Gerardo Concepcion has established residence in Mexico.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Cuban Left-Hander Concepcion Nears Free Agency
Braun To Accept MVP, Give Speech


Ryan Braun faces a 50-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.
Giants Give Sandoval Three-Year Extension


The Giants have expressed faith in Pablo Sandoval by agreeing to a three-year extension with the third baseman.
Crawford Has Surgery, May Miss Opening Day


Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left wrist on Tuesday, putting in doubt his availability for Opening Day.
K-Rod Inks $8M Contract With Brewers


The Brewers will pay Francisco Rodriguez $8 million in 2012 to be their setup man.
Diamondbacks End Up Re-Signing Saunders


After going back-and-forth in recent months, the Diamondbacks and left-hander Joe Saunders have reached an agreement on a one-year, $6 million deal.
Pineda Isn't A Lock To Be New York's No. 2 Starter


The Yankees may take a more conservative approach with still-developing Michael Pineda.
Source: Yankees Aren't 'Out' On Cespedes


As many as six teams are interested in Cespedes and New York may be one of them.
Cubs Have Shown Most Interest In Cespedes


Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes said the Cubs have shown the most interest in him, but that doesn't mean he'll be signing with Chicago.
Dodgers Strike Deals With Ethier, Loney, But Not Kershaw


Clayton Kershaw is requesting a $10 million salary for 2012.
Darvish Deadline Looms For Rangers


The Rangers have until Wednesday afternoon to strike a deal with Japanese right-hander Yu Darvish.
Lincecum Asks For $21.5M In Arbitration


Tim Lincecum asked for $21.5M in salary arbitration Tuesday and was offered $17M by the Giants.
Fielder Has Made It 'Very Clear' He Wants To Sign With Rangers


Prince Fielder remains unsigned as February approaches, but he may be nearing a destination.
Price, Upton Get One-Year Deals From Rays


B.J. Upton will earn $7 million in 2012, while David Price will take home $4.35 million.
Red Sox Have Deal With Ellsbury, Not Ortiz


The Red Sox have avoided arbitration with center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury by agreeing to a one-year, $8.05 million deal.
Phillies Give Hamels $15M For 2012


The salary is the highest ever for any arbitration-eligible pitcher before being eligible for free agency.
Tigers Likely Lose Victor Martinez For Season


Victor Martinez has injured his left knee and is likely to miss most of the 2012 season.
Peterson Joins Orioles As Pitching Coordinator


Rick Peterson has officially joined the Orioles organization and is expected to serve as the team's pitching coordinator.
Agreement With Darvish Would Take Rangers Out Of Fielder Race


The Rangers want to have a backup plan in place in the event that they aren't able to sign Yu Darvish by Wednesday's deadline.
Colorado's Mystery Offer Is To Jamie Moyer


The Rockies were reported early Monday to have extended an offer to a mystery starting pitcher.
Yankees Could Bring Back Hideki Matsui


The Yankees are in need of a designated hitter and are only going to spend between $1 million and $2 million on the position.
Rays, Lefty Howell Reach $1.35M Deal


J.P. Howell made 46 appearances in 2011 after missing the entire 2010 season following shoulder surgery.
Hamilton's Father-In-Law Backs Out Of Support Role


Michael Dean Chadwick was offered the position of Josh Hamilton's accountability partner, but declined.
Pagan Will Make $4.85M In 2012 With Giants


San Francisco acquired Angel Pagan from the Mets last month.
Hanrahan Avoids Arbitration With Pirates


The two sides reached an agreement on a one-year, $4.1 million deal.
Brewers, Morgan Reach $2.35M Deal


The Brewers have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with outfielder Nyjer Morgan.
Source: Reds, Ludwick Agree To One-Year Deal


The Reds and free-agent Ryan Ludwick agreed to a one-year, $2.5M deal on Monday.
Berkman Could Return To Astros As DH In 2013


Lance Berkman will be a 37-year-old free-agent after the 2012 season, coming off a two-year deal with the Cardinals.
Source: Red Sox Would Have To Move Payroll To Sign Oswalt


The Red Sox are somewhat unlikely to sign Roy Oswalt despite reports that they remain in talks with his agent.
Rockies Make Offer To Mystery Starting Pitcher


Colorado general manager Dan O'Dowd won't disclose the identity of the free agent he extended an offer to recently.