June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap

Marlins In Talks With Pittsburgh On Mark Redman
The Marlins talked to the Pittsburgh Pirates last week about bringing left-hander Mark Redman back to Florida, according to a source with knowledge of the talks.

Palm Beach Post

Borowski Signs With The Devil Rays

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Nick Johnson Suffers Setback With Bruised Heel

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Brown's Back Improving, Throws Off Mound On Monday

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Perez Out At Least Six Weeks With Broken Toe

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Abreu Wins Home Run Derby With A Record 41 Homers
Bobby Abreu won the Home Run Derby with a record-setting performance Monday night, hitting an astounding 24 homers in his first turn at bat before outslugging hometown favorite Ivan Rodriguez.

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Carpenter And Buehrle To Start The All-Star Game
Right-hander Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals and left-hander Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox will be the starting pitchers in the All-Star Game.

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Mid-August Becomes Bonds Target Date For Return

Boone Traded To Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins made a bid to bolster their young infield Monday by acquiring former All-Star second baseman Bret Boone from the Seattle Mariners.

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Giants Shop Ray Durham
The Giants are thought to be entertaining offers for second baseman Ray Durham, who, despite being injury-prone, could provide a contender with a solid switch-hitting bat.

SF Chronicle

L.A. For Dunn?
Rumors are rampant that Dunn could be headed for L.A. if the Dodgers remain convinced they can make a run at the National League West title.

LA Times

Rogers Will Play In All-Star Game

The Dallas Morning News

Kapler Returning To Boston

Boston Globe

Wilson To Nationals Deal Put On Hold
The Rockies would receive 27-year-old starting pitcher Zach Day, nearly ready to come off the 15-day disabled list, and marginal prospect J.J. Davis, a Triple-A outfielder for Preston Wilson.

Denver Post

Soriano Misses Sunday Game To Be With Wife For Birth

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Clement Replaces Halladay On All-Star Team
Boston Red Sox right-hander Matt Clement will replace injured Toronto pitcher Roy Halladay on the American League squad in the All-Star Game, Boston manager Terry Francona announced Saturday.

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Halladay Out At Least A Month With Broken Bone In Leg
Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay will miss at least a month because of a broken bone in his left leg, spoiling his shot to start next week's All-Star Game.

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Pirates Activate Craig Wilson From DL

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Steroid Law Likely In The MLB

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Chipper Hopes To Return On July 18th In San Francisco
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones hopes to return to the lineup July 18 when the Braves begin a three-game series in San Francisco.

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Indians' Betancourt Suspended For 10 Days For Banned Substance

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Kotsay Signs Three-Year Extension With Oakland
Mark Kotsay agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Oakland Athletics on Saturday, keeping the reliable center fielder with the club through the 2008 season.

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Halladay Leaves Game After Being Hit In Shin By Line Drive
Toronto Blue Jays All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay left Friday night's game against the Texas Rangers in the third inning when he was struck in the left shin by a line drive hit by Kevin Mench.

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Hurricane Dennis Helps Provide Baltimore With A Much Needed Win

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Payton To Be Dealt To Oakland For Bradford
The Red Sox designated outfielder Jay Payton for assignment yesterday and have a deal in place to send him to the Oakland A's for reliever Chad Bradford.

Projo.com

Cubs Send Patterson To Triple-A Iowa
The Chicago Cubs optioned struggling center fielder Corey Patterson to Triple-A Iowa on Thursday night following their eighth straight loss.

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Rockies Sign Mike DeJean To A One-Year Contract

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Teixeira Will Represent USA In International Home Run Derby

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Red Sox Designate Payton For Assignment

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Foulke Undergoes Arthroscopic Surgery On Left Knee
Red Sox closer Keith Foulke had arthroscopic surgery to repair damaged cartilage on his left knee Thursday, the latest development impacting Boston's ineffective bullpen.

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