June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Source: Cubs, Reds Close On Marshall Trade
The Cubs and Reds are close to a trade involving reliever Sean Marshall and starter Travis Wood.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Rockies Introduce Cuddyer As 'Perfect Fit'
The Rockies introduced outfielder Michael Cuddyer on Tuesday after the two sides signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract.

Associated Press

Orioles Sign Endy Chavez
The Orioles have signed veteran outfielder Endy Chavez to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

Associated Press

Men Sentenced In Attack Outside Citizens Bank Park
Three men who fatally attacked a man outside a Phillies game in a brawl authorities say was sparked by a spilled drink have been sentenced to prison terms.

Associated Press

Royals Bring Back Yuniesky Betancourt
He spent the 2011 season with the Brewers after two years in Kansas City.

MLB.com

Mets Like Colorado's Eric Young Jr.
The Mets have expressed interest in Rockies outfielder/second baseman Eric Young Jr., according to a major league source.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Rangers Could Still Add Fielder
The Rangers still appear to be looking at Prince Fielder even after placing the winning bid to negotiate with Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Angels Interested In Dioner Navarro
He played in 64 games for the Dodgers in 2011, hitting .193 with five home runs after a lengthy career with the Rays.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Oswalt Looking For One-Year Deal
Roy Oswalt wants to have a good 2012 season and increase his value.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Phillies Bring Back Former GM Wade
The Phillies have hired former general manager Ed Wade as a special consultant.

Associated Press

Rays Re-Sign Joel Peralta
Joel Peralta made 71 appearances for Tampa Bay last season.

Associated Press

Coco Crisp, Cardinals Not Close To Deal
The rumor on Monday was that the Cardinals were close to signing outfielder Coco Crisp, but his agent doesn't want to scare off other teams.

Yahoo! Sports

Nationals Hoping To Add Gio Gonzalez
Gio Gonzalez won 16 games for Oakland in 2011.

Yahoo! Sports

Abreu Open To Trade From Angels?
Bobby Abreu is currently slotted in as the team's part-time designated hitter.

Yahoo! Sports

Amaro: Philadelphia's Roster Pretty Much Set
After signing a new closer in Jonathan Papelbon and re-signing Jimmy Rollins, the Phillies appear set for the 2012 season.

MLB.com

Yankees Very Interested In Cespedes
Yoenis Cespedes is expected to hit the free agent market in the near future.

Kevin Goldstein/Baseball Prospectus

Source: Epstein Can't Hire Anyone From Red Sox For Three Years
Theo Epstein left the Red Sox for Chicago shortly after the 2011 season.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Move To AL Isn't Yet Influencing Houston's Moves
The Astros will move to the American League in 2013.

MLBlogs.com

Rollins Turned Down More Money From Brewers
Jimmy Rollins will earn $33 million over the next three years with Philadelphia.

Associated Press

Yoenis Cespedes Nearing Residency
Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes could be granted residency in the Dominican Republic this week, a mandatory requirement to be declared a free agent by the commissioner's office.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN.com

Rangers Win Rights To Yu Darvish
The Rangers have posted the highest bid for Japanese pitcher Yu Darvish.

ESPN.com

Report: Braun Result Triggered By Medication
Ryan Braun's positive test under Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Policy was reportedly triggered by medication for a private medical issue.

MLB.com

Carlos Beltran Signing With Cardinals?
Having lost Albert Pujols in free agency, the Cardinals are looking to add a potent bat to their lineup.

Yahoo! Sports

Concussions 'Have Not Been An Issue' For Morneau
After a pair of injury-plagued seasons, the Twins are hoping that Justin Morneau will piece things back together in 2012.

1050 ESPN

Arizona Used Pitching Money On Kubel
The Diamondbacks had allocated money to sign a starting pitcher like Joe Saunders or Hiroki Kuroda.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Nationals, Cameron Reach Agreement
Mike Cameron will add depth to Washington's outfield.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Frank Francisco Signs With Mets
The Mets have signed reliever Frank Francisco to a two-year contract.

ESPN.com

Reports: D-Backs To Sign Jason Kubel
The Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with outfielder Jason Kubel.

ESPN.com

Orioles Agree To Sign Endy Chavez
The Orioles and outfielder Endy Chavez have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract.

MLB Trade Rumors

Dodgers Just About Done Tinkering With Roster
The Dodgers signed seven players to Major League contracts this winter.

Los Angeles Times