July 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Nationals Believe Harper Is Still Growing
Bryce Harper reported to the Nationals some 20 pounds heavier than he was at the end of last season, surprising the team.

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Napoli Tested Immediately With Red Sox
Much has been made of Mike Napoli's move to first base with the Red Sox and on the first play of his Grapefruit League season, the ball found him.

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Stanton Working To Become More Complete Player
Known for hitting mammoth home runs, Giancarlo Stanton has been working on his legs this offseason.

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Marlon Byrd Will Retire If He Doesn't Make Mets
Marlon Byrd has a decent shot at making the Mets roster, but if he doesn't he seems content to end his Major League playing career.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Sabathia To Make Just Three Spring Starts
The Yankees will have CC Sabathia on a light schedule this season.

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Hamilton Hits First Home Run In Angels Uniform
Josh Hamilton hit his first home run in an Angels uniform Friday against the Dodgers.

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Rangers GM Jon Daniels Gets New Title
The Rangers have promoted Jon Daniels to president of baseball operations/general manager.

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Mark Prior Signs Minor-League Deal With Reds
The Reds signed pitcher Mark Prior to a minor-league contract on Friday.

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Nelson Cruz Cleared To Resume Baseball Activities
Nelson Cruz has been released from the hospital after being examined and passing a stress test on Friday.

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Buehrle Happy To Be With Blue Jays
Mark Buehrle has had no trouble ignoring the public-relations campaign of Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria this week.

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Chris Perez Out 3-4 Weeks With Shoulder Strain
Indians closer Chris Perez could miss the start of the regular season after suffering a shoulder strain.

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Rangers Send Cruz To Hospital With Chest Discomfort
Nelson Cruz was sent to a hospital Friday morning for an examination after experiencing chest discomfort.

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Dodgers Shut Down Crawford With Elbow Pain
Carl Crawford is experiencing nerve irritation in the area of his left elbow.

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Middlebrooks' Wrist OK, Cleared For Activity
The Red Sox doctors have cleared Will Middlebrooks for all baseball activity.

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Cano Focused On Baseball, Not New Deal
Robinson Cano will not let his current negotiations with the Yankees become a distraction.

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