June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Sabathia Signs On With Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports
CC Sabathia has signed on with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports, which will represent him on and off the field.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

John McDonald Signs With Angels
McDonald will earn $850,000 plus incentives if he makes the Angels out of Spring Training.

Rob Bradford/WEEI.com

Blue Jays Sign Chris Getz
Chris Getz will have an opportunity to compete for playing time at second base during Spring Training.

Shi Davidi/Sportsnet.ca

Slim Chance O'Flaherty Returns To Braves
The odds of Eric O'Flaherty returning to the Braves have decreased over the last month.

Mark Bowman/MLB.com

Rays, David Price Agree To $14M Deal
The Rays and David Price have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a $14 million deal for 2014.

ESPN

MLB Owners Approve Expanded Replay For 2014
Major League Baseball's owners have unanimously approved expanded replay for the 2014 regular season and playoffs.

ESPN

Yankees Release Vernon Wells
He was designated for assignment last week.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Rangers Looking For Lefty To Replace Holland
Derek Holland will be out until at least the All-Star break following knee surgery.

Gerry Fraley/Dallas Morning News

Cubs Pushing Hard For Tanaka
The Angels "remain involved" on Tanaka, along with a number of other teams that have been prominently linked to him.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Diamondbacks, Collmenter Agree To Two-Year Deal
Josh Collmenter was 5-5 with a 3.13 ERA in 49 games last season.

ESPN

Jeter 'Saddened' By Rodriguez Saga
Derek Jeter said he has been in communication with Alex Rodriguez.

Matt Ehalt/ESPN

Pujols Pleased With Offseason Progress
Albert Pujols is very pleased with his offseason progress after dealing with a number of injuries last season.

Associated Press

A-Rod: Ban Helps Start 'New Chapter' Of Life
Alex Rodriguez says missing the 2014 season will allow him to "rest mentally and physically."

ESPN

Kershaw Receives Seven-Year, $215M Deal
The Dodgers have agreed to a seven-year, $215 million contract with Clayton Kershaw.

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Sandoval Has Reportedly Lost 42 Pounds
Pablo Sandoval intends to play for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League playoffs.

Chris Haft/MLB.com

Manuel Returns To Phillies As Adviser
Charlie Manuel and the Phillies briefly parted ways last season.

Paul Casella/MLB.com

Jose Abreu Leaves Strong Impression On White Sox
The White Sox signed Abreu to a six-year, $68 million deal in October.

Cash Kruth/MLB.com

Kershaw, Dodgers May Be Nearing Contract
It was reported early Wednesday that the club is seeking an agreement by Friday.

Ken Gurnick/MLB.com

Orioles To Sign Alfredo Aceves
Alfredo Aceves can earn a guaranteed $1.2 million if he makes the team.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Derek Holland Underwent Micro-Fracture Surgery
Derek Holland injured his knee at home during an incident involving his dog.

Gerry Fraley/Dallas Morning News

Athletics Won't Pursue Masahiro Tanaka
Tanaka recently traveled to the United States to undergo a physical and begin meeting with Major League teams.

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

Dallas Braden Will Retire From Baseball
Dallas Braden has decided to retire from baseball after failing to come back following multiple shoulder surgeries.

Susan Slusser/San Francisco Chronicle

John Buck To Sign With Mariners
John Buck got off to a hot start last season with the Mets, but he cooled off as the year progressed.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Indians Reach Deal with Nyjer Morgan
Nyjer Morgan spent last season playing in Japan.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Cubs Aren't Surprised By Backlash About Mascot
The Cubs weren't surprised by the backlash following the unveiling of the team's first official mascot of the modern era.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Dodgers Want Deal For Kershaw By Friday
The left-hander figures to command one of the most lucrative contracts in baseball history.

ESPN

Michael Young Reportedly 'Considering Retirement'
Four teams have reportedly expressed interest in Michael Young.

Andrew Simon/MLB.com

Nyjer Morgan Close To Deal With MLB Team
It was rumored last week that six-to-eight teams were interested in Nyjer Morgan.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Padres Avoid Arbitration With Seth Smith
Seth Smith hit .253/.329/.391 in 410 plate appearances last year with the Athletics.

Padres

Selig Remains Committed To Retirement
Bud Selig hopes to visit all 30 parks in his final season.

Jayson Stark/ESPN