June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Yankees Place Tanaka On DL
The Yankees have placed Masahiro Tanaka on the disabled list with what they are calling elbow inflammation.

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Red Sox Were $5M From Winning Bid For Jose Abreu
The Red Sox were aggressive in their pursuit of Jose Abreu, who ultimately landed with the White Sox, this past October.

Scott Lauber/Boston Herald

Source: Red Sox Preparing Another Offer For Lester
Jon Lester has added to the drama by preferring not to re-open talks with the Red Sox until after the season.

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Pierzynski Designated For Assignment By Red Sox
John Farrell said the move didn't represent the Red Sox waving the white flag on the season, but said the team is "turning the page in terms of investing in young players."

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Tanaka To Have MRI On Throwing Arm
Masahiro Tanaka has left the Yankees and flown back to New York for an MRI on his right arm.

George A. King III/New York Post

Sale, Morneau Lead Final All-Star Vote Races
Chris Sale of the White Sox and Justin Morneau of the Rockies were each leading tight races after the first 36 hours of balloting in the All-Star Game Final Vote.

Mark Newman/MLB

Peavy Has Discussed Possible Trade With Cherington
The Cardinals have been linked to the veteran.

Pete Abraham/Boston Globe

Monfort: Rockies Have No Plans To Trade Tulowitzki
Rockies owner Dick Monfort is disappointed with his team's record this season, but said he has no plans to trade Troy Tulowitzki.

Patrick Saunders/Denver Post

Astros May Look To Upgrade Bullpen
The Astros entered play on Monday with their relievers posting a 5.22 ERA -- the highest in baseball.

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Cliff Lee Will Return After All-Star Break
Cliff Lee won't return to the Phillies until after the All-Star break after a minor league rehab outing was cut short by rain.

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Darvish Hit On Head During Batting Practice
Yu Darvish is still expected to start on Wednesday night despite being hit near the crown of his head by a batted ball during batting practice on Tuesday.

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Cespedes Will Defend HR Derby Title
Yoenis Cespedes won the 2013 Home Run Derby at Citi Field.

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Tulowitzki Could Formally Ask For Trade This Winter
While a deal before the July 31 deadline is unlikely, Troy Tulowitzki said: "I want to be somewhere where there’s a chance to be in the playoffs every single year."

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cardinals Have Interest In Peavy
Jayson Stark reports that a trade could come together quickly.

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GM: Marlins Aren't Shopping Stanton, McGehee
Dan Jennings insists that the Marlins will not trade Giancarlo Stanton or Casey McGehee prior to the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

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Former Coach: New York Isn't For McCann
Brian McCann has struggled to hit as a member of the Yankees.

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Votto Lands Back On Disabled List
The Reds have placed Joey Votto on the disabled list with a nagging thigh injury that is expected to limit him for the rest of the season.

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Blue Jays Were Never Close To Landing Samardzija, Hammel
Alex Anthopoulos balked at Chicago's desire for Marcus Stroman and Drew Hutchison plus at least one if not all three of top prospects Aaron Sanchez, Daniel Norris and Dalton Pompey.

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Giants Reach Agreement With Tyler Beede
The right-hander, out of Vanderbilt, will receive a signing bonus of $2.65 million, which is slightly higher than the slot value for the No. 14 pick.

Jonathan Mayo/MLB

Rays Acquire Three International Bonus Slots From Marlins
The Rays have acquired three international bonus slots from the Marlins in exchange for right-hander Matt Ramsey.

Roger Mooney/Tampa Tribune

Ortiz On Biogenesis Talk: 'They Can Shove It'
David Ortiz was blunt in defending himself after another round of Biogenesis talk.

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Arroyo To Have Tommy John Surgery
Bronson Arroyo needs to have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

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Yankees Don't Have Interest In Re-Acquiring Burnett
The Phillies are believed to be willing to move A.J. Burnett.

George A. King III/New York Post

Cuddyer Hasn't Discussed New Deal With Rockies
There is a chance that Michael Cuddyer may not play again this season after suffering a non-displaced fracture of the glenoid socket in his left shoulder on June 5.

Patrick Saunders/Denver Post

Aiken Has Elbow Issue, Astros Seeking Discounted Deal
The Astros drafted Brady Aiken with the first overall pick early last month.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Indians Acquire Dickerson From Pirates
The Indians have acquired Chris Dickerson from the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Royals Believe Shields' Issues Are Mechanical
Since the beginning of May, Shields has a 4.93 ERA and batters are hitting .317 against him.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Executive: Kris Bryant Is More Athletic Troy Glaus
Kris Bryant is hitting .339 with six homers and 18 RBIs in 59 at-bats with Triple A Iowa.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Blue Jays, Padres Still Discussing Headley
Toronto's need for someone like Chase Headley has increased with Edwin Encarnacion landing on the disabled list.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Cabrera, Trout Won't Participate In HR Derby
Miguel Cabrera was asked to participate by American League captain Jose Bautista, but turned him down.

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