May 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Astros 'Looking At' Kevin Correia
Houston is looking to add depth to the back of their rotation after missing out on Ryan Vogelsong.

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Braves Sign John Buck To Minor League Deal
The veteran catcher is expected to open the season at the Triple-A level.

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Blue Jays Extend Beeston Through 2015 Season
Toronto had made overtures to Dan Duquette of the Orioles and Kenny Williams of the White Sox.

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Bud Norris, Orioles Agree To $8.8M Deal
The Orioles have avoided arbitration with Bud Norris, agreeing to a one-year, $8.8 million deal.

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Report: Moncada Works Out For Dodgers
The Dodgers "remain a significant threat because of deep pockets," per Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports.

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Yankees To Contest A-Rod's 'Milestone Home Run' Bonuses
The Yankees are putting together legal arguments to keep Rodriguez from collecting any of the bonuses he is owed per the $30 million "milestone home run" agreement he signed in 2007, according sourc

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Reds Sign Mesoraco To Four-Year Extension
The Reds have signed Devin Mesoraco to a four-year extension worth $28 million, according to a source.

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Blue Jays End Pursuit Of Dan Duquette
The Blue Jays have broken off talks with the Orioles for Dan Duquette after refusing to part with Jeff Hoffman and two other top prospects as compensation.

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Indians Have Wiggle Room To Increase Payroll
The Indians are expected to operate with a payroll in the $83-84 million range this season.

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Twins May Have Had Two Trades Fall Through
The trades were not for Jeremy Hellickson or J.A. Happ, according to a source.

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Butler Already Thinking About Possible Return To Royals
Billy Butler signed a three-year deal with the Athletics this offseason, but he's looking towards a return to the Royals late in his career.

Tod Palmer/Kansas City Star

Mariners Moving Towards Deal With Gutierrez
Franklin Gutierrez missed all of last season with severe gastrointestinal issues.

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Alburquerque, Tigers Agree On One-Year Deal
Al Alburquerque was 3-1 with a 2.51 ERA in 72 games last season with Detroit.

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Ryan Braun's Thumb Feeling Better
Ryan Braun will get a better feel in spring training for his repaired right thumb.

Ernie Banks Suffered Heart Attack
Ernie Banks spent his entire major league career with the Cubs.

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Troy Tulowitzki Insists He's Healthy
Troy Tulowitzki feels he can stay healthy for an entire season.

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Ted Lilly Charged With Insurance Fraud
Former pitcher Ted Lilly has been charged with three felonies related to insurance fraud.

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Selig Dreams For MLB Expansion Internationally
Bud Selig predicts a future with expansion of the game to other countries.

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A-Rod Meets With New MLB Commissioner
Alex Rodriguez met with commissioner Rob Manfred this week to find some closure after the Biogenesis case.

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Sean Doolittle Has Slight Rotator Cuff Tear
A's closer Sean Doolittle is unlikely to be ready for the start of the season.

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'Mr. Cub' Ernie Banks Dies At Age 83
Hall of Famer and two-time NL MVP Ernie Banks died Friday night.

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Marlins Still Considering Run At Shields
The market for James Shields remains unclear, but his value appears to be lower than initially believed.

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Giants, Vogelsong Agree To $4M Contract
Ryan Vogelsong, 37, is 49-57 with a 4.42 ERA in 10 seasons with the Giants and Pirates.

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Ichiro, Marlins Working On Contract
The veteran outfielder is expected to earn $2 million in 2015, although final details are still being worked on.

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Price Open To Extension Talks With Tigers
David Price has enjoyed his time with the Tigers and is open to discussing an extension with the club.

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Brewers In Talks To Acquire Papelbon
Milwaukee is on Jonathan Papelbon's no-trade list, but that doesn't rule out a swap if the reliever feels he has a better chance to win.

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Jonny Gomes Reaches Deal With Braves
The one-year deal includes a vesting option for 2016.

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Blue Jays Closing In On Deal For Duquette
The Blue Jays and Orioles are nearing a deal that would send executive Dan Duquette to Canada, according to sources.

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Scherzer Will Make $35M Per Year Over Final Three Seasons
Max Scherzer will be paid $35 million per year in each of the final three seasons of his contract with the Nationals, according to sources.

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White Sox Sign Penny, Soto To Minors Deals
Geovany Soto appeared in just 24 games with the Rangers and Athletics last season.

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