June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Devil Rays Deal Gathright To Royals For Howell
The Royals have traded left-handed pitcher J.P. Howell to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for center fielder Joey Gathright and minor league second-baseman Fernando Cortez.
Smoltz, Other Vets Staying Put In Atlanta
Veteran pitcher John Smoltz will stay put in Atlanta for now.
SF Rookie Matt Cain Takes No-Hitter Into Eighth; Giants Win 2-1
Randy Johnson threw the last MLB no-hitter, against Atlanta in 2004, and on Monday evening Matt Cain nearly threw one for the Giants versus the Angels.
Mitchell Contacts Members Of Giants' Coaching Staff
"I understand some guys were supposed to (talk to him)," Giants manager Felipe Alou told The Associated Press on Monday. "That's all I know. That is very personal. I don't ask these guys."
The Final Season Of Gonzo
The Diamondbacks hold a $10 million option on Luis Gonzalez for the 2007 season, but there is virtually no chance that the club will pick it up.
Garland Hits First HR By A White Sox P In 35 Years
Jon Garland hit the first homer by a White Sox pitcher in 35 years on Sunday, the best of his many good moments in an 8-1 victory that completed a three-game sweep of the Reds.
Gillick Backs Charlie Manuel
"It's the old story that he can't go out and play for them. Basically, there has been inconsistency. Pitching sets the tone for the club."
Yankees To Hold Cano, Wang And Hughes
Yankee GM Brian Cashman has indicated to his contemporaries that Robinson Cano, Chien-Ming Wang and Philip Hughes are unavailable.
Yankees Designate Aaron Small For Assignment
Aaron Small has been unable to recapture his magical form from 2005 and was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Saturday.
Prior Set To Make 2006 Debut On Sunday
Mark Prior, sidelined since mid-March with a strained muscle in his right shoulder, will make his first start of the season Sunday for the Cubs in the series finale against the Tigers.
Crawford Ignores Trade Rumors
"I'm not trying to leave. That's for sure," Crawford said. "I've always seen myself just being a Devil Ray and trying to help this organization turn into a winning organization."
Solid Minor-League Finish For Clemens
Roger Clemens gave up three runs on three hits in the first inning before settling into a groove Friday night against the New Orleans Zephyrs.
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