March 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

A's Sign Tomko, Jennings To Deals

Jun 7, 2014 11:14 AM

The Athletics have signed veteran right-handers Jason Jennings and Brett Tomko to Minor League contracts. Jennings owns a 62-74 lifetime record and 4.95 ERA in 225 games, including 180 starts, in nine big league seasons. Tomko's career line includes a 100-102 mark and 4.65 ERA in 389 games (266 starts) over 13 Major League seasons.

MLB.com

Tags: Oakland Athletics, Signing

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Sizemore Fine Hitting Second For Indians

Jul 18, 2014 2:52 AM

Grady Sizemore is fine moving to the second spot in Cleveland's batting order to help increase run potential. "It's a luxury to have a guy like him leading off," said Manny Acta. "Right now, I've got a couple of guys who are no longer here, and we need to lengthen our lineup." Indians second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera will move into the leadoff spot.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tags: Cleveland Indians, Misc Rumor

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Escobar Could Begin Season On DL

Sep 19, 2014 5:21 PM

Mets manager Jerry Manuel says pitcher Kelvim Escobar could begin the season on the disabled list. Escobar, who was expected to be the team's setup man, hasn't been throwing this spring due to weakness in his right shoulder. "I don't see it right now," Manuel said. "Hopefully I'm wrong, but that I don't see."

Star-Ledger

Tags: New York Mets, Injury

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Lidge, Romero Test Arms

Sep 28, 2014 11:34 PM

Phillies relievers J.C. Romero and Brad Lidge returned to the mound on Sunday for the first time in a long time. Romero threw for the first time since elbow surgery in October to repair a torn flexor tendon, while Lidge threw for the first time since elbow and knee surgeries this offseason. Romero threw 23 pitches, all fastballs, and Lidge threw 35.

ESPN

Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Misc Rumor

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Chan Ho Park Officially Joins Yankees

Jul 10, 2014 11:53 AM

South Korean pitcher Chan Ho Park took part in his first workout with the Yankees on Sunday. Park agreed last week to a one-year deal worth $1.2 million. "He's a guy we've noticed the past few years, how he plays up out of the bullpen," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. "I think our bullpen is a strength, to be honest. When Chan Ho Park was still on the [free agent] board this late and the ability to get him at $1.2 million, I thought that there was real value there. He makes us deeper."

ESPN

Tags: New York Yankees, Misc Rumor

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Peavy Wants Gonzalez On White Sox

Nov 16, 2014 8:57 AM

White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy wants to see the team make a play for former teammate Adrian Gonzalez, according a report. "I want Adrian to be my teammate over here," Peavy told CBS Sports. The Padres are believed to have made Gonzalez available for quite some time. "That's really what we need, a big left-handed hitter," according to one unnamed club source. "They're saying Kenny [Williams] would give anything to get him, maybe even [second baseman Gordon] Beckham."

Yahoo! Sports

Tags: Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Trade Rumor

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A-Rod Involved In Fender-Bender

Oct 31, 2014 3:05 PM

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was involved in a minor accident Thursday on his way to Steinbrenner Field. "I wouldn't even call it (an accident)," Rodriguez told the New York Daily News. "I was going about two miles per hour. It was a fender-bender. "You couldn't even tell on my car. There wasn't even a scratch." Rodriguez said the incident involving his $400,000 Maybach occurred "early" Thursday morning.

New York Daily News

Tags: New York Yankees, Misc Rumor

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K-Rod Still Suffering From Pink Eye

Nov 16, 2014 8:57 AM

Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez has been suffering from pink eye in both his eyes for more than a week. "What can I tell you," Rodriguez said. "I haven't gotten improvement yet. It hasn't been going away at all." The condition started in his left eye, but it quickly spread to his right as well. "At first I thought it was allergies," he said. "I kept rubbing it and didn't pay attention. I can do all my work with the goggles, but without them I can't see at all."

