June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Nyjer Morgan Seeks Return To MLB
Nyjer Morgan hit .294 with 11 home runs in 108 games with Yokohama last season.

ESPN.com

MLB Suspends Twins Minor Leaguer Rosario
Twins minor league second baseman Eddie Rosario has been suspended 50-games after a second positive blood test.

Press Release

M's Sign Cole Gillespie, Matt Palmer, Ramon Ramirez
The Mariners have invited Cole Gillespie, Matt Palmer, and Ramon Ramirez to their major league spring training camp.

Yahoo.com

Orioles Sign Quintin Berry
The agreement includes an invitation to Spring Training.

Alex Speier/WEEI

Reds In Contact With Grady Sizemore
Sizemore hasn't played in the Major Leagues since 2011.

Mark Sheldon/MLB.com

Rays Announce Three-Year Deal With Loney
James Loney will earn $21 million to return to the Rays.

Bill Chastain/MLB.com

Tigers, Indians, Orioles Looking At Luis Ayala
Ayala, who is seeking for a Major League deal, has received a lot of interest on the market.

Tim Dierkes/MLB Trade Rumors

Rockies Owner Monfort Pleads Guilty To DUI
Charlie Monfort has been ordered to stay away from alcohol after pleading guilty to driving under the influence.

Associated Press

Jeff Suppan Announces Retirement
Suppan recorded 140 Major League victories in 17 seasons.

Adam McCalvy/MLB.com

Rays Claim Pedro Figueroa From Athletics
Pedro Figueroa pitched in 24 games for Oakland over the past two seasons, making five appearances in 2013.

Cash Kruth/MLB.com

Diamondbacks Are Serious Suitors For Tanaka
Arizona made a serious run at signing Shin-Soo Choo, who ended up with the Rangers.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Rays In Mix To Sign Sam Fuld
Sam Fuld is considering deals with a number of teams and the Rays are in "the mix."

Joe Smith/Tampa Bay Times

Nationals Targeted Jose Molina As Backup
The Nationals may be in need of depth at catcher, but that isn't due to lack of effort.

Bill Ladson/MLB.com

Phillies Agree To New Television Contract
The Phillies have reached a new local television contract with Comcast SportsNet.

David Murphy/Philadelphia Daily News

At Least Six Teams Have Inquired About Brett Gardner
The Phillies and Tigers are among the interested teams.

Peter Gammons

Angels Minor Leaguer Suspended 100 Games
Carlos Ramirez has been suspended 100 games for a third positive test for a drug of abuse in violation of baseball's minor league drug program.

Associated Press

Morales May Be An Option For Orioles
The Orioles have expressed some interest in Kendrys Morales as the offseason progresses.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Gibbons' 2015 Option With Blue Jays Now Guaranteed
The manager also now has a 2016 option in his unique deal with the Blue Jays.

Ben Nicholson-Smith/Sportsnet

Twins Again Kicking Tires On Garza
Minnesota is willing to consider Matt Garza's high contract demands, but they don't want a long-term deal.

Darren Wolfson/1500 ESPN

Josh Donaldson Changes Agencies
Josh Donaldson has changed representation, moving from the Bledsoe Brothers to Dan Lozano and MVP Sports.

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

Teams Consider Mariners Serious Threat For Tanaka
It's early in the Masahiro Tanaka talks, but executives believe Seattle has one more big move left.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Drew Still Being Linked To Red Sox
The Red Sox would welcome Stephen Drew back on their terms.

Brian MacPherson/Providence Journal

Angels Want To Keep First-Round Draft Pick
The Angels have largely ignored any free agent tied to draft pick compensation this offseason.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Brewers Unlikely To Move Weeks To First Base
The Brewers have a hole at first base, but are unlikely to fill that void by moving Rickie Weeks from second base.

Adam McCalvy/MLB.com

Marlins Sign Joe Benson To Minors Deal
Benson, an outfielder, will also receive an invitation to spring training.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Hoffman Ready To Impart Wisdom To Padres
Trevor Hoffman isn't too worried about his new role as the upper level pitching coordinator for the Padres.

Corey Brock/MLB.com

Mark Mulder Signs Minor League Deal With Angels
Mark Mulder has agreed to join the Angels on a minor league deal, with an invitation to the club's spring training camp.

ESPN.com

A's Figure To Use Jaso At Designated Hitter
The Athletics don't really have the means to sign a big bat to use at DH, so they may employ a platoon with John Jaso as the lead option.

Jane Lee/MLB.com

Feliz Hopes To Become Full-Time Closer For Rangers
After an unsuccessful turn in the rotation and Tommy John surgery, Neftali Feliz hopes to become the full-time closer for the Rangers.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Braves Aren't Pursuing Howie Kendrick
Howie Kendrick hit .297/.335/.439 in 2013.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution