March 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Soriano Told To Pack His Bags For Queens, Moments Later Halted
Two baseball officials close to the talks said discussions yesterday focused on the Mets' Aaron Heilman and Yusmeiro Petit, but that the Mets might prefer to deal Victor Zambrano rather than Heilman.
All Attention Turns To Tampa
With A.J. Burnett likely staying with the Marlins, Aubrey Huff and Danys Baez have become the two most attractive available names on the trade market.
Rangers Want Ponson
The Rangers' interest in Sidney Ponson has increased dramatically, MLB.com reports, and a trade with the Orioles could be consummated by the July 31 deadline to make deals without going through the wa
Rangers Want Cameron And A Star Prospect For Soriano
Trade talks between the Mets and Rangers have reportedly stalled as Texas wants Mike Cameron and star prospect Lastings Milledge.
Clement Hit In The Head With Line Drive
Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Clement was hit in the right side of the head by Carl Crawford's line drive Tuesday night and carried from the field on a stretcher.
Manny Asks For A Trade
In the Aug. 1 issue of Sports Illustrated, Tom Verducci will report that Ramirez has asked to be traded for the third time in the last four seasons.
Nomo Released By Tampa Bay
Right-hander Hideo Nomo was released Monday by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He went 5-8 with a 7.24 ERA in 19 starts.
Soriano Price Too High For Mets
Omar Minaya long has coveted Rangers second baseman Alfonso Soriano, but such an acquisition looks too costly for the Mets.