June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Unit Might Miss Next Start With Bad Back
The 41-year-old left-hander started having back spasms while covering first base in the fourth inning during his start on Saturday.
White Sox Had Deal In Place For Griffey, He Could Still Clear Waivers
According to Baseball Weekly, the White Sox had an agreement on a deal for Griffey that ultimately was rejected by Reds ownership.
Marlins Wanted Soriano
The Marlins, Orioles and Rangers discussed a three-way trade which would have sent Alfonso Soriano to Florida before Peter Angelos stopped the talks.
Union May File Grievance For Leaking Drug Name
The players' union says Major League Baseball may be responsible for leaking the name of the drug for which Rafael Palmeiro tested positive.
Manny Will Likely Clear Waivers
Manny Ramirez will undoubtedly clear waivers in the upcoming days, but there is virtually no shot the Red Sox will be able to resurrect trade talks with the Mets and Tampa Bay.
Ivan Rodriguez Suspended For Four Games
Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez was suspended for four games Friday for arguing with the plate umpire during a game against Oakland last week.
Bonds Now Optimistic About Playing This Season
The San Francisco slugger took a slightly more upbeat approach Thursday in a posting on his Web site, www.barrybonds.com, three days after saying he didn't expect to resume until 2006.
You're Fired!
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Lee Mazzilli on Thursday. The Orioles have made bench coach Sam Perlozzo the interim manager for the remainder of the season.
Raffy To Release Information About Drug Test To Congress
Rafael Palmeiro has agreed to release information about his failed drug test to Congress, including the results, dates of the tests and other relevant details.
Manny Leaves Game After Collision With Renteria
Manny Ramirez was forced out of Wednesday night's game against the Royals with two contusions, one on the right side of his chest and the other on the right side of his face.
Twins Dispute Report On Hunter
ESPN reported on Tuesday that outfielder Torii Hunter has a torn tendon in his left ankle in addition to a fracture, which had Twins officials fielding inquiries from the local media.
Report: Palmeiro Had Stanozolol In System
Rafael Palmeiro's positive drug test involved the potent anabolic steroid stanozolol, a person in baseball with direct knowledge of the sport's drug-testing program told the NY Times.
Giants Designate Grissom For Assignment
The San Francisco Giants designated Marquis Grissom for assignment Tuesday, the same day the club introduced new outfielder Randy Winn, acquired in a trade with Seattle on Saturday.
Ryan Franklin Receives 10-Day Suspension For Steroids
Seattle Mariners pitcher Ryan Franklin has received a 10-day suspension under the terms of Major League Baseball's steroids policy.
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