May 2005 - Baseball Wiretap

Delgado Could Now Head To The Bronx Instead Of Queens
There were indications on Monday that the Yankees may jump into the fray for Carlos Delgado. Delgado was rumored to be headed to the Mets, but the Marlins would rather not trade him to another team in

Boston Globe

Boston Interested In Bringing Back Gordon

Newsday

Yanks Attention Shifts To Damon

Newsday

Beckett Deal Is Done, Contingent On Physicals
The Red Sox and Marlins have come to a tentative agreement on a trade that would send Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to Boston for Hanley Ramirez, Anibal Sanchez and a minor leaguer pitcher.

ESPN

Red Sox And Marlins Close In On A Deal
A trade that would send Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell to Boston for shortstop Hanley Ramirez and one of the Red Sox's top pitching prospects is nearing completion.

ESPN

Mariners Sign Kenji Johima
Kenji Johima signed with the Seattle Mariners on Monday, scoring the first big-name free-agent of the season.

Seattle Times

Castillo And Lo Duca Become Mets Opportunities

NY Daily News

Marlins Demand A Top Pitching Prospect For Beckett
At least six teams are Josh Beckett interested in Beckett, but the Rangers are one of four teams in serious pursuit of him, the source said.

Palm Beach Post

Jacque Jones Becomes A Consolation Prize For San Diego

Star Tribune

Soriano A Consideration For Center Field In The Bronx

Newsday

Yanks Willing To Do Whatever It Takes To Get Ichiro
"Whatever it takes" is basically their standing offer for Ichiro in hopes that his feud with manager Mike Hargrove could be impetus to a trade.

Newsday

Twins Interested In Lowell

St. Paul Pioneer Press

Wells Likely To Return To San Diego
The Sox intend to move David Wells, likely to the San Diego Padres in a deal that could bring center fielder Dave Roberts and a pitcher back to Boston.

Boston Globe

Red Sox Enter Beckett Derby
According to baseball sources, both the Red Sox and Texas Rangers are having serious discussions with the Florida Marlins about a trade for right-hander Josh Beckett.

Boston Herald

Guillen To Have Surgery

AP

Rivera Wants Gordon Back

NY Daily News

Cardinal Court Burnett, Dotel, Morris

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Damon Quietly Becomes The Yanks Center Field Choice

NorthJersey.com

Nady Could Be Dealt Again
Xavier Nady could be included in a package for Carlos Delgado, Manny Ramirez or even Barry Zito.

Newsday

Beckett On His Way To Texas?
Josh Beckett and Mike Lowell are close to being dealt to the Rangers for Hank Blalock and a top pitching prospect.

Palm Beach Post

Colletti To Interview Fregosi And Collins

ESPN

Mets And Padres Finish Cameron Deal
Mike Cameron's vision is fine and he is going back to the scene of the crime as he has been dealt to the Padres for Xavier Nady.

AP

Ozuna Re-Signs With White Sox

AP

Nationals Boost Bench With Anderson

AP

Rowland Could Still Be Dealt To Free Up White Sox Cash

Chicago Tribune

Pavano Wants Out Of The Zoo
Right-hander Carl Pavano, who signed a four-year contract with the Yankees a year ago, has been telling friends he wants out.

Newark Star-Ledger

Damon Opens Negotiations With Sox At $11 or $12 Million Per
Scott Boras and Johnny Damon have high hopes for their free agent contract negotiations as they are beginning at $12 million per year for 5-7 years.

Boston Herald

Orioles Could Get In Delgado Mix

Palm Beach Post

Eyre Reluctantly Leaves Giants, Signs With Cubs, Closer To Home

ESPN

Chipper To The Rescue; Set To Restructure Deal With Braves
Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones has agreed to restructure his contract, potentially saving the team $15 million over the next three seasons.

ESPN/AJC