June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Dmitri Young Does Not Show Up To Court
Dmitri Young did not show up for a scheduled court hearing today.
Bowden In Limbo
Stan Kasten, incoming Washington Nationals president has been noncommittal regarding the future of current general manager Jim Bowden.
Burnett Dominates In Rehab Stint
A.J. Burnett looked great in his pitching return for the minor league Syracuse SkyChiefs.
Contreras Wins 15th Straight Regular Season Game
Jose Contreras entered the White Sox record books with his 15th straight win.
Grimsley Suspended For 50 Games
Jason Grimsley has been suspended by Major League Baseball for 50 games without pay. The suspension comes in relation to the league's joint drug program.
Crawford To The Angels?
The Boston Globe mentioned a rumor this weekend that would have Ervin Santana going to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for outfielder Carl Crawford.
Giuliani Denies Claims That He May Buy Cubs
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani and his firm Giuliani Partners were rumored to be teaming up with Ernie Banks to make an offer to purchase the Chicago Cubs.
Weaver To Toronto?
The potential deal between the Angels and Blue Jays that would have sent Adam Kennedy to Toronto for Shea Hillenbrand is likely to be expanded to include Jeff Weaver.
Dodgers Enter Fray On Soriano
The Los Angeles Dodgers have entered the fray in the pursuit to become the team that the Washington Nationals trade Alfonso Soriano to.
Grimsley To Fight D'Backs For Salary
Jason Grimsley plans to fight the Diamondbacks' decision to withhold the remainder of his $825,000 salary, prompting an angry response from the team's managing general partner.
Toronto's Chacin Out At Least Four Weeks
The Blue Jays left-hander Gustavo Chacin will be out a minimum of four weeks with irritation in his left elbow.
Giants Will Not Trade Schmidt
"If he's not on your ballclub and you trade him away, I don't know what message that sends to him as to what your chances are of re-signing him," said Brian Sabaen about Jason Schmidt.
Wood Goes Back To DL
Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 7, because of stiffness in his right shoulder.
Mets To Trade Matsui To Colorado
The Mets would pay what remains on Kaz Matsui's contract by paying the $477,000 remaining on Eli Marrero's deal and sending the Rockies about $4.6 million.
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