June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Franklin Gutierrez Won't Play In 2014
Franklin Gutierrez has told the Mariners that he will not play this season because of a recurring illness.

Associated Press

Peralta Reports To Cardinals Looking To Redeem Himself
Jhonny Peralta checked into spring training camp four days ahead of the mandatory reporting date.

Associated Press

Rays Send Lobaton To Nationals For Karns
The clubs have not yet announced the deal, which has been discussed over recent days.

Bill Chastain/MLB

Angels, Trout Discussing Multiple-Year Extension
Mike Trout and the Angels hope to reach a deal after the season starts.

Mike DiGiovanna/Los Angeles Times

Reds Haven't Given Up On Signing Bailey To Long-Term Deal
Homer Bailey is the last unsigned Reds player eligible for arbitration.

Mark Sheldon/MLB

Phillies Release Gaudin After Failed Physical
Chad Gaudin signed a minor league deal with a Spring Training invitation back in January.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer

Seattle's Iwakuma Won't Throw For 4-6 Weeks
Hisahi Iwakuma reported for his physical with the Mariners on Wednesday and has a splint over the finger.

Associated Press

Orioles Add Suk-min Yoon On Three-Year Deal
The Orioles have agreed to a three-year, $5.725 million contract with Suk-min Yoon, according to a source.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Mets Don't Have Goal Of Harvey Pitching This Season
Matt Harvey underwent Tommy John surgery on Oct. 22 and there is typically a 12-month rehabilitation period.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Miguel Cabrera Feels Stronger After Surgery
Miguel Cabrera has won the last two American League MVP awards.

ESPN

Red Sox Ticket Prices Soar Following Jeter Announcement
The Yankees will play their final series of the regular season in Boston at Fenway Park.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Stanton Open To Long-Term Deal With Marlins
Giancarlo Stanton said that he does want to see the Marlins "going in the right direction" before considering a long-term deal.

ESPN

Hamels Won't Be Ready For Opening Day
Cole Hamels is dealing with tendinitis in his left biceps.

Todd Zolecki/MLB

Mets Sign Valverde To Minor League Deal
Jose Valverde will battle Kyle Farnsworth and a number of young arms for a spot in the Opening Day bullpen.

Anthony DiComo/MLB

Hanley Ramirez Wants To Be 'Dodger For Life'
Hanley Ramirez otherwise declined to talk about his contract status.

Dylan Hernandez/Los Angeles Times

Derek Jeter Announces 2014 Will Be Final Season
Derek Jeter has announced 2014 will be his final season.

RealGM Staff Report

Phillies A.J. Burnett Agree To $16M Deal
The Pirates paid Burnett just $13 million over the last two seasons.

Hayden Balgavy/THV 11

Kipnis Open To Long-Term Deal With Indians
Jason Kipnis, who made the All-Star team for the first time, hit .284/.366/.452 in 658 plate appearances.

AJ Cassavell/MLB

Baltimore's Interest In Ervin Santana Has Increased
The Orioles have increased their interest in Ervin Santana since Bronson Arroyo signed with the Diamondbacks, according to a source.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Angels Relying On Youngsters To Fill Out Rotation
Jered Weaver and C.J. Wilson sit atop the rotation, with youngsters Garrett Richards, Hector Santiago and Tyler Skaggs asked to fill out the staff.

Alden Gonzalez/MLB

Tanaka Looking Forward To Challenge Of Pitching In New York
Masahiro Tanaka said he had heard that New York can be "harsh" if he does not perform but looks forward to the challenge.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Tracy McGrady Impresses Hitters In Bullpen Session
McGrady is trying out as a pitcher for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League.

ESPN

Ryan Hanigan's Dog Wins At Westminster
Ryan Hanigan's Copperridge What's Your Dream was picked as the best of its breed.

Associated Press

Nolan Ryan Joins Astros As Advisor
Ryan's duties will span both the business and baseball operations side of the organization.

Mark Berman/FOX 26

Schilling Has Cancer Surgery, Preparing For Recovery
Curt Schilling, who announced last week that he had cancer, underwent surgery and is recovering.

ESPN

Roy Oswalt Decides To Retire
Oswalt, 36, has a career record of 163-102 with a 3.36 ERA in 365 games.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Verlander Calls Offseason Surgery 'Blessing In Disguise'
Justin Verlander throw off the mound on Monday for the first time since having surgery on his core muscle.

ESPN

Jansen, Dodgers Agree To $5.3M Deal
The 26-year-old had sought $5.05 million while the Dodgers initially offered $3.5 million.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Phillies Still In Contention To Land Burnett
Despite indications that they will not sign anyone before Spring Training opens, the Phillies are very much in contention to sign A.J. Burnett.

Todd Zolecki/MLB

Rich Harden Hopes To Pitch This Season
Rich Harden signed a Minor League deal with the Twins prior to the 2013 season.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish