May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap

Bagwell Insurance Claim Denied
"Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. notified the Houston Astros that it had denied a total disability claim submitted by the Astros relating to Jeff Bagwell," said attorney Ty Buthod.

Houston Chronicle

Dotel Ahead Of Schedule

NY Times

Hernandez Scratched From Start

AP

Tavarez Punches Gathright

AP

Doctors Pleased With Bonds' Elbow
Barry Bonds might not take another swing in Arizona, choosing instead to rest his tender left elbow and surgically repaired right knee before the season starts.

AP

Cubs Interested In Oakland's Bynum

Chicago Tribune

Wilson Not Worried About Trade Rumors
"If something happens, it happens. I'll pack up and go. If not, I'll pack up my stuff and head north to Pittsburgh -- or actually Milwaukee."

Post-Gazette

Guillen Feels Good, But Doesn't Want To Rush Back

Washington Times

Wang Hit In Knee With Ball

NY Times

A's Trade Cruz To Arizona For Halsey

AP

LaRue To Undergo Surgery

Ticker

Red Sox Place Graffanino On Waivers

Boston Globe

Nationals Still Interested In Dealing Soriano
The Nationals believe that the Red Sox and Mets are the two teams most likely to work out a deal for Alfonso Soriano.

Star-Ledger

Lee Contract Appears Close

Sun-Times

Seattle May Bat Ichiro Third

Chicago Tribune

Mets Will Be First In Line For Zito
If the Mets put Lastings Milledge on the table for Barry Zito, Billy Beane will be happy to take Omar Minaya's call.

Bergen Record

Big Hurt Cleared To Play

AP

Bonds Scratched From Saturday's Game With Strained Elbow

ABC News

Burnett Will Miss Two To Four Starts If There Are No More Setbacks

Toronto Sun

Bagwell Will Start Season On DL
Houston Astros first baseman Jeff Bagwell said Saturday he will start the season on the disabled list and isn't sure if he'll return this year.

ABC News

Teams Watching Oakland's Bynum

Oakland Tribune

Kearns Appears Safe From Trades This Season

Cincinnati Enquirer

Clemens To Be With Rangers On Opening Day
Owner Tom Hicks said Friday that Roger Clemens winner will be at the Rangers' game against the Boston Red Sox.

Star-Telegram

Gathright Could Still Be Dealt To Marlins, Taveras Also Possible

Sun Sentinel

DH Or DL For Anderson

LA Times

Contempt Of Court For Writers And Publishers Of Bonds Book?
Bonds' attorneys sent a letter to a U.S. District Judge demanding that those involved with a book about him be held liable for possessing and publishing "illegally obtained grand transcripts."

SI.com

Astros Think Clemens Will Return To Them, If He Returns

Bergen Record

Lee Could Still Get Deal Done By Opening Day
"I haven't heard a number, so I don't know,'' he replied when asked if there was a major money gap. "But I don't think so. From the talks we've had, it sounds like we are on the same page."

Chicago Sun-Times

Bonds Strikes Back
Barry Bonds' lawyer plans to sue the authors and publisher of a book alleging the outfielder used steroids, a newspaper reported Thursday.

ABC

Pedro To Miss Opening Day

AP