June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Marlins Looking To Bolster Starting Rotation
After adding free agents Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Heath Bell, the Marlins are focused on fortifying their starting rotation.

MLBlogs.com

Mets Unlikely To Trade For Gio Gonzalez
The Athletics are seeking a significant haul for Gio Gonzalez.

MLBlogs.com

Cubs, Padres Could Work Deal Centered Around Garza, Rizzo
Cubs president Theo Epstein drafted San Diego's Anthony Rizzo back in 2007 for the Red Sox.

MLBlogs.com

GMs Forced To Add Pitching Via Trade
A number of general managers are being forced to try and fortify their starting rotation via trade this winter.

MLB.com

Indians In Talks With Cameron, LaRoche
The Indians are in talks with free-agent outfielder Mike Cameron and free-agent infielder Andy LaRoche.

MLBlogs.com

Jocketty Explains Why Reds Gave Up Four Young Players
The Reds will have control of Mat Latos for four seasons.

MLB.com

Rays Could Now Target Trade With Padres
With an eye on a first baseman, the Rays could turn their attention toward a trade with the Padres.

St. Petersburg Times

Source: Cubs Entered Low Bid For Darvish
The Cubs have been quiet this offseason, Theo Epstein's first with the franchise.

Boston Globe

Red Sox Comfortable Using Melancon As Closer
If the Red Sox are unable to trade for Andrew Bailey or sign Ryan Madson, they will be comfortable using Mark Melancon as their closer.

Boston Globe

Report: Jays, Rangers Favorites For Darvish
The winning bid for Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish may not be revealed for a few days.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Report: High Bid For Darvish Exceeds Dice-K's
The Red Sox bid $51.1 million for the right to sign Daisuke Matsuzaka back in 2006.

MLB.com

Giants Sign Whiteside To Deal
The Giants have signed backup catcher Eli Whiteside to a one-year deal after declining to offer him a contract Monday, avoiding arbitration and making him a free agent.

Associated Press

Source: Red Sox Called About Joakim Soria
The Red Sox had discussions with the Royals about the possibility of dealing for closer Joakim Soria.

WEEI.com

Cardinals Still Looking At Beltran
The Cardinals did a lot of background work on Carlos Beltran last week and they remain interested in the free-agent outfielder.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Sources: Cubs Are Pursuing Fielder
Despite comments by manager Dale Sveum to the contrary, the Cubs remain interested in free-agent slugger Prince Fielder.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Brewers Win Bidding Rights On Aoki
The Brewers have won the right to negotiate a contract with Japanese center fielder Norichika Aoki.

Associated Press

Cubs Want A Lot For Matt Garza
The Cubs are maintaining a high price on right-hander Matt Garza as the offseason progresses.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Twins Turn Attention Back To Kubel
With Michael Cuddyer and Josh Willingham off the board, the Twins have turned their attention towards outfielder Jason Kubel.

Star Tribune

Marlins Still Waiting For Hanley To Accept Move To Third
The Marlins have been unclear about their communication with Hanley Ramirez and whether he will accept a move to third base.

Miami Herald

Source: Mets Not Dealing Niese To Rockies
There had been reports that New York could look to acquire outfielder Seth Smith from Colorado.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Mariners, Sherrill Nearing One-Year Pact
The contract has incentives for the left-hander and is believed to be pending a physical.

Jason A. Churchill/Prospect Insider

Source: Rollins Gets $33M In Deal
The Phillies and shortstop Jimmy Rollins have agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $33 million.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Reds Acquire Latos From Padres
The Reds have acquired right-hander Mat Latos from the Padres in a blockbuster trade.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Phillies, Rollins Reach Agreement
The Phillies have reached an agreement with free-agent shortstop Jimmy Rollins on a three-year deal.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Source: Cubs Talking To Paul Malholm
The Cubs are talking with the agent for Paul Malholm in hopes of bring the left-hander to the team, according to a source.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Nippon Ham Keeping Bid On Darvish Private
Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish doesn't know which Major League team placed the highest bid for his services.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Rockies Contact Lidge's Agent
Looking to add depth to their bullpen, the Rockies have contacted the agent for right-hander Brad Lidge.

Denver Post

Beltran Has At Least One $10M Offer On Table
The Rockies signing Michael Cuddyer closes a door for fellow free-agent outfielder Carlos Beltran.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Indians Sign Lopez, Pie To Minor League Deals
Cleveland dealt with a number of injuries in 2011, which made depth a priority this season.

Associated Press

Sveum: Interest In Fielder Is 'Media Talk'
Cubs manager Dale Sveum says the team's interest in free-agent slugger Prince Fielder has been overblown.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com