June 2005 - Baseball Wiretap
Pierre Headed For Windy City
The Florida Marlins have tentatively agreed on a four-player deal that would send Juan Pierre to the Chicago Cubs, for three young pitchers.
Mets Ramp Things Up With Zito, Trying To Dump Benson On KC
The Mets have ramped up their discussions involving Barry Zito, and have inquired about the possibility of signing him to an extension as part of any trade with the A's.
Casey Heading To Pittsburgh
Reports are coming out that the Reds have dealt first baseman Sean Casey, who led the team with a .312 batting average this past season, to the Pittsburgh Pirates for lefthander Dave Williams.
Burnett Agrees To Deal With Toronto
A.J. Burnett agreed to a five-year, $55 million free-agent contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.
Abreu For Prior Swap Discussed
The Cubs have asked the Phillies how they might be able to acquire Bobby Abreu and the reply was Mark Prior. They are still considering the deal.
Jays Closing In On Burnett
A.J. Burnett moved closer to agreeing to a five-year, $55 million contract with the Blue Jays as his agents and the team worked into Tuesday morning to wrap up final details.
Nationals Get Permission To Make Offer To Burnett
Jim Bowden declined to talk about the dollar figures, a source familiar with the negations said that the team offered A.J. Burnett a four-year, $40 million contract on Monday.
Clemens Leaning Toward Retirement
"Today, he would retire if he had to make the decision," Clemens' agent, Randy Hendricks, said Monday at baseball's winter meetings.
Jays Go All Out For Burnett
"If we don't get this guy signed, we'll focus internally on our pitching," said Blue Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi. "There is no Plan B out there."
Byrd Flocking To Cleveland
Free-agent right-hander Paul Byrd and the Cleveland Indians reached agreement Sunday on a two-year contract worth $14.25 million.
Mets Get Lo Duca
In exchange for the 33-year-old Brooklyn-born Paul LoDuca, Minaya sacrificed one of the Mets' top pitching prospects, 21-year-old righthander Gaby Hernandez.
Could Nomar Return To Boston?
The Red Sox need a second baseman and a third baseman and it isn't impossible for Nomar Garciaparra to return.
Lo Duca Following Piazza Again?
Paul Lo Duca replaced Mike Piazza in Los Angeles and he is reportedly close to doing it again. The Post is reporting that a deal between the Marlins and Mets is close to being finalized.
Furcal Agrees To Sign With Dodgers
Shortstop Rafael Furcal and the Los Angeles Dodgers were on the verge of agreeing to a $39 million, three-year contract.
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