May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Bonds Won't Change Leagues To Keep Playing
"San Francisco is my home. That's the love of my life right there,'' Barry Bonds said. "The fans there, the people there, everything about it is just great for me."
Mora Wants To Remain In Baltimore
"I've been doing so many things for the Orioles. I'd like to stay here," said Melvin Mora, 34, who reported to camp yesterday with the other position players.
Manny Was Eager To Join Angels
"I told him [Anaheim] is a normal city. When you try to compare the media in any city to the media in Boston, nothing is the same," said Orlando Cabrera who was called by Manny for info on Anaheim.
Rocket A Longshot For Texas
"He lives 15 minutes from Minute Maid Park [in Houston], so that?s a big advantage," Rangers owner Tom Hicks said on Tuesday.
Red Sox Give Permission To Manny To Show Up Late
Manny Ramirez was given permission by the Boston Red Sox to report to spring training on March 1, six days after the team's first full-squad workout.
Lee Just Wants A Fair Deal From Cubs
If Derek Lee hears the right number from the Cubs, he sounded as if he was ready to sign on the dotted line today.
Roberts Hopes To Be Ready For Opening Day
Baltimore Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, who arrived for spring training on Monday, has targeted Opening Day for his return from elbow surgery.
A-Rod Unhappy With The Way WBC Handled His Decision
"Just to make it clear, I only spoke once and then I spoke again three months later," Rodriguez said Monday after reporting to spring training.
Baltimore Waits For Explanation From Miggy
He will gather those teammates and, heeding the advice of the Orioles' front office, Miguel Tejada will explain why he demanded a trade.
Bonds Says He'll Play In 2007 If He Healthy
"If I can play [in 2007], I'm going to play; if I can't I won't," Bonds told MLB.com in a telephone interview Sunday. "If my knee holds up, I'll keep on going."
Manny's Whereabouts Unknown
David Ortiz arrived at camp Sunday wearing a black T-shirt that read "Manny being Manny'' but unsure of the whereabouts of his peculiar partner in the middle of the Red Sox lineup.
USAToday: Bonds Will Retire After 2006 Season
"I'm not playing baseball anymore after this," Barry Bonds said a wide-ranging telephone interview near his home in Beverly Park, Calif.
Cubs Will Try To Sign Lee To Extension
Derek Lee is entering his free-agent season, and the Cubs would like to sign him to a contract extension, which could happen in spring training, or talks between the Cubs and Lee?s agent could extend
Contreras Could Still Be Dealt
Since Jose Contreras is only signed through 2006 and declined a contract extension during the off-season, speculation remains that Contreras is a prime trade candidate.
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