June 2014 - Baseball Wiretap

Padres Hire Kotsay As Hitting Coach
Mark Kotsay is the seventh person to hold the job since spacious Petco Park opened in 2004.

Associated Press

Giants Reportedly Meet With Jon Lester
The Giants have been linked to Lester since they missed out on re-signing Pablo Sandoval last week.

Joey Nowak/MLB

Mariners View Cruz As DH, Still Seeking Right Fielder
The Mariners would prefer to use Cruz as a designated hitter. Torii Hunter and Alex Rios are possibilities for Seattle in right.

Bob Dutton/Tacoma News-Tribune

Marlins Make Long-Term Offer To Fernandez, Others
The Marlins have offered Jose Fernandez a six-year, $40 million deal, according to a report.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Rays Trade Sean Rodriguez To Pirates
The Rays have traded Sean Rodriguez to the Pirates for a player to be named later and cash.

ESPN

Mariners, Cruz Agree To $57M Deal
The Mariners have agreed to a four-year, $57 million deal with Nelson Cruz, according to a source.

ESPN

Mets 'Actively' Looking To Deal Colon, Gee Or Niese
The Mets are "actively" looking to trade one of their veteran starters, according to a source.

Ken Davidoff/New York Post

Executive: Robertson Has $39M Offer On Table
The Yankees hope to re-sign the closer, but they don't want to go to four years and David Robertson may be waiting for such an offer.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Papelbon Carrying Little Trade Value
The Blue Jays and Astros could use a closer, but haven't shown interest.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Scherzer May Not Sign Until After Jan. 1
Max Scherzer's agent, Scott Boras, is known for dragging out the free agency of his clients.

Jim Duquette/MLB

Yankees, Red Sox Interested In Andrew Miller
The Yankees are one of the teams interested in Andrew Miller, who is also drawing interest from the Red Sox, according to sources.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Wrigley Field Bleacher Renovation May Be Delayed
The Cubs may not have the bleacher renovation done by Opening Day.

Yahoo.com

Report: O's Discuss Trade For Kemp With Dodgers
Matt Kemp has been the subject of numerous trade rumors.

MLB.com