June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Peavy Open To Closer Role In Future
Jake Peavy is open to closing games in the future.

MLB.com

Braun Not Concerned With Struggles, Reception
Ryan Braun is unconcerned with critical fans or mounting outs this spring.

MLB.com

Rivera Expects Eventual Retirement Decision To Be Final
When Mariano Rivera decides to retire, he expects the decision to be final.

MLB.com

Hanley Ramirez Hits HR, Batting .474 This Spring
Hanley Ramirez feels healthier than he has in quite some time.

Associated Press

Garcia Comments On Addition Of Pettitte To Yankees' Rotation
Freddy Garcia doesn't seem too happy that Andy Pettitte has decided to come out of retirement and compete for a spot in New York's starting rotation.

New York Post

Burnett May Pitch For Pirates Sooner Than Expected
A.J. Burnett is healing from a fractured orbital bone faster than expected.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Utley Hopes To Play Next Week
Chase Utley hasn't played in a game for the Phillies this spring because of a chronic knee condition.

Associated Press

Quentin To Have Knee Surgery
The Padres will be without Carlos Quentin for four to six weeks.

Associated Press

Jeter Sensed Pettitte May Return
Derek Jeter was a little surprised that Andy Pettitte decided to come back after not pitching last season.

Associated Press

Rangers Getting Calls About Feldman
Texas seems prepared to hold onto the 29-year-old right-hander.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

A-Rod Wants To Own A Team One Day
Alex Rodriguez has made enough money in his career to one day own a team.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Posada Won't Follow Pettitte Out Of Retirement
Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte were longtime teammates with the Yankees.

Joel Sherman/New York Post (via Twitter)

Rockies Will Give Willis A Look
The Rockies will discuss internally whether or not they should sign free-agent Dontrelle Willis.

Denver Post

Pudge Rodriguez Gets Offer From Royals
Pudge Rodriguez has been working out, staying in shape and waiting for a chance to continue his career.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Vin Scully Further Trims Travel Schedule
Vin Scully will only call road games within California.

Tony Jackson/ESPN.com

Twins Play Mauer At First Base
Joe Mauer played 18 games at first base last season while Justin Morneau dealt with post-concussion problems.

Associated Press

Maddux Working With Darvish On Windup
Yu Darvish hasn't thrown from the windup in a Cactus League start this spring.

Star-Telegram

Valentine Pokes Fun At Pettitte's Return
Bobby Valentine doesn't see Andy Pettitte succeeding in his return to the Yankees after a short retirement.

Boston Herald

Peavy Dismisses Talk Of Diminished Velocity
Jake Peavy has heard talk that he isn't throwing the baseball as hard as he should be this spring, but the right-hander isn't concerned.

Chicago Tribune

Marlins Aren't Showing Interest In Willis
Dontrelle Willis was released by the Phillies.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Royals Lose Perez, Now Looking For Catcher
Royals catcher Salvador Perez had surgery Friday to repair a tear in his left knee and will miss at least three months.

Associated Press

Cain 'Really Torn' Over Future With Giants
Contract talks between the Giants and Matt Cain have reportedly stalled.

CSN Bay Area

Stanton's Wrist OK, But Knee Is Inflamed
The Marlins are hoping that Giancarlo Stanton will be back in game action sometime next week.

MLB.com

Dunn Aiming For Comeback Player Award
Adam Dunn said at the end of the 2011 season that he had big plans for this year.

Chicago Tribune

Utley's Knee Tendinitis Won't Go Away
The Phillies believe that Chase Utley will be ready for Opening Day, but the second baseman's right knee tendinitis isn't going away.

CSN Philly

White Sox Likely To Go With Thornton Or Crain As Closer
Robin Ventura is in no hurry to name a closer, but the White Sox will likely go with either Matt Thornton or Jesse Crain in the role.

Chicago Sun-Times

Phillies Release Dontrelle Willis
Willis, 30, signed a deal this offseason and was competing for a bullpen spot this spring.

Associated Press

Jeter Will Miss Week With Calf Injury
Derek Jeter, who will turn 38 in June, missed nearly a month last season with an injury to his right calf.

Associated Press

Pettitte Returns To Yankees With $2.5M Deal
Andy Pettitte has ended his retirement to return to the Yankees.

Jack Curry/YES (via Twitter)

Pineda Looking To Add Third Pitch, Not Concerned About Velocity
Michael Pineda appears to have lost a few mph on his fastball as he works a changeup into his bag of tricks.

MLB.com