Rick Porcello has been a member of the Tigers for quite some time, but 2013 may be the season that he finally breaks out.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Porcello Primed For Breakout Season
Hale Likely To Become Toronto's Bench Coach
The Blue Jays are likely to hire DeMarlo Hale as their bench coach, according to a source.
Brett Myers Wants To Start, Twins Interested
Brett Myers wants to start again, according to his agent, and the Twins are in need of several starting pitchers.
Ichiro's First Choice Is To Re-Sign With Yankees
Ichiro Suzuki wants to re-sign with the Yankees and he's willing to wait, perhaps passing up other offers, to see if the team expresses interest after filling other holes.
Rangers Looking To Extend Harrison's Contract
The Rangers and representatives for Matt Harrison have engaged in preliminary discussions on a contract extension.
Royals Would Prefer To Trade Prospects For Starter
It has been reported that Kansas City was shopping Wil Myers for a starter.
Hunter's Strikeout Rate Should Scare Tigers
The Tigers were thrilled to sign Torii Hunter early in the offseason, but there are statistics that indicate his resurgent 2012 effort may not leak into 2013.
Statistics Rate B.J. Upton As Below-Average Defender
The Braves and Phillies are two of B.J. Upton's most prominent suitors.
Is It Possible That Trout Has Peaked?
Mike Trout's 10.7 WAR in his rookie year was one of just 20 such seasons by a position player since 1950.
Diamondbacks Interested In Keppinger
Jeff Keppinger was an offensive bright spot for the Rays in 2012.
Giants May Have To Overpay To Re-Sign Scutaro
The market for middle infielders is weak, putting Marco Scutaro in high demand this offseason.
Braves 'Like' B.J Upton, But Surveying Options
There are a number of teams looking for help in center field this winter, with the Phillies and Braves among the most prominent.
Stanton On Marlins: I Don't Like This At All
Giancarlo Stanton was home in California when he received news of Miami's 12-player trade with Toronto.
Phillies Still Prioritizing Center Field
The Phillies are believed to be pursuing B.J. Upton, who is a free agent.
Freese OK After Crashing Car To Avoid Deer
David Freese was physically unhurt after crashing an SUV into a tree in order to avoid hitting a deer on Thanksgiving.
Josh Johnson 'Open' To Extension With Blue Jays
Josh Johnson is open to signing a contract extension with the Blue Jays beyond the 2013 season, according to the pitcher's agent.
Pettitte Decision Reportedly Expected Soon
The Yankees are waiting on word from Andy Pettitte about his baseball future.
Yankees Haven't Extended Offer To Martin
Russell Martin didn't receive a $13.3 million qualifying offer from New York.
Napoli Seeks Four-Year Deal With Red Sox, Mariners Pursuing
Mike Napoli is scheduled to meet with the Mariners this week and is hoping they will go the extra mile, according to sources.
Marlins Already Shopping Yunel Escobar
The Marlins, who acquired Yunel Escobar from the Blue Jays in this month's blockbuster trade, are already shopping the infielder.
Blue Jays-Marlins Blockbuster Started With Josh Johnson
Alex Anthopoulos had long set his sights on Josh Johnson and he spoke with Larry Beinfest at the general managers' meetings in California.
Bryan LaHair Signs $4.5M Deal In Japan
Bryan LaHair has signed a two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Softbank Hawks of the Japanese Pacific League.
Dodgers Sign Five Prospects To Minor League Deal
The Dodgers have signed five players to Minor League contracts and invited them to Major League Spring Training.
Gomes Gets Two-Year, $10M Deal With Red Sox
The Red Sox and outfielder Jonny Gomes have agreed to a two-year deal, pending a physical.
Red Sox Ready To Pursue Nick Swisher
The Red Sox have interest in signing Nick Swisher, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
Buehrle: Marlins Lied To Me Multiple Times
Mark Buehrle, who only lasted with the Marlins for one season, delivered a shot at the franchise on Wednesday.
Red Sox Close To Deal With Jonny Gomes
The Red Sox are nearing a two-year contract with Jonny Gomes, according to a source.
Kuroda Took Less To Re-Sign With Yankees
Hiroki Kuroda, who signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the Yankees on Tuesday, took less money to return to the team.
Trading Stanton Might Make Sense For Marlins
Miami hasn't yet made Giancarlo Stanton available, but his value will never be higher.
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