Dusty Baker got the Giants to a World Series in his lameduck year and was then quickly showed the door. Will he do the same in 2006 in Chicago?
June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Extensions For Baker And Hendry Likely To Be Addressd During Spring
Rolen Is Done For Year
All-Star third baseman Scott Rolen will have surgery on his left shoulder and miss the rest of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals said Sunday.
Patterson Will Likely Be Dealt This Winter
Corey Patterson is likely to have trade value this offseason, and general manager Jim Hendry will have to look at what he can get for moving him out of town.
Twins Claim Soriano
The Twins and Rangers have until Monday to finish a trade that would send Alfonso Soriano to Minnesota. The Rangers are interested in Francisco Liriano.
Cameron Expects To Be Back In '06
Mike Cameron has ruled out a return this season, but he expects to be fully recovered for the 2006 campaign.
Schilling To Return To Rotation On Thursday
WEEI is reporting that Curt Schilling will leave his role as the Boston closer on Thursday and start that game against the Royals. Mike Timlin will take over as the Red Sox closer.
Sox Designate Bellhorn For Assignment
The Red Sox designated second baseman Mark Bellhorn for assignment one day earlier than they had to, just to give him an extra day to catch on with another team.
Palmeiro Failed To Explain How Steroids Entered His System
Rafael Palmeiro failed to explain how a steroid entered his system when he went before a baseball panel several months ago to plead his case, The Sun reported Friday.
Damon Denies Internet Rumor Linking Him To Steroids
``If I tested something positive for anything, then someone threw something in the (sample)," said Damon. "I've had people thinking that since I was in high school.''
Rolen Needs Surgery
Scott Rolen said Thursday he's been told his ailing left shoulder will require surgery for a torn labrum that will sideline him for six months. He is undecided on whether or not he'll finish the year.
Sale Of Nationals To Be Done By Early September
The sale of the MLB-owned and operated Washington Nationals should be complete by early September.
Yankees Close In On Signing Ruben Rivera
Ruben Rivera swiped Derek Jeter's glove during the spring training of 2002, but the Yankees want him back and Jeter has even had the outfielder to his house since then.
Nomar Leaves Game With Stiffness In Lower Back
Nomar Garciaparra has been back for just 10 games and he has already suffered another injury, as he left Wednesday's game with stiffness in his lower back.
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