June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Indians Hoping Myers Will Go Deep Into Games
The Indians signed Brett Myers last week in hopes that he would provide depth and give length to their starting rotation.

ESPN Stats & Info

Berkman Has Had Success As DH
Lance Berkman is also projected by some to hit fifth behind Adrian Beltre.

ESPN Stats & Info

Blue Jays Claim Beck Off Waivers
The Blue Jays have claimed pitcher Chad Beck off waivers from the Pirates.

Associated Press

Marlins Haven't Even Discussed Moving Stanton
Despite numerous trade rumors, the Marlins are not shopping Giancarlo Stanton.

Clark Spencer/Miami Herald

Source: D-Backs Won't Trade Upton To Padres
While the Diamondbacks have discussed Justin Upton with the Padres, they won't deal him to San Diego, according to a source.

Jack Magruder/FOX Sports

Berkman Insists He'll Win Over Rangers Fan Base
Lance Berkman agreed to terms with the Rangers on a contract Saturday.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Braves Haven't Ruled Out Michael Bourn
Atlanta added B.J. Upton to their outfield this offseason and Michael Bourn remains on the market.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter)

Vazquez Hasn't Decided About Future, Likes Nationals
Javier Vazquez said Saturday that he has not made a final decision about his future in the big leagues.

Bill Ladson/MLB.com

Jose Bautista Declares Wrist Fully Healed
Jose Bautista, who has been rehabbing this offseason after undergoing left wrist surgery in early September, declared himself 100 percent healthy on Saturday.

Chris Toman/MLB.com

Cashman: Yankees Remain 'An Unfinished Product'
Pitchers and catchers will report for the Yankees on Feb. 12, but they are still preparing to make some additions to the roster.

Anthony Rieber/Newsday

Arizona Wants Young Pitching From O's For Kubel
The Diamondbacks are looking to get young pitching from the Orioles in exchange for Jason Kubel, but Baltimore has declined up to this point.

Zach Links/MLB Trade Rumors

Marlins Have Discussed Stanton With Padres
The Padres are one of the teams that have discussed Giancarlo Stanton with the Marlins.

Bill Center/San Diego Union-Tribune

Padres, D-Backs Have Discussed Upton, Headley, Kubel
The Padres and Diamondbacks have had discussions about a trade involving Justin Upton and Chase Headley since July, according to a report.

Zach Links/MLB Trade Rumors

Bichette Wants Rockies To Focus On Offense
Dante Bichette, the team's new hitting coach, wants to see the Rockies start becoming more of an offensive power.

Thomas Harding/MLB.com

Saunders Would 'Love' To Return To Orioles
Joe Saunders wants to pitch for a contender and sign a multi-year deal.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Source: Dodgers Sign Alfredo Amezaga
The Dodgers have signed Alfredo Amezaga to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to a source.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Mariano Rivera To Begin Throwing Next Week
Mariano Rivera says he will alter his winter throwing program to compensate for all the time he missed in 2012.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Berkman Gets $10M From Rangers
The deal includes a $1 million buyout, increasing the value to $11 million.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Headley Eyes Strong Follow-Up To Breakout Season
Chase Headley eventually finished fifth in the NL MVP vote.

Corey Brock/MLB.com

Showalter Extension May Add Three Years To Deal
The agreement would keep Showalter under contract through the 2016 season.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Lohse: Market Has Been Slower Than Expected
Kyle Lohse was 16-3 with a 2.86 ERA and a WHIP of 1.09 last season, but he remains unsigned.

Mike Bauman/MLB.com

Rockies To Scout Brandon Webb
The Rockies will be among the clubs that will scout Brandon Webb's throwing session in the next couple of weeks.

Thomas Harding/MLB.com

Report: Rangers Extend Offer To Lance Berkman
The Rangers have extended a contract offer to Lance Berkman, Nolan Ryan told Fox 26 Sports in Houston.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Cubs Nearing Contract With Dontrelle Willis
The Cubs are closing in on a minor league deal with Dontrelle Willis, according to a person familiar with the situation.

Associated Press

Howell Agrees To One-Year Deal With Dodgers
The Dodgers have agreed to a one-year, $2.85 million deal with J.P. Howell, according to sources.

ESPN

Justin Upton Trade Rumors Continue
The Diamondbacks are "very much open again to talking about trading Justin Upton," according to a report by ESPN's Buster Olney.

CSN Philly Staff

Showalter Meeting With O's To Discuss Extension
The consensus remains the two sides will reach a deal well before the start of Spring Training next month.

Brittany Ghiroli/MLB.com

Phillies Looking For Corner Outfielder
The Phillies have been pursuing free-agent outfielder Scott Hairston and Angels outfielder Vernon Wells.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

A-Rod's Hip Surgery Remains On Hold
No date has been set for Alex Rodriguez's hip surgery and it isn't expected to be performed until the middle of the month -- at the earliest.

Dan Martin/New York Post

Rays Aren't Afraid Of Long-Term Contracts
The Rays agreed to a one-year, $10.1 million deal with David Price earlier this week, allowing the two sides to avoid arbitration for the 2013 season.

Bill Chastain/MLB.com