June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Source: Orioles Have Interest In Michael Morse
Baltimore likes Michael Morse's ability to play both first base and the outfield.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Seattle Pushing To Make Felix Hernandez 'Mariner For Life'
While the Mariners are pushing for a deal, the talks are preliminary.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Source: Dickey Likely To Remain With Mets
The Mets spent Monday, the first day of the winter meetings, listening to offers for Dickey.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News (via Twitter)

Six Teams In On Anibal Sanchez
The Tigers remain in contact with Anibal Sanchez, while the Angels and Royals are also interested in the pitcher.

Luke Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Greinke Likely To Get $150M Contract
Zack Greinke remains one of the most coveted free agents on the market as the winter meetings heat things up this week.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Marlins Trying To Move Yunel Escobar
The Marlins are trying to move Yunel Escobar, who they acquired in a trade with the Blue Jays last month.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com

Mariners Meet With Josh Hamilton
Josh Hamilton is believed to have met with other teams as well, while the Rangers work hard to re-sign him, the sources added.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Indians Covet Four Prospects In Return For Cabrera
Cleveland is shopping Asdrubal Cabrera at the winter meetings as they look for three to four prospects as part of any deal for the two-time All-Star.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Yankees Open To Trading Granderson
If New York moves his $15 million salary, they'd have the flexibility to do other things as they look to get under the $189 tax threshold by the 2014 season.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Sizemore Had Microfracture Surgery In September
Grady Sizemore, who is a free agent, may not be able to play until midseason.

ESPN

Agent: Nolasco Wants Trade From Gutted Marlins
Ricky Nolasco is the highest paid player on the team following Miami's blockbuster trade with Toronto last month.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Source: Red Sox Among Eight Teams Pursuing Dickey
R.A. Dickey is under contract for 2013 at $5 million, but New York is serious about trading him if they are unable to come to terms on an extension.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Yankees May Be Showing Interest In Cody Ross
Cody Ross hit .267/.326/.481 with 22 homers and 81 RBI for the Red Sox in 2012 after signing a one-year, $3 million contract.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Source: Phillies, Rockies Have Discussed Fowler
If Colorado is going to trade Dexter Fowler, they'll want pitching in return.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Reds Have Extended Offer To Ludwick
The Reds want to re-sign Ryan Ludwick and they have made him an offer as the winter meetings began on Monday.

John Fay/Cincinnati Enquirer (via Twitter)

Source: Soria, Rangers Nearing Two-Year Deal
Joakim Soria has a 2.40 career ERA -- all with the Royals -- and 160 saves.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Pagan Returning To Giants With Four-Year Deal
Angel Pagan will earn $40 million over the life of the contract, according to a source.

ESPN

Yankees Now In Market For Third Baseman
The Yankees announced on Monday morning that Alex Rodriguez is headed for labrum surgery and that he'll miss four-to-six months.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports

Napoli Addition Doesn't Mean Red Sox Won't Pursue Swisher
The Red Sox have reached an agreement on a three-year deal with Mike Napoli, but that doesn't mean they won't continue to pursue Nick Swisher in free agency.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Cubs Will Stick To Theo Epstein's Plan
As the Cubs arrive at the winter meetings, they won't stray from Theo Epstein's rebuilding plan this winter.

Patrick Mooney/CSN

Source: Swisher May Wait For Hamilton To Sign
An industry source has indicated that Nick Swisher will wait until fellow free agent Josh Hamilton agrees to a deal before signing with a team.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Marquis, Padres Reach $3M Contract
The Padres are the eighth team Jason Marquis has pitched for in a 13-year big league career.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Napoli, Red Sox Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with Mike Napoli, according to a baseball source.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

A-Rod To Undergo Surgery On Labrum, Miss 4-6 Months
The injury likely had an effect on Alex Rodriguez's play during the 2012 postseason.

RealGM Staff Report

Hamilton Heads To Winter Meetings, Claims He's 'Just Visiting'
The Orioles, Mariners, Phillies, Red Sox and Brewers have all been mentioned as potential suitors for Josh Hamilton.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Rays Sign Loney To One-Year, $2M Deal
James Loney was a part of the blockbuster trade between the Red Sox and Dodgers in the second half of the 2012 season.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

In Search Of Hitter, Mariners Considering All Options
The Mariners are "in on everybody" as they look for offense, according to a rival executive.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Orioles More Likely To Trade For Slugger Than Sign One
Baltimore has made adding a power hitter their top priority this offseason.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Rays, Nationals Discussing Trade Involving Espinosa, Morse
The basis of the deal would include Tampa Bay sending a starting pitcher to Washington for Danny Espinosa and Michael Morse.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Source: Rangers, Soto Agree To Deal
Texas acquired Geovany Soto from the Cubs at midseason.

Richard Durrett/ESPN