June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Edmonds A Possibility For The Cubs?
The Cubs are exploring the possibility of signing recently-released centerfielder Jim Edmonds.

The Chicago Tribune

Are Phillies Talking With Burrell, Lidge?
Phillies' GM Pat Gillick doesn't usually like to discuss extensions with players during the season, but he might be making an exception when it comes to Pat Burrell and Brad Lidge this year.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mariners Send Exec To Check Out Griffey
The Mariners have reportedly sent an executive to check out Reds' outfielder Ken Griffey Jr.

The Dayton Daily News

Torre Hopes Furcal Can Return Tuesday
Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre hopes that shortstop Rafael Furcal, who has been sidelined for five-straight games with lower back issues, will return to the field on Tuesday.

ESPN

Source: Hanley To Get $70 Million Deal
Hanley Ramirez has agreed to the framework of a $70-million, six-year contract to remain with the Florida Marlins.

Los Angeles Times

Harden Struggles In Debut Off DL
Rich Harden struggled against the Rangers on Sunday in his first start since his latest stint on the disabled list, allowing five earned runs in less than four innings of work.

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Indians Set To Play First Traditional Doubleheader At Home Since 1997
The Indians will host a traditional doubleheader for the first time since 1997 on Monday when they battle the Blue Jays twice.

The Plain Dealer

Girardi's Plan To Bat Jeter 4th Ruined By Rain
Derek Jeter was ready to bat cleanup for the Yankees for just the second time in his career on Sunday afternoon before the team's game against the Tigers was postponed due to rain in Detroit.

The Associated Press

Zambrano, Johnson Held Due To Weather
The Diamondbacks and Cubs withheld their scheduled starters on Sunday afternoon because of heavy rain and strong winds.

ESPN

Texas Places Millwood On DL With Strained Groin
The Rangers placed Kevin Millwood on the disabled list with a strained groin on Sunday before the team's game against the Athletics.

ESPN

Gagne Out As Closer
The Brewers have removed Eric Gagne from the role of closer and will use a committee while the reliever takes a "mental break".

ESPN

Yankees Place Betemit, Albaladejo On DL
The injury woes of the Yankees have gotten even worse as they placed infielder Wilson Betemit and pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo on the disabled list Saturday.

The Associated Press

Sexson's Suspension Reduced To Five Games
Richie Sexson's six-game suspension for charging the mound last week has been reduced to five games after he filed an appeal to the league.

The Seattle Times

Figgins Lands On DL, Alongside Others
The Angels infield has taken yet another hit as third baseman Chone Figgins has landed on the disabled list alongside second baseman Howie Kendrick and shortstop Maicer Izturis.

The Los Angeles Times

Harden Comes Off DL, Will Start Against Texas
Oakland pitcher Rich Harden has been removed from the disabled list and will start against the Rangers on Sunday.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Improving Smoltz Could Be Back Soon
John Smoltz is slowly improving and believes that he could be back on the mound for the Braves soon.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Maddux Finally Gets Win No. 350
Padres starter Greg Maddux finally notched the 350th win of his Major League career on Saturday against the Rockies.

The San Diego Union-Tribune

Sheets Breaks Brewers Franchise Record For K's
Ben Sheets broke Milwaukee's franchise record for strikeouts on Saturday when he fanned a Cardinal hitter in the first inning on Saturday afternoon.

The Star-Tribune

Cardinals Yank Isringhausen From Closer?s Role
The St. Louis Cardinals have yanked Jason Isringhausen from the closer's role after he blew his major league-leading fifth save on Friday.

The Boston Herald

A-Rod's Return To Yanks Imminent
Alex Rodriguez's return to the Yankees seems imminent as the third baseman could begin a rehabilitation assignment in the minor leagues as soon as Tuesday.

MLB.com

Wells Out 6-8 Weeks
Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells will miss six-to-eight weeks of action after fracturing his wrist while making a driving catch against the Indians on Friday night.

The Toronto Star

Vizquel Says Knee Is Ready For '08 Debut
San Francisco shortstop Omar Vizquel claims that he is pain-free and finally ready to make his 2008 debut on Saturday against the Phillies.

ESPN

Source: Marlins, Hanley Agree On Extension
The Marlins and shortstop Hanley Ramirez have reportedly agreed to terms on a six-year contract extension worth $70 million.

ESPN

Seattle's Sexson Appeals Suspension
Mariners' first baseman Richie Sexson has decided to appeal the six-game suspension the league handed down on Friday stemming from an on-field incident that took place on Thursday.

The Seattle Times

Dellucci Calls Joba's Antics 'Bush League'
Cleveland outfielder David Dellucci doesn't like the fist-pumping antics of Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain on the mound.

The New York Daily News

Could David Wells Return To Yankees?
Free-agent hurler David Wells admitted to The New York Post on Thursday that he has been working out near his home in San Diego.

The New York Post

Arizona Not Giving Webb Santana-Like Deal
The Arizona Diamondbacks and ace starter Brandon Webb are still working on terms of an extension, but the deal will not be close to the extremely lucrative deal Johan Santana received from the Mets th

The East Valley Tribune

Padres Release Edmonds
San Diego released centerfielder Jim Edmonds on Friday after his average dropped to .178 and his defense starred to decline.

ESPN

Toronto Trades For Mench, Signs Wilkerson
The Blue Jays sent cash to the Rangers on Friday in exchange for Kevin Mench and signed free agent Brad Wilkerson to bolster their outfield.

ESPN

Seattle's Sexson Suspended Six Games
Richie Sexson of the Seattle Mariners has been suspended for six games and fined an undisclosed amount for his violent and aggressive actions in a game on Thursday.

Press Release