May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Orioles Allow Mora To Hit Free Agency
The Orioles have declined the $8 million option on the contract of third baseman Melvin Mora.

ESPN

Hurdle In Mix For Texas Hitting Coach Gig
The Texas Rangers have narrowed their search for a new hitting coach to four candidates.

ESPN

Utley Reaches Base In 29th Straight Game
Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has reached base in a record 29 straight postseason games.

ESPN

Pujols Wants To Remain With Cardinals
Albert Pujols says that he wants to retire as a member of the Cardinals.

ESPN

Jason Bay Dismisses West Coast Rumors
Jason Bay continues to maintain a home in Seattle, but laughed off the notion that he might be more interested in playing on the West Coast.

MLB.com

Expansion Of Instant Replay Unlikely
The MLB is unlikely to expand instant replay beyond its current incarnation.

MLB.com

Cashman Feels Vindicated With Yankees' Postseason Success
In an interview prior to Game 2, Brian Cashman talked candidly about the current stability of the Yankees' franchise and how he feels a little bit vindicated.

MLB.com

Jays Claim LHP Sean Henn Off Waivers
The Blue Jays made a waiver claim Thursday, grabbing left-handed reliever Sean Henn from the Orioles.

MLB.com

Burnett Outduels Pedro, Yanks Even Series
The Yankees defeated Philadelphia 3-1 in Game 2 of the World Series.

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Jeter Wins Roberto Clemente Award
Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees has been named the 2009 recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.

Press Release

With Good Career Success Against Pedro, Hairston Starts Over Swisher
Jerry Hairston has a .952 OPS in 31 plate appearances against Martinez.

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Trade Market For Hermedia Materializes
The Marlins are hoping to trade Jeremy Hermedia this winter.

MLB.com

Pujols Explains Controversial Contract Comments
Albert Pujols reiterated on Thursday that he wants to remain with the Cardinals for his entire career.

Post-Dispatch

Pedro On Daddy Chant: 'Reminds Me God Is My Daddy'
Pedro Martinez was asked about possibly hearing 'Who's your Daddy?' chants during his start in Game 2 at Yankee Stadium.

St. Petersburg Times

Mariners Will Puruse Aroldis Chapman
The Mariners have asked to meet with Aroldis Chapman and his agent.

Seattle Times

A-Rod Outdone By Lee In Simplicity Department
Alex Rodriguez has credited his 'simple' approach to hitting, but says he was outdone in the simplicity department on Wednesday by Cliff Lee.

New York Post

LeBron Watching Yankees After Loss To Toronto
LeBron James immediately began watching CC Sabathia and the Yankees in the World Series following the Cavs' loss to the Raptors.

Yahoo!

Rockies Close To Three-Year Contract For Jim Tracy
The Rockies are moving toward an agreement on a three-year contract for manager Jim Tracy.

Denver Post

Giants Want To Keep F. Sanchez While Avoiding Paying Him $8.1M
The Giants are attempting to avoid picking up their $8.1 million option on Freddy Sanchez.

San Francisco Chronicle

Smoltz Wants To Remain In St. Louis
The Cardinals and John Smoltz have a mutual interest in reaching a deal this winter, according to sources.

Post-Dispatch

Chapman Meets With Red Sox At Fenway
Aroldis Chapman met with Theo Epstein and the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Boston Globe

Lee, Utley Lead Phillies Past Yankees In Game 1
The defending champion Phillies beat the Yankees 6-1 on Wednesday night at Yankee Stadium.

AP

Hudson Close To Three-Year Extension With Atlanta
Tim Hudson is expected to sign a three-year contract extension with the Braves by the end of this week.

FoxSports

Utley No Stranger To Two Strike Homers
Chase Utley took CC Sabathia deep twice in Game 1.

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Phillies Fan Charged With Offering Sex For World Series Tix
A lawyer for a Philadelphia woman charged with offering sex for World Series tickets says she is "a nice lady overcome with Phillies fever."

San Francisco Chronicle

McCarver: Calling A World Series Game Is Harder Than Playing In One
FOX broadcaster Tim McCarver says that calling a World Series game is much tougher than playing in one.

USA Today

World Series Games Add $15.5M Each To NYC
Each World Series game is worth $15.5 million to the New York City economy.

Bloomberg

Girardi Sticking With Hughes In Eighth
Yankees manager Joe Girardi plans to stick with reliever Phil Hughes as his eighth inning man.

New York Post

Marlins Preparing Offer For Josh Johnson
The Marlins are preparing a multiyear contract offer for pitcher Josh Johnson.

Miami Herald

Rangers Talk To Greer About Coaching Job
Rusty Greer has interviewed to become the hitting coach of the Rangers.

ESPN