March 2011 - Baseball Wiretap
Boston Also Gets Fields In Bedard Deal
The Red Sox also acquired Josh Fields in the three-team trade that landed them left-hander Erik Bedard.
In the first part of the deal, Boston got Trayvon Robinson from the Dodgers for Tim Federowicz, Juan Rodriguez and Stephen Fife.
The Red Sox then flipped Robinson and Chih-Hsien Chiang to Seattle for Bedard and Fields.
Nats, Twins Can't Reach Deal For Span
The Nationals wanted to acquire center fielder Denard Span from the Twins, but the two clubs couldn't come to an agreement by Sunday afternoon's trade deadline.
Minnesota was interested in landing Washington closer Drew Storen as part of the deal.
Marlins Hand Braves 10,000th Loss
The Marlins defeated the Braves 3-1 on Sunday, handing Atlanta their 10,000th loss in franchise history.
The Braves become only the second team in big league history with 10,000 losses. The Phillies reached that mark in 2007.
Atlanta picked up their 10,000th win a couple of weeks ago, including their time in Boston and Milwaukee.
Astros Done Making Deals
The Astros are telling teams that they are done making trades.
That means the likes of Wandy Rodriguez, Brett Myers, Jason Michaels and Carlos Lee will remain in Houston.
Red Sox Land Bedard In Three-Team Deal
The Red Sox have reportedly acquired left-hander Erik Bedard from the Mariners in a three-team deal.
According to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com, the Dodgers were the third party.
Pittsburgh Acquires Ludwick From Padres
The Pirates have acquired outfielder Ryan Ludwick in a deadline deal with the Padres, according to a report.
San Diego will receive a player to be named later.
Toronto Or Nowhere For Wandy?
Jayson Stark of ESPN.com is reporting that the Blue Jays appear to be the only team remaining in talks with the Astros for left-hander Wandy Rodriguez.
The Yankees have dropped out of talks with Houston.
Nothing is close currently, according to teams that have spoken to the Astros.
Rangers Land San Diego's Adams
The Rangers have acquired reliever Mike Adams from the Padres.
San Diego will receive pitching prospects Joe Wieland and Robbie Erlin, according to reports.
There had been rumors that Texas was close to acquire Bell's teammate, closer Heath Bell.
Phillies Still In On Heath Bell
The Phillies are still in the race to acquire reliever Heath Bell from the Padres as the trade deadline approaches.
Yankees Won't Deal For Wandy Rodriguez
The Yankees are officially out of the running to acquire left-hander Wandy Rodriguez from the Astros, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.com.
Stark writes that if Rodriguez is dealt, the Blue Jays appear to be the leaders.
A's Deal Ziegler To Diamondbacks
The Athletics have agreed to trade right-handed reliever Brad Ziegler to the Diamondbacks for a pair of minor leaguers.
Angels Have 'Minimal Interest' In Bell
The Angels aren't going as hard after Heath Bell as some other clubs.
Blue Jays Targeting Chris Iannetta
Andrew Baggarly tweets that acquiring Chris Iannetta could be a "precursor to flip Jose Molina to the Giants."
Twins, Nationals Still Discussing Span Deal
The Twins and Nationals have been in talks all week regarding a trade for Denard Span.
Boston's Deal For Harden Falls Through
It's still possible that the Red Sox and Athletics could work out a deal on Sunday.
Cardinals, Dodgers Seal Deal For Furcal
Rafael Furcal waived his no-trade rights to approve the move to St. Louis.
Yankees Looking At Heath Bell
New York has been looking for relievers for the stretch run.
Pirates, Indians Still In Race For Ludwick
The Padres could trade Ryan Ludwick on Sunday.
Orioles Send Derrek Lee To Pittsburgh
Derrek Lee is being injected into a playoff race.
Indians, Rockies Deal For Jimenez Complete
Cleveland is making a push for the American League Central title.
Braves Get Bourn From Astros
Michael Bourn is hitting .303 and leads the major leagues with 39 stolen bases.
Giants Acquire Cabrera From Indians
Orlando Cabrera will take over San Francisco's shortstop role while Miguel Tejada is out.
Rangers Send Hunter, Davis To Orioles For Uehara
The Orioles will also give the Rangers $2 million, according to sources.
Arizona Acquires Marquis From Washington
The Nationals will receive minor league infielder Zach Walters in the deal.
Red Sox Nearing Deal For Harden
Oakland would receive Boston prospect Lars Anderson and a player to be named.
Kuroda Will Remain With Dodgers
There has been speculation for weeks that Hiroki Kuroda, who has a no-trade clause, would be traded before Sunday's deadline.
Indians, Rockies Close To Deal As Jimenez Is Pulled
The Indians appear to have acquired Ubaldo Jimenez from the Rockies for at least three prospects.
Rockies Have Scout Watching Ivan Nova
The Rockies and Yankees have been discussing Ubaldo Jimenez for quite some time.
Kuroda Open To Rangers, Red Sox And Yankees
Texas has been pushing hard for the right-hander.
Phillies Asked About Jim Thome
Philadelphia would like to add another hitter to their lineup.