June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Soriano Left Money On Table To Win With Cubs In 2006
Alfonso Soriano admitted he felt he was leaving money on the table to be part of something special in Chicago when he signed back in 2006.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Brewers Turn Down Inquiry On Kyle Lohse
A rival general manager was recently turned down when he inquired with the Milwaukee Brewers about the availability of Kyle Lohse.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

San Diego's Gregerson Drawing Trade Interest
There are a number of teams interested in San Diego Padres reliever Luke Gregerson ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

Corey Brock/MLB.com

Aaron Rodgers Upset Braun Lied To Him
Aaron Rodgers was shocked and disappointed when Ryan Braun admitted to violating baseball's rules against using performance-enhancing substances.

Associated Press

Sources: Royals Will Listen On Ervin Santana
The Royals are willing to listen to offers for Ervin Santana and would move him for the right offer, according to sources.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Have Discussed Bringing Michael Young Back
While the Rangers are in need of an outfielder, they have at least internally discussed trying to re-acquire Michael Young, according to sources.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Braves Seeking Front-Line Starter Like Peavy, Santana
The Braves have widen their trade search since Tim Hudson broke his ankle earlier this week.

Mark Bowman/MLB.com

Cubs, Yankees Complete Soriano Trade
The Yankees will pay just $6.8 million of the $24.5 million remaining on Alfonso Soriano's contract.

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Trade Not Complete, But Soriano Travels To New York
A potential Alfonso Soriano trade between the Yankees and Cubs is not complete, but the outfielder took a red-eye to New York on Thursday night.

Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune (via Twitter)

Phillies Have No Comment On Utley Extension Talks
A person with knowledge of the situation claims that the two sides have discussed a new pact and that Philadelphia is not shopping Chase Utley.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Angels Send International Slot Bonus To Mets For Prospects
The Angels have sent an international slot bonus to the Mets in exchange for minor league outfielder Julio Concepcion and right-hander Andres Perez.

Mike DiGiovanna/Los Angeles Times (via Twitter)

Sources: Braves Pursuing Bud Norris
Atlanta lost Tim Hudson to a gruesome ankle injury this week.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Machado's Approach Has Fallen Apart Recently
Manny Machado is hitting .214/.233/.321 in the month of July.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Utley Could Bring Phillies Legitimate Prospect
The Phillies are eight games out in the NL East and seemingly remain undecided about their stance as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches.

David Schoenfield/ESPN

Marcell Ozuna Out For Season With Thumb Injury
Marcell Ozuna will miss the rest of the season because of a left thumb injury.

ESPN.com

Lance Berkman Considers Retirement
The Dallas Morning News first reported that Lance Berkman was considering retiring from baseball.

ESPN.com

Braun To Talk To Media 'When Allowed'
Brewers slugger Ryan Braun says he will speak to the media once he's allowed.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Designate Lilly For Assignment
The Dodgers have cut ties with veteran starting pitcher Ted Lilly.

ESPN.com

A-Rod Accepts Yankees Rehab Plan
If A-Rod's rehab plan goes according to plan, he could return to the Yankees soon after August 1.

ESPN.com

Sources: Soriano Close To Joining Yankees
The Yankees appear close to acquiring Alfonso Soriano from the Cubs.

ESPN.com

A-Rod Lobbies To Play Friday
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez says he's ready to play on Friday.

ESPN.com

George Brett Steps Down As Hitting Coach
The Royals have named Pedro Grifol as the team's new hitting coach.

Press Release

Miguel Cabrera To Miss Third Straight Game
A left hip flexor injury will bench Miguel Cabrera for the third straight game.

ESPN.com

River City Rascals Reverse Ball Policy
After negative reaction, the River City Rascals reversed their decision to fine players for throwing balls into the stands.

ESPN.com

Hudson Placed On DL With Broken Ankle
Tim Hudson will have season-ending surgery on his broken right ankle once the swelling subsides.

ESPN.com

Brewers Owner Committed To Keeping Braun
Brewers owner Mark Attanasio is committed to keeping Ryan Braun on the club next season.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Place Matt Kemp On DL
The Dodgers have placed Matt Kemp on the 15-day DL with a sprained left ankle.

ESPN.com

Wedge Released From Hospital After 'Very Mild Stroke'
The Mariners have announced that manager Eric Wedge sustained a "very mild stroke" on Monday.

ESPN.com

Soriano Would Approve Trade To Yankees
Alfonso Soriano has told the Cubs he would accept a trade to the Yankees.

ESPN

Dr. Gross Says He's Never Met A-Rod In Person
Dr. Michael Gross has declared that A-Rod's MRI did not show a quad strain.

ESPN.com