June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Kotsay On Extension: "Things Are Going In The Right Direction"


Center fielder Mark Kotsay said "things are going in the right direction" when asked about the possibilty of a two-year contract extension, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Schilling May Have Return Pushed Back Again


Right-hander Curt Schilling isn't a guarantee to return to the Red Sox rotation before the All-Star break, manager Terry Francona said.
Padres Trade For Quantrill


The Padres swapped struggling pitchers with the New York Yankees, acquiring recently demoted reliever Paul Quantrill for Darrell May and Tim Redding, plus cash.
Nomar Hopes To Play Final Two Months Of Season


Chicago Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra said he is recovering faster than he expected from surgery to repair a ruptured tendon in his left groin.
Rogers Suspened 20 Games And Fined $50,000


Texas Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers was suspended for 20 games and fined $50,000 by Major League Baseball on Friday for an outburst that sent a television cameraman to the hospital.
Rangers Explode For Eight Home Runs


Kevin Mench hit three homers and Mark Teixeira had two as Texas hit eight home runs in a game for the second time this season, leading the Rangers to an 18-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.
Stanton And Quantrill Released By Yankees


Relievers Mike Stanton and Paul Quantrill became the first victims of the New York Yankees' roster shakeup when they were cut Thursday.





