June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Diamondbacks Sign Nick Punto
The Diamondbacks have signed Nick Punto to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training.

Associated Press

Justin Upton Not Intimidated By Petco Park
Upton has hit .291 with 10 home runs in 46 career games at the ballpark, which is known as tough on hitters.

ESPN

Shields 'Not In The Cards' For Rangers
The Rangers are still looking to improve their rotation through trade or free agency, but James Shields is no longer a target.

T.R. Sullivan/MLB

Griffey Headlines List Of 2016 Hall Hopefuls
Ken Griffey Jr. headlines the list of players that will be eligible for enshrinement in Cooperstown for the first time in 2016.

John Schlegel/MLB

Angels Aren't Courting Scherzer, Shields
The Angels aren't "engaged with any free agent pitcher at all," according to general manager Jerry Dipoto.

Mike DiGiovanna/Los Angeles Times

Boras: No Timetable For Scherzer To Sign
"There are a number of clubs that are playoff teams if they sign Max Scherzer," Scott Boras said.

Jason Beck/MLB

Source: Beachy Fielding Offers From Six Teams
The 28-year-old right-hander has only thrown 30 innings since the start of the 2013 season.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Tim Hudson Undergoes Ankle Surgery
The ankle is the same one he injured during the 2013 season with the Braves that sidelined him for the final two months.

Associated Press

Stephen Drew Close To Deal With Yankees
Drew has reportedly agreed to a contract worth $5 million plus incentives, pending a physical.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN

Blue Jays Aren't Negotiating With Shields
Jon Heyman of CBS Sports has reported that Toronto may enter the fray if the right-hander's price drops.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Stephen Drew Seeking $7M-Plus As Free Agent
The 31-year-old hit .162/.237/.299 in 300 plate appearances last season.

Mike Puma/New York Post

Tigers, Gorzelanny Agree To One-Year Deal
Tom Gorzelanny, 32, had a 0.86 ERA with 23 strikeouts in 23 appearances for the Brewers last year.

Associated Press

Pedro, Big Unit, Smoltz, Biggio Elected To Hall Of Fame
Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.

RealGM Staff Report

Orioles, Dodgers Have Engaged In Talks On Ethier
The Orioles are looking for a left-handed hitting outfielder and have discussed Andre Ethier with the Dodgers, according to a source.

Roch Kubatko/MASN

Rays Have Had Talks With Colby Rasmus
The Rays would be more likely to sign Rasmus if they trade Ben Zobrist.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Angels, Blue Jays, Mets Showing Interest In Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won't be eligible to sign with a Major League club until July 2.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Rangers To Re-Sign Adam Rosales
The Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $900,000 deal with Adam Rosales.

Associated Press

Howard Can Block Trade To 20 Teams
There are only nine teams the Phillies can trade Ryan Howard to without his permission.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Marlins Interested In Schierholtz, Suzuki
Miami is looking for a fourth outfielder as the offseason progresses.

Clark Spencer/Miami Herald

White Sox Agree To $4M Contract With Bonifacio
Emilio Bonifacio will make a guaranteed $3 million in 2015. The deal includes a $4 million club option for 2016 with a $1 million buyout.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN

Phillies, Aaron Harang Reach One-Year Deal
Harang, 36, had a bounce-back year after signing with the Braves before last season.

ESPN

Hall Of Fame Class To Be Revealed Tuesday
It's possible that a large group of players will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame for the second straight year.

Barry M. Bloom/MLB

Uggla Suffered From Oculomotor Dysfunction
Dan Uggla was hit in the head by pitches twice in less than year from June 2012 to spring 2013.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

A-Rod Needs Six HRs To Trigger $6M Bonus
Alex Rodriguez is just six home runs shy of 660, which would trigger a $6 million bonus to go along with his $21 million salary.

Nick Cafardo/Boston Globe

Phillies Want To Move Hamels Before Opening Day
The Red Sox and Cardinals remain linked to Hamels.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

MLB Unlikely To Adopt Pitch Clock In 2015
The clock was used during the Arizona Fall League as an experiment.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Giants Remain Interested In Ben Zobrist
Giants assistant GM Bobby Evans says the team is "staying engaged" with the Rays about a potential trade for Ben Zobrist.

CSNBayArea

Orioles, Dodgers Have Discussed Ethier Trade
According to reports, the Orioles and Dodgers have had trade talks involving outfielder Andre Ethier.

MASN

Report: Norichika Aoki Seeking Three-Year Deal
The Orioles and Giants remain a possibility for outfielder Norichika Aoki.

Boston Globe

Teams May Balk At Shields Asking Price Of Five-Years, $100M
Several teams may bow out of the running for James Shields at the expected price.

MLB.com