June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Colvin's Deal With Orioles In Jeopardy
The Orioles reached an agreement on a contract with Tyler Colvin last week, but the deal is now in jeopardy.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Mariners Signs Endy Chavez
The Mariners have signed Endy Chavez to a Minor League contract, according to a source.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Gomes: Red Sox Will Shave Off Beards
The Red Sox will not have their trademark beards when the 2014 season begins.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Tanaka: Yankees Wanted Me Most, 'Relieved' To Have Deal
Masahiro Tanaka chose to sign with the Yankees because they appreciated him the most among the interested parties.

Associated Press

Grady Sizemore Signs With Red Sox
Grady Sizemore will earn a guaranteed $750,000, but he can make an additional $5.25 million through incentives.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Reds No Longer Pursuing Grady Sizemore
The Reds, who had been talking to Grady Sizemore, are no longer pursuing the free-agent outfielder.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Cubs Looking At Starters, Won't Re-Sign Scott Baker
Chicago will not be in the market for one of the top remaining free agent starter.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN Chicago

Yankees Acknowledge Concern Over Tanaka's Workload
The Yankees signed Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year, $155 million contract on Wednesday.

Zach Links/MLB Trade Rumors

Mike Schmidt Dealing With Health Issue
Mike Schmidt won't be with the Phillies in Spring Training as an instructor for the first time since 2001.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Athletics Sign Eric O'Flaherty
The left-hander received a two-year, $7 million deal.

Associated Press

Josh Hamilton Bulking Up Through Offseason Program
Josh Hamilton has added some bulk after entering last season much lighter than usual.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB.com

Astros, Nolan Ryan Have Mutual Interest In Relationship
The Astros and Nolan Ryan have both expressed interest in a working relationship, according to multiple reports.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Yankees Sign Masahiro Tanaka
The Yankees will sign Masahiro Tanaka to a seven-year, $155 million contract.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Red Sox Aren't Done Adding To Roster
Ben Cherington indicated that he could still add a bullpen arm or two, an outfielder, or an infielder.

John Carney/Boston Globe

Rays To Acquire Forsythe From Padres
The deal will reportedly include five players, including left-hander Alex Torres, who will move to San Diego.

Marc Topkin/Tampa Bay Times

Metal Detectors At All Ballparks By 2015
Teams will have to implement hand-held metal detection or walk-through magnetometers.

Associated Press

Report: Players Wanted A-Rod Out Of Union
A number of Major League players wanted Alex Rodriguez kicked out of their union after he sued it last week, but lawyers informed them expulsion was not allowed.

Associated Press

Tanaka Reportedly Down To Five Teams
The Cubs, White Sox, Yankees, Dodgers and Diamondbacks are reportedly the finalists to sign the right-hander.

Joey Nowak/MLB.com

Nick Tepesch Hoping To Start For Rangers
Nick Tepesch is working on a changeup entering the 2014 season.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB.com

Balfour Expected To Sign Within Next Week
Grant Balfour is expected to decide where he will sign "within a week, if not in the coming days," according to a source.

Adam Kilgore/Washington Post

Ron Washington Isn't Worried About Contract Status
Ron Washington isn't under contract past the 2014 season.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Bobby Abreu Returns To Phillies
Bobby Abreu, who turns 40 in March, didn't play Major League Baseball in 2013.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Tanaka's Decision Expected To Come Tuesday Or Wednesday
Deciding on a club early in the week will allow his team to complete additional medical examinations.

David Kaplan/CSN Chicago

Blue Jays Aren't In Race To Sign Tanaka
Masahiro Tanaka has been conducting interviews with teams in Los Angeles along with agent Casey Close.

Richard Griffin/Toronto Star

Red Sox Attended Figgins' Workout In Tampa
Nine clubs attended the veteran's workout last Wednesday.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Padres Fielding Calls For Logan Forsythe
Logan Forsythe, 27, has played second, third, short and the corner outfield spots.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Mets Still Looking To Add Starter
The Mets have signed John Lannan, but that doesn't mean they are done searching for more rotation options.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Holliday Willing To Forgive Peralta For PED Use
Matt Holliday has been an outspoken critic of performance-enhancing drug users.

Associated Press

Lyle Overbay Signs With Brewers
Lyle Overbay, who turns 37 next week, is the second first base option the Brewers have brought on board in the past week.

Brewers

Bourjos Wasn't Surprised By Trade, Expects To Steal 40 Bases
If given significant playing time with the Cardinals this season, Peter Bourjos expects to steal 40 bases.

Rick Hummel/St. Louis Post-Dispatch