March 2013 - Baseball Wiretap

MLB Prepared To Ban Alex Rodriguez For Life

Sep 16, 2014 3:48 PM

Major League Baseball is prepared to hand a lifetime suspension to Alex Rodriguez, according to two sources.

The ban could come as soon as this weekend.

"I hope he does it," former Commissioner Fay Vincent said of Selig's intentions. "It's right for baseball. The harder he comes down, the better it is for baseball."

Rodriguez, who used performance-enhancing drugs from 2010-12, according to Biogenesis documents, has never been punished for doping.

Rodriguez will appeal any suspension given to him by the MLB.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Tags: New York Yankees, Suspension

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Crain Hopes He Can Pitch For Rays Soon

Oct 31, 2014 9:23 AM

Jesse Crain reported to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

The Rays acquired Crain, who is on the DL with a shoulder issue, in a trade with the Chicago White Sox.

Crain is hoping to be able to pitch in August.

Joe Smith/Tampa Times

Tags: Tampa Bay Rays, Injury

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Cubs Won't Trade Navarro To Cardinals

Oct 1, 2014 3:58 AM

The Chicago Cubs are holding onto Dioner Navarro.

The St. Louis Cardinals had interest in Navarro with Yadier Molina on the disabled list.

Carrie Muskat/MLB.com (via Twitter)

Tags: Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Reports: Orioles Acquire Bud Norris

Sep 25, 2014 3:25 PM

The Baltimore Orioles will acquire Bud Norris in a trade with the Houston Astros, according to multiple reports.

Houston will receive L.J. Hoes and a draft pick.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tags: Baltimore Orioles, Houston Astros, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Padres Won't Trade Luke Gregerson

Oct 31, 2014 9:17 PM

The San Diego Padres will not trade reliever Luke Gregerson despite heavy interest.

It was first reported by Jim Bowden of ESPN and then confirmed by Peter Gammons.

Drew Silva/Hardball Talk

Tags: San Diego Padres, Trade Rumor

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Pirates Tried To Acquire Mark Trumbo

Sep 25, 2014 7:36 PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates unsuccessfully tried to make a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for Mark Trumbo, according to a report.

Pittsburgh has been looking to bolster their offense and Los Angeles is willing to listen on some players.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Tags: Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, Misc Rumor, Trade Rumor

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Royals Acquire Maxwell From Astros

Sep 21, 2014 11:25 AM

The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros, according to sources.

Maxwell is hitting .241/.311/.387 with two home runs and eight RBI in 137 at-bats this season.

The Astros will receive right-hander Kyle Smith.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros, Official Trade

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Molina Lands On DL, Cardinals Might Add Catcher

Dec 17, 2014 6:36 PM

The St. Louis Cardinals have placed Yadier Molina on the disabled list with a right knee sprain.

Molina is a National League MVP candidate and St. Louis may be forced to target a catcher to help fill the void.

The Cardinals have been linked to the Chicago Cubs and Dioner Navarro.

Matt Snyder/CBS Sports

Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Injury, Trade Rumor

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Report: Yankees Now Getting Offers For Hughes

Sep 20, 2014 10:06 AM

The New York Yankees are now receiving offers for Phil Hughes.

Interest in Hughes had been nonexistent this past weekend.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today (via Twitter)

Tags: New York Yankees, Trade Rumor

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Trade Talks For Bud Norris Accelerating

Sep 25, 2014 3:57 PM

Trade talks for Houston Astros starter Bud Norris are accelerating as the trade deadline approaches.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks have been in contact with Houston.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Tags: Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates, Trade Rumor

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Source: Peavy Could Debut For Red Sox Saturday
The Red Sox acquired Peavy in a three-team deal involving the White Sox and Tigers late Tuesday night.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Padres Trade For Ian Kennedy From Diamondbacks
Arizona will receive lefty reliever Joe Thatcher, Double-A righty Matt Stites and a draft pick for Kennedy.

Corey Brock/MLB.com

Source: Young Would Accept Trade To Yankees
The Phillies have made Michael Young available, but his clause complicates things.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Report: Padres Close To Landing Kennedy
The Diamondbacks would likely receiver left-hander Joe Thatcher plus a prospect.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic (via Twitter)

Padres, Angels Still Pursuing Kennedy
Arizona is believed to desire relievers in return for Ian Kennedy.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Asked Blue Jays About Bautista, Encarnacion
The Blue Jays don't seem willing to trade either of their star hitters.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Report: 'Doubtful' Red Sox Make Deal For Michael Young
Michael Young has a full no-trade clause and it has been reported that he'd only accept a deal to the Texas Rangers.

Gordon Edes/ESPN (via Twitter)

Sources: Braves Not Interested In Norris
Despite reports to the contrary, the Braves are not pursuing Bud Norris.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Interested In Norris, Could Flip For Hitter
The Rangers are in need of offense and could look to land Norris and then flip him for a hitter.

Danny Knobler/CBS Sports (via Twitter)

Rangers Willing To Listen On 'Anyone'
They would even be willing to listen to offers on Elvis Andrus or newly-acquired Matt Garza.

Jon Paul Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Red Sox Weren't Seriously In On Cliff Lee
The Red Sox are now said to have been a "non factor" for Cliff Lee before they landed Jake Peavy.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Orioles Pursuing Seattle's Morse, Perez
The Orioles would like to make a combination deal.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Marlins Could Move Pierre, Polanco
The Marlins are surveying interest in both Juan Pierre and Placido Polanco.

Buster Olney/ESPN (via Twitter)

Blue Jays Have Interest In Howie Kendrick
The Blue Jays aren't buyers in the traditional sense, but they have genuine interest in Howie Kendrick.

Ben Nicholson-Smith/Sportsnet

Indians Looking To Add Starting Pitcher
The Indians are 2.5 games back of the Tigers in the AL Central.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe (via Twitter)

Orioles Hoping Astros Lower Asking Price For Norris
Bud Norris is under control through the 2015 season.

Roch Kubatko/MASN Sports (via Twitter)

Source: Cubs Expect To Trade DeJesus Or Schierholtz
It is being reported that David DeJesus is more likely to move than Nate Schierholtz.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Cardinals Appear Unlikely To Make Deadline Move
They had reportedly been interested in pitching and a shortstop.

Jim Bowden/ESPN (via Twitter)

Sources: Red Sox To Promote Brock Holt
Jose Iglesias was part of the Jake Peavy trade, leaving the Red Sox with a hole at third base.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Padres More Likely To Deal Thatcher Than Gregerson
The Padres have relievers on the market and are more likely to trade Joe Thatcher than Luke Gregerson.

Jayson Stark/ESPN (via Twitter)