June 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

Cubs Acquire Ruggiano From Marlins
The Cubs have acquired Justin Ruggiano from the Marlins in exchange for Brian Bogusevic.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Morse Agrees To One-Year Deal With Giants
Michael Morse will receive $5 million plus incentives, according to a source.

Associated Press

Yankees Rejected Phillips-For-Gardner Offer
New York doesn't like Brandon Phillips' declining numbers and salary.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Rangers Draft Russell Wilson In Rule 5 Draft
The Rangers surprisingly drafted Russell Wilson in baseball's Rule 5 draft.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Orioles Bid On Nelson Cruz, Grant Balfour
Nelson Cruz is believed to have been offered a four-year deal worth approximately $60 million.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Volquez Signs One-Year Deal With Pirates
The Pirates have agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with Edinson Volquez, pending a physical.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Choo Seriously Considering Offer From Rangers
Texas has offered Shin-Soo Choo a seven-year contract, according to a source.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Colon Agrees To $20M Deal With Mets
Bartolo Colon went 18-6 with a 2.65 ERA in 30 starts for the Oakland Athletics last season.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Astros, Tigers Interested In Chamberlain
Joba Chamberlain reportedly received a one-year, $3 million offer from the Diamondbacks earlier this week.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports

Phillies Willing To Pick Up Salary In Papelbon Trade
Jonathan Papelbon is owned $26 million over the next two seasons and Philadelphia is willing to pay some of that money, according to sources.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Indians Tell Masterson He Won't Be Traded
It was reported early Wednesday that Cleveland was listening to offers for Justin Masterson.

Jordan Bastian/MLB.com

Athletics Trade Blevins To Nationals
The Athletics have completed five trades in the last 10 days.

Associated Press

Morton Gets $21M Extension From Pirates
A club option for 2017 could increase the overall value of Charlie Morton's contract to $30 million.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Seattle Closing In On Trade For Logan Morrison
Seattle will send reliever Carter Capps to Miami to complete the deal.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Mariners Reach One-Year Deal With Corey Hart
The 31-year-old had spent his entire career with the Brewers.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Dodgers Aren't Planning To Trade Kemp
Matt Kemp's agent met with the Dodgers on Wednesday and was told they plan to hold onto the center fielder.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Phillies Call Hamels, Lee Rumors 'Silly'
The Phillies are laughing off rumors that Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee are being shopped.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Rays Aren't Feeling Pressure To Trade Price
Andrew Friedman added that he would be comfortable beginning the 2014 season with his current roster.

Bill Chastain/MLB.com

Tigers Unlikely To Trade Or Extend Scherzer
Max Scherzer is one year away from free agency and currently Detroit has no plans to trade him.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Infante Talking With Royals, Two Other Teams
One report indicated that Kansas City may be the favorite to sign Omar Infante.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Mariners, Rangers Lead Race For Shin-Soo Choo
Shin-Soo Choo remains on the free-agent market and one executive says the Mariners and Rangers currently lead the race for his services.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Mark Mulder Attempting Comeback
Mark Mulder, who retired in 2009 after a pair of surgeries on his left shoulder, is attempting a comeback at 36.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Rangers Focused On Choo, Cruz
Nelson Cruz and Shin-Soo Choo are the two best outfielders on the free agent market.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Rockies Acquire Anderson From Athletics
Oakland will receive Drew Pomeranz and Chris Jensen from Colorado.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Youkilis Drawing Interest, Prefers West Coast
Kevin Youkilis is believed to be looking to sign with a team on the West Coast, closer to his native California.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Phillies Seeking Two, Three Players For Domonic Brown
The Phillies aren't enthused about trading Domonic Brown, according to teams that have spoken to the franchise.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Chamberlain Receives Offer From Diamondbacks
Joba Chamberlain struggled with the Yankees in 2013, posting a 4.93 ERA in 45 appearances.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Source: Uribe Considering Dodgers, White Sox
The Dodgers offered Juan Uribe a one-year contract with an option for 2015, while Chicago has guaranteed the veteran two years.

ESPN

Mark Prior Opts For Retirement
Mark Prior finished his career with a 42-29 record.

ESPN

Cashman Defends Cano, Says He 'Would Have Done The Same Thing'
Instead of a potential legacy as a Yankee, Robinson Cano opted for $240 million from the Mariners.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN