June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Aaron Harang Signs With Indians
The right-hander will earn $1 million if he makes the club.

Paul Hoynes/Cleveland Plain Dealer

Lucchino: Red Sox's Goal To Win With 'Frequency'
There will be 29 teams aiming to knock off the Red Sox this season.

Ian Browne/MLB

Red Sox Sign Francisco Cordero
Cordero last appeared in the Major Leagues with the Astros in 2012.

John Tomase/Boston Herald

Darvish Altered Offseason Program After Hip Discomfort
Yu Darvish felt some hip discomfort earlier this offseason, but after altering his weight-lifting program he reported to the Rangers feeling healthy.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Burnett Says Signing With Phillies Was 'A No-Brainer'
A.J. Burnett spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

ESPN

Machado Arrives At Orioles' Camp
Four months after having left knee surgery, Manny Machado took batting practice and field grounders on Sunday.

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Teixeira Confident Yankees Will Be Better In 2014
Mark Teixeira feels the Yankees are a better team now than the injury-ravaged 2013 club.

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Ryan Dempster Won't Pitch This Season
Ryan Dempster said Sunday he is stepping away from baseball for both physical and family reasons.

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Braves, Kimbrel Agree To Four-Year Deal
Closer Craig Kimbrel avoided going to arbitration, agreeing to a new $42M deal with the Braves on Sunday.

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A's, Josh Reddick Agree To One-Year Deal
The A's and outfielder Josh Reddick have agreed to a $2.7 million, one-year deal to avoid arbitration.

San Jose Mercury News

M's, Justin Smoak Reach Deal
Justin Smoak and the Mariners have agreed on a new two-year contract.

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Matt Williams Expects Bryce Harper To Be Healthy
The Nationals expect Bryce Harper to be fully recovered from knee surgery when he reports to spring training.

Mark Mulder Ruptures Achilles Tendon
Mark Mulder was attempting a comeback with the Angels after a six-year absence.

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Ryan Howard Optimistic About The Season
Ryan Howard feels that he will be able to "use two legs" this upcoming season.

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Slimmer Sandoval Open To Discussing Extension
Pablo Sandoval is in the final year of a three-year, $17.15 million contract.

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Yankees Place Masahiro Tanaka On Display
Masahiro Tanaka threw 32-pitches during a bullpen session on Saturday.

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Scherzer Won't Discuss New Deal In-Season
Max Scherzer won't discuss a new deal during the season if a contract isn't reached by Opening Day.

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Mat Latos Has Knee Surgery To Repair Cartilage
Mat Latos had arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday morning.

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Hudson, Ankle 'Right On Schedule'
Tim Hudson said he will be ready to make his first regular-season start on time.

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Mariners Looking To Add Starting Pitcher
The Mariners have touched base with both Ervin Santana and Ubaldo Jimenez.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Braves, Julio Teheran Agree To Six-Year Extension
The terms of the contract were not revealed, but reports have indicated that the deal is worth $32.4 million.

ESPN

Kemp 'Won't Accept' Bench Role With Dodgers
The Dodgers could go into the season with four outfielders for three starting spots.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Sabathia Sheds Weight To Carry New York's Rotation
CC Sabathia, who once weighed 315 pounds, now weighs 275.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Cubs Remain Confident In Starlin Castro
Starlin Castro has $49 million and six years left on his contract.

Phil Rogers/MLB

Rays To Sign Erik Bedard
Bedard, 34, spent the 2013 season with the Astros.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Dusty Baker Wants To Manage Again
The Reds fired Dusty Baker this winter.

ESPN

Tanaka Looks 'Smooth' In First Bullpen Session
Masahiro Tanaka agreed to a seven-year, $155 million deal with the Yankees last month.

Associated Press

Ex-Manager Fregosi, 71, Dies After Strokes
Jim Fregosi spent 53 seasons in professional baseball.

ESPN

Talks Between Mariners, Cruz On Hold
The disagreement is over the value of the contract and the Mariners may soon look elsewhere.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Brewers Expect Record Opening Day Payroll
The Brewers are projected to feature a payroll over $100 million for just the second time in franchise history.

Adam McCalvy/MLB