June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Baker Could Still Get Extension
A major-league source indicated Sunday that Dusty Baker still could receive a contract extension during the season.
Sheffield Can Be Ready For Fenway On Tuesday
Gary Sheffield will play for Class AA Trenton on Monday and if he feels right, he will join the team in Boston on Tuesday to battle the Red Sox.
Wood's $13.5 Million Option For 2007 Not Looking Good
Kerry Wood has a $13.5 million club option for 2007, but one more visit to the disabled list would probably convince the patience-losing Cubs to exercise his $3 million option.
A's Want Wright Or Reyes For Zito
The A's requested either David Wright or Jose Reyes from the Mets for Barry Zito.
Bonds Ties Babe Ruth With Homer At Oakland
Barry Bonds hit a historical home run in the top of the second inning off Oakland's Brad Halsey to tie Babe Ruth with 714 career home runs.
Washington Wants Milledge For Livan
The Nationals new ownership group wants to trim salary but they won't be giving away any players, as they requested Lastings Milledge in exchange for the pitcher.
Pavano Out Indefinitely
Carl Pavano's last rehab start lasted just nine pitches and Joe Torre announced on Friday that he will have bone chips removed from his elbow.
George Brett Not Interested In Becomming Royals' GM
?I guess it would be fun to make trades and sign free agents and all that,? said Brett. ?But then you get second-guessed on every single move. Everybody thinks they can do that job, but it?s tough.?
Nationals Sale Approved
The sale of the Washington Nationals to a group headed by Ted Lerner and his son Mark Lerner was approved unanimously at Thursday morning's quarterly owners' meeting.
Blue Jays Hope Tracks Of D-Train Head To Canada
"You have to know (Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi) is going for it," an unnamed GM was quoted as saying. "And nobody has more pitching prospects at triple-A."
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