The Padres are "strongly pursuing" Edwin Jackson, according to rival executives with two different teams.
June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Padres 'Strongly Pursuing' Edwin Jackson
Sources: Dodgers Never Seriously Considered Hamilton
The Dodgers did background work on Josh Hamilton, but they never seriously considered signing the slugger, according to sources.
Braves Have No Interest In Alfonso Soriano
It has been reported that Chicago would pay $26 million of the $36 million remaining on Alfonso Soriano's contract as long as they receive a legitimate prospect in return.
Report: Swisher Has Never Considered Red Sox
Peter Abraham of the Boston Globe reports that Nick Swisher has never really seriously considered signing a contract with the Red Sox.
Ichrio To Take Less Money To Remain With Yankees
Ichiro Suzuki and the Yankees are finalizing a two-year deal worth between $12 and $13 million.
Angels To Convert Press Box Into Luxury Seating
The Angels are converting their press box area behind home plate into luxury seating, moving the media down the right field line.
Giants Agree To One-Year Deal With Torres
Andres Torres spent three seasons with the Giants before they traded him to the Mets last December to acquire center fielder Angel Pagan.
Joba Calls To Welcome Youkilis To Yankees
Joba Chamberlain has thrown at Kevin Youkilis numerous times in recent years.
Hamilton Didn't Give Rangers Chance To Match Offer
Josh Hamilton accepted a five-year, $125 million offer from the Angels on Thursday afternoon without giving the Rangers a chance to match.
Dodgers Trying To Trade Punto, Uribe
Nick Punto should be movable, as he's owed $1.5 million for 2013 and still a solid utility infielder with a good glove.
Cubs Willing To Pay $26M Of Soriano's $36M Salary
The Cubs are willing to pay $26 million of the $36 million still owed to Alfonso Soriano if they are able to trade him.
Source: Rangers Haven't Pushed For LaRoche
Texas will likely pursue other options with Josh Hamilton joining the Angels.
Jack Hannahan, Reds Finalize Contract
The Reds have finalized a two-year, $4 million contract with Jack Hannahan, giving them depth at third base.
Source: Red Sox, Dempster Reach Two-Year Deal
The Red Sox have reached an agreement with Ryan Dempster on a two-year, $26.5 million.
Hamilton Agrees To $125M Deal With Angels
Josh Hamilton will remain in the AL West, moving from the Rangers to Angels.
Following Trade, Indians Aren't Done Making Moves
The trade landed the Tribe center fielder Drew Stubbs and right-handers Trevor Bauer, Matt Albers and Bryan Shaw, but cost the club Shin-Soo Choo.
Hamilton, Rangers Remain In Touch, Chances Of Return Increasing
The Rangers and Josh Hamilton have continued to remain in touch, increasing the likelihood that the slugger will eventually re-sign with the franchise.
Rolen May Return For Another Year With Reds
Scott Rolen seemed ready to retire when Cincinnati's season ended with their playoff loss to San Francisco.
Report: Rays Nearing Deal With Roberto Hernandez
The Rays are close to signing Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona.
Moore Stands By Francoeur As Right Fielder
Jeff Francoeur had the worst offensive season of his career in 2012, hitting .235 with 16 homers and 49 RBIs with an on-base percentage of just .287.
Source: Indians Aggressively Pursuing Nick Swisher
Cleveland would use Swisher as a replacement for Shin-Soo Choo in right field.
Mets Will Pay Wright Deferred Money From 2021-25
The Mets were able to defer $15.5 million of the long-term contract extension they awarded David Wright earlier this month.
Red Sox Send $11.7M To Dodgers To Complete August Blockbuster
The Red Sox will make identical payments of $3.9 million in 2013, 2014 and 2015 as part of the cash component of the August trade.
Mattingly: Expectations Surrounding Dodgers Aren't Fair To Players
Don Mattingly is frustrated with the way the media and fans create unfair expectations for marquee, high-spending teams.
Greinke Favored Rangers Over Dodgers Right Up Until End
Zack Greinke admitted that he favored signing with the Rangers as a free agent right up until the end of negotiations when he decided to join the Dodgers.
Rivera Expects To Close For Yankees By Opening Day
Mariano Rivera is recovering from surgery to repair a tear in his right ACL suffered in a batting practice mishap on May 3 in Kansas City.
Josh Hamilton Could End Up With Phillies
The Phillies have filled some holes this offseason without yet spending a lot of money.
Sources: Red Sox Pursuing Dempster
Ryan Dempster has been seeking a three-year contract and reportedly turned down a two-year, $26 million deal from the Red Sox earlier this offseason.
Following Three-Team Swap, D-Backs More Unlikely To Move Justin Upton
In the deal, Arizona acquired shortstop Didi Gregorius, left-handed reliever Tony Sipp and first baseman/outfielder Lars Anderson.
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