June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Rockies Inching Closer To Dealing Holliday?
The Rockies could move closer to dealing slugger Matt Holliday if they aren't able to come to terms on a contract extension.

The Denver Post

BoSox Looking To Trade For Help?
David Ortiz will miss one month of action for the Red Sox, and the team could be looking to add a player to the lineup to help soften the blow.

The Boston Herald

2008 MLB Draft Big Board
Brian Sabean and the Giants own the fifth overall pick. Will this be the year they find a franchise offensive player like Justin Smoak?

Douglas Benton/RealGM

Agent Says Hall Wants To Be Traded
Terry Bross, the agent for Bill Hall, said on Monday that he believes it would be in the best interest of both parties if the Brewers traded his client.

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Nationals' Zimmerman Heads To Disabled List
Nationals' third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is headed to the disabled list with a left shoulder injury.

The Washington Post

After Tense Weekend, Guillen And Williams To Meet
After an eventful weekend that involved manager Ozzie Guillen calling out general manager Ken Williams, the pair will meet Tuesday before the White Sox game against Kansas City.

The Chicago Tribune

Big Papi Headed To DL With Tendon Tear
Boston Red Sox DH David Ortiz is headed to the 15-day DL with a partially torn tendon in his left wrist.

AP

Abreu Reaches Out To Nick Blackburn
Blackburn returned to the Metrodome following x-rays at a local hospital and was able to meet Abreu.

The Journal News

Reds' Bailey Expected To Start Thursday
The Reds are expected to call up pitcher Homer Bailey from Louisville to start Thursday's game against the Phillies.

yahoo.com

Agent: Prior Vows To Pitch Again
John Boggs, the agent for pitcher Mark Prior, said on Monday that the 27-year-old has vowed to pitch again despite a storied injury history.

The San Diego Union-Tribune

A's Blanton Still On The Market?
Oakland pitcher Joe Blanton is expected to be right in the thick of trade talks as teams head into the All-Star break.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Kazmir, Wellemeyer Named Pitchers Of The Month
Scott Kazmir and Todd Wellemeyer were named the Pitchers of the Month for May in the American and National Leagues respectively.

RealGM Staff Report

Hamilton, Berkman Named Players Of Month
Josh Hamilton and Lance Berkman were named the MLB Players of the Month for the American and National Leagues respectively in May.

RealGM Staff Report

Chicago GM Objects To Guillen's Tirade
White Sox GM Ken Williams reportedly objects to Manager Ozzie Guillen's latest tirade.

ESPN

Nats' Zimmerman Scheduled For MRI
Nationals' third baseman Ryan Zimmerman will have an MRI on his troublesome left shoulder on Monday.

The Washington Post

Santana Gets Win No. 100 Against L.A.
Johan Santana notched the 100th win of his Major League career in the Mets' 6-1 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night.

The New York Post

Yankees Interested In Fuentes?
The Yankees' interest in reliever Brian Fuentes could peak in the coming weeks as they look to fortify their bullpen.

The Denver Post

Cubs Enter June With Best Record For First Time Since 1908
The Chicago Cubs entered the month of June with the best record in baseball for the first time since 1908, when they last won a World Series.

espn.com

Twins' Blackburn Hit By Line Drive In Face
Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn was hit in the face by a line-drive off the bat of Bobby Abreu on Sunday afternoon.

ESPN

Prior To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Padres pitcher Mark Prior will have season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder.

ESPN

Lieberthal Signs One-Day Deal, Retires A Philly
Mike Lieberthal officially retired as a member of the Phillies on Sunday.

AP

Yanks Let Ensberg Go; Recall RHP Patterson
The New York Yankees designated Morgan Ensberg for assignment on Sunday.

AP

Leyland: Zumaya, Rodney Will Be Back Early
Tigers manager Jim Leyland said on Saturday that relievers Joel Zumaya and Fernando Rodney will re-join the team earlier than expected.

The Detroit News

Rangers' Jennings Out For The Season
Texas starting pitcher Jason Jennings is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in the flexor tendon of his right forearm.

The Dallas Morning News

Boston's Ortiz Feels Pain In His Wrist
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz left Saturday night's game in the ninth inning after feeling pain in his left wrist after a swing.

The Boston Globe

Meeting Set To Discuss Future Of Maple Bats
Representatives from major league teams, the players union, and the commissioner's office with meet in New York later this month to discuss the future of maple bats.

The New York Times

Griffey Hits No. 599; Reds' Rookie Bruce Hits Game-Winner
Ken Griffey hit his 599th home run on Saturday, leaving him one shy of becoming only the sixth player to reach 600 career homers.

AP

Manny Joins 500-Club
Manny Ramirez became the 24th player to reach the 500-home run milestone, blasting a seventh inning homer off Chad Bradford, as the Red Sox beat the Orioles 6-3 on Saturday night.

AP