July 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Nationals Visit Free-Agent Mark Buehrle
In addition to the Nationals, the Marlins, Red Sox, Yankees and Rangers have shown interest in Mark Buehrle.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Loud Music May Have Led To Halman's Death
Mariners outfielder Greg Halman may have been stabbed to death because of an argument about loud music.

Associated Press

MLB, Players To Announce Labor Deal Tuesday
The sides were working Monday to sign a memorandum of understanding on the five-year deal, which replaces one set to expire Dec. 11.

Associated Press

Red Sox Discuss Managerial Job With Valentine
Bobby Valentine, 61, is the most experienced candidate to interview so far.

Associated Press

Texas Shifting Feliz Into Starting Rotation
The Rangers signed closer Joe Nathan on Monday, a decision coupled with the move of reliever Neftali Feliz into the starting rotation.

Jeff Caplan/ESPN.com

Rangers Sign Joe Nathan
The Rangers and Joe Nathan have agreed to a two-year deal worth $14.5M.

ESPN.com

Verlander Wins AL MVP
Justin Verlander is the first pitcher to win the award since 1992 when Dennis Eckersley won as a closer with the A's.

RealGM Staff Report

Yankees, Red Sox In On Oswalt
Roy Oswalt's agent, Bob Garber, has spoken to Ben Cherington and Brian Cashman since the season ended.

Boston Globe

White Sox Could Get More By Dealing Danks Over Floyd
White Sox general manager Ken Williams has to decide this offseason whether to trade starting pitchers John Danks and/or Gavin Floyd.

Chicago Tribune

Ibanez Might Be Cheap Alternative To Cuddyer For Phillies
It would cost the Phillies less to re-sign Raul Ibanez than to ink Michael Cuddyer to a deal.

Philly.com

Nationals Interested In Cuban Jorge Soler
Washington has been keeping free agent-to-be Yoennis Cespedes on their radar, but he isn't the only Cuban defector they have their eyes on.

Adam Kilgore/Washington Post

Barmes Confirms Deal With Pittsburgh
Clint Barmes has spent the last two seasons with Houston.

MLB.com

Talks Between Phillies, Rollins Moving 'Slow'
The Phillies are in talks with Jimmy Rollins and a number of other options at shortstop.

CSN Philly

Selig Plans To Meet With Giants About Athletics Moving To San Jose
San Francisco's approval -- the final and biggest stumbling block to the relocation -- will not be easy to secure.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Verlander: Pitchers Deserve MVP Consideration
Justin Verlander took home the American League Cy Young award for the 2011 season.

MLB.com

Marlins Have Reservations About Real Age Of Pujols
The Marlins are believed to have offered Albert Pujols a nine-year deal worth at least $200 million.

Miami Herald

Starlin Castro Could Be In Line For Extension
Starlin Castro doesn't appear to be in a rush to sign a new contract.

Chicago Sun-Times

Zambrano Plans To Make Next Start
Carlos Zambrano is trying to earn his way back with the Cubs for the final year of his contract.

Chicago Sun-Times

Seattle's Halman Stabbed To Death; Brother Arrested
Mariners outfielder Greg Halman has been stabbed to death and his brother has been arrested as a suspect.

Associated Press

Phillies Acquire Wigginton From Rockies
Philadelphia will use Ty Wigginton all over the field.

Associated Press

Leaner Heyward Looking For Resurgence
Braves outfielder Jason Heyward is motivated to work hard this offseason after a disappointing 2011 campaign.

MLB.com

Zambrano To Be Examined After Needing Stitches
Carlos Zambrano was hit in the head by a line drive on Friday during an above-average outing in Venezuela.

MLB.com

Rangers Focused On Locking Up Hamilton
The Rangers are still not expected to make a play for either Albert Pujols or Prince Fielder this winter.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Multiple Teams Interested In Broxton
Jonathan Broxton had 79 saves with the Dodgers over the last four seasons.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Red Sox, Valentine Will Meet Monday
Bobby Valentine has quickly emerged as a top candidate in Boston.

ESPN.com

Arenado Named Arizona Fall League MVP
Colorado's third base prospect led AFL in hits and doubles, tied for third in homers.

MLB.com

Salt River Tops Surprise For AFL Title
Using a five-run seventh inning to break it open, the Rafters came away with a bit of an upset victory, 9-3, over the Saguaros.

MLB.com

Fox Seeks Delay In Dodgers Hearing
A Delaware bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments on the request by Fox Sports Net West.

Associated Press

Swisher Not Worried About Playoff Woes, Uncertain Future
Nick Swisher is under contract with the Yankees for 2012, but there have been rumors of interest in his services.

New York Post

Molina, Rays Still Nearing Agreement
The Rays want to add Jose Molina to their catching platoon.

St. Petersburg Times