May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Steinbrenner On Yanks: We'll Be Fine
Hal Steinbrenner believes that the Yankees will be fine, despite their status in the cellar of the AL East.

Newsday

Mets' Wagner Calls Out Team For Ducking Media
Mets closer Billy Wagner has called out his teammates for ducking the media after losses.

ESPN

A-Rod Almost Set To Play Ball
Alex Rodriguez will more than likely re-join the Yankees on Tuesday night as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks over the weekend.

The New York Post

MLB Owners Unanimously Ratify Drug Rules
Baseball owners unanimously ratified tougher drug testing rules on Thursday.

ESPN

Cleveland Starter Gives Up Run, Tribe Still Sweeps
The Indians completed a sweep of the Athletics on Thursday afternoon, but a Cleveland starter allowed a run for the first time in 44 1/3 innings.

ESPN

Braun, Brewers Agree To 8-Year, $45M Deal
The Brewers have announced the signing of Ryan Braun to a $4M, eight-year deal, the largest contract in the clubs' history.

AP

Utley Gets Vote From President Bush
When asked who would be the first position player he would pick if he owned a franchise once again President Bush listed Phillies second baseman Chase Utley.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Jocketty Hasn't Talked Jr. Trade
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has yet to discuss trading outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. with any other team.

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Zambrano, Edmonds Have Checkered Past
New teammates Carlos Zambrano and Jim Edmonds don't exactly have the greatest relationship.

The Chicago Tribune

Edmonds Joins Cubs; Pie Sent To Triple-A Iowa
The Cubs have agreed to a deal with OF Jim Edmonds on Wednesday, just 5-days after he was released by the Padres.

AP

Rockies Place Speier On 15-Day DL
The Rockies placed RHP Ryan Speier on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with a right shoulder contusion.

yahoo.com

Minnesota's Hernandez Wants Another Eight Years
Twins pitcher Livan Hernandez is off to a hot start (6-1) at 33-years-old and wants to play for another eight years.

The Pioneer Press

Boston Places Buchholz On DL
The Red Sox have placed Clay Buchholz on the disabled list with a broken nail on his right ring finger.

ESPN

Hank Wants Yanks To Earn Their Money
The Yankees are two games under .500 and Vice President Hank Steinbrenner has decided to weigh in on the team's struggles.

ESPN

Kazmir Signs $28.5 Million Extension
The Tampa Bay Rays and pitcher Scott Kazmir have agreed on a four-year contract extension.

Press Release

Garland Can't See A Return To The White Sox
Jon Garland will be a free agent after this season and he doesn't expect a return to the White Sox to be a possibility.

Chicago Sun-Times

Sources: Giants' Magowan Stepping Down On Friday
Peter Magowan, managing partner of the San Francisco Giants, is expected to step down on Friday.

San Francisco

Rays Take Over First Place In AL East
The Tampa Rays took over first place in the AL East on Tuesday night with an extra-inning victory over the New York Yankees.

ESPN

Leyland: We All Share The Blame
Tigers' Manager Jim Leyland believes that the entire team, both the players and staff, need to share the blame for their struggles so far this season.

The Detroit News

Gagn? Returns As Closer In Milwaukee
Eric Gagn?'s "mental break" didn't last very long as he returned to the role of closer for the Brewers on Tuesday night.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Detroit's Jones Wants To Play For Marlins
Given the chance, Tigers outfielder Jacque Jones would prefer to play for the Florida Marlins.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Bonds Now Facing 14 Perjury Charges
The U.S. attorney's office filed 14 counts of perjury and one count of obstruction against Barry Bonds on Tuesday.

ESPN

Francona To Miss Pair Of Games For Sox
Red Sox manager Terry Francona will miss the team's first two games against the Baltimore Orioles due to the death of his mother-in-law.

ESPN

Berkman Takes Easy Lead In New Player Rankings
Lance Berkman vaulted from an FIC of 89 to 123 and a comfortable lead this week by going 15-for-22 with a 1.136 slugging percentage.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Cubs Expected To Sign Edmonds Wednesday
The Cubs are expected to sign centerfielder Jim Edmonds when he clears waivers on Wednesday.

The Chicago Sun-Times

Asdrubal Cabrera Turns Unassisted Triple Play
Cleveland second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in Major League Baseball history on Monday night in the team's 3-0 loss to Toronto.

ESPN

Gossage: No Room For Joba's Antics
Hall of Famer Goose Gossage doesn't believe there is room for the antics of Joba Chamberlain in Major League Baseball.

ESPN

A-Rod Unlikely To Play For Yanks This Week
Alex Rodriguez isn't likely to return to the lineup for the Yankees this weekend when they face the crosstown Mets.

The New York Times

Gagn? Says He's Good To Go Again
Eric Gagn? claims that he's ready to return to the role of closer for the Brewers just one day after manager Ned Yost removed him from the slot.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Dodgers Place Furcal On 15-Day DL
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday placed SS Rafael Furcal on the 15-day disabled list with stiffness in his lower back.

MLB.com