May 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Nearing Two-Year Deal With Collins
The Mets are nearing a two-year contract extension with Terry Collins that includes a team option for 2016, according to a source.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Pence, Giants Reach $90M Extension
The Giants have reached agreement on a five-year, $90 million contract with Hunter Pence, pending a physical.

Associated Press

Giants May Be Close To Deal With Pence
The Giants are engaged in serious talks with Hunter Pence on a new contract.

Henry Schulman/San Francisco Chronicle

If He Returns, Konerko Will Retire After 2014 Season
Paul Konerko's contract is set to expire after this season and he still isn't sure if he'll continue playing.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Wedge Tells Mariners He Won't Return
Eric Wedge said it became obvious that he did not have a future with the organization.

Associated Press

Cardinals Clinch NL Central Title
They are assured of home-field advantage when the NL Division Series starts Thursday.

Associated Press

Allen Craig Ruled Out For NLDS
Craig has been ruled out for the NLDS because of an injured left foot.

Associated Press

Marlins Fire Larry Beinfest
Jeffrey Loria has been making baseball decisions.

Clark Spencer/Miami Herald

Brian Wilson Receives Ring After Misunderstanding
Brian Wilson has received a 2012 World Series ring from the Giants after a bit of a misunderstanding.

Paul Casella/MLB.com

Towers Backs Gibson As Arizona's Manager
Kevin Towers is recommending that the Diamondbacks ownership retains Kirk Gibson as the team's manager going forward.

Steve Gilbert/MLB.com

Sources: Marlins Will Build Around Stanton In 2014
Giancarlo Stanton could sign a one-year deal for 2014, keeping his options open and allowing the Marlins to minimize their risk give his inability to stay healthy the last two seasons.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com

Cuba: Athletes Can Sign Overseas
The nation of Cuba has announced that its athletes will be allowed to sign contracts to compete in foreign leagues.

Associated Press

Rays Expected To Shop David Price
They can't afford to sign Price long-term and this offseason he will be two years after from free agency.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports

David Ortiz To Earn Additional $4M Next Season
There is a clause that increases David Ortiz's base $11 million salary for 2014 to $15 million if he spent 20 days or fewer on the disabled list this season.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Girardi May Let Rivera Play In Outfield
Joe Girardi says he will seriously consider playing Mariano Rivera in center field during one of the Yankees' final three games in Houston this weekend.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Loria Re-Signed Dobbs Without Front Office Help
Jeffrey Loria re-signed Gregg Dobbs without Larry Beinfest or Mike Hill knowing.

Juan C. Rodriguez/South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Jeter, Pettitte Take Ball From Rivera In Final New York Appearance
In an emotional moment that rang throughout baseball, longtime teammates Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte came to the mound to relieve Mariano Rivera from his last appearance at Yankee Stadium.

Associated Press

Lincecum Wants To Re-Sign With Giants, But Won't Limit Himself
Tim Lincecum may have made his final start for the Giants on Thursday night.

John Shea/San Francisco Chronicle

Rollins Feels Old 'Window's Closed,' But Future Is Bright
Jimmy Rollins believes the Phillies are set up for future success with enough young, emerging players surrounding an aging core.

Corey Seidman/CSN Philly

Cano Seeking 10-Year, $305M Deal
The gap between Robinson Cano and the New York Yankees in a large one.

ESPN

Selig To Retire After 2014 Season
Bud Selig plans to retire as commissioner of Major League Baseball in January 2015 after more than 22 years on the job.

ESPN

Sveum To Learn Fate With Cubs On Monday
Last week, Theo Epstein would not say whether Dale Sveum would return, but said the manager and staff were being evaluated.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com

Bichette Won't Return To Rockies
Dante Bichette wants to spend more time with his family and won't return as hitting coach for the Rockies.

Associated Press

Masterson To Join Cleveland's Bullpen
The Indians will add All-Star starter Justin Masterson to their bullpen for the final week of the season.

Associated Press

Sabathia Vows To Be Better In 2014
CC Sabathia had the worst individual season of his career end a little early this week because of a hamstring injury.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Mets Expected To Target Arroyo
Industry sources have mentioned Bronson Arroyo as a potential target for the Mets this offseason.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Cuban Infielder Alexander Guerrero Could Sign Soon
Scott Boras said teams interested in the 26-year-old infielder are already very familiar with him.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Phillies Want To Re-Sign Carlos Ruiz
The Phillies are in need of right-handed hitters for 2014 and re-signing Carlos Ruiz falls in line with that.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Mariners Will Retain Zduriencik For 2014
Jack Zduriencik has been with the Mariners, who are wrapping up their fourth consecutive losing season, since 2009.

ESPN

Agent: Trout, Angels Aren't Discussing Long-Term Deal
Craig Landis says Mike Trout, whose salary this season is $510,000, will patiently wait for a lucrative contract offer.

ESPN