June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

D-Backs Won't Take Less For Justin Upton
The Diamondbacks aren't lowering their price for Justin Upton after a failed trade with the Mariners.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Source: Mets Hold Workout For Brian Wilson
Brian Wilson worked out privately for Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Saturday in California, according to a source.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Nationals Have 'Heavy' Interest In Vazquez
The Nationals traveled to Puerto Rico recently to watch Javier Vazquez pitch, according to a report and they have "heavy" interest in his services.

Patrick Reddington/SB Nation

Stanton Commits To Play For Team USA
Fellow Major Leaguers Adam Jones, Brandon Phillips, Joe Mauer, David Wright and Ryan Braun have already expressed their intentions to play in the tournament.

Adam Berry/MLB.com

Jeter Out Of Walking Boot, Working Out
Derek Jeter had surgery after fracturing his left ankle in the ALCS against the Tigers.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Farrell Isn't Concerned About Napoli's Status
There remains some uncertainty in Boston as the Red Sox continue to negotiate with Mike Napoli.

Ian Browne/MLB.com

Angels Aren't Expected To Pursue Lohse
The Angels have maxed out their payroll, so adding Kyle Lohse is unlikely.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Epstein: Cubs Are No Longer Lovable Losers
Theo Epstein better understands his team's culture now that he has spent some time with the Cubs.

Associated Press

Yankees Still Searching For Right-Handed Outfielder
Scott Hairston is holding out for a two-year deal and the Nationals are in no rush to trade Michael Morse.

Dan Martin/New York Post

Rockies Don't Plan To Trade Cuddyer
The Mariners inquired about Michael Cuddyer earlier this offseason, but Colorado declined.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Sources: Red Sox Have Shown Interest In Kotchman, Overbay
Boston's pursuit of the first basemen may hinge on the outcome of Mike Napoli's status.

Rob Bradford/WEEI.com

Orioles Seem Unlikely To Deal J.J. Hardy
The Orioles think highly of J.J. Hardy.

Roch Kubatko/MASN Sports (via Twitter)

Kinsler Happy To Stay At Second, But Says He's Didn't Make Demand
Ian Kinsler expressed a desire to stay at second base rather than move to first base to Rangers officials last month, but didn't draw "a line in the sand" about it.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Orioles, Reimold Agree To One-Year Deal
The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Nolan Reimold, agreeing to a one-year contract worth $1 million.

Associated Press

Harrison Discussing New Deal With Rangers
Matt Harrison was 18-11 with a 3.29 ERA in 32 starts last season.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Dodgers Counting On Healthy Crawford In 2013
Carl Crawford is coming off Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery and is owed more than $100 million over the next five seasons.

Ken Gurnick/MLB.com

Rangers Remain In Contact With Lohse's Agent
Kyle Lohse won 16 games for the Cardinals this past season and is the best available starting pitcher on that list.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Report: Red Sox Want Napoli's Deal To Be For One Year
According to several reports, the Red Sox want to reduce their three-year, $39 million contract agreement with Mike Napoli to one year based on concerns about the catcher's hip.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Rangers Comfortable With Roster, Including Rotation
The Rangers may be done tinkering with their roster as the 2013 season approaches.

Anthony Andro/FOX Sports

Blue Jays Sign Henry Blanco
The Blue Jays have signed Henry Blanco to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

Associated Press

Beltre To Play For Dominican Republic At WBC
Adrian Beltre, 33, batted .321 with 36 homers and 102 RBIs for the Rangers in 2012.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Geovany Soto To Be Darvish's Personal Catcher
Geovany Soto will catch most of Yu Darvish's starts this coming season, according to Ron Washington.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Milton Bradley Faces Up To 13 Years In Prison
The 34-year-old was charged on Thursday with 13 misdemeanor counts of assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and dissuading a witness from making a report.

Associated Press

Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees Committed To Fielding Elite Club
Hal Steinbrenner says the Yankees' commitment to winning has not wavered and that the club is not finished adding players for the 2013 season.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Braves Could Make Play For Justin Upton
B.J. Upton said that he and his younger brother, Justin, had discussed the possibility of playing together in Atlanta.

Mark Bowman/MLB.com

Helton Says He'll Return To Rockies For Likely Final Season
Todd Helton played in just 69 games last season, but plans to play in 2013 -- what will likely be his final Major League campaign.

Troy Renck/Denver Post

Kelvim Escobar Signs Deal With Brewers
He has thrown just five innings in the Major Leagues since the 2009 season.

Andrew Gruman/FOX Sports

Red Sox Have Talked To Nationals About Morse
Michael Morse became expendable when Washington re-signed Adam LaRoche to a two-year, $24 million deal.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mets Targeting Prominent Outfielders
The Mets are targeting Scott Hairston, but they would love to re-engage in talks with the Diamondbacks regarding Justin Upton, according to a report.

Ben Nicholson-Smith/MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox Remain Hopeful About Napoli, Exploring Other Options
The Red Sox remain hopeful that they will eventually finalize their contract agreement with Mike Napoli, who reached a three-year, $39 million deal with the club on Dec. 3.

Ian Browne/MLB.com