April 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Yankees Acquire Lawton
The New York Yankees completed a trade for Matt Lawton last night and he was in their line-up on Saturday afternoon.
Orioles Attempt To Get Rid Of Ponson
The Orioles are trying to figure out the best course of action for dealing with the right-hander's mounting alcohol-related problems.
Doc Halladay Done For Season
Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay will not play again this season after breaking his leg last month.
Mets Plan Matsui Exit
The Mets' front office already is planning an offseason exit strategy for Matsui if a willing taker for at least half of his $8-million contract for 2006 can be found.
Doc Turns Himself In
Former baseball star Dwight Gooden, sought by police since he fled a DUI traffic stop three days ago, turned himself in at a county jail Thursday, police said.
Moorad Says Melvin Is Safe
Arizona's general partner Jeff Moorad has said that Bob Melvin will be back in 2006, despite the club's inconsistent play.
Bradley Will Have Season-Ending Surgery
The Dodgers' clubhouse problems have taken care of themselves as Milton Bradley will need surgery to repair a torn patelar tendon in his left knee.
Aramis Leaves Game With Strained Quad
The Cubs season went from bad to worse, as Aramis Ramirez will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his strained quad.
Phillies Reamin Interested In Extending Wagner
After Billy Wagner said on Monday that he didn't think the Phillies were interested in signing him to a new contract, it has come to light that the club made an offer to his agent.
Bradley Accuses Kent Of An Inability To Deal With Black Players
Jeff Kent's reputation as a clubhouse cancer is coming to light again, this time it is a feud with Milton Bradley.
Wait 'Till Next Year
At this point in the season, the Chicago Cubs are close to becoming sellers on the trade market and Todd Walker could be the prime candidate to be moved to a contender.
Rangers Keep Soriano
Minnesota claimed Alfonso Soriano on special revocable waivers last week, and the Rangers had until Monday afternoon to decide whether to trade him.
Sabean Unsure Whether Or Not Bonds Will Return This Season
"It's wait and see," Sabean said Monday. "He's been through a lot and he will continue to be through a lot until he's back in uniform on a daily basis."
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