June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Crawford Eager For Fresh Start In Los Angeles
Carl Crawford has five seasons remaining on the seven-year, $142 million deal he signed with the Red Sox before the 2011 season.

Associated Press

Jeter Reflects On 'Absolutely Terrible' Offseason
Derek Jeter didn't have much fun this offseason as he recovered from a broken left ankle suffered in the ALCS.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Chipper Jones Has No Regrets About Retirement
Chipper Jones visited with the Braves this weekend and will act as a guest instructor during Sunday afternoon's workout.

Mark Bowman/MLB.com

Wheeler Likely To Begin Season At Triple-A Las Vegas
Zack Wheeler will likely start the season at Triple-A Las Vegas, unless the Mets suffer an injury to a pitcher in spring training.

Jon Santucci/Associated Press

Cherington Doesn't Expect Ellsbury's Future To Distract Red Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury will be eligible for free agency after the 2013 season.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Giants Still Concerned About Sandoval's Weight
Pablo Sandoval played in the Venezuelan League instead of competing a conditioning program.

Andrew Baggarly/CSN Bay Area

Marlins Set To Pay Guillen $2.5M In 2013
Only two players on Miami's roster will make more than Ozzie Guillen.

D.J. Short/Hardball Talk (via Twitter)

MLB Poised For First Arbitration Shutout Since 1974
It is all but certain there will be no salary arbitration hearings this year for the first time since the process began in 1974.

Associated Press

Chapman Will Let Reds Decide If He Starts Or Relieves
For the second straight season Aroldis Chapman is attempting to win a spot in Cincinnati's starting rotation.

Associated Press

Sabathia Throws 29 Pitches Off Mound
CC Sabathia underwent arthroscopic surgery in the offseason to clean out a bone spur in his pitching elbow.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Manuel Isn't Worried About Expiring Deal
Charlie Manuel hopes to manager beyond this year.

Associated Press

Bailey Agrees To $5.35M Deal With Reds
The agreement allowed the two sides to avoid arbitration.

Associated Press

Utley Good To Go For Grapefruit Games
Chase Utley expects to be in the Opening Day lineup for the Phillies.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Napoli Cleared For Baseball Activity
Mike Napoli has been cleared to slowly resume baseball activities after undergoing an MRI on his hip.

Joe McDonald/ESPN

Pavano: Shoveling Accident Was Nearly Fatal
Carl Pavano claims the shoveling accident that led to him having his spleen removed earlier this offseason was nearly fatal.

ESPN

After Triple Crown Season, Miguel Cabrera Working On Defense
Miguel Cabrera is looking to improve his first step and lateral quickness in order to attack ground balls.

Jason Beck/MLB.com

Votto Expects Production Will Return To Pre-Injury Level
Joey Votto is playing under a $225 million contract and had two knee surgeries last summer.

Mark Sheldon/MLB.com

Orioles Sign Jurrjens To Minor League Deal
Jair Jurrjens, a National League All-Star in 2011 with Atlanta, is 53-37 with a 3.62 ERA in six major league seasons.

Associated Press

Jays Don't Expect Melky Cabrera To Face Second Ban
The Blue Jays aren't worried about the possibility of Melky Cabrera facing a second suspension from Major League Baseball because of his connection to a South Florida anti-aging clinic.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Greinke Says He's Over Anxiety Problems
Zack Greinke's anxiety issues reached a pinnacle seven years ago when he walked away from baseball.

Associated Press

Stanton No Longer Mad About Miami's Firesale
Giancarlo Stanton called Miami's offseason "interesting," but his anger has receded over the firesale.

Associated Press

Soriano Obtains Visa, Will Report To Nationals
Rafael Soriano was able to obtain his visa in the Dominican Republic and will likely report to the Nationals on Saturday.

Bill Ladson/MLB.com

Morneau, Twins Not Talking New Deal Entering Walk Year
Justin Morneau is heading into the final season of his six-year, $80 million contract with the Twins.

Rhett Bollinger/MLB.com

Yankees Joke With Youkilis For Red Sox Remarks
The Yankees were waiting to make fun of Kevin Youkilis when he came into the clubhouse on Friday.

Associated Press

Swisher Leaves Indians After Death Of Mother
Nick Swisher has left Cleveland's spring training camp following the death of his mother.

Associated Press

Reyes Criticizes Marlins' Owner For Trading Him
Jose Reyes says that just days before the Marlins traded him to the Blue Jays, Jeffrey Loria urged him to buy a home in Miami.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Braun's Name Appears On Additional Document From PED Clinic
Ryan Braun's name remains in the spotlight for possible use of performance-enhancing drugs.

ESPN

Pineda Could Debut With Yankees By June
After an unimpressive spring campaign, Michael Pineda underwent surgery for a torn labrum last April.

Bryan Hoch/MLB.com

Cabrera Releases PED Statement Through Blue Jays
Melky Cabrera issued a statement through the Blue Jays regarding his name being linked to a Florida anti-aging clinic that reportedly supplied Major League players with performance-enhancing drugs.

RealGM Staff Report

Lucchino Predicts Fenway Sellout Streak Could End In April
The 793-game streak of the Red Sox could end possibly as early as the second game of the season.

Associated Press