June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Santana Won't Make Assurances About Opening Day
Johan Santana missed the entire 2011 season while recovering from surgery to repair a torn anterior capsule in his left shoulder.

Associated Press

Zambrano Excited About Joining Marlins
Carlos Zambrano is confident that the trade to the Marlins will rejuvenate his career.

ESPN.com

Hamilton Had Offseason Surgery
Josh Hamilton said three of his adductors, which help pull the knees and thighs together, were detached in his left leg.

ESPN.com

Ryan Remains 'Optimistic' About Darvish
CEO Nolan Ryan said he's "optimistic" that the Rangers will sign Yu Darvish before next Wednesday afternoon's deadline.

ESPN.com

Progress Made In A's Move To San Jose
Bud Selig says MLB is working to resolve the proposed move of the A's to San Jose.

ESPN.com

Selig Hopes To Add Wild-Card Spots In 2012
Bud Selig is hopeful another wild card team from each league will be added for the 2012 season.

ESPN.com

Brewers, Carlos Gomez Agree To One-Year Deal
Carlos Gomez and the Brewers have agreed to a one-year deal, avoiding salary arbitration.

AP

MLB Owners Delay Sale Of Padres
MLB owners are putting off approval of sale of the Padres to Jeff Moorad.

ESPN.com

Rockies' Prospect Decides On Football
U. of Wisconsin QB Russell Wilson has told the Rockies he has decided to play pro football.

AP

Santana Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day
Mets left-hander Johan Santana hopes to pitch on Opening Day, but is making no assurances.

ESPN.com

Cespedes To Play In Dominican Republic
Yoenis Cespedes will play with Aguilas Cibaenas while waiting to be declared a free agent to sign with a MLB team.

ESPN.com

Owners Extend Selig Through 2014
MLB owners have voted to extend the contract of Commissioner Bud Selig through the 2014 season.

Press Release

Ankle Still Troubling Napoli
Mike Napoli still isn't able to run on his left ankle, but said he should be fine for spring training.

ESPN.com

Rays, Luke Scott Agree To One-Year Deal
Free agent Luke Scott has agreed to a one-year, $5M deal with the Rays.

ESPN.com

Manny Wants To Restore Image
Manny Ramirez wants to land a tryout with a team for spring training and show he has changed.

ESPN.com

Giants Give Vogelsong Two-Year Deal
The Giants and pitcher Ryan Vogelsong have agreed to a new two-year deal worth approximately $8.3M.

AP

Source: Mets Close To Selling Minority Shares
The Mets expect to close on the sale of between four to seven minority shares in the next few weeks, according to sources.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Angels, Kendrys Morales Reach Agreement
The contract for 2012 allows the two sides to avoid arbitration.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Epstein: Cubs Aren't Shopping Garza
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Epstein: Cubs Aren't Shopping Garza
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Epstein: Cubs Aren't Shopping Garza
Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein insisted Wednesday that the team is not shopping pitcher Matt Garza.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Source: Cubs, Kerry Wood Close To Deal
The Cubs and pitcher Kerry Wood are close on a one-year deal with an option for 2013.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Source: Cubs, Kerry Wood Close To Deal
The Cubs and pitcher Kerry Wood are close on a one-year deal with an option for 2013.

Bruce Levine/ESPN.com

Chicago Police Plan To Talk With Castro
A woman accused Starlin Castro of sexual assault last fall, but no charges have been filed.

ESPN.com

Boras, Amaro Jr. At Odds Over Madson's Departure
Ryan Madson agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Reds on Tuesday.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

Phillies Focused On One-Year Deal For Hamels
Cole Hamels will be eligible for free agency after the 2012 season.

CSN Philly

Fielder Could Find Home Shortly After Darvish Decision
Prince Fielder remains unsigned as the start of Spring Training inches closer and closer.

Seattle Times

Cubs Won't Comment On Garza Trade Rumors
The Cubs signed Paul Maholm on Tuesday, but Jed Hoyer insisted that it wasn't a precursor to another move.

Associated Press

Rangers Raise Most Ticket Prices For 2012
Most increases are $1 to $4 per ticket, but corner box seats increased 23 percent.

Associated Press

Mets Invite Batista, Cabrera To Spring Training
The Mets have agreed to minor league contracts with right-handers Miguel Batista and Fernando Cabrera.

Associated Press