June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap

Marlins Out On Bourjos Following Morales Trade
The Angels cleared a spot in their outfield by trading Kendrys Morales to the Mariners, which leaves the Marlins without a potential trade candidate.

Michael Jong/Fish Stripes

Yankees Still Seeking Right-Handed Outfielder
The Yankees have three lefty outfielders in Brett Gardner, Curtis Granderson and Ichiro Suzuki.

George A. King III/New York Post

Orioles, Mariners Have Discussed Porcello With Tigers
The Tigers are still receiving calls about Rick Porcello.

D.J. Short/Hardball Talk

Twins Have Rich Harden On Radar
The Twins have been in contact with the agent for Rich Harden, according to multiple sources.

LaVelle Neal/Star Tribune

Orioles Want To Re-Sign Saunders, Who Is Drawing Interest
Joe Saunders is also drawing high interest from three other teams.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Yankees Did Not Make Offer To Pierzynski
The Yankees did not make an offer to A.J. Pierzynski before he agreed to terms with the Rangers.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Red Sox Like Pittsburgh's Joel Hanrahan
The Red Sox are looking to improve their bullpen.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Twins, Pelfrey Complete Deal
Mike Pelfrey and the Twins have finalized a $4M, one-year deal.

ESPN.com

Sources: Pierzynski Joins Rangers
Free-agent A.J. Pierzynski has agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Rangers.

ESPN.com

Source: Cubs Add Edwin Jackson, Carlos Villanueva
The Cubs have added pitchers Edwin Jackson and Carlos Villanueva to their roster.

ESPN.com

Sources: Gorzelanny To Join Brewers
The Brewers and pitcher Tom Gorzelanny have agreed to terms on a two-year contract.

MLB.com

Mike Adams Completes Deal With Phils
The Phillies and Mike Adams have finalized a $12M, two-year contract.

ESPN.com

Adam Greenberg Signs Deal With Orioles
Outfielder Adam Greenberg has signed a minor league contract with the Orioles.

ESPN.com

Jeter Reaches Out To Teacher's Mother
Derek Jeter called the mother of Victoria Soto, a teacher killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

ESPN.com

Sources: Cubs Close To Signing Edwin Jackson
The Cubs and pitcher Edwin Jackson are close to completing a four-year deal, worth $52M.

ESPN.com

Source: Polanco Agrees With Marlins
Third baseman Placido Polanco and the Marlins have agreed to a one-year deal, worth $2.75M.

ESPN.com

Source: Cody Ross Meets With Rangers
Free agent outfielder Cody Ross met with Rangers' officials on Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Young Excited For Fresh Start In Philadelphia
Michael Young, who spent 12 seasons with the Rangers, is happy to have a fresh start with the Phillies.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Tigers Sell Wilf's Contract To Korean Team
Adam Wilk struggled in his three Major League starts last season, taking the loss in all three outings while posting an 8.18 ERA.

Paul Casella/MLB.com

Blue Jays Claim Mickey Storey Off Waivers
Mickey Storey, 26, made his major league debut in 2012, appearing in 26 games and posting a 0-1 record with a 3.86 ERA out of the bullpen for Houston.

Associated Press

Astros Get John Ely From Dodgers
The Astros have traded minor leaguer Rob Rasmussen to the Dodgers for John Ely.

Associated Press

Mariners Getting Kendrys Morales From Angels
The Angels have agreed to trade Kendrys Morales to the Mariners in exchange for lefty Jason Vargas.

MLB Trade Rumors

Wright Happy With Course Mets Are On
While David Wright knows that the 2013 season might be a difficult one, he is happy with the course the franchise is on.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Dickey Feels 'Numbness' Leaving New York
R.A. Dickey had a strange feeling come over him when Mets general manager Sandy Alderson called him to say that he had 72 hours to negotiate a contract extension with the Blue Jays.

Associated Press

Mickelson Won't Be Involved With Padres Ownership
Phil Mickelson will not be involved with the group that bought the Padres in August, according to his spokesman, T.R. Reinman.

Associated Press

Nakajima Wanted To Sign With A's Because Beane Is 'Sexy and Cool'
Earlier this week, the Athletics announced the signing of Hiroyuki Nakajima to a two-year, $6.5 million contract.

Mark Townsend/Big League Stew

Astros To Sign Jose Veras
The Astros will sign Jose Veras to a one-year deal worth $1.85 million with a vesting option worth $3.25 million for 2014.

David Coleman/Crawfish Boxes

Mets Acquire Cowgill From Athletics
Looking for a right-handed hitting outfielder, the Mets have acquired Collin Cowgill from the Athletics in exchange for prospect Jefry Marte.

Eno Sarris/Amazin Avenue

Yankees Talking To Ibanez; Searching For Another Hitter
Raul Ibanez is drawing interest from the Rangers, Mariners and Phillies.

George A. King III/New York Post

Swisher Won't Visit With Giants
Nick Swisher met with the Indians on Tuesday and is expected to visit with other suitors in the coming days, but the Giants won't be one of the clubs.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle (via Twitter)