June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Walker Heavily On The Block
The Cubs continue to work behind the scenes to trade second baseman Todd Walker. As of now, Neifi Perez and Jerry Hairston Jr. look to share time at second, with Ronny Cedeno opening at shortstop.
Bagwell Keeps Working On Comeback While Astros Prefer Him Done
"Nothing is going to keep me from attempting to play baseball next season," said first baseman Jeff Bagwell.
Cubs Interested In Zito
The Cubs will still entertain trade possibilities before pitchers and catchers report to spring training and there are rumors they are interested in Oakland pitcher Barry Zito.
Furcal Will Undergo Arthroscopic Surgery On Right Knee
Shortstop Rafael Furcal, who signed a $39 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last month, will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee.
Cubs Send Patterson Packing For Baltimore
Outfielder Corey Patterson, once projected as the Chicago Cubs' star of the future, was traded to the Baltimore Orioles on Monday for a pair of minor-leaguers.
Weaver And Dodgers Don't Get Deal Done
Jeff Weaver led the Dodgers with a career-high 14 wins last year, but he and the team failed to reach an agreement on a new contract by Sunday night's 9 p.m. PST deadline.
Red Sox Not Yet Thinking Tejada Deals Are Dead
Miguel Tejada has backed off his trade demands, saying he wants to stay again in Baltimore, but Boston management is still trying to figure out whether or not the O's may still want to deal him.
A-Rod Won't Play In Classic After All
"When Alex said he was staying out, he meant it," is how a person close to the Yankee slugger put it.
Tejada Wants To Stay In Baltimore
Miguel Tejada rescinded his demand to be traded by the Orioles, telling team officials during a phone call Saturday that he's willing to help Baltimore become a contender in the AL East.
Koskie Joining The Brew Crew
Corey Koskie was traded by Toronto to Milwaukee late Friday night for minor league pitcher Brian Wolfe.
Number One Pick Upton Signs With Arizona
Justin Upton, the top pick in the 2005 major league amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks that includes a $6.1 million signing bonus payable over five years.
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