June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Mets To Beat All Offers On Wagner
The Mets are ready to beat any offer for Billy Wagner. And with the Phillies already preparing contingency plans in case they lose their free-agent closer.
Scioscia Through 2009
Mike Scioscia got a new deal Friday to manage the Angels through the 2009 season. Scioscia guided the Angels to a 95-67 record and their second straight AL West division title this year.
Champs Buy Out Big Hurt
The Chicago White Sox bought out Frank Thomas for $3.5 million on Friday, making the best slugger in team history eligible for free agency.
Castilla Dealt To Padres For Lawrence
Third baseman Vinny Castilla was traded by the Washington Nationals to the San Diego Padres for right-hander Brian Lawrence and cash Thursday night.
Reebok Inks Deal With Giambi
Jason Giambi has officially become the comeback kid. After admitting to a federal grand jury that he used steroids, Giambi had a terrific 2005 campaign and Reebok has signed him to an endorsement dea
Angels Begin Courtship Of Paul Konerko
As expected, the Angels have contacted slugger Paul Konerko's agent as the first baseman heads toward free agency.
Dodgers Want To Speak With Hart
The Dodgers are interested in former Texas Rangers general manager John Hart to fill the general manager's position, the Dallas Morning News reported on its Web site Thursday.
Rays To Hire Hunsicker
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are expected to hire former Houston general manager Gerry Hunsicker as a team executive, the latest move in their front office makeover.
Lawton Tests Positive For Steroids
Matt Lawton has tested positive for steroids, Newsday has confirmed. Major League Baseball is expected to make an announcement later on Wednesday.
Theo Dismisses Power Struggle Reports
Theo Epstein on Wednesday dismissed reports that a power struggle with team president Larry Lucchino led him to walk away from the organization this week.
Mets Could Add Hoffman
The Mets could add Trevor Hoffman to their shopping list of prospective closers now that he seems to be at an impasse with the Padres over a contract extension.
Phillies To Name Gillick GM
According to a report on the Philadelphia Inquirer's web site, the Phillies will name Pat Gillick as their next GM on Wednesday.
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