June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Orioles Hope To Add Starter, Extend Hardy
Dan Duquette said that the sides were "starting to work on" a new deal for J.J. Hardy.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

At Least 12 Teams Have Inquired About Nats' Espinosa
At this point, the Nationals are unlikely to move the infielder.

Bill Ladson/MLB

Rangers In Talks With Tommy Hanson
Hanson, 27, was non-tendered by the Angels.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Source: Drew Seeking Opt-Out After Year One
Scott Boras is seeking an opt-out clause for Stephen Drew after Year One of what is expected to be a multiyear deal.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Cardinals To Sign Pat Neshek
The 33-year-old will receive an invitation to Spring Training.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Jerome Williams To Sign With Astros
The Astros have finalized a one-year, $2.1 million deal with Jerome Williams.

Associated Press

Harvey Free Of Setbacks, Will Throw Soon
Matt Harvey intends to throw a baseball on Feb. 22 for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Braves Interested In Extensions For Simmons, Teheran
Andrelton Simmons and Julio Teheran each have fewer than two years of Major League service time.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Diamondbacks, Trumbo Settle On $4.7M Deal
The Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with Mark Trumbo.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Orioles To Pay Wieters $7.7M In 2014
Matt Wieters can become a free agent after the 2015 season.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Darwin Barney, Cubs Reach $2.3M Deal
The Cubs have avoided arbitration with Darwin Barney.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Wilson Betemit To Sign With Rays
The Rays have agreed to Minor League contracts with five players.

Associated Press

Source: Marlins To Sign Carlos Marmol
The deal, subject to a physical exam, could include other incentives.

Enrique Rojas/ESPN

Mariners, Rodney Agree To $14M Deal
The Mariners have agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with Fernando Rodney.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Nationals, Rays Discussing Lobaton Swap
Tampa Bay is not in a hurry to trade Jose Lobaton, but a number of teams have expressed interest.

Bill Ladson/MLB

Diamondbacks Planning To Meet With Arroyo
The Diamondbacks have been seeking to acquire a starting pitcher this offseason.

Steve Gilbert/MLB

Freeman's Deal Sets High Price For Chris Davis
Freddie Freeman has signed a $135 million contract with the Braves, perhaps setting the market for future talks between the Orioles and Chris Davis.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Arroyo Lowers Asking Price To $22M
Bronson Arroyo and his representation have lowered their asking price to roughly $22 million over two seasons.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Tanaka Gets Work Visa, Headed To U.S.
Masahiro Tanaka says he is in better shape at this point compared to years past.

Associated Press

Schilling Diagnosed With Cancer
Former major league pitcher Curt Schilling announced Wednesday that he has cancer.

ESPN.com

Lobaton Trade Talks Heating Up
The Diamondbacks, Indians, Rockies, White Sox, Mets and Nationals all have varying degrees of interest in Jose Lobaton.

Marc Topkin/Tampa Bay Times

Arroyo Down To Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Orioles
The Diamondbacks are considered "slight favorites" to sign Bronson Arroyo.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Justin Turner To Sign With Dodgers
The infielder will receive a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Tim Dierkes/MLB Trade Rumors

Indians Sign Bryan LaHair
LaHair, 31, will have the chance to earn time as the designated hitter or a bat off the bench.

Jordan Bastian/MLB

Rangers To Play At Globe Life Park
The Rangers Ballpark in Arlington has a new name.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Freeman Humbled By Record Deal With Braves
Freddie Freeman received an eight-year, $135 million deal from the Braves.

Associated Press

Gardner Was Caught Off Guard By Ellsbury Signing
Brett Gardner was caught off guard when the Yankees signed Jacoby Ellsbury earlier this offseason, but is excited to play alongside his new teammate.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Cubs Watch Suk-Min Yoon Throw 30 Pitches
He is expected to hold similar bullpen sessions for other teams in the coming days.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Phillies To Honor Manuel On Wall Of Fame
The Phillies plan to honor Charlie Manuel prior to their Aug. 9 game against the Mets.

Associated Press

Luebke Needs Second Surgery, Will Miss Season
Cory Luebke will require a second reconstructive surgery on his pitching elbow.

ESPN