June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Santana Expecting 'Normal' Season With Mets
Johan Santana threw the team's first-ever no-hitter on June 1, 2012.

Anthony DiComo/MLB.com

Royals Get Elliot Johnson As PTBNL In Shields Trade
Elliot Johnson, 28, appeared in 123 games for the Rays in 2012.

MLB Trade Rumors

Martin: Pittsburgh's Offer Was 'Hands-Down' Best On Market
Russell Martin, who signed a two-year, $17 million deal with the Pirates, defended the decision on Tuesday.

ESPN

Latos, Reds Agree To $11.5M Contract
Mat Latos will receive salaries of $4.25 million this year and $7.25 million in 2014 under Tuesday's deal.

Associated Press

Gio Gonzalez Again Denies Using PEDs
Gio Gonzalez has again denied any connection with the South Florida anti-aging clinic that is under investigation for allegedly supplying performance-enhancing drugs to players.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Mariners, Hernandez Officially Reach New Deal
The contract is expected to make Felix Hernandez the highest-paid pitcher in baseball.

ESPN

McCann To Miss First Two Weeks Of Season
Brian McCann had right shoulder surgery on Oct. 16.

Mark Bowman/MLB.com

Fowler, Rockies Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Rockies have reached a two-year, $11.6 million deal with Dexter Fowler, avoiding arbitration.

Thomas Harding/MLB.com

Braves Shelve Controversial Logo
The Braves have tabled plans to use the "screaming Indian" logo on their spring training caps.

ESPN

Madson Dealing With Elbow Soreness
Ryan Madson is dealing with some elbow soreness in his recovery from reconstructive surgery.

Associated Press

Jeter Runs For First Time Since Breaking Ankle
Derek Jeter began his third week of baseball workouts. He hit in a batting cage, fielded grounders on the grass in front of the infield dirt at shortstop and threw in the outfield.

Associated Press

Lester: Red Sox Reviewing Toradol Policy
Toradol is a legal anti-inflammatory drug that is widely used in baseball, but is under increased scrutiny because of potentially harmful side effects.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Bourn Reaches Four-Year Deal With Indians
The Mets offered Michael Bourn the same four-year, $48 million deal he reached with the Indians, according to sources.

ESPN

Granderson Open To Left Field, Hasn't Been Approached About Extension
While he is open to a contract extension, Curtis Granderson added that his agent hasn't been approached by the organization about the possibility.

Andy McCullough/Star-Ledger (via Twitter)

Gibbons: Blue Jays Haven't Won Anything Yet
John Gibbons is back with the Blue Jays and has a talented roster as a result of trades and free-agent signings.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Athletics Reach Agreement With Hideki Okajima
The Athletics have reached an agreement with Hideki Okajima on a minor league contract, according to a source.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Source: Hernandez Deal Still On Track
Seattle is working on language to protect against future elbow trouble.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Henry Has No Interest In Selling Red Sox
John W. Henry met with the media in Fort Myers on Monday and reiterated in strong terms that he has no interest in selling the club.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Strasburg Wants To Pitch More Than 200 Innings
Stephen Strasburg wants to be a "workhorse in the rotation" for the Nationals this season.

ESPN

Carpenter Hasn't Ruled Out Pitching In Future
Carpenter is entering the second year of a two-year, $21 million contract and said he owed it to the Cardinals to keep trying.

Associated Press

Only Three Pitchers Threw More Innings Than Felix Before 27th Birthday
Bert Blyleven, Fernando Valenzuela and Dwight Gooden are the only pitchers since 1969 to thrown more innings than Felix Hernandez before their 27th birthday.

David Brown/Big League Stew

Myers Needs To Throw 200 Innings For 2014 Option To Vest
Brett Myers could make $8 million with Cleveland in 2014 if he throws 200 innings this season and passes a physical.

Jordan Bastian/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Mariners: Hernandez Has Been Throwing Normally
Felix Hernandez will also report with the rest of Seattle's pitchers and catchers as expected on Tuesday.

Greg Johns/MLB.com

Phillies Were Surprised Revere Was Available
The Phillies were surprised that Ben Revere was available via trade after the Twins sent Denard Span to the Nationals.

Bob Brookover/Philadelphia Inquirer

Cubs Expect Marmol To Be In Camp On Time
Carlos Marmol is expected to be in camp with the Cubs on Monday despite some issues in his native Dominican Republic.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Freese To Make $3.15M In 2013
David Freese hit .283 with 20 home runs and 79 RBIs last season and earned his first All-Star appearance.

Associated Press

Papelbon Took Toradol Shots While With Red Sox
Toradol is a legal anti-inflammatory drug whose use has become increasingly controversial in sports.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Napoli Has No Symptoms From Hip Condition
Mike Napoli opened his tenure with the Red Sox on Sunday, reporting to the team's Spring Training complex for the first time.

Ian Browne/MLB.com

Cubs Finalize Two-Year Deal With Scott Hairston
Tony Campana was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com

Galarraga Will Try To Win Job With Reds
The Reds have agreed to a minor league deal with Armando Galarraga, who will try to win a job in spring training.

Associated Press