June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Red Sox Will Make Sheffield Their #1 Target
If the Yankees elect to decline Gary Sheffield's option for 2007, the Boston Red Sox will make him their number one priority.
Chicago Teams Headline List Manny Could Join
The Cubs, White Sox, Mets, Angels, Tigers and Phillies are the six teams that Manny Ramirez is most likely to waive his 10-and-5 status to join.
Nationals' Johnson Breaks Leg, To Have Surgery Saturday Night
Nick Johnson broke his right leg in an outfield collision during the eighth inning of the Mets' 12-6 victory over the Nationals on Saturday.
Guillen Wants To Shut Down Contreras
Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said Saturday he'd prefer that Jose Contreras sit out the rest of the season.
Tigers Activate Polanco
The Tigers on Friday activated second baseman Placido Polanco from the 15-day disabled list.
Soriano Becomes Baseball's First 40-40-40 Player
Alfonso Soriano became baseball's first 40-40-40 player on Friday night, hitting his 40th double.
Bonds Ties NL Home Run Record With No. 733
Barry Bonds tied Hank Aaron's NL home run record, hitting his 733rd on Friday night. The Giants' OF is 22 HR's from Aaron's record of 755.
Rangers May Try To Deal Blalock Again
The Rangers were willing to deal Hank Blalock last winter, as well as this season's trade deadline.
Source: Girardi Won't Return To Florida
Joe Girardi's chances of returning as Marlins' manager next year are "zero" on a scale of zero to ten, according to a source who has spoken with the Marlins' front office.
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