May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Crede: 'Door Always Open' To Negotiate
Joe Crede claims that he is open to negotiating a new contract with the White Sox.

The Chicago Sun-Times

Yost Decides To Skip Sheets' Turn
Brewers' Manager Ned Yost has decided to skip Ben Sheets' turn in the team's starting rotation.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

A-Rod Could Land On DL For Yanks
Alex Rodriguez is known as a quick healer, but the Yankees are still worried that he could end up on the disabled list with a strained quadriceps.

The New York Times

Giants' Lowry Has MRI On Injured Forearm
San Francisco Giants' pitcher Noah Lowry had planned to throw off a mound on Monday but decided on an MRI exam on his injured forearm instead.

AP

Chipper Hopes Quad Won't Mean Missed Time
Chipper Jones is still hoping to play for the Braves on Monday night against the Nationals despite a strained quadriceps.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Leyland: 'The Big Boys Gotta Step It Up'
The Tigers have had their fair share of injuries this season, but Manager Jim Leyland thinks that the big guns need to step up in order for the team to turn things around.

The Detroit Free Press

Could Thomas, Bonds Be On Oakland's Radar?
The Athletics are playing good baseball, and it seems possible that Billy Beane would entertain the idea of signing Barry Bonds or Frank Thomas.

The San Francisco Chronicle

D-Backs And The Chicago Teams In RealGM Team Rankings Top-3
Kosuke Fukudome and the Cubs scored 13 runs on both Saturday and Sunday and are sitting in the second slot in RealGM's team rankings.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Granderson Isn't In 'Baseball' Shape
Tigers outfielder Curtis Granderson's broken hand is improving, but he isn't in 'baseball' shape.

The Detroit News

A's Place Foulke On Disabled List
The Athletics have placed reliever Keith Foulke on the 15-day disabled list with stiffness in his neck.

Contra Costa Times

New Boss Wants Joba Starting Now
Hank Steinbrenner cannot wait any longer, he wants Joba Chamberlain in the Yankees starting rotation right now.

The New York Times

Yanks Win, A-Rod Leaves With Injury
The Yankees snapped a three-game skid on Sunday afternoon against the Orioles, but lost Alex Rodriguez to a quadriceps injury.

ESPN

Phillies Place Rollins On DL For First Time
The Philadelphia Phillies placed SS Jimmy Rollins on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a sprained left ankle.

AP

Sheffield Sits With Sore Shoulder
The Tigers' Gary Sheffield was not in the lineup Sunday because of soreness in his right shoulder.

AP

Is Nomo's Career Over?
The Royals on Sunday designated 39-year-old Hideo Nomo for assignment, which may be a career ending move for the Japanese pitching legend.

MLB.com

Reds Place Weathers On 15-Day DL
The Cincinnati Reds on Sunday placed RHP David Weathers on the 15-day DL with ulnar nerve irritation in his right elbow.

yahoo.com

Report: Jays Release 'Unhappy' Big Hurt
According to a TSN of Canada report, the Toronto Blue Jays have released 39-year old DH Frank Thomas.

TSN of Canada

Angels' Lackey Ready To Begin Rehab Stint
Angels' starter John Lackey is ready to begin a rehab stint in the minor leagues this week.

The Los Angeles Times

Sheets Feels Better But Status Uncertain
Ben Sheets is feeling better after leaving a start on Friday night's game with tightness in his right triceps.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Doug Davis Says He Feels 'Great'
Just ten days after having surgery for thyroid-cancer Diamondbacks' pitcher Doug Davis has returned to the team.

The Arizona Republic

Minnesota's Kubel Wants Long-Term Deal
Jason Kubel would like a long-term deal from the Minnesota Twins, but the team would prefer that he earn such a contract.

The Pioneer Press

Rays' Kazmir Eyeing May Return
The Rays' Scott Kazmir allowed only one hit in a three inning minor league rehab start, and is eyeing a return in early May.

yahoo.com

Joba Meets Yankees In Baltimore
Reliever Joba Chamberlain rejoined the Yankees on Saturday night in Baltimore after missing the team's last six games to be with his ailing father.

MLB.com

Giants Designate Rajai Davis For Assignment, Make Other Moves
After their win over the Cardinals on Saturday, the Giants made three roster moves, involving Erik Threers, Keiichi Yabu, and Rajai Davis.

yahoo.com

Former Catcher John Marzano Has Died
John Marzano, 45, a former major league catcher has died, according to a report by WPVI-TV in Philadelphia.

yahoo.com

Twins Place Everett On 15-Day DL; Recall Buscher
Twins' SS Adam Everett was placed on the 15-day DL on Saturday with a strained right shoulder.

AP

Yanks' Farnsworth Suspended, Appeals Penalty
Pitcher Kyle Farsnworth was suspended for three games and fined Saturday by MLB.

AP

Big Hurt Upset Over Benching
Veteran DH Frank Thomas was upset on Saturday after getting benched by Blue Jays' Manager John Gibbons.

AP

Cubs Send Patterson To Triple-A Iowa; Recall Murton
The Cubs recalled OF Matt Murton from Triple-A Iowa on Saturday.

AP

Arizona's Upton OK Without Long-Term Deal
Diamondbacks right fielder Justin Upton is fine with the fact that the team hasn't offered him a long-term deal.

The Arizona Republic