June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Mariners, Logan Morrison Avoid Arbitration
The two sides agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million deal.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Mariners Reportedly In Discussions With Cruz
Jack Zduriencik has a policy of not commenting on contract negotiations but acknowledged last week that he would "love" to have Nelson Cruz in the lineup.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Dodgers Still In Talks With Arroyo
The Dodgers at one point were said to have Arroyo's name on a "short list" of fallback options in the event that they were unable to land Masahiro Tanaka.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Athletics To Sign Sam Fuld
Fuld will receive a Minor League deal with an invitation to Spring Training.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Marlins Agree To Deal With Jeff Baker
The Marlins have agreed to a two-year, $3.7 million deal with Jeff Baker, according to a source.

Associated Press

Robertson Won't 'Overthink' Closing For Yankees
David Robertson will replace Mariano Rivera as the closer for the Yankees, a job he is trying not to overthink.

Associated Press

Braves Avoid Arbitration With Jason Heyward
The Braves have agreed to a two-year, $13.3 million contract with Jason Heyward.

Associated Press

Report: Braves, Freeman Agree To $125M Extension
The Braves have agreed to an eight-year, $125 million contract extension with Freddie Freeman, according to multiple reports.

RealGM Staff Report

Puig May Hit Leadoff For Dodgers
Don Mattingly says switching Yasiel Puig and Carl Crawford in the order would provide better balance.

Ken Gurnick/MLB

Mets Still Looking For Reliever With Closing Experience
The Mets are unlikely to land Fernando Rodney.

Marc Craig/Newsday

Suk-min Yoon To Work Out For Rangers
Suk-min Yoon is scheduled to throw a bullpen session for the Rangers on Tuesday, according to a source.

Drew Davison/Star-Telegram

Rockies Reach Deals With Two Relievers
The Rockies have completed Minor League contract agreements with relievers Manny Corpas and Nick Masset.

Associated Press

Diamondbacks, Gerardo Parra Agree To $4.85M Deal
The Diamondbacks have avoided arbitration with Gerardo Parra by agreeing to a one-year, $4.85 million contract.

Associated Press

Arizona Extends Kevin Towers, Kirk Gibson
The pair, which had their 2015 options declined following this past season, are now under contract beyond the 2014 campaign.

Diamondbacks

Agent: Russell Wilson Plans To Attend Spring Training With Rangers
Despite winning the Super Bowl, Russell Wilson still plans to report to Spring Training with the Rangers.

Ricky Doyle/NESN

Jeter Takes On-Field Batting Practice
Derek Jeter took on-field batting practice Monday for the first time since his 2013 season was cut short by injuries.

Associated Press

Diamondbacks Considering Bronson Arroyo
The hold up in talks appears to be the vesting option and/or third season Arroyo has been requesting.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Market For Nelson Cruz Heating Up
The Mariners remain interested, but according to one major league source, "there could be up to four or five teams who could take the plunge in the end."

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Hellickson Out Until May Following Elbow Surgery
Jeremy Hellickson is expected to miss the first 6-8 weeks of the season after undergoing arthroscopic elbow surgery.

Marc Topkin/Tampa Bay Times

Rays Still Mulling Jose Lobaton Trade
The Rays are still having talks about trading Jose Lobaton, but he could still report to camp with the club.

Marc Topkin/Tampa Bay Times

Ortiz's Age Likely Concerns Red Sox
David Ortiz wants another year added to his contract, which expires after the 2014 season.

Scott Lauber/Boston Herald

Joel Pineiro Hoping To Make Comeback
Joel Pineiro has not pitched in the Major Leagues since 2011.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Red Sox Have Depth Concerns At Third Base, Center Field
The Red Sox could be in trouble if Will Middlebrooks and Jackie Bradley, Jr. don't meet expectations.

Tim Britton/Providence Journal

Rangers Nearing Deal With Daniel Bard
Daniel Bard, 28, had surgery Jan. 2 to repair thoracic outlet syndrome.

Richard Durrett/ESPN

Ex-NBA Star Tracy McGrady May Begin Pro Baseball Career
Tracy McGrady may pitch for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Independent League.

Yahoo.com

Posey Wants All Players Protected From Collisions
Giants' catcher Buster Posey wants all players to be protected from collisions, but won't be at the forefront to speak on the topic.

Yahoo! Sports

VP: Orioles Offered Davis Long-Term Deal
Chris Davis led the majors with 53 HRs and 138 RBIs last season.

ESPN.com

Puig Apologizes To Fans For Reckless Drving
Yasiel Puig apologized to fans on Saturday for his recent reckless driving arrest.

ESPN.com

Orioles Still Looking For Another Starting Pitcher
A.J. Burnett, Ervin Santana, and Bronson Arroyo are among those starting pitchers still available.

ESPN.com

Nationals Agree On Deal With Doug Fister
Doug Fister went 14-9 with a 3.67 ERA for the Tigers in 2013.

ESPN.com