May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Posada Sidelined
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has a torn hamstring tendon in his left knee and will be sidelined at least a few days.
Mets Acquire P Dave Williams From Reds
The Mets made another trade to help their injury-depleted pitching staff Thursday, acquiring Dave Williams from the Reds for a minor leaguer.
Rays Manager Joe Maddon Impressed By Beckett
Josh Beckett was impressive in his win versus the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
Mets Acquire El Duque
Orlando Hernandez is on his way back to New York as he was dealt to the Mets for Jorge Julio.
Source: Marlins Still Not Entertaining Dontrelle Offers
The Marlins are fending off GM's thirsty for Dontrelle Willis. He is currently not available, but insiders expect that to change as the trade deadline approaches.
Cuba's Soler To Make Big League Debut
Willie Randolph will send Alay Soler, a defector from Cuba, to the hill on Wednesday for his first start as a member of the Mets.
Crisp Ready For Rebab Assignment
Coco Crisp is ready to begin a minor league rehabilitation assignment, now that he has taken two days of batting practice without any pain.
Chicago Battle Lingers On
"All of a sudden he's saying coaches shouldn't be out there, coaches shouldn't be involved in fights,'' Ozzie Guillen said of comments he thought Ryan Dempster made.
Dodgers Could Be Favorites In D-Train Derby
A general feeling, reports Joel Sherman of the New York Post, exists among executives that the Marlins will at least see what Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera can fetch in a weak market.
Sheets' MRI Shows No Structural Damage
Ben Sheets will rejoin the club on Tuesday and resume his program of physical therapy, strengthening and long tossing.
Big Hurt Lays The Hurt On Former Team
Frank Thomas cranked two big home runs in his return to Chicago.
Wells To Make First First Start Since April On Friday
David Wells will take the mound on Friday