June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Hart's Resignation Clears Way For 28-Year-Old GM
John Hart stepped down Tuesday as general manager of the Texas Rangers, clearing the way for 28-year-old Jon Daniels to become the youngest GM in major league history.
Leyland Agrees To Manage Tigers
Jim Leyland has agreed to manage the Detroit Tigers, a person close to the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Could Furcal Play 2B At Shea?
Braves shortstop Rafael Furcal, a free agent after the postseason, has purportedly let it be known he would be willing to play second base for the Mets.
Leyland Would Accept Detroit Job
"If there's a fit for both parties and I'm offered the position, I'll accept it," said Jim Leyland following his interview with Detroit's GM.
Tigers Fire Trammell
Manager Alan Trammell was fired Monday by the Detroit Tigers, one day after the team finished 28 games out of first place in the AL Central.
Nomar Could Be Going To Florida
The Palm Beach Post on Sunday reported the Marlins are seeking a shortstop for the 2006 campaign and that Nomar Garciaparra could be a player they covet.
Trader Jack Leaving Marlins
"The last couple of years I haven't had as much fun as I'd like," McKeon said. "Since I'm the leader, I'll take full responsibility for the poor year we had."
Burrell Could Be Heading To Arizona
It's likely that the Phils will investigate trading Pat Burrell and Bobby Abreu, both of whom have no-trade clauses.
Boston Still Might Trade Manny
Execs believe Boston would do the Manny Ramirez-for-Carlos Beltran swap, but the Mets show no interest in trading Beltran.
Yankees Win! The Yankees Win!!!
The New York Yankees won the AL East on Saturday, with an 8-4 win over the Red Sox. This is their eighth consecutive AL East title.
Dempster Gets $15.5 Million Extension
Chicago Cubs closer Ryan Dempster agreed Saturday to a $15.5 million, three-year contract extension through the 2008 season.
McGwire Continues To Act Guilty, No Comment On Steroids
"I've moved on from it and I wish the media would," McGwire said. "I've made my statement in Washington, that's my statement, and when I left Washington that's the last time I was ever going to talk a
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