The Mets optioned OF Lastings Milledge, their top postion prospect, to their Triple-A Norfolk farm club.
May 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Mets Option Milledge, Release Ledee
Ortiz Hospitalized For Irregular Heartbeat
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was held overnight at Mass. General Hospital last weekend to monitor an irregular heartbeat.
MRI Shows No Structural Damage On Ramirez's Knee
"He does have some patella tendinitis, which we kind of knew already," said Terry Francona.
Cubs Unlikely To Deal Pierre
No negotiations are expected until the middle of September, but the Cubs appear unworried about losing Juan Pierre to free agency.
Cashman Says Yankees Are Losing Money
"We're making a lot, but we're spending more than we're making," Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said this week.
Mets Pursued Alou
A report from a well-connected New York baseball writer said the Mets were trying to deal for Moises Alou from the Giants.
Gagne Willing To Stay For Less
Eric Gagne is excited about the talent on the Dodgers' roster and is prepared to accept an incentive-laden contract to stay with the club.
Phillies Acquire Jose Hernandez
After most likely losing Aaron Rowland for the season, the Phillies acquired Jose Hernandez from the Pirates.
Source: Green Dealt To Mets
A baseball source told MLB.com that Shawn Green was dealt along with cash considerations to the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for a Minor League player.
Gibbons Says He Overreacted
"It was embarrassing. It shouldn't have happened, but I've got to live with it now," John Gibbons told the Fan 590 Tuesday morning.