June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Braun's Suspension Unlikely To Be Overturned
Ryan Braun will have his appeal heard at some point before Spring Training.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Yankees Deciding Between Garza, Jackson
The Yankees are desperately seeking an addition to their starting rotation and they may ultimately have to choose either Matt Garza or Edwin Jackson.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Blue Jays Unlikely To Acquire Garza
Toronto isn't willing to give up top prospects for Matt Garza, who is only under club control for two more seasons.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Brewers Unaware Of Appeal Date For Braun
The Brewers have entered 2012 with no word on the status of Ryan Braun's appeal, according to general manager Doug Melvin.

MLB.com

Hamilton Will Continue To Toss Balls To Fans
Rangers outfielder said that he will continue to throw balls into the stands to fans next season.

ESPN.com

NHL's 'Winter Classic' Makes Memories At Citizens Bank Park
The Rangers beat the Flyers 3-2 before a sellout crowd at Citizens Bank Park on Monday in the NHL's "Winter Classic."

MLB.com

Bonds Has Until March 21 To File Arguments
Barry Bonds has until March 21 to file arguments in his appeal to overturn his conviction.

AP

Hanley Ramirez Accepts Switch To Third Base
New Marlins manager Ozzie Guillen has sold Hanley Ramirez on the switch to third base next season.

ESPN.com

Yankees Unlikely To Sign Nakajima Before Deadline
The Yankees are unable to offer anything more to Hiroyuki Nakajima than a utility role and also are unlikely to meet his salary demands.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Machado Slowly Meeting Expectations For Orioles
Manny Machado, who was the No. 3 overall pick of the Orioles in the 2010 MLB Draft, has been somewhat slow to develop.

MLB.com

Nationals Emerge As Favorite For Fielder
For public record, the Nationals have played down any interest they might have in Prince Fielder.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Yankees, Red Sox Rank Among Cheapest Teams This Winter
The Yankees and Red Sox have spent less than $9 million combined on free agents this offseason.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Jays Re-Acquire Frasor From White Sox
The White Sox have traded reliever Jason Frasor back to the Blue Jays for a pair of minor-league right-handers.

Associated Press

Red Sox Hoping Somebody 'Falls To Them'
The Red Sox are in need of some pitching, but they are hoping that a free agent will fall into their lap.

Boston Globe

Tigers Willing To Trade Jacob Turner
The Tigers are making it known that they are willing to trade Jacob Turner in the right deal for a starting pitcher.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Maddon Extension Could Come Before Season
The contract of Rays manager Joe Maddon expires after the 2012 season.

St. Petersburg Times

Could Rays Deal Pitcher For Trumbo?
The Rays have an excess of pitching and a need for another hitter.

St. Petersburg Times

Chicago's Dayan Viciedo Likely To Take Over In Right Field
Dayan Viciedo officially became the starting right fielder for the White Sox when Carlos Quentin was traded to the Padres on Saturday.

MLB.com

Cubs Reportedly Gauging Interest In Garza
The Cubs have reportedly been talking to several teams, including the Marlins, about right-hander Matt Garza.

MLB.com

Blue Jays Sign Aaron Laffey
The Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league contract with left-hander Aaron Laffey and invited him to spring training.

Associated Press

Quentin: White Sox Underachieved In 2011
Carlos Quentin was traded by Chicago to San Diego on Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yankees, Nakajima Not Close To Deal
The Yankees are believed to be far apart in talks with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima on a contract.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Wife Of Braves Trainer Killed In Crash
The Braves have offered condolences to head trainer Jeff Porter.

Associated Press