June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap

Zito Could Be Moved, Chavez Is Staying
The A's, despite reports to the contrary, will listen to offers for left-handed starter Barry Zito, but they refuse to trade third baseman Eric Chavez according to USA Today.

USA Today

Red Sox Trade Ramon Vazquez For Alex Cora
In a swap of utility infielders, the Cleveland Indians traded Alex Cora to the Boston Red Sox for Ramon Vazquez on Thursday.

USAToday

MRI On Pavano's Shoulder Comes Back Negative

ESPN

Reuter Takes Tomko's Place In The Bullpen

ESPN

Sweeney Leaves Game After Being Hit In Forearm

ESPN

Schilling Will Take A Trip To The Bullpen Coming Off Ankle Injury
With their closer struggling and their ace at partial strength, the Boston Red Sox are sending Curt Schilling to the bullpen to plug a gap there and help him work his way back from an ankle injury.

ESPN

Glavine Could Be Switching Over To The Bronx
Tom Glavine's three-year, $34-million contract includes a full no-trade clause, but don't expect Glavine to throw a Gary Sheffield-type tantrum if and when the Mets approach him about a deal.

Newsday

Tomko Goes Back To The Rotation

ESPN

Jon Lieber Gets Struck On The Right Elbow, X-Rays Show No Break

ESPN

Beckett Strains Left Oblique After Just 45 Pitches

ESPN

Kent Strains Left Hamstring In 6-1 Loss To Colorado
Jeff Kent left Tuesday night's 6-1 loss to Colorado in the sixth inning with a strained left hamstring, just hours after the Dodgers placed All-Star shortstop Cesar Izturis on the 15-day DL.

ESPN

The Triple Crown Contender Injures Shoulder
Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee, who leads the majors with a .378 batting average, left Tuesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves with a shoulder injury.

ESPN

Dodgers Learn Drew Won't Need Surgery, Will Be Out Two Weeks

ESPN

Twins Magic Run May Be At Its End

Doug Benton/RealGM

Steinbrenner Receives Come-From-Behind Win For HIs 75th Birthday

Tom Morris/RealGM

Lawton Is The Subject Of Heavy Trade Talk
Matt Lawton said yesterday he is aware of the trade talks, which have been taking place for more than two weeks, adding he fully expects to be dealt.

Post-Gazette

Astros Working On An Adam Dunn Deal
According to a report, the Astros have been working on a deal to acquire Dunn for prospects Ezequiel Astacio, Taylor Buchholz and Fernando Nieve.

Houston Chronicle

Schilling Struggles In Triple-A Start
The right-hander struggled Monday night in what was supposed to be his final rehab outing before returning to the big league rotation, allowing five runs and eight hits in five innings for Boston's Tr

ESPN

Bonds Back In Southern California Rehabilitating Knee

ESPN

Schmidt Is Growing Tired Of Trade Rumors

SF Chronicle

Drew Breaks Left Wrist On A HBP
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder J.D. Drew broke his left wrist Sunday night when he was hit by a pitch from Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Brad Halsey.

ESPN

Nationals Place Nick Johnson On 15-Day DL

ESPN

Ortiz Leads Group Of Four Red Sox Starters On 2005 All-Star Team
David Ortiz got the most votes for this season's All-Star game, as he is one of four Red Sox players to start for the American League.

RealGM

Mariners Off-Season Acquisitions Not Living Up To Expectations

Doug Benton/RealGM

Mariners Cut Bret Boone
Three-time All-Star second baseman Bret Boone was cut by the Seattle Mariners on Sunday after a half-season of struggles at the plate.

ESPN

Theo Shops For Bullpen Help

Boston Herald

Pavano's Sore Shoulder Could Fasttrack A Trade
If Carl Pavano's shoulder is worse than feared the Yankees will have to make a trade for another starter, such as the Giants' Jason Schmidt or the Marlins' A.J. Burnett.

NY Post

Cubs Could Make Patterson Available

NY Post

Lyon Gets Closer To Coming Off DL

ESPN

44-Year-Old John Franco Designated For Assignment

ESPN