June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Carpenter Unlikely To Pitch In 2013, Career In Jeopardy
Chris Carpenter won't pitch this coming season and his career may be in jeopardy because of a nerve injury that kept him out most of last year.

Associated Press

Rivera: Yankees Will Support Rodriguez
Mariano Rivera expects the Yankees to stand behind Alex Rodriguez, who is alleged to have purchased PEDs over the last four years.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Mets Considering Casino At Citi Field To Offset Madoff Losses
New York Mets ownership is still on the hook for $162 million in the wake of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme.

Rich Calder/New York Post

Cashman: Yankees To Hide Rodriguez From 'Paparazzi'
The Yankees intend to be vague about Alex Rodriguez's spring-training schedule.

Ken Davidoff/New York Post

Wright Trying To Lure Bourn To Mets
David Wright has spoken with and exchanged texts with Michael Bourn in an attempt to lure him to the Mets.

Kevin Kernan/New York Post

Rays Invite Wil Myers To Camp
Myers hit a combined .314 with 37 homers and 109 RBI in 134 games with Double-A Northwest Arkansas and Triple-A Omaha last season.

Associated Press

Tigers, Scherzer Agree To One-Year Deal
The Tigers have agreed to a one-year, $6.725 million contract with Max Scherzer and avoided salary arbitration.

Associated Press

A's Acquire Lowrie From Astros For Carter, Stassi
The A's have acquired Jed Lowrie and Fernando Rodriguez for Chris Carter, Brad Peacock and minor leaguer Max Stassi in a trade with the Astros.

RealGM Staff Report

Red Sox Confident Ortiz Will Be Ready For Opening Day
David Ortiz was very productive in 2012, but was limited to just 90 games because of a right Achilles tendon injury.

Evan Drellich/MLB.com

Orioles Sign Pineiro, Hendrickson To Minor League Deals
Mark Hendrickson is trying to reinvent himself as a side-armer.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Indians Could Still Add Jim Thome
The Indians are still considering Jim Thome as an option at designated hitter.

Blaine Blontz/Daily Dish

Mets Aren't Considering Camp Invite For Matsuzaka
The Mets have no interest in bringing Daisuke Matsuzaka to camp with an invitation, according to a report.

Matt Cerrone/Mets Blog

Jeter On A-Rod: 'Let Him Speak First'
The Miami New Times reported last week that Alex Rodriguez bought HGH and other performance-enhancing substances.

Associated Press

Brandon Webb Retires At 33
Brandon Webb hasn't pitched in the majors since 2009 because of shoulder problems.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Felix Hernandez Has Lost Two MPH On Fastball Since 2008
In 2008, Felix Hernandez threw more than 2,000 fastballs at an average of 94.5 MPH. Last season, he tossed fewer than 800 at 92.5 MPH.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Mets Trying To Determine If They Can Get Bourn To Sign
The Mets have the 11th pick in June's First-Year Player Draft and don't want to give it up in order to sign Michael Bourn.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Valverde Could Fit With Five Clubs
The Mets, Tigers, Reds, Marlins, and Blue Jays seem to be the teams looking hardest for bullpen pieces before spring training begins.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Red Sox Received Calls About Morales
The Red Sox received a few calls about Franklin Morales this offseason and a number of teams are expected to keep tabs on him this spring.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Tejada Adds To Caribbean Series Home Run Record
Miguel Tejada homered in Caribbean Series play on Sunday for the Leones del Escogido.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Trout Expected To Be Top Fantasy Player
Mike Trout wasn't even in the Major Leagues when the 2012 season started.

Steve Adams/MLB.com

Kazmir Trying To Work Way Back Into Baseball
Scott Kazmir, at just 29, is trying to make it back to the Major Leagues for the first time in two years.

Mark Hale/New York Post

Giambi Working Out Five Days A Week
Jason Giambi received calls from a few teams, but remains unsigned.

Troy Renck/Denver Post

Source: Mets To Sign Brandon Lyon
Brandon Lyon, 33, went a combined 4-2 with a 3.10 ERA in 67 relief appearances last season.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Tulowitzki Eager For Redemption After Lost Season
Troy Tulowitzki was limited to 47 games and eventually underwent surgery to remove scar tissue.

Thomas Harding/MLB.com

Hanley Putting In Extra Work, But Not At Shortstop
Hanley Ramirez has struggled at shortstop recently and conventional wisdom would suggest that playing the position this winter would help him prepare for the coming season.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

1971 NL ROY Earl Williams Dies At 64
Earl Williams died earlier this week at home of acute myeloid leukemia.

Associated Press

Rodriguez Splitting Time Between Miami, New York
Alex Rodriguez is splitting time in New York and Miami as he rehabilitates his left hip following last month's surgery, according to a source.

Teri Thompson/New York Daily News

Scherzer, Tigers Heading To Arbitation
Max Scherzer is asking for a $7.4 million salary, while Detroit is offering $6.05 million, according to a report.

Shawn Windsor/Detroit Free-Press

Yankees Still Looking For Additional Outfielder
The Yankees aren't finished tinkering with their roster ahead of spring training, according to Brian Cashman.

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Report: Cabrera Won't Participate In WBC
Melky Cabrera has withdrawn his name from consideration and will not play for the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic.

Mark Townsend/Big League Stew