June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Mariners Won't Cut Chone Figgins
Chone Figgins has been a huge disappointment for the Mariners, but Eric Wedge says parting ways with the infielder is "not even a consideration" right now.

MLB Trade Rumors

Orioles, Jones Not Near Contract Extension
Baltimore's Dan Duquette says there is nothing imminent regarding a contract extension for outfielder Adam Jones.

MASN Sports

Royals Face July Decision On Broxton
Jonathan Broxton signed with Kansas City for $4 million last November.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

Alderson Expects Wright To Remain With Mets
New York has a $16 million team option on the contract of the third baseman for the 2013 season.

Anthony DiComo/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Emilio Bonifacio To Miss 4-6 Weeks
Emilio Bonifacio, who has been successful in his first 20 stolen base attempts, will have surgery on his injured left thumb.

Associated Press

Schilling's Gaming Company Lays Off Staff
Curt Schilling's struggling video game company received a $75 million loan guarantee to move to Rhode Island in 2010.

Associated Press

Pujols Hits 450th Career Home Run
Albert Pujols is the fourth-youngest player to hit 450 home runs in baseball history.

Associated Press

Astros' New Uniforms To Bring Back Old Colors
The Astros will submit a new uniform design for the 2013 season and owner Jim Crane hinted that the franchise's old colors will return.

Zachary Levine/Houston Chronicle

Agents: Hamels Will Get Between $150M-$175M
Cole Hamels has won seven straight starts and has a 1.89 ERA in those appearances.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Baltimore Joins Pursuit Of Oswalt
As Roy Oswalt nears a return to the Major Leagues, the Orioles have joined the Red Sox, Phillies and Rangers as interested teams.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Long Won't Give Up On New York's Sluggers
Kevin Long believes that Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira will turn things around soon.

MLB.com

Orioles Agree To Minors Deal With J.C. Romero
J.C. Romero will report to Triple-A Norfolk.

Eduardo A. Encina/Baltimore Sun (via Twitter)

Berkman Has Surgery Delayed One Day
The Cardinals say surgery on Lance Berkman's injured right knee has been postponed one day because of a scheduling conflict.

Associated Press

MLB Issues Statement Regarding Yankees
With rumors indicating that the Yankees might be put up for sale, the team itself has denied all reports.

RealGM Staff Report

Lind Not Placed On Waivers, Contrary To Reports
There have been no indications that the Blue Jays placed veteran first baseman Adam Lind on outright waivers.

MLB.com

Yankees Deny Reports Of Possible Sale
The Yankees are strongly denying a New York Daily News report that the team may soon be put up for sale by the Steinbrenner family.

Darren Rovell/CNBC (via Twitter)

Hamilton Makes Great Catch, Destroys Part Of Safeco's Outfield Wall
Josh Hamilton made a spectacular catch in the third inning against the Mariners on Wednesday night, destroying part of the outfield wall at Safeco Field.

Big League Stew

Manny Ramirez May Not Be Ready For May 30
Bob Melvin says Oakland wants to make sure Manny Ramirez is fully prepared and comfortable with his swing.

Associated Press

Brewers Acquire Ransom Off Waivers
The Brewers have claimed utility infielder Cody Ransom off waivers from the Diamondbacks.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Ventura Names Reed Chicago's Closer
White Sox manager Robin Ventura has officially named Addison Reed the team's closer, a development that has been evident for close to three weeks.

Chicago Tribune

Sources: Yankees Could Be For Sale
Rumors are swirling around baseball that the Yankees could soon be put up for sale by the Steinbrenner family.

New York Daily News

Hamels, Harper Feud A 'Dead Issue'
Cole Hamels faced the Nationals on Wednesday night for the first time since he hit phenom Bryce Harper on purpose and earned himself a five-game suspension.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com

After Declaring Himself Ready To Produce, A-Rod Hits Two HRs
Alex Rodriguez declared himself ready to go on a tear after another middling game at the plate on Tuesday night.

Associated Press

Strasburg Feels 'Great' After Bullpen Session
Stephen Strasburg was pulled from his last start after just five innings because of tightness in his throwing arm.

Associated Press

Astros GM Works Game As Usher
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow worked as a ticket-taking usher at Minute Maid Park during Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

Big League Stew

Selig: No Need For More Replay
Bud Selig says he doesn't think baseball needs more video review for umpires at this time.

Associated Press

Manager Wants Oswalt, But Decision Up To Rangers GM
Rangers manager Ron Washington says he'd be interested in adding Roy Oswalt to his starting rotation.

ESPN.com

Torii Hunter Hopes To Return For Homestand
The outfielder has been on L.A.'s restricted list since May 14 after his teenage son was arrested in Texas.

Associated Press

Halladay Discusses Struggles, Says Phillies Are Trying Too Hard
Roy Halladay was charged with five runs in Philadelphia's 5-2 loss to Washington on Tuesday night.

MLB.com

Orioles Seeking Ways To Upgrade Pitching, Depth
The Orioles are 28-16 and they hold a two-game lead over the Rays in the American League East.

Brittany Ghiroli/MLB.com (via Twitter)