June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers Won't Rule Out Cruz At Right Price
Nelson Cruz remains on the market as Opening Day approaches.

Lyle Spencer/MLB

Prince Fielder Feels Slimmer With Rangers
Prince Fielder doesn't know how much he weighs, but he feels slimmer as he begins workouts with the Rangers.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Bailey, Reds Agree On Six-Year, $105M Deal
The Reds have reportedly agreed to a six-year, $105 million deal with Homer Bailey that includes an option for a seventh season.

ESPN

Blue Jays Unlikely To Sign Ervin Santana
The Blue Jays would like to add a starting pitcher, but it appears as though they are unlikely to sign Ervin Santana.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Jeter On Retirement: 'The Time Is Right'
Derek Jeter says he will retire after the season because he is simply ready to begin another part of his life.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Bryce Harper 'Looks Good' At Outset Of Camp
Bryce Harper underwent successful surgery to repair the bursa in his left knee in October.

Bill Ladson/MLB

Verlander Throws 54 Pitches In Bullpen Session
The right-hander felt well enough to throw 54 pitches after being scheduled for 45-50.

Jason Beck/MLB

Yankees Made Offer To Drew Earlier This Offseason
The Yankees don't appear to be one of the clubs still interested in the free-agent shortstop.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Mariners, Red Sox In Talks With Chris Capuano
The Marlins and White Sox have also been in contact with Capuano this season.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Ellsbury Gets Free Breakfast From Red Sox Fan
Jacoby Ellsbury signed with the Yankees after beginning his career with the Red Sox, but not all Massachusetts fans are angry at the outfielder.

Associated Press

Brandon Belt, Giants Avoid Arbitration
The Giants have avoided arbitration with Brandon Belt by agreeing to a one-year, $2.9 million deal.

Associated Press

McClendon Defends Cano's Hustle
Lloyd McClendon came to the defense of Robinson Cano in the wake of comments made by Kevin Long concerning his hustle on routine ground balls.

Greg Johns/MLB

Pirates Still Looking For Left-Handed Bat
Pittsburgh would likely make the addition via trade.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Drew Still Drawing Interest From Four Teams
Two of those clubs are the Red Sox and Mets, but the others are unknown.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Darvish: Yankees Paid Too Much For Tanaka
Masahiro Tanaka will receive about $100 million more in guaranteed money from the Yankees than Darvish received from the Rangers.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Cano Wants To Lead Mariners By Example
Robinson Cano stepped onto the field as a member of the Mariners for the first time on Tuesday.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Ortiz Not In 'Hurry' To Reach Extension With Red Sox
David Ortiz reported to the Red Sox on Tuesday and says he's not pressing as he enters the final year of his contract.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN

Masterson, Indians Agree To $9.7M Deal
Justin Masterson led the Indians in wins last year when he went 14-10 with a 3.45 ERA.

Associated Press

Headley Unlikely To Discuss Contract During Season
Despite a recent flurry of long-term extensions, Chase Headley is unlikely to discuss a possible contract with the San Padres until after the season.

Dennis Lin/San Diego Union-Tribune

Pedroia: Thumb Feels Fine Months After Surgery
Three months after undergoing surgery on his thumb, Dustin Pedroia says the left finger feels just fine.

Associated Press

Neftali Feliz Wants To Close For Rangers
Feliz closed a combined 72 games between the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Ryan Prepared For Boos As Jeter's Backup
Derek Jeter announced last week that the 2014 season will be his last.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Orioles, Jimenez Reach $48M Agreement
The Orioles have agreed to a four-year, $48 million deal with Ubaldo Jimenez, according to a source.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Cano Jogging To First Still Bothers Yankees
Yankees hitting coach Kevin Long is still bothered by Robinson Cano's lack of hustle when going to first base on routine ground balls.

ESPN

Headley Wants To Remain With Padres Beyond 2014
Chase Headley is set to become a free agent after this season.

Corey Brock/MLB

Willingham Wants To Finish Career With Twins
The Twins haven't engaged in extension talks with Josh Willingham, who hopes to play through 2017 if he is healthy.

Mike Berardino/Pioneer Press

Garza Was Turned Off By Timing Of Offer From Angels
The Angels offered Matt Garza a four-year, $52 million deal this offseason, but the right-hander turned it down.

Adam McCalvy/MLB

Roberts Will Start At Second For Yankees
Brian Roberts hasn't been an everyday infielder since 2009 because of injuries.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Koufax: Puig Needs To Improve Fundamentals
Sandy Koufax enjoys watching Yasiel Puig, but he'd like to see the outfielder improve his fundamentals.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Reds, Bailey Progressing Toward Six-Year Deal
The Reds are "getting close" to a six-year, $100 million deal with Homer Bailey.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer