June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

O's To Talk Extensions With Roberts, Markakis
The Orioles are preparing to talk about contract extensions with both Brian Roberts and Nick Markakis.

Baltimore Sun

Maine Says He Can Pitch, Mets Aren't Sure
John Maine claims that he's ready to pitch, but the Mets aren't sure that he's ready to return to the mound.

New York Daily News

Uggla: Marlins Want To Take Down Phils
Marlins' second baseman Dan Uggla says that his teammates are ready to battle with the Phillies in hopes of keeping them out of the postseason.

Philadelphia Daily News

Varitek Done In Boston?
Jason Varitek's contract will run out at the end of the season, and it's not a lock that he'll return to the Red Sox next year.

Providence Journal

Jays Shut Down Marcum For Year
The Blue Jays have shut down pitcher Shaun Marcum for the final week of the season after he had an MRI on Thursday.

ESPN

Yanks Allowing Fans On Field Before Finale
The Yankees are allowing fans to walk on Yankee Stadium's field for three hours before the ballpark's final game Sunday.

ESPN

Wildcard Playoff Between Mets/Brewers Would Be At Shea
If the Mets and Brewers are forced to play a one-game tiebreaker for the NL Wildcard, it will be played in Queens at Shea Stadium as a result of a coin flip tiebreaker.

Press Release

Astros T-Shirts: We Survived Ike, Bud Killed Us
LaTroy Hawkins ordered and paid for the initial batch of 50 shirts.

Houston Chronicle

Kennedy Seeking Trade Out Of St. Louis
Adam Kennedy has asked that the Cardinals trade him rather than bring him back for the final installment of his three-year, $10 million contract.

Post-Dispatch

Hints At Racial Profiling After Traffic Stop Of Dodgers And Pirate
Four members of the Dodgers and Pirates had their SUV searched.

Daily News

Eddie Vedder's Cubs Song Playing All Over Chicago
Chicago radio stations and sports bars have begun playing "All the Way," a Cubs-themed song written by Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.

Chicago Tribune

Giants Could Trade Cain For Fielder And Hardy?
Could the Giants trade Matt Cain to the Brewers for first baseman Prince Fielder, shortstop J.J. Hardy and another player.

Sacramento Bee

Pettitte Wants Pitching Rubber From Finale
Andy Pettitte, who has been tabbed to make the final start at Yankee Stadium, would like to take home some dirt and the pitching rubber following the game.

Newsday

Brewers Uncertain Of Sheets' Status
The Brewers are uncertain as to whether or not Ben Sheets will be able to pitch through a sore elbow and make his final two starts of the season.

ESPN

Report: A-Rod, Wife Reach Settlement
Alex Rodriguez and wife Cynthia have reportedly settled their multimillion-dollar divorce case.

ESPN

Reinsdorf: Sox-Cubs Series Would Be 'Fabulous'
White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf believes that a World Series matchup between the Sox and Cubs would be 'fabulous'.

Chicago Sun-Times

Vlad Undergoes MRI On Troublesome Knee
Angels' outfielder Vladimir Guerrero underwent an MRI on his troublesome right knee on Monday, and nothing has changed.

Los Angeles Daily News

Bedard Could Miss 6-9 Months
Erik Bedard could miss six-to-nine months of action as he and the Mariners have agreed that he needs to undergo exploratory surgery on his left shoulder.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Boston's Ortiz To See Specialist After Season
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz will see a specialist for his troublesome left wrist once the season is over.

Boston Herald

Selig Likes KC's Chances To Host All-Star Game
Commissioner Bud Selig believes that Kansas City has a decent chance to host a MLB All-Star Game as soon as 2011.

ESPN

Congressional Panel Rips Yanks, NYC Over Stadium
A congressional panel has ripped the New York Yankees and New York City government over the new stadium in the Bronx.

ESPN

Giants Expected To Keep Sabean
Numerous team insiders say they expect new Giants' managing partner William Neukom to retain Brian Sabean for the final year of his contract.

San Francisco Chronicle

Which Moves Were Made By Cashman?
Ever wonder which signing and trades were made by Brian Cashman and which ones came from above?

Newsday

Extension In Works For Piniella
A contract extension appears to be in the works for Cubs manager Lou Piniella as the team nears the NL Central title.

Chicago Sun-Times

Milwaukee's Sheets Done For Season?
The Brewers could be without pitcher Ben Sheets for the second-straight September after he left a start against the Cubs on Wednesday night with an elbow injury.

Brewers.com

Epstein, Red Sox Near Extension Agreement
The Red Sox and GM Theo Epstein are close to coming to terms on a long-term contract extension.

Boston Herald

Mets OF Tatis Out For Season
The Mets have lost outfielder Fernando Tatis for the remainder of the season with a separated right shoulder.

Detroit Free Press

Chicago's Quentin Has Soft Cast Removed
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin had the soft cast removed from his broken right wrist on Wednesday, and he could swing a bat later this week.

ESPN

Brewers' Sheets Leaves Game With Elbow Pain
Brewers' RHP Ben Sheets left Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cubs after just two innings with right elbow pain.

yahoo.com

Yankees To Open New Stadium Against Cleveland
The New York Yankees will play their first regular season home game in the new Yankee Stadium on Thursday, April 16, 2009, vs. the Cleveland Indians.

RealGM Staff Report