June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Padres Call Chances Of Deal For Wells 'Pretty Slim'
Kevin Towers called the chances of the Padres re-acquiring David Wells from Boston ?pretty slim.?
Molina Signs One-Year Deal With Toronto
Gold Glove catcher Bengie Molina and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed Monday to a $5 million, one-year contract.
Twins Don't Have To Play In Metrodome Beyond 2006
The Twins don't have to play in the Metrodome beyond the 2006 season, a judge ruled Monday in a decision that could increase pressure on lawmakers to approve a financing plan for a new ballpark.
Could Lee Return To Chicago?
The Brewers are sidestepping negotiations on a long-term contract for Carlos Lee, meaning he could become trade bait for either of Chicago's teams.
Could Yanks Finish Season With Clemens And Pettitte?
Yankees people think it will be a two-team derby between them and the Astros for Roger Clemens. They also see Andy Pettitte's backloaded contract as something the Astros will want to deal.
Nothing Serious Between Sox And Angels On Manny
The Red Sox haven?t completely abandoned the notion of trading Manny Ramirez, but reports saying that they have begun trade talks again with the Angels don't appear serious.
White Sox Deny Interest In Abreu
GM Ken Williams shot down reports that the team was on the verge of trading Jose Contreras and Jermaine Dye to Philadelphia forBobby Abreu and pitching prospect Gavin Floyd.
Red Sox Begin Another 'Trade Manny' Push, Offering Him To Angels
The Boston Red Sox made another strong push to trade disgruntled slugger Manny Ramirez to the Angels this past week, but talks bogged down again.
Angels Interested In Weaver
The Angels have expressed serious interest in free-agent pitcher Jeff Weaver. Weaver, who went 14-11 with a 4.22 ERA last season, was originally seeking a deal in the four-year, $45-million range.
Pierre Gets $5.75 Million From Cubs
The Chicago Cubs announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms with center fielder Juan Pierre on a one-year contract.
Waiting Game Continues In Toronto For Molina
"We'd like to have him but we're not letting it hold us up," said Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi yesterday, with a one-year, $4-million (U.S.) offer still on the table.
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