June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Tigers Don't Have Timetable For Joel Hanrahan
He underwent Tommy John surgery last year after signing with the Red Sox.

Chris Iott/MLive.com

Angels, Padres Can't Match Up On Kennedy Trade
A possible Huston Street trade is still being discussed by Los Angeles and San Diego.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Selig Can Envision Montreal Returning To Major Leagues
The Expos joined the National League for the 1969 season and remained in the big leagues through 2004 before moving to Washington and becoming the Nationals.

Associated Press

Royals Acquire Frasor From Rangers
Jason Frasor, 36, will help solidify Kansas City's middle relief for a bullpen that is strong in the back end thanks to setup man Wade Davis (1.13 ERA, 17 holds) and closer Greg Holland.

ESPN

Mets Unsure If They'll Target Hitter
Also, teams haven't yet contacted New York about Bartolo Colon.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Wainwright Backtracks: No Gifts For Jeter
Adam Wainwright clarified an earlier remark on Tuesday night, saying he didn't throw any preferential pitches to Derek Jeter in the first inning of the All-Star Game.

ESPN

Jeter, Trout Star As AL Beats NL 5-3
Derek Jeter received a standing ovation when he led off for the AL in the bottom of the first inning and when he was replaced in the field by Alexei Ramirez after logging two at-bats.

Associated Press

Selig: Rose Could Have Role At 2015 All-Star Game
Bud Selig says Pete Rose might have a role at next year's All-Star Game in Cincinnati despite his lifetime ban from baseball.

Associated Press

Agent Calls Out Astros For Pressuring Aiken To Accept Lower Bonus
The Astros have until Friday to sign first overall pick Brady Aiken to a contract.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Giants To Sign Second-Round Pick Garcia
The catcher hit .368/.442/.626 with eight homers, 14 doubles and two triples as a Junior at FIU.

Kendall Rogers/Perfect Game USA

Miguel Cabrera Still Recovering From Groin Tear
Miguel Cabrera has yet to fully recover from a groin tear that plagued him at the end of last season.

ESPN

Utley Hopes To Remain In Philadelphia
Chase Utley is owed $15 million next season as part of a deal that contains options for $15 million in each of three additional years.

Associated Press

Kershaw Not Slighted By Wainwright's ASG Start
Clayton Kershaw would love to start an All-Star Game, but doesn't feel slightly after he was passed over for the second year in a row.

Tracy Ringolsby/MLB

Lester 'Thrown Off' By Talks, Red Sox Prepared To Offer $100M
Jon Lester explained his decision to end talks with the Red Sox on a long-term deal until after the season, saying he was "thrown off" by what he saw as a turnabout by the club.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Wright Receives Cortisone Shot In Ailing Shoulder
David Wright said the shot is a "last resort" as he deals with a bruised left rotator cuff and inflammation in the joint.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Scioscia Advised Trout Against Home Run Derby
Mike Scioscia's biggest concern was "the full-out swings you take over a period of time, and just the wear and tear on your body."

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Price Has Come To Grips With Rays' Financial Limitations
The Rays can't afford another huge contract with Evan Longoria due a possible $144.6 million through 2023.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Alex Rodriguez Sued Over Lawyer Fees
David Cornwell's law firm filed papers Monday in Manhattan federal court saying the All-Star owes more than $380,000 related to their work fighting his steroid suspension.

Associated Press

Cespedes Successfully Defends HR Derby Title
Yoenis Cespedes won the 2014 Home Run Derby on Tuesday night, making him the first repeat winner of the event since Ken Griffey, Jr. (1998-99).

Associated Press

Morales Interested In Long-Term Deal With Twins
Kendrys Morales signed a one-year deal with the Twins last month.

Darren Wolfson/1500 ESPN

Blue Jays Acquire Brett Wallace From Orioles
This will be Wallace's second run with the Blue Jays. Toronto originally acquired him from the Athletics in exchange for Michael Taylor, only to flip him to the Astros seven months later, in exchange

Roch Kubatko/MASN Sports

Thomas Disappointed Abreu Turned Down HR Derby
Jose Abreu feared the Home Run Derby would alter his hitting mechanics.

Jon Greenberg/ESPN

Sources: Mets Make Bartolo Colon Available
Colon, 41, has performed well in his first season with the Mets, producing an 8-8 record and a 3.99 ERA in 18 starts.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Hernandez, Wainwright To Start All-Star Game
Felix Hernandez, the first Venezuela pitcher to start for the All-Stars, is 11-2 with a 2.12 ERA.

Associated Press

Bautista Hopes Blue Jays Add At Deadline
The Blue Jays have been hit hard by injuries, but remain in contention at the All-Star break.

John Lott/National Post

Huntington Wants McCutchen To Retire With Pirates
Andrew McCutchen is signed through the 2018 season to a very team-friendly contract that the Pittsburgh Pirates gave him prior to the 2012 season and his super stardom.

Travis Sawchik/Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Dempster Doesn't Regret Taking Season Off
A father of three, Dempster, who won a World Series with the Red Sox last fall, announced in February that he would take the year off to focus on his health and family.

Luis Gomez/Chicago Tribune

Burnett Wants To Stay With Phillies
The Phillies are struggling, which means trade rumors will surround them this month.

Todd Zolecki/MLB

Julio Urias, 17, Impresses At Futures Game
Urias featured a 97-mph fastball and there has been talk that he could be ready for the Major Leagues as early as next season.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Angels Want To Acquire Kennedy, Street From Padres
The Angels are looking to counter Oakland's acquisition of Jeff Samardzija.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports