April 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Stanton Feels Marlins Are Ready To Contend
Giancarlo Stanton believes the Marlins are a playoff contender for the first time in his career.

Joe Frisaro/MLB

Cardinals To Sign Carlos Villanueva
Villanueva will earn $2 million if he reaches the Major Leagues.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Ethier Wants To Start, Open To Trade
The Dodgers traded Matt Kemp this offseason, but that doesn't appear to have solved their outfield issues.

Mark Saxon/MLB

A-Rod Thinks He'll 'Be Fine' Without PEDs
Alex Rodriguez isn't completely sure, but thinks he'll be able to produce without the help of performance-enhancing drugs.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN

Miguel Cabrera In Good Shape Despite Injury
Miguel Cabrera stayed in good shape while recovering from surgery on his right foot, putting him ahead of schedule with the Tigers this spring.

Jason Beck/MLB

Desmond Won't Be Distracted By Pending Free Agency
The Nationals and Ian Desmond's representatives aren't believed to have had any significant talks on a new deal.

Bill Ladson/MLB

Tigers To Re-Sign Joba Chamberlain
Chamberlain has already been spotted in camp with the Tigers.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Hughes In Line To Start Opener For Twins
Phil Hughes has been "penciled in" to take the mound April 6 when the Twins play the Tigers, according to Paul Molitor.

Associated Press

Manfred Will Consider Shortening Season
Rob Manfred isn't opposed to moving the season back to 154 games.

Darren Rovell/ESPN

Yankees Made 'Significant Offer' To Moncada
The Yankees offered Yoan Moncada a $25 million contract on Sunday, but that wasn't enough to land the Cuban infielder.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Navarro Still Wants Blue Jays To Trade Him
Dioner Navarro has wanted a trade since the Blue Jays signed Russell Martin.

Associated Press

Rangers Extend Beltre Through 2016 Season
The extension is actually an amendment of the original contract Adrian Beltre signed on Jan. 5, 2011.

Ron Matejko/ESPN

Rodriguez Reports To Yankees Three Days Early
Alex Rodriguez worked out for about an hour. He hit six home runs in 71 swings and took grounders at shortstop.

Associated Press

Report: Red Sox, Moncada Agree To $30M Deal
The Red Sox have agreed to sign Cuban phenom Yoan Moncada to a contract in the range of $30 million, according to a report.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Yankees Could Use Co-Closers Based On Matchup
Joe Girardi is open to the possibility of using both Andrew Miller and Dellin Betances at closer this season based on matchups.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Brewers Talking Deal With Francisco Rodriguez
Ownership's involvement could be an indication that Milwaukee's interest in the reliever has intensified.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Lucchino-Led Group Set To Purchase PawSox
The Pawtucket Red Sox have agreed to be sold to a group of investors headlined by Red Sox president and chief executive officer Larry Lucchino.

Kevin McNamara/Providence Journal

Red Sox May Not Be Inclined To Deal Bradley, Jr.
Jackie Bradley, Jr. is Boston's best defensive outfielder and has Minor League options available.

Gordon Edes/ESPN

Bids On Moncada Have Surpassed $20M
The Yankees, Red Sox and Padres are considered the front-runners for the Cuban phenom.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Pirates Studying Success Of NBA's Warriors
The Pirates have taken note of how the Warriors get more out of players by playing them less.

Jayson Stark/ESPN

Zack Greinke Gets Elbow Injection
Zack Greinke had a lubricating injection in his right elbow Thursday and is being held back from throwing bullpen sessions early in camp, according to the Dodgers.

Mark Saxon/MLB

David Wright Ready To Test Shoulder This Spring
Mets captain David Wright hit a career-low eight home runs last season.

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Joey Votto Excited About Being Healthy
Joey Votto missed the last 100 games last season for the Reds.

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Matt Wieters Hopes To Catch Opening Day
Matt Wieters underwent Tommy John surgery on June 17.

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Bruce Bochy Rejoins Giants
Giants manager Bruce Bochy underwent a heart procedure three days ago.

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Upton Drops B.J. For Melvin Upton Jr.
B.J. Upton hit just .208 with 12 homers and 35 RBIs last season.

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Adrian Beltre's Deal Hot Topic At Camp
The Rangers can void Adrian Beltre's final season based on plate appearances.

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Nationals Exercise 2016 Option On Matt Williams
Matt Williams guided the Nationals to the NL East title and a league-best 96 victories last season.

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Dodgers Sign Brandon Beachy To One-Year Deal
Brandon Beachy is recovering from a second Tommy John surgery.

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Red Sox Give John Farrell New Deal
The Red Sox extended John Farrell's contract by two years.

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