April 2016 - Baseball Wiretap

Padres, Pirates, Yankees Reach Out To Derek Holland
Derek Holland's agent, Michael Martini, says the pitcher is intrigued by the Pirates and is also interested in a return to the Rangers.

Steve Adams/MLB Trade Rumors

Astros Agree To Two-Year Deal With Charlie Morton
Charlie Morton made just four starts last season before suffering a torn left hamstring that ended his year.

ESPN

Mets Have Inquired About Jose Bautista, Dexter Fowler
The Mets have engaged in preliminary talks on Jose Bautista and Dexter Fowler, according to a report.

New York Post

Ivan Nova Has Received Multiple Three-Year, $36M Offers
Ivan Nova has received multiple offers in the neighborhood of three years and $36 million, according to a report.

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Carlos Beltrain Drawing Interest From Astros, Jays, Red Sox, Yankees
The Rangers were believed to be in the mix as well, but aren't currently.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Angels Might Consider Moving Matt Shoemaker, Tyler Skaggs
The Angels are thin on starting pitching, but might consider trading Matt Shoemaker and/or Tyler Skaggs depending on the return.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Blue Jays Looking For Left-Handed Hitting Outfielder
Josh Reddick and Dexter Fowler are possible options, according to a report.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Braves Also Pursuing Chris Archer, Sonny Gray
The Braves, who have already been linked to Chris Sale in reports, are also pursuing Chris Archer and Sonny Gray, according to sources.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Giants, Tigers Could Be Match On J.D. Martinez Trade
The Tigers are looking to trim payroll and the Giants need a corner infielder, which may make a J.D. Martinez trade an option.

Jason Beck/MLB

Braves Interested In Trading For Chris Sale
If the White Sox do trade him, they'll likely want a prospect-rich package, which the Braves could provide.

Mark Bowman/MLB

Alex Cora Joins Astros As Bench Coach
The Astros have hired Alex Cora as their new bench coach, sources have confirmed.

ESPN

Terry Francona, Dave Roberts Named Managers Of The Year
Terry Francona and Dave Roberts were named Manager of the Year in the American and National League, respectively, on Tuesday.

RealGM Staff Report

Jose Abreu Opts Out To Become Arbitration-Eligible
Jose Abreu, 29, agreed to a six-year, $68 million deal prior to the 2014 season and had three years at $34 million left on the deal.

Scott Merkin/MLB

Athletics Open To Dealing Sonny Gray, Sean Doolittle
Sonny Gray, 27, is under contractual control for the next three seasons.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Nationals Inquire With White Sox About Chris Sale
Chris Sale has three years and $37.5 million remaining on his contract.

Bob Nightengale/USA Today

Red Sox Aggressively Pursuing Greg Holland
The Red Sox are among the most aggressive teams in pursuit of Greg Holland in free agency.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Corey Seager Named NL Rookie Of The Year
Corey Seager was unanimously named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday night.

RealGM Staff Report

Michael Fulmer Named AL Rookie Of The Year
Michael Fulmer was named the American League's Rookie of the Year on Monday night, besting Gary Sanchez and Tyler Naquin.

RealGM Staff Report

Neil Walker Accepts Mets' Qualifying Offer
Neil Walker has accepted his one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer from the Mets.

Adam Rubin/ESPN

Blue Jays Make Three-Year Offer To Brett Cecil
Brett Cecil had a 3.93 ERA this past season, but averaged 11 strikeouts and just two walks per nine innings.

Jamie Campbell/Sportsnet

Jonathan Lucroy To Catch For Team USA At WBC
Jonathan Lucroy hit .292/.355/.500 with 24 home runs and 81 RBIs overall in 2016, his seventh Major League season.

Manny Randhawa/MLB

Jeremy Hellickson Accepts Phillies' Qualifying Offer
According to multiple reports, Jeremy Hellickson has accepted the one-year, $17.2 million qualifying offer from the Phillies.

ESPN

Red Sox Haven't Had Serious Discussions With Edwin Encarnacion
The Red Sox hadn't had serious discussions with Edwin Encarnacion's camp as of Sunday, according to Major League sources.

Rob Bradford/WEEI

Nationals Have No Plans To Trade Gio Gonzalez
Gio Gonzalez will earn $12 million in 2017 and has a vesting option at the same price for 2018 if he logs 180 innings next season.

Jorge Castillo/Washington Post

Mets, Neil Walker Haven't Had 'Substantive' Extension Talks
Neil Walker is one of 10 players to receive a qualifying offer this offseason.

Ken Davidoff/New York Post

Diamondbacks Expect To Have Payroll In $100M Range
The Diamondbacks expect to operate with a payroll in the $100 million range, which wouldn't give them much wiggle room to improve the roster this offseason.

Nick Piecoro/Arizona Republic

Nationals, Chris Helsey Agree To One-Year, $1.4M Deal
Chris Helsey hit nine home runs last season for the Nationals.

ESPN.com

Nolan Arenado To Play For USA In World Baseball Classic
Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado won this year's NL Gold Glove Award.

MLB.com

Matt Holiday Open To Offer From Rockies
Matt Holliday was selected by the Rockies in the seventh round of the 1998 Draft, and he played his first five seasons in Colorado.

MLB.com

Brandon Phillips Appears Open To A Deal
Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips may be willing to consider waiving his no-trade clause this winter.

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