleveland's starting second baseman.

Associated Press

Rothschild Sees Positives In Burnett
A.J. Burnett is coming off a highly disappointing season as he works with New York's new pitching coach.

Associated Press

Rangers GM Prepared To Keep Young
Jon Daniels is pursuing a trade of Michael Young, but he is also preparing to have him in Spring Training.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Cuomo Appointed Mediator In Madoff Case
Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo will mediate Irving Picard's lawsuit against Mets ownership.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Strasburg Begins Soft Toss Program
Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery in September.

Associated Press

Orioles, Scott Avoid Arbitration
Luke Scott is getting a raise of nearly $3 million.

MLB.comO

Belliard, Yankees Agree To Minors Deal
Ronnie Belliard played 82 games for the Dodgers last season.

Associated Press

GM: Health Is Boston's Top Priority
The Red Sox are recovering from a number of injuries heading into the 2011 season.

ESPN.com