June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Diamondbacks Finalize Deal With Tomas
The Diamondbacks have officially announced a six-year, $68.5 million contract agreement with Yasmany Tomas.

Associated Press

Sources: Lester's Pick Slowed By Negotiations
Jon Lester has multiple offers of at least $150 million over six years, which has slowed down his ultimate choice because of having to deal with negotiations with those teams, according to sources.

Buster Olney/ESPN

White Sox Acquire Both Samardzija, Robertson
Jeff Samardzija will hit free agency after the 2015 season.

ESPN.com

Jon Lester Expected To Choose Between Cubs, Giants
Jon Lester has also been considering the Red Sox and Dodgers.

Ken Rosenthal/Fox Sports

Blue Jays Pursuing Greg Holland
Greg Holland had a 1.44 ERA for the Royals, converting 46 of 48 save opportunities in 65 games.

Bob Elliott/Toronto Sun

Indians To Acquire Brandon Moss
It has been reported that the Athletics will receive second base prospect Joe Wendle in return.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Source: Hammel Will Return To Cubs
Jason Hammel, 32, will get a two-year deal for $18 million with a club option for a third season and a $2 million buyout.

Jesse Rogers/ESPN

Madison Bumgarner Named SI's Sportsman Of The Year
Madison Bumgarner has been named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year.

RealGM Staff Report

Ethier, Montero Deal Between D-Backs, Dodgers Falls Through
The talks ended when Arizona ownership declined to provide final approval, according to sources.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Angels Making C.J. Wilson Available
The market for Wilson, who is 34 and owed $38 million over the next two seasons, may not be very strong.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Drew An Option For Braves At Second Base
The Braves could use a second baseman after trading away Tommy La Stella to the Cubs earlier this offseason.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Red Sox, Padres Have Discussed Cespedes, Kennedy Trade
Boston is hesitant to make the deal because they feel Cespedes could bring an even better pitcher back in return.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cubs Won't Trade Starlin Castro
A few teams have asked, but the Cubs aren't making Starlin Castro available via trade.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

White Sox In Serious Talks To Acquire Samardzija
The White Sox are believed to be the front-runner to acquire Jeff Samardzija from the Athletics.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Rangers Targeting Cashner Via Trade
The Rangers are focused on adding a controllable starting pitcher via trade and Andrew Cashner is their top target.

Evan Grant/Dallas Morning News

Giants Meet With Lester's Agent, Hopeful Of Deal
An exeutive not involved in the bidding for Jon Lester expects the free agent to get a seven-year deal.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Nats Aim To SIgn Zimmerman Long Term
Jordan Zimmerman has 45 wins and a 2.96 ERA over the last three seasons with the Nationals.

MLB.com

Wagner Card Sells For Over $400K; Mantle Rookie Card Sells For $268K
A 1909 Honus Wagner baseball card has sold at auction for $403,664.

ESPN.com

Blue Jays Seek Replacement For CEO Paul Beeston
The Jays ownership group is seeking a replacement for longtime president and CEO Paul Beeston.

ESPN.com

Giants Continue Focus On Lester, Possibly Headley
The Giants continue to have interest in free-agents Jon Lester and Chase Headley.

San Jose Mercury News

Report: Lester Meets With Red Sox Owner In Atlanta
John Henry has made a strong push for Jon Lester to return to Boston.

Yahoo.com

Dodgers Claim Lavarnway From Red Sox; Drop Butera
The Dodgers have claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway from the Red Sox.

Yahoo.com

M's Show Interest In Melky Cabrera
The Mariners are reportedly showing interest in free-agent Melky Cabrera.

MLB.com

Ethier To Dodgers: Start Me In Outfield
Andre Ethier isn't demanding a trade, but he wants the Dodgers to start him in the outfield.

ESPN

Sources: Andrew Miller, Yankees Reach $36M Deal
The Yankees are reportedly prepared to move on from closer David Robertson, unless his price drops.

ESPN

Yankees Acquire Gregorius To Replace Jeter
The Yankees have acquired Didi Gregorius in a three-team deal with the Diamondbacks and Tigers.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Rays Hire Kevin Cash As Manager
Cash, who turns 37 on Saturday, will be the youngest manager in the majors.

ESPN

Report: Headley Has Four-Year, $65M Offer
It was reported on Thursday that the Mariners were interested in the free agent.

Adam Berry/MLB

Tigers Receiving Heavy Interest On Porcello, Price
On Thursday it was reported that the Red Sox could offer up Yoenis Cespedes in exchange for Rick Porcello.

Jason Beck/MLB

Zduriencik: Mariners Won't Trade Iwakuma
The right-hander had a 3.52 ERA, 1.050 WHIP and 154 strikeouts in 179 innings this past season.

Greg Johns/MLB