June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Source: Yankees Looking At Damon, Matsui, Ibanez
The Yankees are looking for a left-handed bat and they could sign a player within the week, according to a source.

Buster Olney/ESPN The Magazine

Verlander Earns Award For Super Bowl Pick
Justin Verlander already has a victory in 2012 even though the season hasn't even started.

MLB.com

Ortiz Still Hoping To Avoid Arbitration
David Ortiz wants a multiyear deal and about $4 million more than the Red Sox have offered.

Yahoo! Sports

Peavy Feels Good, Eyes 30 Starts, 200 Innings
Jake Peavy says he is as close to 100 percent as he is going to get as the 2012 season approaches.

Chicago Tribune

Damon Still Drawing Interest From Four Teams
The Yankees, Orioles, Mariners and Athletics are believed to be courting the outfielder/designated hitter.

Jim Bowden/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Garza Trade More Likely To Come Right Before Deadline
Matt Garza went 10-10 with a 3.32 ERA and 1.26 WHIP in 31 games for Chicago during the 2011 season.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Nationals Add Teahen To Spring Training Roster
Washington has signed Mark Teahen to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Nationals (via Twitter)

Braves Unveil Alternate Uniform For Weekends
The Braves have unveiled a new alternate home uniform that is based on the attire worn when the team moved from Milwaukee in 1966.

Associated Press

Sanchez Defeats Marlins In Arbitration
The right-hander will earn $8 million in 2012 as opposed to the $6.9 million that Miami offered.

Associated Press

Source: Hong-Chih Kuo Signs With M's
The Mariners have signed left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo to a one-year deal.

ESPN.com

O's Send Guthrie To Rockies
The Orioles have traded Jeremy Guthrie to the Rockies for Matt Lindstrom and Jason Hammel.

ESPN.com

Bill Hall Considering 'A Couple Of Teams'
New York would likely only offer Hall a Minor League contract with a chance to make the club in Spring Training.

MLB.com

Holliday: Post-Super Bowl Is 'Exciting Time' For Baseball
With the NFL season over following Sunday night's Super Bowl, Matt Holliday says the focus is shifting to baseball.

MLB.com

Lincecum Dropped 22 Pounds From Lanky Frame
After pitching at about 197 pounds last season, he'll enter the spring at 175 pounds.

Associated Press

Reds Would Have To Juggle Budget To Sign Oswalt
The Reds haven't spoken to Roy Oswalt's people since last Monday, when they believed he was headed to Texas.

John Fay/Cincinnati Enquirer

Ankiel Agrees To Minor League Deal With Nats
The Nationals have agreed to terms on a Minor League contract with Rick Ankiel that includes an invitation to Spring Training.

MLB.com

Mets Had Been Eyeing Ankiel
The Mets had been courting Rick Ankiel, who signed a Minor League deal with the Nationals over the weekend.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News (via Twitter)

Liriano Stars For Leones In Caribbean Series
Francisco Liriano walked four and struck out five to help lead the Dominican Republic's Escogido Leones to a 2-0 win over Mexico's Ciudad Obregon Yaquis.

ESPN.com

Orioles Open To Signing Manny Ramirez
The Orioles have some interest in Manny Ramirez as they look to add a veteran bat before Spring Training begins.

MLB.com

Lincecum Would 'Love To Be A Giant My Whole Career'
Tim Lincecum prefers short-term deals because he doesn't like to plan too far into the future.

Associated Press

Cecil Fielder Has No Plans To Attend Tiger Games
Cecil Fielder has no plans to attend any of his son Prince's games with the Tigers this season.

Detroit News

Leaner Longoria Hopes To Play 162 Games
Evan Longoria dropped 10 to 15 pounds this offseason as he looks to avoid any nagging injuries.

St. Petersburg Times

Red Sox, Reds Or Phillies Could Land Oswalt
Roy Oswalt is believed to prefer the Cardinals and Rangers, but those two clubs may not have the cash to sign the pitcher.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Marlins Won't Offer Sanchez Contract Extension
Anibal Sanchez will be eligible for free agency after next season.

Miami Herald

West Coast Teams Courting Hong-Chih Kuo
Despite physical and anxiety issues, there are three West Coast teams courting Hong-Chih Kuo.

Boston Globe

Red Sox, Aceves Agree To $1.2M Deal
Alfredo Aceeves and the Red Sox agreed to a $1.2M deal on Sunday, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

MLB.com

Dodgers Ask Judge To Bar Stow Claims
The Dodgers have asked a U.S. Judge to disallow claims against the team filed by beaten Giants fan Bryan Stow.

ESPN.com

Brad Penny To Pitch In Japan
Brad Penny has signed with the Sofbank Hawks of Japan's Pacific League.

ESPN.com

Report: A's Have Interest In Magglio Ordonez
The A's are evaluating Magglio Ordonez for a possible spring training tryout.

Oakland Tribune

Source: Cora Nearing Minor League Deal With Cardinals
Infielder Alex Cora is close to a Minor League deal with the Cardinals.

MLB.com