May 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Mariners Have Talks About Cespedes, Kemp, Upton
The Mariners are looking to acquire a right-handed-hitting corner outfielder via trade.

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Red Sox Finalize Deal With Sandoval
Pablo Sandoval's five-year deal is worth $95 million and includes a sixth-year club option worth $17 million, with a $5 million buyout, according to a source.

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Red Sox Likely To Shed Outfield Payroll
Assuming Hanley Ramirez will play in left field, the Red Sox have a glut of outfielders under contract.

Alex Speier/WEEI

Sources: Boston's Moves Won't Lead To Yankees Reacting
The Red Sox made waves by signing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval on Monday, but the Yankees won't react by making big moves of their own.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Rangers To Sign Ross Wolf
The 32-year-old has been a reliever for most of his professional career.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Blue Jays Discussing Jay Bruce Internally
Bruce is a .251 career hitter with 182 homers in seven Major League seasons.

Cash Kruth/MLB

Red Sox Still 'Very Much Engaged' With Lester
Even after signing Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval, the Red Sox remain "very much engaged" with free-agent Jon Lester, according to a report.

Cash Kruth/MLB

Dodgers Acquire Nicasio From Rockies
The Dodgers have acquired Juan Nicasio from the Rockies for a player to be named or cash.

Mark Saxon/ESPN

Giants Have Shown Interest In Jon Lester
The Giants will have money to spend if Pablo Sandoval does sign with the Red Sox.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Red Sox Reach $88M Agreement With Hanley Ramirez
The Red Sox have reached an agreement on a four-year, $88 million deal with Hanley Ramirez, according to reports.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Mariners, Seager Agree To $100M Deal
The Mariners have agreed to terms on a seven-year, $100 million contract with Kyle Seager that includes a club option for an eighth year, according to a source.

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Agent: Sandoval Doesn't Have Deal With Boston
Gustavo Vasquez, the agent of Pablo Sandoval, is denying reports that his client as a deal in place with the Red Sox.

Alex Speier/WEEI

Hunter, Twins Have 'Common Interest' In Reunion
Torii Hunter spent 11 of his 18 Major League seasons with the Twins.

Charley Walters/Pioneer Press

Orioles View Melky Cabrera As 'Fallback Option'
If the Orioles can't re-sign Nick Markakis, they view Melky Cabrera as a "fallback option," according to sources.

Roch Kubatko/MASN Sports

Rangers Inquire About Justin Upton
Texas has tried to acquire Justin Upton in previous seasons, but couldn't finalize a deal.

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Report: Sandoval To Sign With Red Sox
Pablo Sandoval reportedly chose Boston's offer over those from the Giants and Padres.

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Report: Red Sox, Hanley Ramirez Finalizing Deal
The Red Sox are still targeting Pablo Sandoval in hopes of signing both of the free-agent players.

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A's Acquire Ike Davis From Pirates
Ike Davis batted .235 in 131 games for the Pirates last season.

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Indians Acquire Charles Brewer From D-Backs
The D-Backs had designated Charles Brewer for assignment this past Thursday.

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Padres Make Pablo Sandoval 'Competitive Offer'
The San Francisco Chronicle reported that the Padres have presented the highest offer for Pablo Sandoval.

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Agent: Sandoval Will Decide Next Week
Free-agent Pablo Sandoval will take the weekend to decide on his baseball future.

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Report: Twins Nearing Deal With Hyeon-jong Yang
The Twins are reportedly nearing a deal with Korean pitcher Hyeon-jong Yang.

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President Obama, Derek Jeter Play Golf
Barack Obama played golf with Derek Jeter on Saturday in Las Vegas.

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Sandoval To Pick Between Giants, Padres, And Red Sox
Pablo Sandoval is expected to decide where to spend next season sometime next week.

Ibanez, Cash, Wakamatsu Finalists In Tampa Bay
The Rays will have interviews with the three finalists for manager the week of December 1.

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Report: Red Sox Offer Sandoval Five-Year, $95M Deal
The Giants, Padres, and Blue Jays also have interest in Pablo Sandoval.

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Sources: White Sox, LaRoche Agree To Two-Year Deal
Adam LaRoche has agreed to a two-year, $25M deal with the White Sox, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.

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Padres Have Interest In Trading For Bruce
First-year general manager A.J. Preller is looking to update the team's offense.

Corey Brock/MLB

Braves Shopping Justin Upton, Want More Than Return For Heyward
In exchange for Jason Heyward and reliever Jordan Walden, Atlanta received Shelby Miller plus pitching prospect Tyrell Jenkins.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Loria: Stanton Deal Just The Beginning For Marlins
"The goal is to have winning as part of the tradition of this baseball club," the owner said.

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