June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Boras Isn't Concerned About Lack Of Scherzer Talks
Scott Boras isn't concerned despite a lack of negotiations between Max Scherzer and interested Major League clubs.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Cubs, Nationals Reportedly Discussing Jordan Zimmermann
The right-hander can become a free agent after the 2015 season.

Bill Ladson/MLB

Braves Don't Expect To Reach Extension With Heyward
The Braves love Jason Heyward, but they don't expect to extend his contract as he approaches free agency after the 2015 season.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Tigers Want To Re-Sign Martinez; Waiting For Scherzer To Test Market
The Tigers have made re-signing Victor Martinez their top priority this offseason.

Associated Press

Agent: Andrew Miller Is Closer-In-Waiting
Andrew Miller may be looking to be paid like a closer as a free agent this offseason.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Red Sox 'All In' On Pursuit Of Pablo Sandoval
Pablo Sandoval is seeking a six-year contract and would give the Red Sox a left-handed bat while playing a position of great need of third base.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Sources: Mets Contacted Phillies About Rollins
The talks have since been dismissed because Rollins does not want to leave Philadelphia, a source added.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Astros Looking At $20M Increase In Payroll
Jim Crane acknowledged in October that roughly $20 million could be added in payroll, which puts Houston at about $70 million.

Evan Drellich/Houston Chronicle

Angels Remain Open To Trading Kendrick
The Angels would like to trade Howie Kendrick for a pitcher or position player of comparable value under longer team control.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Girardi: A-Rod Has To Focus On Doing His Job
Joe Girardi has remained in consistent contact with Alex Rodriguez, who will return to the Yankees next season after being suspended for the entire 2014 campaign.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

GM Dismisses Tulowitzki-to-Mets Rumors
The Rockies are listening to offers, but Jeff Bridich has dismissed reports that the club is discussing a deal with the Mets involving Troy Tulowitzki.

Thomas Harding/MLB

Royals Have Discussed Acquiring Ryan Howard
The Phillies are intent on trading Ryan Howard and the $60 million remaining on his contract.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Phillies Are 'Trying To Blow The Whole Thing Up'
The Phillies are set for a complete rebuild, according to a rival executive.

Jim Salisbury/CSN Philly

Executive Expects Lester To Return To Red Sox
A well-connected baseball executive has predicted that the Red Sox will re-sign Jon Lester just a few months after trading the left-hander to the Athletics.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Mets 'Feel A Sense Of Urgency' To Win In 2015
After several years of losing, the Mets are planning to win next season.

Andy Martino/New York Daily News

Rays Add Larkin, Glanville To List Of Candidates
The Rays have added Barry Larkin and Doug Glanville to the list of people they are considering for their next manager.

Associated Press

Epstein Welcomes Investigation, Says Cubs Didn't Tamper With Maddon
MLB has contacted the Cubs and Joe Maddon's agent to begin an investigation into how his hiring occurred, according to sources familiar with the situation.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Rays Working On Trading Hellickson To NL Team
The Rays are working towards trading Jeremy Hellickson to a National League club and the Diamondbacks are reportedly interested.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Ten Teams Showing Interest In Torii Hunter
Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the Royals, Twins, Tigers, Cubs, Giants, Rangers and Mariners have all shown some early interest in the veteran outfielder.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Sources: Mets, Rockies Discussing Tulowitzki
While the two sides are discussing Troy Tulowitzki, the Mets are concerned that they can't afford the price tag that has been placed on the shortstop.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Yankees Making Chase Headley A Priority
New York is concerned that Alex Rodriguez won't be able to play third base everyday.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Mets Sign Cuddyer To Two-Year Deal
Michael ​Cuddyer, 35, will earn $21 million in the deal -- $8.5 million in 2015 and $12.5 million in 2016, according to a source.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Asking Price For Tulowitzki Likely Sky-High
Reports have indicated that the Rockies are finally willing to listen to trade offers for stars Carlos Gonzalez and Troy Tulowitzki.

Adam Berry/Sports on Earth

Mets Hesitant To Deal Top-Level Young Pitcher
The Mets are looking to add to their offense this offseason, but are hesitant to include a top-level young pitcher in a trade.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Dodgers Aggressively Shopping Outfielders
The Dodgers are aggressively shopping Matt Kemp, Carl Crawford and Andre Ethier, according to a report.

Brad Johnson/MLB Trade Rumors

Red Sox Not Expected To Meet With Free Agents In Phoenix
There had been a report suggesting that Boston might meet with Pablo Sandoval's agent in Arizona.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Russell Martin To Decline Qualifying Offer
Russell Martin will officially reject the Pittsburgh's qualifying offer for 2015 by Monday's deadline.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Farrell Excited To See Shohei Otani
John Farrell is looking forward to seeing Japanese pitcher Shohei Otani during Major League Baseball's tour of Japan.

Associated Press

Ichiro Suzuki Plans To Play In 2015
Ichiro Suzuki, 41, feels he will be playing somewhere next season.

MLB.com

Chris Young Re-Signs With Yankees
Chris Young has signed a one-year deal with the Yankees for $2.5M plus incentives.

ESPN.com