July 2006 - Baseball Wiretap
Nationals Not Close To Hiring Girardi


The Chicago Sun-Times reported on Saturday that the Nationals are expected to offer Joe Girardi a contract this weekend, but several sources said the report is not true.
Ordonez's Home Run Sends Detroit To World Series


Magglio Ordonez's walk-off homer in Saturday's 6-3 win in Game 4, sent the Tigers to the World Series for the first time since 1984.
Piniella Out Of Running In San Francisco


On Friday, Lou Piniella said he has decided not to pursue the Giants' managerial job because San Francisco is too far from his home in Florida.
A-Rod Survives Airplane Scare


A private jet carrying Alex Rodriguez overran a runway at Bob Hope Airport and was brought to a halt by an arresting system.
Bochy Could Be Chicago's Top Choice


Bruce Bochy was denied an opportunity to interview for the Cubs position in 2001.
Mets Will Be In On Matsuzaka


The Mets plan to aggressively pursue Japanese ace Daisuke Matsuzaka beginning Nov. 1, when Seibu is expected to make him available via the posting system.
Bochy To Be Given Permission To Seek Another Job


The Cubs and Giants are the two most likely teams to seek permission to interview Bruce Bochy.
Pedro Expects To Return Stronger


"I'm very optimistic that with hard work, which I know how to do, and with the proper rehab, I should be right back. And I'm supposed to be better than I was."






