June 2015 - Baseball Wiretap

Shields Had Higher Offer Than San Diego's On Table
James Shields has agreed to a four-year deal with the Padres worth as much as $78 million.

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Dusty Baker Wants To Manage Again
Dusty Baker, who wasn't involved in baseball last season for the first time since 1968, hopes to get another chance to manage soon.

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Padres To Sign Shields To Four-Year Deal
The Padres have agreed to a four-year deal with James Shields worth between $72 million and $78 million, according to a report.

Chris Cotillo/SB Nation

Marlins Have Reached Out To K-Rod
Nothing is close, but the Marlins could increase their pursuit of Francisco Rodriguez as they look to fortify their bullpen.

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GM Jennings: Haren Ready To Join Marlins' Rotation
Marlins ace Jose Fernandez could be back by June 15, according to GM Dan Jennings.

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Mike Dunn Agrees To New Deal With Marlins
Mike Dunn went 10-6 with a 3.16 ERA in 57 innings of relief for the Marlins last season.

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Cuba Defeats Mexico To Win Caribbean Title
Cuba defeated Mexico 3-2 on Sunday to win its first Caribbean Series title since 1960.

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Sean Doolittle Making Progress During Rehab
A's closer Sean Doolittle is still expected to miss the start of the 2015 season.

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A's Hope Parker, Griffin Return In June
Jarrod Parker and A.J. Griffin combined for 26 wins for the A's in 2013.

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Reds, Todd Frazier Agree On Two-Year Deal
Todd Frazier hit a career-high 29 home runs in 157 games with the Reds last season.

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Reds Add Badenhop, Gregg To Bullpen
Burke Badenhop was 0-3 with a 2.29 ERA and one save in 70 relief appearances for the Red Sox last season.

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Neil Walker To Receive $8M From Pirates
Neil Walker led all NL second baseman with a career-best 23 home runs last season.

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Manfred: MLB To Use Bidding-System For All-Star Game
The bidding process for All-Star Games would begin with the 2017 game.

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Jarrod Parker Loses Arbitration Case With A's
Jarrod Parker missed the entire 2014 season after having a second Tommy John surgery.

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Duffy Avoids Arbitration With Royals
The Royals have agreed to a one-year, $2.425 million with Danny Duffy.

Associated Press

Blue Jays Moving To Natural Grass By 2018
The Blue Jays have signed an agreement with the University of Guelph to provide research on bringing natural grass to Rogers Centre in time for the 2018 season.

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Manfred: Hall Voters Shouldn't Surmise PEDs
Rob Manfred said Thursday that he would advise Hall of Fame voters not to "surmise" that certain players used performance-enhancing drugs unless there is "credible evidence."

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Report: Shields May End Up With Padres
The Padres currently have a payroll just under $90 million, which they have flexibility to increase.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Cuban Pitcher Seeking Asylum In Puerto Rico
Cuban pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez is in the process of applying for political asylum in Puerto Rico, according to a report out of the country.

Jesse Sanchez/MLB

Padres Have Flexibility To Add To 2015 Payroll
San Diego's payroll currently stands just under $90 million, which is the number they opened last season with.

Corey Brock/MLB

Manfred To Discuss Legalized Betting With Owners
Rob Manfred says it's time for Major League Baseball to give "fresh consideration" to legalized sports betting.

David Purdum/ESPN

Teams Waiting For Phillies To Alter Stance On Hamels
Teams are waiting for the Phillies to either reduce the level of prospects they want in return or demonstrate a willingness to eat some of the salary owed to Cole Hamels.

Buster Olney/ESPN

Red Sox Sign Wade Miley To $19.25M Extension
The deal includes a fourth-year club option that could bring the deal's value to $30.75 million.

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Victor Martinez Has Torn Meniscus
Victor Martinez suffered a torn medial meniscus in his left knee while working out recently, according to the Tigers.

ESPN

Marlins Beat Mat Latos In Arbitration
Latos, 27, will receive Miami's offer of $9.4 million rather than his request for $10.4 million.

Associated Press

Yankees 'Not In Play' For Shields
The Yankees aren't one of the teams courting James Shields as he nears a new contract, according to a report.

Joel Sherman/New York Post

Cubs 'Kicking The Tires' On Shields
James Shields is the last major free agent on the market and his cost has appeared to decline.

David Kaplan/CSN Chicago

Brewers Still Discussing Papelbon; Blue Jays Are Long Shots
The Brewers continue to discuss a possible Jonathan Papelbon trade with the Phillies.

Jon Heyman/CBS Sports

Yoan Moncada Wants To Sign Quickly
Yoan Moncada, cleared to sign with a Major League club earlier this week, is eager to begin his career in the United States.

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Rangers Invite Ryan Ludwick To Spring Training
Ryan Ludwick would earn $1.75 million on the one-year deal if he makes the Major League roster.

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