June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Posey To Make Spring Debut
Buster Posey hasn't played in a game since severely hurting his left leg last May.

MLB.com

Rangers Won't Show Ryan-Ventura Video During Opening Series
Nolan Ryan is the CEO of the Rangers, while Robin Ventura is in his first year as Chicago's manager.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Yankees Concerned After Robertson Sprains Foot At Home
David Robertson injured his left foot after stumbling on a flight of stairs at his home Wednesday while moving some empty boxes.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Braun Homers For First Hit Of Spring
Ryan Braun's first hit of the 2012 exhibition season was a two-run home run in Milwaukee's 8-6 loss to Cincinnati.

Associated Press

Orioles Deny Interest In Damon
Orioles executive vice president of baseball operations Dan Duquette has denied rumors that the team has interest in Johnny Damon.

MLB.com

Deeper Outfield Hasn't Robbed Stanton Of Power
Marlins Park is a bit deeper in left field than the team's old home, but slugger Giancarlo Stanton doesn't seem too mind.

Palm Beach Post

Rays Getting Beckham Comfortable At Second
The Rays are giving Tim Beckham some time at second base this spring in order to perhaps speed up his track to the Major Leagues.

Tampa Tribune

Twins, Perkins Reach $10.3M Extension
Glen Perkins is now under contract with Minnesota through 2015, with a team option for 2016.

Associated Press

No Breakthrough In Talks Between Phillies, Hamels
Cole Hamels is just one year away from free agency.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Mariners Lose Catcher To Broken Wrist
Mariners catcher Adam Moore has suffered a broken right wrist after blocking a ball in the dirt during a spring training game.

Associated Press

Darvish, Venable Square Off Verbally
It didn't take long for Yu Darvish to engage in his first Major League standoff.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Papelbon: Fans In Philly Are Smarter Than In Boston
Former Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon took a shot at Boston fans.

ESPN.com

Cespedes Has Stellar Simulated Game
Yoenis Cespedes participated in a simulated game on Wednesday and had four hits -- including a home run.

MLB.com

Source: Reyes Would Have Returned To Mets For Less Money
Jose Reyes would have considered returning to the Mets under a contract with fewer years and dollars than the Marlins offered.

New York Daily News

Nationals Could Trade Lannan Soon
Washington general manager Mike Rizzo will not simply give the left-hander away.

MLB.com

A's, Giants Still At Odds Over Territorial Rights
The Athletics claim that their attempt to relocate some 40 miles away to San Jose is not "a move that seeks to alter or in any manner disturb MLB territorial rights."

Associated Press

Fenway Park Added To Register Of Historic Places
The register listing means changes to Fenway Park are subject to review by the Massachusetts Historical Commission.

Associated Press

Rangers Bothered By Hamilton's Hometown Discount Comments
Josh Hamilton said earlier this offseason that he didn't owe the Rangers a hometown discount.

ESPN.com

Darvish Good As Advertised In Spring Debut
Rangers pitcher Yu Davish showed nice movement on his pitches Wednesday.

ESPN.com

Blue Jays Sign Dominican Prospect DeAza
Andres DeAza is a 6-foot-4 outfielder that weighs 190 pounds and is from San Luis, Dominican Republic.

MLB.com

Boston Scratches Miller With Elbow Stiffness
The Red Sox have scratched Andrew Miller from Thursday's game against the Cardinals after he complained of stiffness in his left elbow.

MLB.com

Concern Growing Over Pineda's Velocity
There was some concern over the velocity of right-hander Michael Pineda after his first exhibition start for the Yankees earlier this week.

Fan Graphs

Hamilton Could Eventually 'Ease On Over To First Base'
Josh Hamilton plans to play another five years in the outfield before moving to first base and then to a role as a designated hitter.

Dallas Morning News

Hernandez Plans To Spend Entire Career With Mariners
Felix Hernandez is signed through the 2014 season.

Seattle Times

Rivera Will Announce Future By Midseason
Mariano Rivera says he will reveal whether or not he will retire after the season by it's midpoint.

New York Post

Orioles Haven't Ruled Out Damon
While nothing is close, the Orioles have not ruled out signing Johnny Damon.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Dunn Trying To Make Sure 2012 Stays Fun
There has been much talk about Adam Dunn's awful debut season with Chicago when he hit a mere .159.

MLB.com

Effective Santana Gets Through Major League Outing
The Mets are starting to get excited about having Johan Santana on the mound this season.

MLB.com

Angels 'Absolutely' Expect To Keep Abreu
Bobby Abreu wants a significant role with the Angels, who don't have many at-bats to go around.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

It Took Two Years, Three Offers For Pirates To Sign McCutchen
The Pirates had been negotiating with Andrew McCutchen for quite some time.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review