The Record

Tags: New York Mets, Injury

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Brewers: Offer To Fielder Won't Be Just For Show

Oct 11, 2014 1:44 PM

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio says that they won't simply make a contract offer to Prince Fielder as a public relations move. "It's too much time and effort if it's just (for) show," said Attanasio. "(Agent) Scott (Boras) is very busy and I'm very busy and (general manager) Doug Melvin is maybe the busiest of the three of us. I don't think there's any show about it. Ultimately, there will be a meeting of the minds or there won't be." The Brewers unsuccessfully tried to keep CC Sabathia following the 2008 season with an offer that was trumped by all competitors. "There's no timetable, there's no pressure on either side," said Attanasio. "Prince is very relaxed. You can figure out what's realistic and not realistic, what makes sense and doesn't make sense, distractions or no distractions. "No. 1, nobody wants a distraction. Without having any set deadlines or parameters, it's better in a lot of ways, because you start checking the days on the calendar (otherwise) and all of that."

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Tags: Milwaukee Brewers, Free Agent Rumor

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Dodgers Haven't Ruled Out Manny For Taiwan Trip

May 16, 2014 2:50 PM

The Dodgers haven't ruled out the possibility of Manny Ramirez traveling to Taiwan next month for a three-game exhibition series. Most of the team's marquee players aren't expected to make the trip, which is expected to involve flights of at least 13 hours in each direction. "I don't think any of us will know until we get on the plane [March 10]," Dodgers manager Joe Torre said. "We keep sort of moving people around. But he certainly seems like he is interested in going, let's put it that way."

ESPN

Tags: Los Angeles Dodgers, Misc Rumor

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Reyes Meets With FBI About Doctor
Jose Reyes was questioned about a Canadian doctor accused of selling an unapproved drug known as Actovegin.

ESPN

Milledge Is Focused, Mature In Pittsburgh
Lastings Milledge has gotten serious in Pittsburgh.

MLB.com

Samardzija Hopes To Catch On With Cubs
Jeff Samardzija has worked to add a pitch to his arsenal.

Yahoo! Sports

Henderson Will Teach A's To Steal Bases
The A's where fourth in stolen bases last season.

Yahoo! Sports

Chipper: It's Rebound Or Retire In 2010
Chipper Jones hit 100 points lower last season than he did in 2008.

ESPN

Lee: Byrd, Bradley Comparisons Unfair
Derrek Lee believes that there may be some racial profiling going on in Chicago.

ESPN

Dye Is 'Shocked' That He's Unemployed
Jermaine Dye has been among the most productive outfielders in recent years.

Chicago Sun-Times

LaPorta Is Aiming For March 10 Return
Matt LaPorta has been pushed to the outfield with Russell Branyan in town.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Tigers Won't Rush Brandon Inge
Brandon Inge is working back from knee surgery.

Detroit News

Wife Of Bonds Files For Divorce
Barry Bonds is headed for divorce after 12 years of marriage.

ESPN

Konerko Ponders Possible Chicago Exit
Paul Konerko is entering the final year of his contract.

ESPN

Source: Cardinals Sign Felipe Lopez
Felipe Lopez has reached an agreement with St. Louis.

ESPN

Union Boss: It's Premature To Discuss HGH Testing
Testing for HGH in the majors still appears to be far away.

Yahoo! Sports

Billy Buckner Could Be Arizona's 5th Starter
The Diamondbacks could use Billy Buckner as their fifth starter.

Arizona Republic

Zambrano's Days As Pinch-Hitter Over
Carlos Zambrano pinch-hit for the Cubs seven times in 2009.

Chicago Tribune

Beltre: Ankle Isn't 'As Bad As It Looked'
Adrian Beltre twisted his ankle on Wednesday.

ESPN

Morneau Wants More Rest This Spring
Justin Morneau dealt with injuries at the end of last season.

ESPN

Sandoval's Glasses Could Increase '09's .943 OPS
Pablo Sandoval was one of baseball's best hitters in 2009 and the vision out of his left eye wasn't very good.

CBS Sports

Buehrle Might Walk Away 'In A Couple Years'
Mark Buehrle has two years left on his contract.

Chicago Tribune

A-Rod Says 'Humongous Gorilla' Off His Back
Alex Rodriguez feels much more relaxed heading into this season.

ESPN