June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Martinez Joins Maddon On Chicago's Staff
Dave Martinez, who was Joe Maddon's bench coach with the Rays, will fill the same role with the Cubs.

Jesse Martinez/ESPN

Cash, Wakamatsu Finalists For Rays Job
Raul Ibanez has withdrawn from consideration for the vacant managerial position with the Rays.

ESPN

Dice-K Signs With Japan's Softbank Hawks
Daisuke Matsuzaka went 3-3 with a 3.89 ERA for the Mets in 2014.

ESPN.com

A's Have Multiple Suitors For Moss
The Athletics are actively engaging in trade talks with the Indians on Brandon Moss, according to a source.

Jane Lee/MLB

Harvey On Board With Mets' Innings Plan
Matt Harvey says he is "completely on board" with the Mets' plan to limit his innings during the regular season so he can pitch deep into October without reaching an innings cap.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Torii Hunter Berates Twins Beat Writer
The outfielder called the journalist a derogatory word four times near the end of the media session.

ESPN

Sources: Dodgers Enter Race For Lester
The Dodgers are a late entrant in the race to sign Jon Lester, according to sources.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Mariners Trade Saunders To Blue Jays For Happ
Seattle had been looking to trade Michael Saunders since the end of the season.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Braves Agree To Four-Year Deal With Markakis
According to sources, the deal could end up being worth $45 million.

ESPN

Lester Could Decide On New Team By Week's End
There is, however, no deadline in place for the left-hander to come to terms on a deal, according to source.

Ian Browne/MLB

Ervin Santana Seeking Five-Year Contract
Santana had a 3.95 ERA, 1.306 WHIP and 179 strikeouts in 196 innings with the Braves this past season.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Orioles, Mariners, Padres In Play For Matt Kemp
One person close to the situation said the Orioles have gotten "nowhere" in talks for the outfielder.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Jim Johnson Signs With Braves
The Braves have signed Jim Johnson to a one-year, Major League contract.

Chris Cotillo/MLB Daily Dish

Blue Jays, Reds, Royals In Mix For Melky Cabrera
The Royals have been in contact with Melky Cabrera as they look for offense, although he may prove to be too expensive.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Andrew Miller Moving Closer To Deal
Andrew Miller is moving closer to a rumored four-year, $40 million contract with the Yankees and Dodgers looming.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Braves Intrigued By Nick Markakis
The Braves are showing interest in Nick Markakis, who could fill a spot in the club's outfield.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Orioles Showing 'Strong Interest' In Morse
Baltimore lost Nelson Cruz to the Mariners and watched Torii Hunter agree to terms with the Twins.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Phillies Scouting Dodgers, Expecting Trade Talks
The Phillies are expecting to engage in trade talks with the Dodgers regarding left-hander Cole Hamels.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Braves Don't Offer Contracts To Medlen, Beachy
Kris Medlen and Brandon Beachy are both recovering from their second Tommy John surgeries.

Associated Press

Dodgers Acquire Chris Heisey From Reds
The Dodgers have acquired Chris Heisey from the Reds in exchange for right-hander Matt Magill.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Hunter, Twins Reach $10.5M Deal
The contract brings the outfielder back to where his Major League career began.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Rangers Making Push For Torii Hunter
Hunter could make a decision on his future before the Winter Meetings start on Monday in San Diego.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Braves, Medlen Have Discussed Two-Year Deal
The Braves have discussed a two-year deal with Kris Medlen, who is a non-tender candidate and faces a Tuesday night deadline.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Lawrie Blames Toronto's Turf For Injuries
Brett Lawrie has missed 184 games since the start of the 2012 season.

ESPN

Veteran Umpire Scott Reveals He's Gay
Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott revealed in an interview that he is gay and married to his partner of 28 years.

ESPN

If They Can't Sign Robertson, Astros Looking At Romo
Despite being removed as closer by the Giants, Sergio Romo bounced back and pitched fairly well down the stretch.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Lester Didn't Receive Offer From Braves
The Braves saw the left-hander's price increasing and didn't feel they could make a competitive offer.

David O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sources: Less Than 50-50 Chance Orioles Re-Sign Markakis
It seemed like a virtually certainty a month ago that the outfielder would return to Baltimore.

Dan Connolly/Baltimore Sun

Sources: Nationals, Harper Headed Towards Grievance Hearing
Bryce Harper is under Washington's control for four more seasons.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Phillies Never Made Offer To Yasmany Tomas
The Phillies were the first team to show interest in Yasmany Tomas, but they never made him a Major League contract offer.

Matt Gelb/Philadelphia Inquirer