June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers To 'Be Players' For Yoan Moncada
Yoan Moncada, 19, is expected to fetch a signing bonus that could reach $30 million.

Ken Gurnick/MLB

Astros Have Money To Spend On Starter, Corner Infielder
The Astros have some money to spend as the offseason winds down.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Rangers Wanted Gattis, But Price Was Too High
The Braves dealt Evan Gattis to the Astros on Wednesday.

Jeff Wilson/Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Johan Santana Begins Comeback Bid, Retires Six Straight
Pitching for the first time since he tore an Achilles tendon last June, Johan Santana retired six straight batters on Tuesday night in the Venezuelan Winter League.

Associated Press

Nationals, A's Agree To Clippard, Escobar Trade
Oakland just acquired Yunel Escobar this past weekend from the Tampa Bay Rays.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Steinbrenner: Yankees May Not Be Done Making Moves
Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday that he's happy with the progress the Yankees have made trying to improve so far this offseason, but he wouldn't dismiss making more significant roster additions.

Barry M. Bloom/MLB

Blue Jays, Orioles Discussing Duquette Trade
The Orioles and Jays have discussed a compensation package that would allow Dan Duquette, currently Baltimore's executive VP of baseball operations, to become Toronto's president and CEO.

Gregor Chisholm/MLB

Machado Expects To Be Ready For Spring Training
Manny Machado expects to be ready for Spring Training next month despite two knee operations in less than a year.

Associated Press

Braves Trade Evan Gattis To Astros
Atlanta will receive three minor league prospects -- right-hander Mike Foltynewicz, third baseman Rio Ruiz and right-hander Andrew Thurman -- in the deal.

ESPN

Ogando Drawing Interest From Red Sox, Dodgers
Alexi Ogando has a troubled injury history, but reportedly impressed scouts at a workout last week.

Peter Gammons

Mets Expect To Trade Gee Within '7-10 Days'
Where James Shields ends up signing could have an impact on the timetable for a deal.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Dodgers Turning Attention Toward Yoan Moncada
The Dodgers are turning their attention toward Cuban infielder Yoan Moncada after missing out on right-hander Yoan Lopez.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Red Sox May Have To Sell Low On Bradley
Jackie Bradley Jr. has lost a significant amount of his trade value since he first arrived on the scene with the Red Sox.

Jason Mastrodonato/Mass Live

Dodgers, A.J. Ellis Agree To $4.25M Deal
The contract represents a $700,000 raise for the catcher.

Associated Press

Miguel Cabrera Unlikely To Be Ready For Spring Training
Miguel Cabrera is coming off right foot surgery.

Jason Beck/MLB

Braves, Wandy Rodriguez Reach Deal
Wandy Rodriguez, who turns 36 Sunday, will attend Spring Training and compete for the fifth spot in the rotation.

Associated Press

Royals Give Yost Extension Through 2016
Ned Yost managed the Royals to their first World Series appearance since 1985.

Associated Press

Sources: D-Backs Reach Record Deal With Yoan Lopez
The Diamondbacks have agreed to a record-setting $8.27 million bonus with Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Yoan Lopez, according to sources.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Report: Padres Still Targeting Hamels
Cole Hamels is reportedly still a target of the Padres, who have shaken up their roster this offseason.

AJ Cassavell/MLB

Desmond, Nationals Haven't Had 'Significant' Extension Talks
Mike Rizzo reportedly met with Ian Desmond's agent at the Winter Meetings, but a source says no true talks were held at the time.

Bill Ladson/MLB

Nationals To Sign Carp To Minor League Deal
The deal includes an invitation to Spring Training and will pay Mike Carp $1 million if he makes the Major League roster.

Jeff Todd/MLB Trade Rumors

Tommy Hunter To Re-Sign With Orioles
Tommy Hunter and the Orioles have agreed to a one-year, $4.65 million contract.

Associated Press

Source: Diamondbacks In Mix For Shields
Arizona's interest appears to be an indication that James Shields won't get $100 million on the market as the club isn't willing to spend that much for the right-hander.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Yoan Lopez Likely Headed For Record Contract
Cuban right-handed pitching prospect Yoan Lopez could be in line for a record-setting contract as Major League clubs court him.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Phillies Prepared To Begin Season With Howard
The Phillies have been trying to trade Ryan Howard for months, but the club is prepared to begin the season with the slugger on the roster.

Austin Lawrence/MLB

A's, Chavez Avoid Arbitration With $2.15M Deal
Forced into the starting rotation by injuries, Jesse Chavez had a 3.45 ERA with 8.4 K/9, 3.0 BB/9 and a 42 percent ground-ball rate in 146 innings.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Source: Kang Gets $16M From Pirates
The Pirates have reached an agreement with Jung-Ho Kang on a four-year, $16 million contract, according to a source.

Jim Bowden/ESPN

Diamondbacks Reach Out To Jays About Navarro
Dioner Navarro has been mentioned in trade rumors since Toronto signed Russell Martin to a five-year, $82 million contract.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Sabathia Expects To Be Healthy For Spring Training
CC Sabathia, on the comeback trail from knee surgery, is experiencing no pain and expects to be ready for Spring Training.

Andrew Simon/MLB

Kang Heading To Pittsburgh For Physical
The Korean shortstop reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Pirates.

Tom Singer/MLB