June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

No Traction In Ackley Talks Between Yankees, Mariners
New York reportedly inquired with Seattle about Dustin Ackley.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Valverde Says He Doesn't Have Deal With Diamondbacks
Jose Valverde says that he does not have a contract agreement in place with the Arizona Diamondbacks, contrary to reports.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN

Matt Thornton To Sign With Yankees
The Yankees have agreed to terms with Matt Thornton on a two-year deal worth $7 million.

Jack Curry/YES Network

Tanaka Wants To Move To MLB Next Season
His Japanese team doesn't want to let him go, but Masahiro Tanaka wants to move to Major League Baseball next season.

Associated Press

Ethier Not Affected By Trade Rumors
Andre Ethier is ignoring the most recent trade rumors and says he is happy as a member of the Dodgers.

Ken Gurnick/MLB.com

Orioles Might Add Vesting Option To Balfour Offer
The Orioles have offered Grant Balfour a two-year contract, but they are considering the addition of a vesting option in hopes of signing the reliever.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Valverde Joins Diamondbacks On Minor League Deal
Jose Valverde returns to the organization that signed him as an international free agent in 1997.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Indians Sign Shaun Marcum
The Indians have signed Shaun Marcum to a Minor League contract.

Associated Press

Victorino Undergoes Surgery On Right Thumb
Shane Victorino has undergone surgery to release a nerve in his right thumb.

Associated Press

Tim Beckham Tears ACL, To Miss Start Of Season
Tim Beckham made his Major League debut in September.

Associated Press

Dodgers Re-Sign J.P. Howell To Two-Year Deal
The Dodgers will retain J.P. Howell on a two-year, $11.25 million contract with a third-year option.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Yankees Reach Agreement With Brian Roberts
Brian Roberts will make $2 million in addition to incentives over one season.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Source: Tanaka May Stay In Japan
The Rakuten Golden Eagles don't plan to post Masahiro Tanaka until after the 2014 Major League season.

George A. King III/New York Post

Phillies 'Very Willing' To Move Jimmy Rollins
The Phillies continue to make it clear that they are willing to trade Jimmy Rollins.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Braves Sign Floyd To One-Year Contract
The Braves have reached a one-year, $4 million deal with Gavin Floyd, according to a source.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

White Sox Trade Reed To Diamondbacks
The White Sox received third baseman Matt Davidson in return.

Doug Padilla/ESPN

Rival Agent Would Seek $400M Contract For Mike Trout
Mike Trout has the highest wins above replacement in baseball over the past two seasons.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Pirates Still Expect A.J. Burnett To Return
Pittsburgh has entertained signing other veteran starters in the event Burnett retires, or signs elsewhere.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Yankees May Have Explored Trading For Papelbon
The Yankees may not be sold on David Robertson as the replacement for Mariano Rivera.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Red Sox, Marlins Have Discussed Middlebrooks
The Red Sox and Marlins may be natural trade partners as the offseason progresses.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Arizona Will Live With Trumbo's Ks In Exchange For Power
It has become harder to find power in the post-steroid era, which is why the Diamondbacks traded for Mark Trumbo last week.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Angels Believe They Can Sign Ibanez, Garza Without Surpassing Tax Line
The Angels saved $4 million when they traded Mark Trumbo earlier this month.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Braves, Diamondbacks, Jays Linked To Samardzija
Jeff Samardzija is under club control for two more seasons.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Markets Remains Strong For Garza
Matt Garza had a strong 2013 season, brings a history of success in the difficult AL East and the team that signs him won't have to forfeit a draft pick as compensation.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Twins May Add Another Starting Pitcher
The Twins have signed Mike Pelfrey, Phil Hughes and Ricky Nolasco to fortify their rotation this month.

LaVelle E. Neal III/Star Tribune

Marlins Still Looking For Third Baseman
The Marlins are still looking for a third baseman after missing out on Juan Uribe, who agreed to a deal with the Dodgers this past weekend.

Joe Frisaro/MLB.com

Dodgers, Puig Clean Up At Social Media Awards
Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig won the Socially Savvy Rookie and the Stop-And-Watch awards.

MLB.com

Source: Indians To Sign John Axford
The Indians are on the verge of signing right-hand reliever John Axford, who pitched for the Brewers and Cardinals last season.

ESPN.com

Family Says Ryan Freel Had CTE
Ryan Freel was suffering from the degenerative brain disease CTE, his family said on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Sources: Mark Ellis To Join Cardinals
Second baseman Mark Ellis and the Cardinals have come to an agreement on a one-year deal.

ESPN.com