June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Pettitte May Give Yankees Timetable This Week
Andy Pettitte indicated during the 2012 season that he was learning towards returning to New York after coming out of retirement at midseason.

Dan Martin/New York Post

Mets Would Want A Lot In Return For Dickey
The Mets are open to offers for R.A. Dickey, but they would only do so if they are able to acquire a few high-end prospects or Major Leaguers, according to a source.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Phillies Have Hamilton As Fallback Option
The Phillies have Josh Hamilton as a fallback option if they aren't able to sign B.J. Upton or Michael Bourn.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Mets, Yankees Interested In Scott Hairston
The Yankees continue to have conversations with Scott Hairston, who is coming off arguably his most productive offensive season.

Dan Martin/New York Post

Blue Jays Considering Manny Acta
Toronto allowed John Farrell to take over as manager of the Red Sox last month.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Indians' Payroll Situation Will Be 'Fluid'
The Indians had an Opening Day payroll of $65 million this past season, but their situation remains "fluid" as the offseason progresses.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Cardinals In Search Of Righthanded Power
The Cardinals is looking to add depth in the form of some righthanded power and a fourth outfielder capable of bringing some offensive off the bench.

Bernie Miklasz/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Reds Unlikely To Add More Payroll
The Reds have $71 million committed to their 2013 roster already, without arbitration cases taken into account.

John Fay/Cincinnati Enquirer

Bourn Seeks More Than $75M Over Five Years
That number may be likely for B.J. Upton, but Michael Bourn is represented by Scott Boras and is chasing an even more lucrative contract.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter)

Ichiro Won't Play In World Baseball Classic
Ichiro Suzuki informed Japanese officials on Monday that he will not take part in next year's World Baseball Classic.

Associated Press

Youkilis Drawing Interest As Free Agent
The Indians are interested in him as a first baseman, while the Dodgers and Phillies want to sign him as a third baseman.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Haren Unlikely To Receive Offer More Than Two Years
Dan Haren is a favorite of executives, but his back issues make it unlikely that he'll receive a contract offer of more than two years.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Royals Listening To Offers For Hosmer, Moustakas
Kansas City is in need of starting pitching.

Michael Silverman/Boston Herald

Dodgers Leading Angels, Rangers For Greinke
The Dodgers are still the favorites to sign Zack Greinke, leading the Angels and Rangers, according to industry sources.

Michael Silverman/Boston Herald

Negotiations Between LaRoche, Nationals Moving Slowly
Washington's top priority is believed to be re-signing LaRoche, while the slugger likes the organization but is thinking about his family.

Bill Ladson/MLB.com

Pierre Will Take Physical With Marlins Monday
The Marlins expect Juan Pierre to take a physical on Monday amid reports that he has agreed to a one-year, $1.6 million deal.

Associated Press

Justin Upton Expected To Remain With D-Backs
There is a 90 percent chance that Justin Upton will be with the Diamondbacks n Spring Training, according to a team source.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

D-Backs, Red Sox Interested In Asdrubal Cabrera
Asdrubal Cabrera will earn $6.5 million in 2013 and $10 million in 2014.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Rangers, Padres Will Play At Alamodome
The Alamodome will host a Major League baseball game for the first time when the Rangers and Padres play two exhibition games March 29-30.

Associated Press

Yankees Only Willing To Offer Kuroda One-Year Deal
Hiroki Kuroda wants to return to Japan before retirement, something he could do if he agreed to a one-year deal with the Yankees.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Pitching Still Priority For Twins
With baseball's winter meetings still a few weeks away, the Twins continue to have pitching first on their priority list.

John Shipley/Pioneer Press

Maddon Isn't Worried About Toronto's Additions
The Rays have been quiet so far this offseason, while the Blue Jays have made themselves a player in the American League East by signing Melky Cabrera and trading for Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle and Josh

Marc Tompkin/St. Peterburg Times

Tigers Have No Plans To Negotiate With Anibal Sanchez
Anibal Sanchez was 4-6 with a 3.74 ERA in 12 regular-season starts for the Tigers.

George Sipple/Detroit Free-Press

Rose's Banishment Contract Fails To Sell At Auction
The document made Pete Rose ineligible for the Hall of Fame or to get a job in Major League Baseball.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Juan Pierre Agrees To One-Year Deal With Marlins
Juan Pierre has agreed to a one-year deal with the Marlins, according to multiple sources.

ESPN.com

Source: Pagan Could Sign Before Winter Meetings
Angel Pagan is drawing attention on the free agent market as what should be a cheaper option compared to fellow outfielders B.J. Upton and Michael Bourn.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mets Want Futures Of Dickey, Wright Decided Soon
The team is trying to extend the contracts of both, while they are reported discussed Dickey with other teams.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Brewers Still Exploring Pitching Market
The Brewers are still looking for pitching, both for the starting rotation and the bullpen.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Market For B.J. Upton Heating Up
The market for B.J. Upton appears to be heating up after the free agent met with two teams -- the Braves and Phillies -- this past week.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mets Preparing Extension Offer For Dickey
The Mets are preparing a two-year contract extension offer for R.A. Dickey, according to a Major League source.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports