May 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Tim Hudson Undergoes Back Surgery
The Braves expect him to be ready for spring training.

Associated Press

Astros Get Permission To Interview Rays' Friedman
The Astros fired general manager Ed Wade and team president Tal Smith on Sunday night.

ESPN.com

Wagner Takes Call From Phillies, But Remains Retired
The Phillies have reached out to left-hander Billy Wagner, who retired following the 2010 season with the Braves.

MLB.com

Tigers Aren't Alone In Pursuit Of Buehrle
The Tigers are interested in left-hander Mark Buehrle, who has been the hottest pitcher available on the free-agent market this offseason.

Detroit News

Ortiz Receiving 'Serious Interest' From More Than One Team
David Ortiz has talked with the Red Sox, but the expectation was that he would explore the market a bit.

Boston Herald

Cubs Expected To Trade Garza
A number of teams expect the Cubs to trade right-hander Matt Garza this winter.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Broxton Seeking One-Year Deal
Jonathan Broxton, who hasn't ruled out a return to the Dodgers, is seeking a one-year deal as a free agent.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Jose Molina Signs $1.5M Deal With Rays
The Rays have signed veteran catcher Jose Molina to a one-year, $1.5 million for the 2012 season.

ESPN.com

C.J. Wilson To Visit Marlins On Monday
C.J. Wilson will meet with team officials and get a tour of Miami's new park.

MLB.com

Rivals Believe Pujols Will Re-Sign With Cardinals
A number of rival executives have placed the Cardinals as heavy favorites to re-sign first baseman Albert Pujols.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Broxton Won't Sign With Mets
The agent for Jonathan Broxton said New York isn't likely to be a fit for his client.

Mark Hale/New York Post (via Twitter)

Girardi Isn't Convinced Rivera Will Retire After 2012
There have been rumblings that Mariano Rivera could retire after the 2012 season.

Nick Friedell/ESPN.con

Carlos Pena Unlikely To Accept Arbitration Offer From Cubs
After a very good season with Chicago, Carlos Pena is likely to receive a multiyear deal on the open market.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Red Sox Haven't Made Offer To Valentine, Lamont
The two finalists for Boston's managerial job, Bobby Valentine and Gene Lamont, have yet to receive an offer from the team.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Astros Fire GM And Team President
The Astros announced late Sunday night that the team has fired GM Ed Wade and president Tal Smith.

AP

Rays Send Jaso To M's For Lueke
The Rays have acquired pitcher Josh Lueke from the Mariners for catcher John Jaso.

ESPN.com

Nationals Looking For Veteran To Lead Rotation
Washington is in search of a starting pitcher this offseason and Mark Buehrle appears to be a perfect option.

Washington Examiner

Wily Mo Pena Close To Signing In Japan
Wily Mo Pena is close to signing with the Softbank Hawks in Japan, according to a report.

CBS Sports

Cubs Have Been Aggressive In Talks
The Cubs have been busy this offseason with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer in place as the team's new president and general manager, respectively.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com

Could Fielder Return To Milwaukee?
There has been some outside interest in Prince Fielder, but not as much as initially expected.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com

Cardinals Haven't Needed To Increase Offer To Pujols
Albert Pujols has two standing offers as a free agent, one from the Marlins and another from the Cardinals.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com

Daniels: Rangers Place Emphasis On Pitching
The Rangers are planning to add Neftali Feliz to their starting rotation.

MLB.com

Blue Jays Acquire Valbuena From Indians
Toronto has added depth to its infield in the form of Luis Valbuena.

MLB.com

Red Sox Search Down To Valentine, Lamont
The Red Sox want to have a manager in place by the winter meetings.

MLB.com

Market Slow For Pujols, Fielder Early On
With the winter meetings getting closer, rumors regarding this offseason's two biggest free agents should increase.

Chicago Tribune

Dodgers, Ledezma Close To Deal
The Dodgers and left-hander Wil Ledezma haven't officially agreed to a contract, but the two sides have been talking.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Astros Getting Calls About Wandy Rodriguez
Wandy Rodriguez was a popular name at this summer's trade deadline, but the left-hander ended up staying in Houston.

Boston Globe

Brewers At Least Discussing Jose Reyes
With the possibility of losing first baseman Prince Fielder via free agency likely, the Brewers are discussing a second option.

Boston Globe

Red Sox Could Go After Liriano, Saunders
The Red Sox are expected to add at least two starting pitchers and there are a pair of names that could be had on the trade market.

Boston Globe

Philadelphia's Rotation Likely To Change
The Phillies are expected to allow Roy Oswalt to walk in free agency, breaking up their heralded top four after just one season.

Philadelphia Inquirer