May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Tejada To The Angels?
A report on foxsports.com said the Angels are offering Ervin Santana and minor-leaguer Erick Aybar in exchange for the Baltimore Orioles' Miguel Tejada.
Brewers Make Another Move; Acquire Bell From Phillies
The Brewers made a move to patch up their infield Friday, acquiring 3B David Bell from the Phillies for minor league RHP Wilfrido Laureano.
Rays Make Contract Offer To Lugo
The Devil Rays made a multiyear contract offer to shortstop Julio Lugo that apparently will be the starting point in negotiations.
Lee Traded To Rangers
Milwaukee outfielder Carlos Lee is headed to the Texas Rangers after a trade Friday morning.
Carlos Lee Rejects Offer, Increases Chances Of Trade
Carlos Lee rejected a contract extension offer made by the Brewers, which increases the likelihood that he will be traded before the deadline.
Bonds Trainer To Be Jailed Again
Bonds' long-time friend and trainer Greg Anderson will continue his vow of silence in the grand jury investigation that seeks to indict Bonds.
Cubs Plan To Stick With Baker For The Rest Of The Season
Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has given Dusty Baker until the end of the season to make the Cubs respectable.
Source: Astros Still Have Interest In Tejada
GM Tim Purpura said on Wednesday that he is shopping for a bat and an NL official confirmed that the club remains interested in Miguel Tejada.
Mets Haven't Given Up On Zito
Since Barry Zito could help the A's get to the playoffs and potentially win the World Series, he will demand Lastings Milledge, Aaron Heilman and perhaps a third prospect.
Yankees And Braves Discussing Betemit For Proctor Swap
Sources have indicated that Wilson Betemit is the bat that the Yankees are targeting and are willing to give up Scott Proctor to land him.
Detroit Inquires On Carlos Lee
Carlos Lee's entry into the rumor mill could help Detroit GM Dave Dombrowski's negotiations for Alfonso Soriano.
Five Teams Still After Soriano
The Tigers, Angels, Dodgers, Yankees and White Sox all remain interested in doing business with Jim Bowden on Alfonso Soriano.