Reds Could Use Cueto In Relief - RealGM Wiretap
The Cincinnati Reds haven't ruled out using Johnny Cueto out of the bullpen.


There are only 42 games left in the regular season and Cueto is still on the disabled list with a strained right lat muscle.


"It's something we haven't talked about adidas superstar slip on sort ," pitching coach Bryan Price said. "It won't be until he starts to throw again and we're confident that he's coming back. I think there are still a lot of things we have to discuss in regards to Johnny and how we're going to use him if and when he comes back this year. Until he starts to throw and we're confident he will be able to get back on the mound and pitch, we really haven't talked about it yet."

Loria Stanton Deal Just The Beginning For Marlins - RealGM Wiretap

Jeffrey Loria says the long-term deal that the Miami Marlins recently gave Giancarlo Stanton is a sign of things to come.


"The goal is to have winning as part of the tradition of this baseball club," the owner said.


Stanton will receive $325 million over 13 years.


"Stay tuned," Loria said when asked about what other moves Miami might make. "That's all I have to say. Just stay tuned."

Desmond Wont Be Distracted By Pending Free Agency - RealGM Wiretap

Ian Desmond will be a free agent next winter, but the Washington Nationals infielder insists that he won't be distracted this season.


"I owe it to everybody here to give my 100 percent concentration and that's what I'm going to do adidas superstar foundation sort ," Desmond said. "All the other stuff is really not going to be talked about. It's time to go."


The Nationals and Desmond's representatives aren't believed to have had any significant talks on a new deal.


It was reported this offseason that Desmond was nearly traded to the New York Mets in a three-team deal.


"You can't really put too much stock into it because I never really heard from Mike [Rizzo]," Desmond said. "I never heard from anybody. The only thing I did heard was [manager] Matt [Williams] calling me and telling me, 'You are not getting traded.'"

Amid Rumors Phillips Declines To Speak With Media - RealGM Wiretap

Brandon Phillips reported to the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, but declined to speak with reporters.


His name was mentioned often in trade rumors this offseason.


"I'm just here to play," Phillips said through a team spokesman.


It was reported during the Winter Meetings that the Reds offered him to the New York Yankees for Brett Gardner , but the Yankees declined.


Bryan Price did not think Phillips would have any issues this season with the team after the events of the winter.


"I've spoken with him a small handful of times this offseason," Price said. "He made a good commitment to come out for Redsfest. What I'd love to do is talk about this at the front end of Spring Training and then just get past it. To me, it really has gotten to the point of a non-issue. I don't even really think about it at this point in time. We're so far past those early offseason times where it was a front-and-center question."

Mets Brewers Trade Broke Down Over Medical Records - RealGM Wiretap

The rumored trade between the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers involving Carlos Gomez, Zack Wheeler and Wilmer Flores broke down over medical records.


New York pulled the plug, according to a source. Multiple reports have cited concern over Gomez's hip.


Scott Boras [url=http://www.kobsuperstartilbud.dk/adidas-superstar-2-0-tilbud/superstar-ii-s... superstar sølv , Gomez's agent, disputed any medical issue with Gomez, though.


"He's in first-class physical condition without issue," Boras said. "We monitor our players closely. If there was ever an issue with him, we would have him seen by experts in a particular area. He has not been seen by any outside physicians this year. Other than a hamstring issue [url=http://www.kobsuperstartilbud.dk/adidas-superstar-2-0-tilbud/superstar-ii-s... superstar hvid sort[/url] , he's been in great physical health. He plans on playing in the big leagues for the next 15 years."


Wheeler underwent Tommy John surgery in March, but a source told ESPN that his medical information played no role in the deal disintegrating.

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