May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

ALCS Game 7 Sets Record For MLB Cable Viewers
Game 7 of the AL Championship Series drew the most viewers ever for a baseball game on cable television.

ESPN

Cardinals Buy Out Option On Mulder
The Cardinals have reportedly parted with left-handed starter Mark Mulder, informing him that they will not pick up his option for 2009.

ESPN

Has Varitek Played His Last Game In Boston?
Red Sox captain Jason Varitek will become a free agent after the World Series and has spend the better part of the season avoiding the subject.

Boston Herald

Lincecum, Lee Named SN Pitchers Of Year
Tim Lincecum and Cliff Lee have been named the 2008 Sporting News' Pitchers of the Year, voted on by a panel of 314 Major League players.

Sporting News

Dodgers Decline $5.5M Option On Berroa
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday declined a club option on SS Angel Berroa.

AP

Ortiz: I Won't Need Wrist Surgery
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says that he will not need surgery on his troublesome left wrist.

Providence Journal

Randolph High On Milwaukee's Managerial List
Willie Randolph is expected to be among the leading candidates for the Brewers' managerial job.

New York Daily News

Chavez: A's Should Get Giambi
Oakland third baseman Eric Chavez believes that the team should go out and sign free agent Jason Giambi this winter.

San Francisco Chronicle

Cubs, GM Hendry Agree On 4-Year Extension
The Cubs have rewarded GM Jim Hendry with a four-year contract extension through the 2012 season.

ESPN

Vegas Odds Favor Rays In World Series
Las Vegas sports books favor the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series over the Philadelphia Phillies.

ESPN

Rays Or Phillies To Become 7th Team To Win World Series In 8 Seasons
Six different teams have won the seven World Series since the Yankees won it three years in a row. The 2008 World Series will now make seven.

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Manny Says It's Good Boston Lost
Manny Ramirez did not watch Game 7 of the ALCS, but he was pleased with the result, a Red Sox loss.

Boston Channel

Ichiro Playing In WBC Again
Ichiro Suzuki told the Kyodo News Service on Sunday that he plans on playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic next spring.

Seattle PI

Lowe Puts Boston On Top Of His List
The Yankees, Mets, Tigers, Indians, Cardinals, Cubs, Angels, Braves, Phillies, Rangers, Astros, and Blue Jays are all said to be very interested in Derek Lowe.

Boston Globe

Peavy 'Hates' New York?
Jake Peavy is increasingly likely to be traded by the Padres, but it is equally unlikely that he will end up in New York.

Newsday

Maddon Proud Of His Young Team's Composure
Rays' Manager Joe Maddon was thought of as crazy when he told his team in spring training that they could make the postseason, but seven months later they are in the World Series.

MLB.com

Moyer Excited About World Series In Philly
Phillies' starter Jamie Moyer is very excited to be a part of the World Series in his home state.

International Herald Tribune

Yankees Want Bowa Back At Third
The Yankees want Larry Bowa to return to the Bronx next spring as their third base coach.

New York Post

ALCS Sets Record With 26th Homer
The Rays and Red Sox combined to set a new record for home runs in a league championship series on Sunday night in Game 7.

MLB.com

Rays Knock The Sox Off
The Rays defeated the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS, 3-1, on Sunday night behind series MVP Matt Garza to advance to their first-ever World Series.

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Sox, Rays Make Changes Prior To Game 7
The Red Sox and Rays have made a few lineup changes prior to Game 7 of the ALCS in hopes of advancing to the World Series.

MLB.com

Jeter Seen In Austin With Clemens
Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter was seen in Austin with Roger Clemens over the weekend when the University of Texas beat Missouri.

New York Daily News

Joba Apologizes For 'Error In Judgment'
Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain has apologized for "an error in judgment", one day after he was arrested in Nebraska on suspicion of driving under the influence, speeding, and driving with an ope

ESPN

Burrell Playing His Final Games In Philly?
Phillies' outfielder Pat Burrell could be playing his final games with the team as he enters free agency after the World Series.

New York Post

Abreu: Keep Me In Pinstripes
Yankees' right fielder Bobby Abreu, who is a free agent this off-season, would prefer to remain in New York.

New York Post

Manuel Sets Philadelphia's WS Rotation
Phillies' manager Charlie Manuel has set the team's rotation for the World Series - Cole Hamels, Brett Myers, Jamie Moyer and Joe Blanton.

Philadelphia Inquirer

A's Set To Re-Sign Ellis With Multi-Year Deal
Oakland second baseman Mark Ellis has reportedly agreed to sign a multi-year deal to remain with the team.

ESPN

Joba Arrested For DUI
According to a police report, Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain has been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, speeding, and having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle.

AP

Red Sox Beat Rays To Force Deciding Game 7
The Red Sox beat the Rays 4-2 on Saturday night to force a Game 7 in the ALCS.

AP

Upton Hits 7th HR Of Postseason, Ties LCS Records
Rays outfielder B.J. Upton hit his seventh home run of the 2008 postseason on Saturday night in Game 5 of the ALCS against the Red Sox.

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