June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Ruth, Capone Ball Up For Auction
The bidding for the item, which will be auctioned by the Mile High Card Company, is expected to start at $200,000.

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Happ To Begin Season At Triple-A Buffalo
All the additions made by the Blue Jays have left J.A. Happ without a spot in the rotation.

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Phillies Explored Upton Trade, Didn't See Fit
Ruben Amaro spoke to Kevin Towers about Justin Upton on more than one occasion before Arizona traded him to Atlanta this week.

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Rangers Aren't Planning Any Big Moves
Jon Daniels likes the team as is and only sees some potential minor acquisitions before Spring Training.

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Torre: Yanks Prefer Pettitte Not Pitch For Team USA
The Yankees would prefer Andy Pettitte not pitch for Team USA in the upcoming WBC.

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Report: Pavano Ruptures Spleen After Fall
Carl Pavano will miss 6-8 weeks with a ruptured spleen.

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O's Agree To Deal With Jair Jurrjens
The Orioles and RHP Jair Jurrjens have agreed to a one-year deal.

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Pedro Returns To Red Sox As Special Assistant To GM
Pedro Martinez is return to the Red Sox to help in the development of the team's pitching prospects.

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Ben Petrick To Work For D-Backs Class A Affiliate
The D-Backs have hired former catcher Ben Petrick as a consultant to the coaching staff of the Class A Hillsboro Hops.

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Brewers Invite Bobby Crosby To Spring Training
The Brewers have signed infielder Bobby Crosby to a Minor League deal.

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Nyjer Morgan To Play In Japan
Free agent outfielder Nyjer Morgan has signed with the BayStars of Japan's Central League.

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Farnsworth Agrees To Stay With Rays
Pitcher Kyle Farnsworth has agreed to a one-year deal with the Rays.

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Mets, Shaun Marcum Agree To One-Year Deal
The Mets have agreed to terms with starting pitcher Shaun Marcum on a one-year contract.

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Justin Upton Headed To Atlanta
The Braves have agreed to trade for D-Backs outfielder Justin Upton in a seven-player deal.

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GM: M's Decline Comment On King Felix Extension
M's GM Jack Zduriencik has made it clear that the club wants to keep pitcher Felix Hernandez in a Seattle uniform for a long time.

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Source: Scott Hairston Signs With Cubs
The Cubs have signed veteran free agent outfielder Scott Hairston to a two-year deal.

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Sosa: Cubs Should Have Already Retired '21'
Former Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa said the team should have retired his jersey number "a long time ago."

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Rockies, Herrera Agree To One-Year Deal
The Rockies and infielder Jonathan Herrera have agreed to a one-year contract.

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McCann Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day
Braves catcher Brian McCann would like to be in the starting lineup on Opening Day

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Dodgers' Elbert Has Elbow Surgery
Dodgers pitcher Scott Elbert had arthroscopic elbow surgery on Wednesday.

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Sources: D-Backs, Braves Talking Justin Upton Deal
The D-Backs and Braves are discussing a possible trade involving Justin Upton.

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Mayor: Cooperstown Will Still Thrive
Cooperstown mayor Jeff Katz wants everyone to know that the town will be Ok despite not having a living inductee this summer.

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Marlins' Farm System Rich In Talent
Marlins' prospects Christian Yelich and Jose Fernandez are projected to begin the 2013 season at Jacksonville.

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GM: D-Backs Still Open To Moving Outfielder
The D-Backs are still getting plenty of calls from teams interested in one of their outfielders.

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Koufax To Advise Dodgers This Spring
Sandy Koufax will serve in an advisory role with the Dodgers during spring training and will be consulted throughout the 2013 season.

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D-Backs, Pennington Agree To Two-Year, $5M Deal
The Diamondbacks and shortstop Cliff Pennington have agreed to a new Two-year deal, avoiding arbitration.

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Napoli Reveals Hip Condition, Signs New Deal
Mike Napoli revealed Tuesday that he has avascular necrosis in both hips, but sees no reason why he can't play this coming season.

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Cardinals, Motte Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Cardinals and reliever Jason Motte have agreed to a $12M, two-year deal.

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Hart To Have Second Opinion Before Undergoing Surgery
Corey Hart will not undergo knee surgery as expected and will instead seek a second opinion.

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Reds Add Galarraga With Minors Contract
Armando Galarraga pitched 24 innings for the Astros last season, ending with a 6.75 ERA.

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