The Padres are no longer interested in signing Edwin Jackson because they are leery of a four-year deal with an annual value of at least $12 million.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Padres Drop Out Of Race For Edwin Jackson
Rays Sign Roberto Hernandez To $3.25M Deal
The Rays have signed Roberto Hernandez, the pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona.
Are The Dodgers Shopping Andre Ethier?
According to Major League sources, the Dodgers are shopping Andre Ethier.
Hamilton's Contract Valued By MLB At $123M
The Angels will pay $2 million directly to Josh Hamilton's charitable foundation as part of his $125 million contract.
Indians Use Tressel To Help Recruit Swisher
Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was among a group who had lunch with Nick Swisher on his visit with the Indians.
Source: Rangers Meet With Pierzynski
The Rangers will meet with A.J. Pierzynski and his agent in Arlington on Tuesday, according to two sources.
Dickey: Mets Capped Offer At Two Years, $40M
The Mets dealt R.A. Dickey to the Blue Jays and he then agreed to an extension with his new team.
Mets Land Impressive Haul From Jays For Dickey
It may seem difficult to trade a reigning Cy Young winner, but the Mets gladly moved R.A. Dickey to the Blue Jays when they determined what they could receive in return.
Indians Making Push To Sign Nick Swisher
Nick Swisher was in Cleveland Monday night and will spend Tuesday touring the club's facilities and listening to the organization's pitch, according to a source.
Frank Pastore Dies After Four Weeks In Coma
Frank Pastore, who pitched nearly 1,000 innings in the major leagues, died Monday at age 55.
Orioles Have 'Legitimate' Interest In LaRoche
Adam LaRoche could also draw interest from a number of other teams, including the Red Sox and Rangers, as the market for his services takes shape.
Lastings Milledge Signs Three-Year Deal In Japan
Milledge hit .300/.379/.485 with 21 homers overseas last season.
Report: Mets Nearing Deal With Outfielder
The New York front office has been working on something in recent days.
Rays Prospect Refuses Drug Test, Receives Ban
Cody Rogers, an outfield prospect in the Tampa Bay organization, has been suspended 50 games after refusing to take an offseason drug test.
Tigers Have Team Option On Sanchez For 2018
The Tigers officially announced Anibal Sanchez's five-year, $80 million deal on Monday.
Giants Agree To Deal With Santiago Casilla
The Giants and reliever Santiago Casilla agreed to a three-year, $15M deal on Monday.
Report: Shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima To Join A's
The A's have agreed to a two-year, $6.5M deal with shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima.
Marlins May Be Interested In Bourjos
The Angels have a surplus of outfielders and the Marlins may be in the market for a center fielder.
Cubs Reach One-Year Deal With Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart is guaranteed $2 million if he makes the opening-day roster and can earn another $500,000 in incentives.
Red Sox Reopen Talks With Napoli, Hoping For Shorter Deal
News broke two weeks ago that Boston had reached an agreement with Napoli on a three-year, $39 million contract, but he has not been introduced.
Astros Not Inclined To Trade Lowrie
The Astros won't trade Jed Lowrie unless they are overwhelmed by an offer.
Red Sox Could Target LaRoche If Napoli Deal Falls Through
Presumably, Adam LaRoche could receive the same three-year, $39 million deal that Mike Napoli agreed to earlier this month.
Twins Aren't Getting Offered Enough To Move Morneau
Justin Morneau is heading into the final year of his contract for $14 million.
Report: Yankees 'Quietly' Interested In Bourn
New York would use Michael Bourn as their leadoff hitter.
Angels Hire Hamilton's Accountability Partner
The Angels have hired Josh Hamilton's accountability partner, Shayne Kelley, away from the Rangers.
Swisher Expected To Visit Indians This Week
Nick Swisher is expected to visit the Indians at Progressive Field on Tuesday or Wednesday as Cleveland pursues the right fielder.
Padres Targeting Long-Term Deal With Edwin Jackson
However, those talks are "just chatter" at this point, according to a source.
Carlos Pena Signs $2.9M Deal With Astros
Carlos Pena is expected to share the first base and designated hitter spots with Brett Wallace.
Dickey, Jays Agree To $25M Extension
Reigning NL Cy Young winner R.A. Dickey has agreed with the Blue Jays on a two-year extension, worth $25M.
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