June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Jaime Garcia Seeks Second Opinion On Shoulder
Jaime Garcia will seek a second opinion on his surgically repaired shoulder from Dr. James Andrews before deciding his next course of action.

Associated Press

C.J. Wilson OK After Line Drive To Head
He was bleeding but never lost consciousness and wanted to continue the session.

ESPN

Tulowitzki: Winning Will End Talk Of Replacing Jeter
Troy Tulowitzki grew up idolizing Derek Jeter, but that doesn't mean he wants to be his replacement with the Yankees.

Associated Press

Ervin Santana Isn't Dropping Asking Price
Ervin Santana is still seeking around $50 million over the next four seasons.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Seven Teams Watch Johan Santana Throw
The early target for Johan Santana is a mid-season signing.

George A. King III/New York Post

Kemp Scheduled For MRI On Left Ankle
The Dodgers have already ruled out Matt Kemp for their season opener March 22 in Australia.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Headley Sidelined 2-3 Weeks With Calf Strain
An MRI has confirmed a Grade 1 calf strain for Chase Headley.

Associated Press

Ozzie Smith Wants Opening Day Made Into National Holiday
Ozzie Smith wants the United States to make the opening day of the Major League Baseball season a national holiday.

Associated Press

Sources: Cubs Could Deal Samardzija Before Season
Jeff Samardzija makes $5.345 million this year with two years of club control remaining.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Mets Acknowledge Potential Trade Match With Mariners
The Mets may be a potential trade match for the Mariners, who have an extra shortstop in Nick Franklin.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Grady Sizemore's Swing 'Looks Great'
Grady Sizemore hasn't seen action in a major league game since 2011.

Jason Mastrodonato/Mass Live

Cardinals Won't Limit Wacha's Innings
Michael Wacha went 4-1 with a 2.64 ERA and 33 strikeouts in the postseason.

Associated Press

Rangers Sign Washington To Extension Through 2015
Ron Washington was set to enter the season without a contract past 2014.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Angels Don't Have To Wait Until Opening Day For Trout Extension
The Angels don't have to wait to sign Mike Trout to a long-term deal if they hope to avoid luxury tax penalties in 2014.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Rockies Won't Revive Interest In Ervin Santana
The Rockies are not interested in Ervin Santana, according to a club official.

Thomas Harding/MLB

New Rule On Home Plate Collisions Instituted
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association have announced the addition of Rule 7.13 an an experimental basis.

MLB

Indians Have Approached Kipnis About Extension
Jason Kipnis, 26, hit .284/.366/.452 in 2013.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Adam Dunn Invited To Academy Awards
Adam Dunn is an investor in the Oscar-nominated film "Dallas Buyers Club."

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Scioscia: Contract Talks Won't Distract Trout
It has been reported that the Angels and Trout are discussing a six-year contract worth approximately $150 million.

ESPN

Orioles, Hardy Meet To Discuss Extension
J.J. Hardy is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2014 season.

Eduardo Encina/Baltimore Sun

Thome Would Like To Manage In Future
Jim Thome hasn't officially retired as a player, but he is already looking towards a potential future in managing.

ESPN

Posey Excited To Learn From Bonds
Barry Bonds will work as a guest instructor with the Giants this spring.

ESPN

Report: Angels, Trout Discussing Six-Year, $150M Extension
The Angels and Mike Trout may be discussing a six-year contract extension worth approximately $150 million.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Mike Olt Rebounding From Blurred Vision
Mike Olt had his 2013 season hampered by blurred vision caused by tear-duct problems that exacerbated his allergies.

Gordon Wittenmyer/Chicago Sun-Times

Murphy Wants To Be 'Part Of The Solution' For Mets
In his second year of arbitration eligibility, Daniel Murphy signed a one-year, $5.7 million contract with the Mets.

Anthony DiComo/MLB

Headley Out Two Weeks With Calf Strain
Bud Black said there would be four or five players he'll give a look to at third base while Chase Headley is out.

Associated Press

Gonzalez Will Remain in Left Field For Rockies
The Rockies will keep Carlos Gonzalez in left field rather than move him over to center field to replace Dexter Fowler.

ESPN

Halladay To Work As Guest Instructor With Phillies
Roy Halladay retired earlier this offseason after 16 seasons in the Major Leagues, the final four of which he spent with the Phillies.

Associated Press

Rockies Shut Down Jhoulys Chacin
The Rockies have shut down Jhoulys Chacin because of inflammation in his throwing shoulder.

Associated Press

Australian Officials Upset By Greinke's Comments
Zack Greinke upset organizers of Major League Baseball's season-opening series in Australia when he said he was not excited for the trip.

Mark Saxon/ESPN