Andy Pettitte has leverage because he is a free agent the Yankees really need and their focus is on pitching.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Pettitte May End Up Asking Yankees For Too Much Money
Source: Red Sox Made Late Push For Kuroda
The Red Sox made a strong push to sign Hiroki Kuroda before he agreed to re-sign with the Yankees on Tuesday, according to a number of sources.
Red Sox Have Called About Lohse
The Red Sox are in need of starting pitching and they have been working both the free agent and trade markets this offseason.
Figgins Unlikely To Fit With Angels
Chone Figgins, who was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Tuesday, is "not likely to be a fit" for the Angels in 2013.
Blue Jays Aren't In Rush To Trade Arencibia
Toronto appears to have a surplus as catcher with J.P. Arencibia, John Buck, Bobby Wilson and top prospect Travis D'Arnaud.
D-Backs Might Trade Kubel Instead Of Upton
Jason Kubel is signed for $7.5 million next season with a $7.5 million club option for 2014, making him more affordable than most quality free-agent outfielders.
Rays May Lose Shot At Public Financing Because Of Marlins
An executive predicted that the Rays now stand "zero chance" of getting a park built to replace Tropicana Field.
Mariners Designate Figgins, Will Pay Him $8M
Chone Figgins agreed to a four-year, $36 million contract as a free agent prior to the 2010 season.
Kuroda, Yankees Agree To $15M Deal
Hiroki Kuroda went 16-11 with a 3.32 ERA in his first season in the American League.
Wright '50-50' On Extension With Mets
The two sides continue to negotiate a deal that would potentially allow Wright to finish his career in Queens.
B.J. Upton Emerges As Atlanta's Top Target
The Braves are pursuing multiple options in center field, but B.J. Upton has emerged as their top choice.
If Kuroda Pitches In Majors, It Will Be For Yankees
Meanwhile, other teams that have been reported as having interest in Hiroki Kuroda appear to have shifted their focus elsewhere.
D-Backs Showing Interest In Jhonny Peralta
The Tigers won't trade Jhonny Peralta unless they are able to add/upgrade at shortstop.
Mariners Acquire Andino From Orioles
The Mariners have acquired Robert Andino from the Orioles in exchange for Trayvon Robinson.
Union Monitoring Marlins After Cost-Cutting Trade
With the trade of Jose Reyes and four others to Toronto, Miami's payroll next season projects to be around $36 million.
Tigers Release Ryan Raburn
Ryan Raburn, who opened the 2012 season with a big role, has been released by the Tigers.
Royals Sign Guthrie To Three-Year Deal
The Royals have signed Jeremy Guthrie to a three-year contract through the 2015 season.
Dodgers Reportedly Meet With Japanese Closer
The Dodgers were one of several clubs that met with Japanese free-agent reliever Kyuji Fujikawa over the weekend.
Ibanez: It Would Be 'Fantastic' To Re-Sign With Yankees
Raul Ibanez, a 40-year-old free-agent, says his first choice is to re-sign with the Yankees.
Cherington Isn't Buying Theory That Red Sox Aren't Moving Fast Enough
The Red Sox have a lot of changes to make this offseason, but they haven't done much as Thanksgiving approaches.
Rays, Phillies, Astros, Red Sox Interested In Berkman
There are several teams in the "tire-kicking" mode when it comes to free-agent Lance Berkman, according to a report.
Blue Jays Promised Bautista They Would Become Contender
Jose Bautista signed a $65 million extension with the Blue Jays two springs ago.
Sources: News Corp. Eyes Stake In YES
The parent company of Fox Sports, News Corporation, is inching closer to acquiring 49 percent of the YES Network.
Padres Pick Up Black's Contract Options
The Padres have exercised options on Bud Black's contract for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
D-Backs 'Aggressively' Shopping Justin Upton
The Diamondbacks have made Justin Upton available in each of the last few years, but they have yet to find an offer that they like.
Blue Jays To Name Gibbons Manager
John Gibbons will be introduced Tuesday as the new manager of the Blue Jays.
Astros Contemplating Rule 5 Possibilities
The Astros must decide this week what prospects, if any, they will protect from the Rule 5 draft.
Blue Jays, Marlins Complete Blockbuster Trade
By dealing five of their regulars, the Marlins cleared nearly $160 million in base salaries off their books.
Cubs Sign Camp To One-Year Deal
Shawn Camp went 3-6 with two saves and a 3.59 ERA for the Cubs while making a career-high 80 appearances in 2012.
Reds Have 'Penciled In' Frazier As Third Baseman
Todd Frazier hit .273 with 19 homers and an .829 OPS in 128 games as a 26-year-old rookie.
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