May 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Scioscia Isn't Worried About Trout's Extra Weight
Mike Trout reported to the Angels about 10 to 15 pounds heavier than he was last season.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Hamilton Scheduled To Make Angels Debut
Josh Hamilton is scheduled to make his debut with the Angels against Arizona's split squad on Tuesday.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Greinke Admits Free Agency Is About Money, Gave Rangers Final Chance
Zack Greinke signed a six-year, $147 million deal with the Dodgers this offseason.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Howard, Rollins Issue Public Support For Domonic Brown
Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins want to see Domonic Brown given regular playing time at the Major League level.

David Murphy/Philadelphia Daily News

Notable Umps Rapuano, Tschisa, Cousins Retire
Jim Joyce, Ted Barrett and Fieldin Culbreth have been promoted to crew chiefs as the roster of umpires was shuffled.

Associated Press

Tulowitzki Looking To Return To Dominance
After playing in just 47 games last season, Troy Tulowitzki is preparing himself for another All-Star season with the Rockies.

Associated Press

Justin Upton Launches HR At Least 450 Feet At Disney Complex
He was thrilled just to get a hit after going 0-for-6 to begin his tenure with Atlanta.

Associated Press

Damon Wants To Help Yankees Replace Granderson
With Curtis Granderson out until May with a broken forearm, Johnny Damon wants to sign with the Yankees.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Vernon Wells Plans To Retire After 2014 Season
Vernon Wells, 33, will see his seven-year, $126 million contract expire after the 2014 season.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Weiner: Increasing Drug Penalties Possible
Michael Weiner, the head of baseball's union, says there is active discussion about increasing the penalties for violating baseball's drug testing program.

Associated Press

Twins Have Talked To Thome About Return
There is a chance that Jim Thome could return for another tenure with the Twins.

LaVelle Neal/Star Tribune

Soriano May Not Be Fit For Yankees' Outfield
The broken forearm suffered by Curtis Granderson over the weekend doesn't mean Alfonso Soriano is headed back to the Yankees.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Ian Kennedy Will Start Opener For D-Backs
Ian Kennedy will be followed in the rotation by righty Trevor Cahill, left-hander Wade Miley and free-agent signee Brandon McCarthy.

Associated Press

Lee 'Baffled' With Way Rangers Treated Young
Cliff Lee and Michael Young were only teammates for a few months in 2010, but the former is still surprised by the way the Rangers treated the latter.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Sandoval Looking For Spot With Rays Despite Limited Vision
Juan Sandoval has just one functioning eye, but that hasn't kept him from competing for a bullpen job with the Rays this spring

Bill Chastain/MLB.com

Jeter Targeting March 10 For First Spring Game
Jeter said that having fewer plate appearances than usual in Spring Training should not have a major effect on his preparation.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Victor Martinez Surprised His Timing Has Returned So Quickly
After missing all of last season following left knee surgery, Victor Martinez is surprised by how quickly his timing has returned this spring.

Jason Beck/MLB.com

Russell Martin Won't Play For Canada At WBC
Canadian and Pirates officials weren't enamored with the idea of Russell Martin moving from his normal position of catcher to shortstop.

Associated Press

Indians Have Three Candidates For Final Rotation Spot
The Indians are holding a competition between Carlos Carrasco, Scott Kazmir and Trevor Bauer for the final spot in their starting rotation.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ryu Hyun-Jin Has Dropped 15 Pounds Since Reporting To Dodgers
Ryu agreed to a $36 million, six-year deal with Los Angeles in December.

Associated Press

Rival GM: Rangers Have Best Shot At Lohse
An American League general manager has predicted that Texas has the best chance of landing free-agent pitcher Kyle Lohse.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Loria Vows Better Communication With Marlins Fans
Jeffrey Loria wrote an open letter to fans that was published in the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com

Headley Determined To Improve Upon Career Year
Chase Headley won the National League Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards last season, but has his sights set on even more in 2013.

Corey Brock/MLB.com

Soriano Could Be Option For Yankees
The Yankees might be in the market for an outfielder after Curtis Granderson's forearm injury.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Tigers To Fill Need For Right-Handed Outfielder From Within
The Tigers are still looking for a right-handed outfielder to platoon with Andy Dirks in left field, but they are expected to do so internally.

James Schmehl/MLive.com

Cashman: A-Rod's Contract Won't Impact Cano Talks
Alex Rodriguez received a 10-year, $275 million contract, an agreement that Brian Cashman wasn't in favor of back in 2007.

ESPN

A-Rod's Cousin Selling 2009 World Series Ring
A 2009 World Series ring obtained by Alex Rodriguez for his cousin, Yuri Sucart, is up for sale via an online auctioneer.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Granderson Breaks Forearm, Out Until May
Curtis Granderson was hit by a pitch from J.A. Happ.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Bay Feels He's Regained Stroke With Mariners
Jason Bay is attempting to make Seattle's roster after signing a one-year, $1 million deal this winter.

Greg Johns/MLB.com

Utley Plays In First Spring Game Since 2010
Chase Utley played in his first spring game since 2010 on Saturday because of chronically injured knees.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com