May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Crisp Deal In Peril After Mota Fails Physical
The deal that would send Coco Crisp to the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Guillermo Mota and third base prospect Andy Marte was endangered when the right-handed reliever failed a physical in Cleveland.
Bagwell Plans To Show To Spring Training Despite Astros Claims
Jeff Bagwell's agent said he is planning to show up at spring training, despite the Houston Astros' contention that he's too hurt to play.
The Kid Comes Back
The Red Sox announced Theo Epstein?s return as the general manager of the Red Sox today, with roughly the same powers, authority and autonomy he had when he left on Oct. 31.
Beattie Could Have Inside Track To Become Reds Next GM
Jim Beattie is an early favorite to become the next general manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
Chances Of Zito At Wrigley Dim For Now
While rumors have floated all winter about the Cubs acquiring Oakland lefty Barry Zito, that likelihood appears dim?at least until the midseason trading deadline.
Cubs Sign Wade Miller To One-Year Deal
The Cubs and pitcher Wade Miller agreed Monday to a one-year contract that will pay $1 million in salary and up to another $1 million in bonuses based on the number of starts he makes.
Molina Could Sit Out Season
Bengie Molina said if he doesn't receive the salary he is seeking, which is believed to be in the $6-million range, he will sit out the season.
Phillies Close To Sending Michaels To Cleveland
The Phillies are close to filling a hole in their bullpen with a trade that would send outfielder Jason Michaels to the Cleveland Indians for veteran reliever Arthur Rhodes.
Weaver On The Horizon Now For Mets
With Kris Benson cleared to Baltimore, Omar Minaya may be ready to make a move for Jeff Weaver.
Crisp On His Way To Fenway
The Red Sox are nearing completion on deals that would bring them Cleveland Indians outfielder Coco Crisp and free agent shortstop Alex Gonzalez, according to published reports.
Could Bonds Bat Second?
Felipe Alou is thinking about batting Bonds second in the lineup this season.
The Benson's Dealt To Baltimore
The Mets have agreed to trade Kris Benson to the Orioles for reliever Jorge Julio and righthanded pitching prospect John Maine, Newsday has learned.
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