May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Mets Finalize Deal With Barajas
Rod Barajas thought he'd have signed a contract much sooner than he did.

ESPN

No Timetable For Duchscherer's Return
Justin Duchscherer felt discomfort and it turned into surgery.

ESPN

Jeter Will Address Contract In Fall, Doesn't Want Free Agency
Derek Jeter is about to begin the final season of a 10-year, $189 million contract with the Yankees.

MLB.com

2010 Season Preview: New York Mets
The Mets had a completely disappointing 2009 top open Citi Field, filled with injuries. Their offseason created more questions than it solved and competing in the NL East will be difficult.

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Rollins: Phillies Better Than Last Year
Jimmy Rollins has a history of making correct predictions.

MLB.com

Ichiro Excited Over Seattle's Moves
Ichiro Suzuki kept tabs on Seattle's moves this winter.

MLB.com

D-Backs, Reynolds Working On Deal
The Diamondbacks and Mark Reynolds will discuss a new deal up until Opening Day.

Yahoo! Sports

A's Chavez Works Out At First Base
The A's need Eric Chavez's offense, so they are going to try him at first base.

Yahoo! Sports

Fan In K.C. Sues After Being Hit With Hot Dog
A fan claims that a stray hot dog caused a detached retina and cataracts in his left eye.

ESPN

Report: Minor Leagues To Test For HGH
Baseball will begin testing for HGH in the minors.

ESPN

Nats' Storen Will Begin Season In Minors
Drew Storen is viewed as Washington's future closer.

Washington Post

Source: Phillies, Wilkerson Reach Deal
Brad Wilkerson hasn't played in the majors since 2008.

ESPN

Reaction To Comments Amuses Manny
Manny Ramirez said on Monday that he won't be with the Dodgers next season.

ESPN

Atlanta Signs Shortstop Salcedo
The Braves view Edward Salcedo as a first-round talent.

ESPN

Lee Doesn't Want To Talk Extension With Cubs During Season
Derrek Lee had 35 homers in 2009.

ESPN

Lowell 'Highly Motivated' To Play
Mike Lowell had no idea where he'd be playing this spring.

ESPN

Aaron Boone Retires, Joins ESPN
Aaron Boone played for six different teams.

ESPN

Former Teammates Surprised Blalock Remains Unsigned
Hank Blalock doesn't appear close to signing on with a team.

MLB.com

Righetti Monitoring Lincecum's Velocity
Tim Lincecum hovered about 91 or 92 mph in 2009.

Yahoo! Sports

Rangers Expect Greene To Miss Season
Khalil Greene is suffering from an anxiety disorder.

Dallas Morning-News

Peavy Turned Down Opening Day Start
Mark Buehrle will start on Opening Day for a franchise-record eighth time.

ESPN

Soriano's Knee Isn't 100 Percent
Alfonso Soriano still hopes to be ready by Opening Day.

ESPN

Dice-K Reports No Pain After Session
Daisuke Matsuzaka's workouts have been delayed by a back strain.

ESPN

Tigers, Damon Finalize One-Year Deal
Johnny Damon will earn $8 million in 2010.

ESPN

Posada 'Can't Wait' To Catch Burnett
Jose Molina was A.J. Burnett's regular catcher last season.

New York Daily News

Rays Plan To Address Crawford Deal
Carl Crawford could change addresses after the 2010 season.

FOX Sports

Reds, Gomes Agree To Deal
Jonny Gomes is officially returning to the Reds.

ESPN

Ortiz: I'm An End Of Season Guy
David Ortiz is looking to build on a strong second half.

ESPN

Beltran: No Hard Feelings Towards Mets
Carlos Beltran is on schedule in his rehab from knee surgery.

ESPN

Aaron Lauds McGwire's Public Apology
Hank Aaron is proud of Mark McGwire.

ESPN