The conversations have not reached the right-hander, but he is open to a long-term contract.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Nationals Explore Extension For Jordan Zimmermann
Ellsbury Won't Need Shoulder Surgery
He may avoid surgery, but the Red Sox don't know exactly how long Jacoby Ellsbury will be out of the lineup.
Youkilis Over Spat With Valentine, Calls Sox 'Happy Baseball Family'
While he has expressed confusion over Valentine's comments on Monday, Kevin Youkilis said Tuesday that he had moved past them.
Scott Baker Has Season-Ending Surgery
Twins right-hander Scott Baker had elbow-ligament replacement surgery on Tuesday.
Pineda Nearing Rehab Assignment
Michael Pineda began the season on the disabled list because of a sore shoulder.
Lester: 'I Flat-Out Stunk' Against Rangers
Jon Lester had no excuses for his performance against Boston's 18-3 loss to Texas on Tuesday night.
Moyer Becomes Oldest Pitcher To Win MLB Game
Jamie Moyer picked up his 268th career win on Tuesday night, beating the Padres.
Indians Complete Damon Signing
The team hopes to have Johnny Damon in their outfield within a few weeks.
Red Sox, Yankees Will Wear Throwback Hats For Fenway Anniversary
The hats are based on the same caps that the two teams wore during the first game at the ballpark on April 20, 1912.
Howard Improving, But Not Ready To Run, Swing
Ryan Howard had a procedure on Feb. 27 to clean out an infection around the area of his surgically repaired left Achilles tendon.
Aybar Wants $50M, Progress Made Towards Deal
The Angels are confident that they'll work out a new contract with infielder Erick Aybar.
Verlander Throws 131 Pitches, Gets First Win
The right-hander allowed two runs and struck out Alex Gordon with the bases loaded to preserve Detroit's 3-2 win.
Pedroia Defends Youkilis, Valentine Booed At Fenway
Bobby Valentine isn't making many friends in the Red Sox clubhouse or in Boston early on in his tenure.
Cain: Hamels Deserves Bigger Contract Than Mine
Matt Cain believes Cole Hamels will get a bigger contract than he did because he's a left-hander.
Jeter To Receive Honorary Doctorate From Siena
"It means a lot to me, it means a lot to my family for a lot of the work that we've done," Derek Jeter said.
Jered Weaver Records 1,000th Strikeout
Jered Weaver hit a career milestone in Monday night's victory over the Athletics.
Morales Hits First Home Run Since 2010
His three-run homer landed in nearly the same spot as his fateful game-ending grand slam on May 29, 2010.
Astros Aren't Shopping Brett Myers
There was a report by USA Today over the weekend that Houston had put Myers on the trading block.
Giants Sign Bumgarner To Five-Year Extension
The Giants have signed Madison Bumgarner to a five-year extension through 2017, with options for 2018 and 2019.
Pettitte Could Join Yankees In Mid-May
The Yankees could add depth to their starting rotation next month in the form of left-hander Andy Pettitte.
Rangers May Move Up Yu's Next Start
The Rangers may juggle their rotation a bit with a day off on Monday.
Valentine Apologizes To Youkilis For Questioning Commitment
Bobby Valentine has apologized to Kevin Youkilis for comments he made Sunday, in which he questioned the third baseman's physical and emotional commitment.
Braves To Retire Smoltz's No. 29
The Braves will honor John Smoltz in June by retiring his No. 29, which will never be worn by another Atlanta player.
C.J. Wilson Was Minutes From Signing With Marlins
C.J. Wilson was very close to signing with the Marlins rather than agreeing to a five-year, $77.5 million contract with the Angels this winter.
With Draft Looming, Astros Scouting Aggressively
The Astros, who will pick first in June's First-Year Player Draft, have been scouting players aggressively this spring.
Torii Hunter Wonders About Playing With Son
Torii Hunter, who is in the final year of his deal with Los Angeles, has a son that is playing well as a high school senior.
Wilson Has No Regrets, Upbeat Despite Injury
Brian Wilson will likely have elbow-reconstruction surgery, ending his 2012 season after just 56 pitches.
Valentine Faults Youkilis' Commitment To Game
Kevin Youkilis is hitting .200 this season for the Red Sox.
Infante Activates Marlins Sculpture With First Home Run
Omar Infante hit the home run off Houston's J.A. Happ over the left field fence in the second inning.
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