May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Mora To Give Orioles A Few More Days To Settle Contract
"I don't want to put pressure on [Angelos] if he's not around here," Mora said. "But as soon as he gets here, I just want to get the deal done if we are going to do it."
New Book Alleges Sheffield Used Steroids
Gary Sheffield's claims that he never knowingly used steroids take a beating in the book that has already devastated Barry Bonds' assertions.
Hicks Will Keep Up Clemens Courtship
"He can come incognito as a fan if he wants or he can participate in the ceremonies," Hicks said. "If he comes, it would be a good sign, but I wouldn't read too much into that."
Soriano Goes To Left Field
Alfonso Soriano trotted to left field on Wednesday, defusing a potentially combustible situation with his team.
Mets Waiting To Scoop Up Soriano
The Mets, despite their insistence that they are content with Kazuo Matsui or Anderson Hernandez at second base, have started snooping around to gauge whether they can snag Alfonso Soriano.
Braves In Hunt For Craig Wilson
Add the Braves to the list of teams interested in acquiring Craig Wilson. Atlanta is one of now five clubs believed to have contacted the Pirates about the availability of Wilson.
Soriano Refuses To Play Outfield
"The player refused to take the field, which we believe is a violation of his contract," Bowden said. Soriano, an All-Star second baseman, was listed as batting leadoff and playing left field.
Sox Deal The Guitar Player For Wily Mo
The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Bronson Arroyo to the Cincinnati Reds for outfielder Wily Mo Pena on Monday.
Jeter And Leiter Talk To Clemens About Returning To New York
"If you ask me, I think he's going to keep pitching, but it has nothing to do with any conversation we had," Jeter said.
Mets Starting Pitching Depth Comes Into Question
Jae Seo has looked awfully good in the WBC, and he'd look better in the Mets' rotation right now.
Wily Mo To Beantown?
The Red Sox are talking to the Reds about a trade for outfielder Wily Mo Pena, FOXSports.com has learned.
Boston Signs Juan Gonzalez
Juan Gonzalez, limited to one at-bat last season, agreed to a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
Epstein Meets With Clemens' Agent
Roger Clemens's agent met with Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein the day after Team USA was eliminated from the World Baseball Classic.