June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Sources: Cubs Will Outbid Teams For Tanaka
Masahiro Tanaka has to agree to a deal with a Major League team by this Friday.

Bruce Levine/ESPN

Jeter Resumes On-Field Workouts In Tampa
Derek Jeter has resumed on-field work for the first time since his 2013 season was cut short.

Associated Press

Tanaka Will Command More Than $120M Over Six Seasons
Masahiro Tanaka is believed to have received an offer in that neighborhood from the Diamondbacks.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Reds In Advanced Talks With Grady Sizemore
The two sides have discussed both Major League and Minor League deals.

John Jay/Cincinnati Enquirer

Wainwright Sees 'Cy Young' Talent In Wacha
Michael Wacha impressed mightily with the Cardinals last year, especially late in the season, and Adam Wainwright believes the right-hander has a very bright future.

ESPN

Santana Expects To Play Third For Indians
Carlos Santana has been the primary catcher for the Indians for the last three seasons, but he is preparing to man third base in 2014.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Shelby Miller Not Dwelling On Playoff Use
Shelby Miller isn't sure why he pitched just a single inning for the Cardinals in the postseason.

Associated Press

Molitor: 'Just Cause' For Rodriguez Suspension
Paul Molitor believes Alex Rodriguez's suspension was justified and that the has no place in Cooperstown.

ESPN

Nats Express Interest In Grant Balfour
If Grant Balfour joined the Nationals, he would likely be a setup man.

MLB.com

Chris Carpenter To Join Cardinals' Front Office
The Cardinals have confirmed that retired pitcher Chris Carpenter will be joining the team's front office this season.

MLB.com

Five Clubs Reportedly Make Offers For Tanaka
The Cubs, White Sox, Yankees, Dodgers, and Diamondbacks have all reportedly made formal offers for pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.

MLB.com

Mets Sign John Lannan To Minor League Deal
The Mets expect left-hander John Lannan to compete for the fifth spot in the starting rotation.

MLB.com

Mets Agree To Terms With Omar Quintanilla
According to a source, the Mets and shortstop Omar Quintanilla have agreed to terms on a Minor League Deal.

MLB.com

Rangers Sign Rafael Perez To Minor League Deal
The Rangers have signed pitcher Rafael Perez to a Minor League deal with an invite to Spring Training.

MLB.com

Report: Joe Beimel Agrees To Deal With M's
Left-handed reliever Joe Beimel and the Mariners have agreed to a Minor League deal with an invite to the Major League spring training camp.

Yahoo! Sports

Charlie Manuel Returns To Phils As Adviser
Charlie Manuel has accepted an offer to be a senior adviser to the Phillies.

ESPN.com

Yankees Agree To Deals With Gardner, Nova, Robertson, Kelley
Outfielder Brett Gardner has agreed to a one-year, $5.6M deal with the Yankees.

ESPN.com

Orioles, Chris Davis Agree On One-Year Deal
Chris Davis and the Orioles have agreed to a one-year deal, worth $10.35 million.

ESPN.com

Dodgers GM Active In Masahiro Tanaka Talks
Ned Colletti has had talks nearly every day this week with the agent for Masahiro Tanaka.

ESPN.com

Marlins To Pay Giancarlo Stanton $6.5M
The Marlins have avoided arbitration with Giancarlo Stanton.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Tigers Will Pay Scherzer $15.525M Following Cy Young
Max Scherzer earns a $8.8 million raise.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Twins, Trevor Plouffe Avoid Arbitration
The Twins have avoided arbitration with Trevor Plouffe by agreeing to a one-year, $2.35 million deal.

Associated Press

Reynolds Inks Minor League Deal With Brewers
Mark Reynolds will earn $2 million in 2014 if added to the 40-man roster.

Associated Press

Nationals, Zimmermann Agree To $24M Deal
The Nationals have agreed to a two-year, $24 million deal with Jordan Zimmermann, avoiding arbitration in the process.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Machado's Recovery Ahead Of Schedule
The Orioles have received a good report on Manny Machado and his surgically repaired left knee.

Andrew Simon/MLB.com

Kershaw's Deal Could Benefit Scherzer
Max Scherzer, who will turn 30 in July, is four years older than Clayton Kershaw and has one fewer Cy Young award.

Jason Beck/MLB.com

Orioles Avoid Arbitration With Bud Norris
The two sides have agreed to a one-year, $5.3 million deal.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Brewers Close To Signing Mark Reynolds
There have been reports that Milwaukee will consider Reynolds as their everyday first baseman.

Adam McCalvy/MLB.com

Kendrick Will Earn $7.675M With Phillies
Kyle Kendrick was 10-13 with a 4.70 ERA last season.

Associated Press

Athletics, Jim Johnson Reach $10M Deal
Oakland acquired Johnson from Baltimore in a trade last month.

Associated Press