May 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Brewers Haven't Ruled Out Kyle Lohse
Milwaukee will be reluctant to lose the No. 17 overall pick and corresponding slot money in order to sign Kyle Lohse.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Sources: Verlander May Pitch For Team USA
Justin Verlander has been in regular contact with Team USA manager Joe Torre about the possibility of joining the team.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Dodger Stadium May Help Greinke's ERA
Zack Greinke moves back to the National League after a couple months with the Angels and into a better pitcher's park than Milwaukee.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Report: A-Rod, Others On Miami Clinic PED Lists
Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, Nelson Cruz and Gio Gonzalez are among the prominent baseball players listed on records for an anti-aging clinic in Miami.

ESPN

Rockies Will Consider Long-Term Deal With Fowler
Dexter Fowler is Colorado's only arbitration-eligible player who hasn't reached an agreement.

Thomas Harding/MLB.com

Pineda Making Strides At Yankees' Training Complex
Michael Pineda is set to reach a major hurdle in his recovery from right shoulder surgery, graduating to tossing from a half mound.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Hamels Downplays Shoulder Issue From Last Season
Reports surfaced last month that Cole Hamels dealt with shoulder issues last season.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Strasburg 'Chomping At The Bit' To Begin Season
After being shut down early towards the end of last season, Stephen Strasburg is "chomping at the bit" to begin the 2013 campaign.

Patrick Reddington/SB Nation

Source: Freddy Garcia Joins Padres
The Padres have agreed to a minor league deal with Freddy Garcia.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Ronny Cedeno Agrees To Deal With Cardinals
Cedeno gives St. Louis insurance in case shortstop Rafael Furcal has problems returning from an elbow injury.

Associated Press

Pujols (Knee) Not Cleared For WBC
Albert Pujols will not represent the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic.

ESPN

Brewers Reportedly Talking To Lyle Overbay
Lyle Overbay, who just turned 36, had only 131 at-bats last season while splitting time with Arizona and Atlanta.

Tom Haudricourt/Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Mets Don't Want To Give Up First-Round Pick To Sign Bourn
The Mets are reluctant to sign Michael Bourn as they would have to surrender a first-round draft pick as compensation for the free agent.

Anthony McCarron/New York Daily News

Rays Agree To Sign Kelly Johnson
Kelly Johnson is two years removed from a .284/.370/.496 showing with the Diamondbacks.

Mike Axisa/MLB Trade Rumors

Source: Twins Want Saunders On One-Year Deal
The Twins are waiting to hear back from Joe Saunders, who they would like to sign to a one-year deal, according to a source.

Darren Wolfson/1500 ESPN

Yankees Sign Juan Rivera
In 109 games with the Dodgers in 2012, Rivera hit .244 with nine homers and 47 RBIs.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Gregerson, Padres Agree To $3.2M Contract
Luke Gregerson was 2-0 with a 2.39 ERA in 77 relief appearances last season.

Associated Press

Sources: Dodgers Network Faces Scrutiny
The Dodgers have announced their plans to launch a regional sports network funded almost entirely by Time Warner Cable.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Source: Durbin Returns To Phillies
The Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $1.1 million contract, according to a baseball source.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Jeter Goes Through Infield Drills, Batting Practice
Derek Jeter has worked out on a baseball field for the first time since breaking his left ankle last October.

Associated Press

Carl Pavano Remains Hospitalized
Carl Pavano had his spleen removed after a fall in the snow last week.

Associated Press

A's Will Split Time Among Five Outfielders
Oakland features Coco Crisp, Josh Reddick, Yoenis Cespedes, Chris Young and Seth Smith in their stable of outfielders.

Jane Lee/MLB.com

Morse Eager To Unleash 'Beast' With Mariners
Set to begin his second tenure with the club, Michael Morse is ready to bring improved skills to the Mariners this season.

Greg Johns/MLB.com

Peavy, Sale Endorse Each Other For Opening Day Start
The White Sox have two candidates to start on Opening Day against the Royals in Jake Peavy and Chris Sale.

Scott Merkin/MLB.com

Rays May Be Shopping For Bat, Bullpen Help
Tampa Bay will finalize deals with Luke Scott and Kyle Farnsworth this week, but that doesn't mean they are closed for business.

Marc Tompkin/St. Peterburg Times

Cubs Likely Done With Offseason Tinkering
In a radio appearance on Sirius 209/XM 89, Jed Hoyer said "never say never, but likely this is the team we go to spring training with."

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Landon Powell's Infant Daughter Dies
The five-month-old daughter of Mets catcher Landon Powell died Friday night.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Mattingly Makes Pitch For Scott Rolen
Don Mattingly has spoken to Scott Rolen about playing for the Dodgers, although the third baseman hasn't revealed if he's interested in playing anywhere in 2013.

Ken Gurnick/MLB.com

Bailey Open To Long-Term Deal With Reds
Homer Bailey may be headed to arbitration with the Reds, but both sides are hoping to avoid that path.

Mark Sheldon/MLB.com

Harper Excited About Additions, Move Back To Left Field
Washington acquired Denard Span in one of their moves, which should move Bryce Harper back to left field as Span takes over in center.

Eric Detweiler/Washington Post