The Yankees are planning to make a $13.5 million qualifying offer to Nick Swisher, but only to protect draft pick compensation, not with any expectation that he'd accept the offer.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Yankees Will Make Qualifying Offer To Swisher To Ensure Compensation
Gibson Expects Diamondbacks To Have Interest In A-Rod
The Diamondbacks were weak at third base this past season and a certain slugger might be available via trade this winter.
Steinbrenner: Blaming A-Rod For Sweep Isn't Fair
Alex Rodriguez was benched for three games in the playoffs and pinch hit for in three others.
Sandoval Continues To Go Outside Zone To Hit HRs
Pablo Sandoval hit a solo home run in the eighth inning on Friday night on a pitch that was outside the strike zone.
Giants Stay Alive Behind Zito
The Giants beat the Cardinals 5-0 on Friday night to send the series back to San Francisco for Game 6.
White Sox Won't Target A-Rod Despite Past Interest
Even if the Yankees eat most of his contract, a White Sox source said Kenny Williams wouldn't touch Alex Rodriguez.
Cardinals Offered Pujols Seven Guaranteed Years With Three Options
The Cardinals lost Albert Pujols in free agency, but they are still on the cusp of a World Series appearance.
Yankees Pick Up $13M Option On Granderson
While he struggled during the postseason, the move was considered inevitable.
Reds Highly Unlikely To Go After Hamilton
Some have wondered whether the Reds will consider signing Josh Hamilton as a free agent this winter.
Otani Deciding Between Japan, Major Leagues
The Red Sox, Dodgers and Rangers have all sent representatives to Japan to meet with Shohei Otani.
Magadan Leaves Red Sox For Rangers
Red Sox pitching coach Dave Magadan has left the team to take the same job with the Rangers.
Red Sox, Blue Jays Discussing Compensation For Farrell
The Red Sox and Blue Jays are beyond the "preliminary" stage of discussion regarding compensation for John Farrell.
A-Rod Won't Ask For Trade, But He'd Welcome One
The Yankees have made it obvious that Alex Rodriguez no longer has a place in their lineup.
Dombrowski: Leyland Is Welcome Back In 2013
Jim Leyland wants to keep managing and after the Tigers advanced to the World Series on Thursday night, Dave Dombrowski said the manager is welcome back.
Twins Have No Plans To Alter Target Field Dimensions
The number of home runs increased at Target Field in 2012.
Rangers Have Interest In B.J. Upton As Corner Outfielder
B.J. Upton hit 28 home runs this year with 31 stolen bases, but his .454 slugging percentage was his highest since 2007.
Yankees, Marlins Categorized A-Rod Talk As A Joke Between Friends
According to a source, what began as a joke could develop into a serious conversation this offseason.
Game 4 Woes Continue For Giants When Trailing In Series
San Francisco has faced a 2-1 series deficit eight times in franchise history and they have lost Game 4 every time.
Detroit's Starters Post 0.66 ERA In ALCS
The combination of Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Anibal Sanchez and Doug Fister allowed just two earned runs in 27 1/3 innings pitched.
Yankees Finish With Lowest Playoff Average In MLB History
The Yankees, who have the highest payroll in the Major Leagues at $222 million, hit just .188 this postseason.
Delmon Young Has Game-Winning RBI In All Four ALCS Games
He hit .353/.421/1.186 with two home runs and six RBI against the Yankees.
Pettitte Hopes To Make A Decision Quickly
Veteran Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte hopes to make a decision quickly on whether to retire or play again in 2013.
Tigers Sweep Yankees, Advance To World Series
The Tigers sweep the Yankees in the ALCS and advance to the World Series.
A-Rod Says He'll Be Back With Yankees
Alex Rodriguez says he will be a Yankee next season, and beyond.
Wainright Pitches Cardinals Past Giants
The Cardinals beat the Giants 8-3 on Thursday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the NLCS.
Albert Pujols Has Minor Knee Surgery
Angels star first baseman Albert Pujols recently had minor surgery to clean up his right knee.
A-Rod, Granderson Still Out Of Game 4 Lineup
Alex Rodriguez and Curtis Granderson will not be in the Yankees starting lineup for Game 4 of the ACLS.
Red Sox Claim Rosario Off Waivers From Marlins
The Red Sox have claimed relief pitcher Sandy Rosario off waivers from the Marlins.
Lincecum To Start For Giants In Game 4
Giants manager Bruce Bochy has named Tim Lincecum as the NCLS Game 4 starter.
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