The Rangers are reportedly engaged in a battle with the Dodgers for Zack Greinke. Los Angeles seems to have an endless checkbook, which leads many to believe they'll eventually sign Greinke.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Hamilton Leaves Nashville Without Contract
Market For Keppinger Increasing, Yankees Want Him
There is talk that Jeff Keppinger could sign a three-year, $13 million contract as the demand for his services rises.
Rivera Will Reveal Plans For 2014 In Spring Training
Mariano Rivera has agreed to a one-year, $10 million deal with the Yankees for the 2013 season.
Rangers, Dodgers Battling For Greinke
The bidding is said by major-league officials to be "quite high" now, with two people pegging the dollar amount at about $160 million.
Reds Interested In Long-Term Deals For Bailey, Latos
Cincinnati wants to lock up part of their starting rotation over the long-term.
Yankees Confirm Meeting With Youkilis' Agent
The Yankees are in the market for a third baseman after news broke earlier this week that Alex Rodriguez would undergo hip surgery and be sidelined until at least June.
Miami Has Lowest Projected Payroll In Majors
As the Marlins continue to shed salary, they now have just $38 million committed to their Opening Day payroll.
Marlins Trade Yunel Escobar To Rays
The Marlins have traded Escobar, who is due $5 million in 2013, to the Rays for minor league infielder Derek Dietrich.
Scutaro, Giants Agree To Three-Year, $20M Deal
Marco Scutaro, the NLCS MVP, hit .362 with three homers and 44 RBIs in 61 games with the Giants after he was acquired in a July 27 trade with Colorado.
Soriano, Marmol Remain Trade Possibilities For Cubs
The Cubs have found interest in veterans Alfonso Soriano and Carlos Marmol and the two could still be traded this week.
Red Sox In, Angels Out On Dempster
Ryan Dempster has a home in Chicago and wants to train in Arizona.
Source: D-Backs More Likely To Trade Kubel Than Upton
Jason Kubel wouldn't bring back as much of a haul as Justin Upton.
Dodgers Getting Lots Of Call About Dee Gordon
Los Angeles may not be looking to deal him, but many teams are interested.
Orioles Meet With Swisher's Representatives
The market for Nick Swisher is heating up, according to reports.
Red Sox, Victorino Reach $37.5M Deal
The Red Sox have reached an agreement with Shane Victorino on a three-year, $37.5 million contract.
Mets Have Considered Signing Reynolds For Outfield
Mark Reynolds has primarily played first and third base in his career.
Phillies Dangling Worley, May As Trade Chips
Philadelphia needs to strengthen their outfield as the market for the position dwindles.
Mattingly: Dodgers Haven't Shopped Ethier
Don Mattingly said he called Andre Ethier to assure him that he was not being discussed in trades.
Phillies Deny Rumored Lee-For-Upton Talks
Philadelphia's Ruben Amaro denied the rumor, which would have netted him Justin Upton for the highly-paid Cliff Lee.
Dickey's Agent Wouldn't Be Surprised By Trade
Agent Bo McKinnis has had cordial talks with the Mets about a possible contract extension for R.A. Dickey.
Red Sox, Angels In On Kyle Lohse
Kyle Lohse, like other pitchers, is waiting for Zack Greinke to sign and set the market.
Greinke Going Through Process, No Real Favorites
Zack Greinke is going through the free agent process with different teams, according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
Sources: Rangers, Hamilton Making Progress
It remains possible that another team could beat out any offer the Rangers will make.
Most Of A-Rod's $114M Contract Insured
If Alex Rodriguez cannot play in 2013, or is forced to retire because of the hip injury that will require surgery next month, it would not be a financial loss for the Yankees.
Mariners Enter Race To Sign Bourn
Michael Bourn saw his options dwindle when the Giants, Braves and Nationals filled holes in center field.
Indians Emerge As Prime Suitor For Victorino
Terry Francona, who was hired as manager shortly after the season, reached out to Shane Victorino earlier this offseason.
Report: Mariners 'Close' To Signing Jason Bay
Seattle has been linked to a number of veteran hitters this offseason.
D-Backs May Soon Trade Jason Kubel
They are trying to trade Jason Kubel and some believe a deal could be completed before the day is through.
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