June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

RGM Team Rankings Based On Previous 20 Games
The Angels have been on fire since their acquisition of Mark Teixiera.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Sheffield Unhappy In Detroit
Detroit slugger Gary Sheffield is unhappy with his playing time and has express his desire to play every day.

ESPN

Rays' Crawford Out For The Season?
Rays outfielder Carl Crawford could be forced to have season-ending surgery if he isn't able to come off the disabled list in two weeks.

The St. Petersburg Times

Soriano Thinks He Can Help Fukudome
Alfonso Soriano believes that he can help teammate Kosuke Fukudome get back on track at the plate.

The Chicago Tribune

Joba Expected To Begin Rehab Friday
Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain is expected to begin a throwing program on Friday as he rehabs his injured right shoulder.

The New York Daily News

Astros: We're Not Interested In Bonds
Even with Carlos Lee on the disabled list, the Astros insist that slugger Barry Bonds isn't an option.

The Houston Chronicle

Tigers Still Interested In Garcia
The Tigers are one of many teams that still appear interested in free agent starter Freddy Garcia.

The Detroit Free Press

Toronto Releases Shannon Stewart
The Blue Jays released outfielder Shannon Stewart on Monday, bringing his second stint with Toronto to a disappointing finish.

ESPN

D-Backs Land Dunn
A deal for Adam Dunn was consummated just before the 48-hour window expired Monday, according to major-league sources.

FoxSports/ESPN

C. Lee, Byrd Named Players Of Week
Outfielder Carlos Lee of the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers outfielder Marlon Byrd have been named the Bank of America Presents Players of the Week for August 4-10, 2008.

RealGM Staff Report

Davis, Stewart Named Top Rookie For July
Texas Rangers first baseman Chris Davis and Colorado Rockies infielder Ian Stewart have been named the July recipients of the Rookie of the Month Award presented by Gillette.

RealGM Staff Report

Pinella To Fukudome: Hit More
Cubs manager Lou Pinella has warned Kosuke Fukudome that he might see a decline in playing time if he doesn't start hitting soon.

The Chicago Tribune

Cardinals Lose Carpenter Once Again
Chris Carpenter left during the sixth inning against the Cubs on Sunday night with discomfort in his right triceps.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Webb Earns His 17th Win
Diamondbacks' hurler Brandon Webb earned his seventeenth win on Sunday against the Braves.

The San Francisco Chronicle

Rays Get Franchise-Record 71st Win
The Tampa Bay Rays routed the Seattle Mariners 11-3 on Sunday for their franchise-record 71st victory.

AP

Rays Promote Price To Triple-A Durham
The first-place Rays have promoted pitcher David Price to Triple-A Durham as the first pick in the 2007 draft continues to excel in the minor leagues.

The St. Petersburg Times

Brewers' Braun Out With Sore Back
Milwaukee outfielder Ryan Braun missed the team's game against Washington on Sunday with a lower back injury.

ESPN

Yanks Send Kennedy To Minors After One Start
The Yankees have sent pitcher Ian Kennedy back to Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre after just one start.

ESPN

Rockies To Drop Wells From Roster
Kip Wells' career with the Rockies ended on Saturday as the team will drop him from the roster to make room for Livan Hernandez.

The Denver Post

Bonds: I'm Not Retired
Free agent slugger Barry Bonds made it known on Saturday that he has not given up on a return to baseball.

The Mercury News

Kennedy's Comments Lingering In New York
Ian Kennedy wasn't phased by his poor outing against the Angels on Friday night and his comments after the loss have yet to be forgotten.

The New York Post

Rays Tie Franchise-Record For Wins
The Tampa Bay Rays tied the franchise-record for wins, 70, on Saturday with an eleventh-inning victory over the Mariners.

The St. Petersburg Times

Royals Trade Horacio Ramirez To White Sox
The Royals on Saturday traded LHP Horacio Ramirez to the White Sox for OF Paulo Orlando.

Press Release

Surprise: Bonds Joins Giants' Reunion
Barry Bonds participated in Saturday night's ceremony at AT&T Park to honor former Giants' outfielders.

AP

Reds Place Votto On Bereavement List
The Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the bereavement list.

ESPN

Manny In The Bronx?
Sources close to Manny Ramirez claim that the outfielder would like to sign a free-agent deal with the Yankees this winter.

The New York Post

Florida Tried To Claim Ausmus On Waivers
The Marlins reportedly tried to claim Astros catcher Brad Ausmus off waivers shortly before they signed Paul Lo Duca to a minor-league contract on Friday.

The Houston Chronicle

Marlins Agree To Minor-League Deal With Lo Duca
Catcher Paul Lo Duca and the Florida Marlins agreed to a minor-league deal on Friday.

AP

Ozzie: Manny Is Better Than Bay
White Sox Manager Ozzie Guillen believes that Manny Ramirez is a superior hitter to Jason Bay.

The Daily Herald

Sheffield: I'll Be A Force In 2009
Tigers hitter Gary Sheffield claims that he'll be a force next season after an injury-plagued 2008 campaign.

The Detroit Free Press