March 2019 - Baseball Wiretap

Padres Have Checked In On Bryce Harper, Manny Machado
The Padres have considered a number of options this offseason and have even checked in on Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, according to a report.

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Marlins Hire Juan Pierre As Minor League Outfield Coordinator
It will be the first coaching job for Juan Pierre, who retired after the 2013 season.

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Roy Halladay Won't Have Team Logo On HOF Plaque
Roy Halladay won't have a team logo on his Hall of Fame plaque when he's inducted into baseball's Hall of Fame later this year.

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Ichiro Signs Minor League Deal With Mariners
The deal will give the Mariners the ability to activate him for the team's season-opening series in Japan as a likely send-off to his career.

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Giants Agree To One-Year, $1.5M Deal With Drew Pomeranz
The deal includes $3.5 million in possible roster and performance bonuses.

ESPN

Brewers Promote David Stearns, Extend His Contract
The Brewers have promoted David Stearns to president of baseball operations and extended his contract.

ESPN

Dodgers, Marlins Still Discussing J.T. Realmuto Swap
The Marlins remain in discussions with the Dodgers regarding J.T. Realmuto, according to multiple sources.

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Yadier Molina Says Beef With Kris Bryant Will Linger Into Season
Kris Bryant called St. Louis boring during a lighthearted interview at Cubs Convention last week, which made several members of the Cardinals upset.

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Braves Bringing Back Nick Markakis On One-Year Deal
Nick Markakis hit. 297/.366/.440 with 14 home runs, 43 doubles and 93 RBIs while playing in all 162 games last season.

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Miller Park Will Have New Name In 2021
American Family Insurance will take over the naming rights to the stadium in 2021 under a 15-year agreement.

Associated Press

Rangers, Asdrubal Cabrera Agree Upon One-Year, $3.5M Deal
The Rangers have agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with Asdrubal Cabrera, according to league sources.

ESPN

Mariano Rivera, Roy Halladay, Edgar Martinez, Mussina Voted Into HOF
Mariano Rivera becomes the first player ever voted in unanimously.

RealGM Staff Report

Mike Moustakas Drawing Interest From Brewers, Padres, Phillies
Mike Moustakas is considered Philadelphia's Plan B to Manny Machado.

Jon Heyman/Fancred Sports

Dodgers, Pirates Having 'Ongoing' Talks About Starling Marte
The Dodgers are looking for some right-handed hitting and have had "ongoing and active discussions" with the Pirates about Starling Marte, according to a report.

Michael Duarte/NBC Los Angeles

Yankees Sign Danny Farquhar To Minor League Deal
The right-hander has made a recovery from a brain hemorrhage.

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Cardinals Intend To Pitch Paul Goldschmidt On Extension
Six weeks ago, John Mozeliak dodged questions about Paul Goldschmidt's future by stating that "what I'm thinking about today is 2019."

Jenifer Langosch/MLB

Yankees, Reds Complete Deal For Sonny Gray
The deal was completed upon the Reds reaching a contract extension with pitcher Sonny Gray.

ESPN.com

A's May Have New Name For Stadium
RingCentral is interested in the naming rights at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

East Bay Times

Reds, Yankees Nearing Sonny Gray Trade
Sonny Gray can be a free agent after next season and the Reds want to agree to an extension.

Bryan Hoch/MLB

Cardinals, Miles Mikolas Interested In Extension
Miles Mikolas is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2019 season, but the Cardinals would like to keep that from happening.

Derrick Goold/St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cubs Have Considered Trading Ben Zobrist
Ben Zobrist carries a $12.5 million salary for 2019 and the Cubs are looking for bullpen help.

Sahadev Sharma/The Athletic

Tim Tebow To Open In Mets' Major League Camp
It will be his third season with the club.

ESPN

Yadier Molina Takes Exception To Kris Bryant's Comments
Cubs star Kris Bryant called St. Louis "boring" during the team's fan convention this weekend.

ESPN.com

Bryant, Longoria Frustrated That Harper, Machado Remain Unsigned
Free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado both remain unsigned with less than a month before spring training begins.

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Yankees Working Hard To Trade Sonny Gray
The Yankees appear focused on trading Sonny Gray.

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Yankees, Adam Ottavino Agree To Three-Year, $27M Deal
The right-hander struck out 112 batters for the Rockies last season.

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Red Sox Unlikely To Spend Big On Closer
Craig Kimbrel is seeking a long-term, high-salaried contract, but the Red Sox are concerned about luxury tax.

ESPN

Angels, Cody Allen Agree Upon One-Year Deal
The Angels have agreed to a one-year deal with Cody Allen, according to league sources.

ESPN

Deion Sanders Advises Kyler Murray To Choose Baseball
Deion Sanders played for five Major League teams, but made the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Joe Maddon: Bryce Harper To Cubs Is 'Not Going To Happen'
The Cubs have a limited budget this offseason, but had been expected to be players for Bryce Harper for several years.

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