June 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Epstein Finally Signs Deal With Red Sox


GM Theo Epstein and President Larry Lucchino confirmed on Tuesday that the Red Sox GM has signed an agreement.
Minaya, Mets Already Planning For 2007


Even as the Mets were playing St. Louis in NLCS, they already are meeting to focus on the free-agent market and building their roster for 2007.
Pujols' Homer Leads Cardinals To Game 5 Victory


Albert Pujols homered, and pitcher Jeff Weaver shut down the Mets for a 4-2 win Tuesday night and a 3-2 lead in the NLCS.
Hamstring Bothering Pujols


A strained right hamstring is affecting Albert Pujols' ability to drive off his back foot.
Sources: Piniella Expects Cubs To Pursue A-Rod


Lou Piniella, the new manager of the Cubs, expects the club to heavily pursue Alex Rodriguez this summer.
A Return To Yankees For Girardi?


Joe Girardi will rejoin the coaching staff of Yankee manager Joe Torre if he doesn?t land the Washington or Cubs managerial job.
Piniella Likely To Be Introduced On Tuesday


Contract negotiations between the Cubs and Lou Piniella advanced quickly on Sunday and he is expected to be introduced as their new manager on Tuesday.
Piniella Expected To Be Named Cubs Manager


Lou Piniella is set to take over as manager of the Cubs, the New York Post is reporting.
Zito Isn't Writing Off Return To A's


"There's a lot left to be seen with Lew (Wolff, the A's owner) and Billy (Beane)," said Barry Zito after Oakland's playoff exit on Saturday.




