July 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Cardinals Ink Wainwright To Deal
The Cardinals have signed pitcher Adam Wainwright to a one-year contract.

WQAD

McLane Calls Steriod Hearings 'Unfortunate'
Astros owner Drayton McLane has weighted in the steroid hearings that have and will be held in front of Congress.

ESPN

Lowry's Erratic Performance Making White Sox Turn To Sanchez?
The White Sox may turn their attention to Giants LHP Jonathan Sanchez in trade talks for 3B Joe Crede.

Chicago Tribune

Oakland Interested In Juan Pierre?
In 2007, Juan Pierre had a season FIC of 193 and a Reina Value of +14%.

San Francisco Chronicle

A's Chavez Iffy For Opening Day
Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez is questionable for Opening Day because of lingering issues with his surgically-repaired back.

MLB.com

Braves Renew Contract Of Jeff Francoeur
For the second-straight year the Atlanta Braves have renewed the contract of outfielder Jeff Francoeur.

ESPN

Leyland Won't Force Inge To Catch
Tigers manager Jim Leyland will not force Brandon Inge to move to catcher just a day after using the third baseman behind the plate.

ESPN

Reds Agree With Hairston, Patterson On Minor-League Deals
The Reds on Monday agreed to minor-league deals with IF Jerry Hairston, Jr. and OF Corey Patterson.

AP

Hawpe Agrees To Long-Term Deal With Rockies
The Denver Post reports that OF Brad Hawpe and the Colorado Rockies on Monday agreed to terms on a new 3-year, $17M deal.

yahoo.com

D.R. Expects To Host Phase Of Next WBC
The Dominican Republic vows to skip the next World Baseball Classic if they aren't considered as a host site.

ESPN

Papelbon Prefers Year-By-Year Deals?
Jonathan Papelbon had a season FIC of 192 in 2007, 'deserving' $8.25 million, giving him a Reina Value of +1,839%.

Boston Globe

Mariners Interested In Long-Term Deal For King Felix
Felix Hernandez had a season FIC of 215 in 2007 and 'deserved' a salary of $10.3 million, giving him a Reina Value of +2,360%.

Seattle PI

Roberts Trade Talks Intensify
Baltimore is interested in acquiring pitchers Sean Marshall and Sean Gallagher, outfielder Matt Murton and infielder Ronny Cedeno, among others.

SI.com

Sources: Mets Shopping Sosa, Schoeneweis
Mets GM Omar Minaya has made it known that he is willing to deal pitchers Scott Schoeneweis and Jorge Sosa as the 2008 regular seasons draws closer.

The New York Daily News

Hamels Upset With Contract Renewal
Cole Hamels is upset that he couldn't come to terms with the Phillies on a new deal, which allowed the team to renew his contract for just $500,000.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Fielder Renews Deal With Brewers
Prince Fielder renewed his deal for $670,000 on Sunday after finishing third in the National League MVP voting last season.

Associated Press

Cubs' Soriano Suffers Broken Finger
Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is expected to miss up to five days after fracturing the middle finger of his right hand on Sunday.

yahoo.com

2008 Season Preview: Detroit Tigers
Like the New England Patriots and the Phoenix Suns, the Detroit Tigers will have their sports? most explosive and entertaining offense.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Selig: Bonds Free To Play Where He Wants
Bud Selig won't keep Barry Bonds out of the game of baseball.

The News Tribune

Washington's Hill Has MRI On Forearm
Nationals' pitcher Shawn Hill had an MRI on his right forearm after complaining of tightness.

ESPN

Steinbrenner Inducted Into Red Sox Nation
Red Sox principal owner John Henry has offered Hank Steinbrenner an honorary induction into Red Sox Nation.

ESPN

Girardi Thinks Wang May Start Yanks Opener
New York Yankees manager Joe Girardi thinks there's a real good chance that Chien-Ming Wang will be the teams' Opening Day starter this season.

AP

Mets' Delgado Sidelined With Sore Right Hip
Carlos Delgado left spring training and returned to New York for an MRI, which was negative.

AP

Reds' Gonzalez Will Likely Miss Opening Day
Reds SS Alex Gonzalez will likely miss Opening Day because of a broken knee that was diagnosed late last week.

ESPN

Indians, 1B Garko Agree To Terms
The Indians on Saturday agreed to terms with Ryan Garko on a one-year deal.

yahoo.com

Mets' Delgado Returns to New York For MRI
New York Mets 1B Carlos Delgado returned to New York for an MRI after feeling discomfort in his right hip after Friday's spring training loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.

AP

Astros: 'We Will Honor' Clemens Deal
Astros owner Drayton McLane says that the team will honor the ten-year personal services contract they signed with Roger Clemens despite all the hurlers legal woes.

ESPN

Rangers, Ryan Agree To Four-Year Contract
Nolan Ryan has signed a four-year contract with the Texas Rangers to become the president of the team.

ESPN

Records Show Bonds Failed Additional Test
Sources familiar with the U.S. Government's evidence against Barry Bonds have revealed that records show he failed an additional drug test other than the one reported back in the year 2000.

ESPN