May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Tigers Place Granderson On 15-Day DL
Tigers' CF Curtis Granderson was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday after breaking a finger on his right hand.

AP

Blue Jays Release Reed Johnson
The Blue Jays released outfielder Reed Johnson on Sunday, according to an Associated Press report.

AP

Chavez Likely To Start Season On DL
Athletics' third baseman Eric Chavez will likely begin the season on the disabled list after suffering a setback while rehabbing his back.

MLB.com

El Duque Set To Debut New Windup
Mets' starting pitcher Orlando Hernandez is set to debut his new-and-improved windup against hitters on Sunday.

The New York Daily News

Beckett Slated To Pitch Sunday In Florida
With his teammates in Japan, Josh Beckett is in Florida trying to recover from back spasms.

ESPN.com

Cabrera Agrees To Richest Contract In Tigers' History
Third baseman Miguel Cabrera and the Detroit Tigers have reached a preliminary agreement Saturday on a 8-year, $153.3M contract extension.

espn.com

Pettitte Scratched From Start With Spasms
Yankees starter Andy Pettitte was scratched from a scheduled minor-league start on Saturday because of back spasms.

The Herald Tribune

Mulder Throws In Latest Step Of Rehab
Mark Mulder faced hitters for the first time since undergoing shoulder surgery in September.

ESPN

Orioles Name Guthrie Opening Day Starter
Orioles' Manager Dave Trembley has named RHP Jeremy Guthrie as his Opening Day starter.

yahoo.com

A's Beat Yomiuri Giants In Japan
The Oakland A's defeated the Yomiuri Giants 4-3 in Japan on Saturday.

AP

Big Papi, Drew Homer As Red Sox Beat Hanshin Tigers
The Red Sox' David Ortiz hit a 514-foot homer in Boston's exhibition win over the Hanshin Tigers in Japan on Saturday.

AP

Braves' Javy Lopez Retires
Rather than accept a minor-league deal, Braves' catcher Javy Lopez has decided to retire.

yahoo.com

Detroit's Willis: I Have To Be Better
New Tigers' starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis admitted on Friday that he has to improve his performances.

The Detroit News

Kent Questionable For Opening Day
Jeff Kent is running out of time to heal his strained right hamstring as the 2008 season draws closer.

The Los Angeles Times

Brewers Place SP Gallardo On 15-Day DL
The Brewers have placed starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo on the 15-day disabled list with a torn lateral meniscus in his left knee.

ESPN

Yankees Add Ensberg To 40-Man Roster
Morgan Ensberg was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster after Friday night's win over the Rays.

AP

New Yankee Stadium Seats Will Cost Up To $2,500 In 2009
In 2009, the Yankees will charge $500 to $2,500 for seats near home plate of their new ballpark.

AP

Manny Sets Sights On 600 Homers
Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez revealed his goals to get to 600 homers while getting ready to play the Hanshin Tigers in Japan.

AP

Chicago's Guillen: We Don't Want Bonds
The White Sox are not interested in signing free-agent power slugger Barry Bonds.

The Chicago Sun-Times

Could Bengie Molina Return To Angels?
The Giants are reportedly interested in Angels' first basemen Casey Kotchman and could offer former L.A. catcher Bengie Molina in return.

The Contra Costa Times

Wang Will Start Opening Day For Yanks
Chien-Ming Wang will start for New York on Opening Day against the Toronto Blue Jays on March 31 at Yankee Stadium,

MLB.com

La Russa Plans To Rest Pujols More
In light of Albert Pujols on-going elbow issues, Cardinals' Manager Tony La Russa plans to rest his first-baseman more this season.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Twins, Nathan Closer To A Contract
The Twins and reliever Joe Nathan are reportedly closer to a contract than ever before.

The Pioneer Press

Reports: McNamee Fainted While Driving
Brian McNamee reportedly fainted while driving and crashed his car into a city bus on Thursday afternoon.

ESPN

Did Kenny Lofton Turn Down Rays?
Free-agent outfielder Kenny Lofton reportedly turned down a contract offer from the Tampa Bay Rays.

St. Petersburg Times

Giants Looking At Inge, Crede, Or Helms?
The Giants are looking at dealing for a third baseman, and the options appear to be either Brandon Inge, Joe Crede, or Wes Helms.

San Jose Mercury News

Nats Release John Patterson
The Washington Nationals released RHP John Patterson on Thursday, who was 0-2, with a 7.00 ERA this spring.

MLB.com

Jays Shut Down B.J. Ryan
The Toronto Blue Jays have temporarily shut down B.J. Ryan, who has complained of soreness in the forearm and biceps of his throwing arm.

yahoo.com

Cardinals' Wainwright Signs Four-Year Deal
The St. Louis Cardinals have secured the long-terms services of RHP Adam Wainright on Thursday, agreeing to terms on a four-year deal.

yahoo.com

Francoeur Hopes To Return Thursday
Atlanta outfielder Jeff Francoeur hopes to play on Thursday against the Tigers after getting hit in the face with a pitch over the weekend.

The Augusta Chronicle