June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Rays Get Permission To Interview Girardi
New York Yankees bench coach Joe Girardi was given permission Saturday to interview for the Devil Rays' managerial opening.
Geren And Washington To Interview For A's Job
Oakland general manager Billy Beane will interview two members of the Athletics' coaching staff this coming week for the team's managerial vacancy.
Washburn Scratched From Game 4, Lackey To Start With Colon In L.A.
Jarrod Washburn was scheduled to start Game 4, but a throat infection will sideline him and push John Lackey to the mound on three days' rest.
Unit And Wang Available For Relief
On the heels of an embarassing performance on Friday night, Randy Johnson has let Joe Torre know that he is available to pitch out of the bullpen in Game 4.
Mariners To Pursue A.J. Burnett
The Seattle Mariners will join the Blue Jays, Orioles and Nationals in the hunt for A.J. Burnett, the best pitcher in this season's free agent market.
Mussina Waits In L.A. For Potential Game 5
Mike Mussina stayed in Los Angeles when the series moved East. He was the winning pitcher in Game 1 and would be scheduled to start a deciding Game 5 in Anaheim -- if the Yankees can force one.
Gagne Calls Out Owner After Pitcher Plays Just 14 Games In 2005
Eric Gagne spent the majority of the 2005 season on the DL, but that hasn't stopped him from letting owner Frank McCourt what he needs to do this off-season.
Manny Looking For A New Agent
There is also little doubt the Red Sox intend to explore a trade of Ramirez, just as they have in each of the last two offseasons and again at the July trading deadline.
Griffey And Giambi Named Comeback Players Of 2005
Ken Griffey and Jason Giambi have battled through injuries and illness to regain the form of seasons when they won MVP awards.
Phillies Begin Attempt To Bring Back Wagner
The Phillies' pursuit of Billy Wagner began in earnest Thursday, as GM Ed Wade said he called the closer, who lives in on a Virginia farm during the off-season.
New Rays Owner Fires Chuck LaMar
Chuck LaMar has been with the Rays since their inception, but new owner Stuart Sternberg fired the GM on Thursday.
Yanks Give Fish Permission To Speak With Girardi
In a move that signals Joe Torre will be back in the Bronx next season, the Yankees have given the Marlins permission to speak with bench coach Joe Girardi.
Macha Done In Oakland
Ken Macha, whose three-year contract with the A's expired Sunday, will not return as manager in 2006.
Moreno Won't Stand In Scioscia's Way To Dodgers
If the Dodgers sought permission to interview Mike Scioscia for their vacant managerial position and Scioscia were interested, Angel owner Arte Moreno said he would not stand in Scioscia's way.
Let The Manny To The Mets Rumors Fly
The search for a big bat in the middle of the Mets' lineup continues and Manny Ramirez will be on Omar Minaya's radar.
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