June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Hamilton, Rangers Agree To Two-Year Deal
The two-year deal will take care of Josh Hamilton's arbitration years.

Associated Press

Buehrle Critical Of Michael Vick
Mark Buehrle is an animal rights activist.

Associated Press

Angels Beat Weaver In Arbitration
Jared Weaver will make $7,365,000 in 2011.

Associated Press

Yankees, Ayala Agree To Contract
Luis Ayala didn't pitch in the major leagues last season.

Associated Press

Joba Preparing For Role In Revamped Bullpen
Joba Chamberlain is embracing his role as a reliever.

ESPN.com

Marcum, Brewers Reach $3.95M Deal
The two sides were headed for a hearing on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Weaver, Angels Go To Arbitration
Jared Weaver's 2011 salary should be announced on Thursday.

ESPN.com

Phillies, Rangers Briefly Discussed Young
Talks between the two teams are no longer active.

ESPN.com

Mets Sign Casey Fossum
The Mets have signed Casey Fossum to a minor league contract.

ESPN.com

Collins: Mets Need To Stay Focused
About 32 Mets players reported to the team's Spring Training complex on Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Young Isn't Likely Fit With Yankees
Michael Young wants at-bats, but the Yankees don't have a lot to go around.

MLB.com

Brewers Want To Avoid Arbitration With Marcum
The Brewers acquired Shaun Marcum from the Blue Jays in December.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Blue Jays Trying To Trade Rivera
The Blue Jays have already traded Mike Napoli, the other player acquired in the Vernon Wells deal with the Angels.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Rockies No Longer Targeting Young
The Rangers were adamant about getting a proven player or top prospect in return for Michael Young.

Denver Post

Ohlendorf Gets Raise After One-Win Season
Ross Ohlendorf went 1-11 last season.

ESPN

Adrian Gonzalez Reports To Red Sox
Adrian Gonzalez is not expected to start swinging a bat until next month.

ESPN.com

Red Sox Sign Aceves To Major League Deal
Alfredo Aceves has only pitched for the Yankees in the majors.

Associated Press

Rangers Finding It Hard To Trade Young
The Rockies, Angels, Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Astros, Cardinals and Twins are on Michael Young's approved list.

MLB.com

Nats Minor Leaguer Suspended For Syringe
The suspension was announced by Major League Baseball on Tuesday, but the reason for it was not.

Associated Press

Ohlendorf, Pirates Hold First Arbitration Meeting
Ross Ohlendorf struggled in 2010.

Associated Press

Sabathia Down 30 Pounds This Offseason
CC Sabathia is trying to keep pressure off his right knee.

ESPN.com

Rays Designate Ruggiano, Anderson For Assignment
Tampa Bay needed to create room for Johnny Damon and Manny Ramirez.

Associated Press

Russell Martin Set To Resume Catching
Russell Martin had knee surgery in December following a training injury.

ESPN.com

Peavy Begins Throwing Off Mound
Jake Peavy says he's "60-70 percent" in his recovery from July surgery.

ESPN.com

Pujols Deadline Is Feb. 16
The Cardinals have three fewer days than initially believed to sign Albert Pujols to a contract extension.

ESPN.com

Carlos Santana Appears Ready For Opener
Indians catcher Carlos Santana has been cleared to begin Spring Training with no restrictions.

MLB.com

Wake Forest Coach Gives Player Kidney
The Yankees drafted Kevin Jordan in the 19th round of June's amateur draft.

Associated Press

Washington Wants Young In Texas
Ron Washington says Michael Young would get his at-bats in Texas.

ESPN.com

'Disappointed' Young Has No Regrets
Michael Young says the Rangers have deceived and manipulated him.

MLB.com

Jim Tracy Feeling Better Than Ever
Jim Tracy fainted three times in a five-year span.

Associated Press