Jason Varitek will be a free agent this winter and after a poor season offensively, Game 5 could very well be his final game at Fenway Park or even in a Boston uniform.
June 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Varitek Could Be Playing Final Game With Boston
Furcal: Helton Can Come Back From Back Surgery
Todd Helton had the same back procedure done two weeks ago as Rafael Furcal had in July.
Source: A-Rod And Madonna 'Definitely Romantic'
Alex Rodriguez attended Yom Kippur services with Madonna and her three children in Times Square last week without director Guy Ritchie, whom she is now in the process of divorcing.
Former Yankee, 3-Time All Star Tom Tresh Passes Away At 71
Tom Tresh earned American League ?Rookie of the Year? honors in 1962, batting .286 with 20 home runs and 93 RBI, helping lead the Yankees to the World Series title that season.
Press Release
Yankees Want Larry Bowa Back
Larry Bowa is the leading candidate to replace Yankees New York Yankees third base coach Bobby Meacham.
Twins Close To Extension With Gardenhire
The Twins are soon expected to wrap up negotiations with manager Ron Gardenhire on a contract extension and sign the coaching staff for at least one more year.
Dodgers: Colletti Will Be GM In 2009
Ned Colletti will return as the Dodgers' general manager next season, club owner Frank McCourt said Wednesday.
MLB To Move Back Game 6 Of World Series For Obama Ad
Major League Baseball has agreed to move the first pitch of Game 6 of the World Series by about 15 minutes to accommodate a half-hour Barack Obama ad buy.
Pettitte Intends To Pitch In 2009
Sources said on Wednesday that Andy Pettitte's agent Randy Hendricks has informed the Yankees that his client intends to pitch in 2009.
Manny: Gas Is Up And So Am I
Manny Ramirez wants to see who 'the highest bidder' will be for his services.
Phillies Win NL Pennant
Cole Hamels led the Phillies to a 5-1 win over the Dodgers on Wednesday night to win the NL championship series for its first pennant since 1993.
Phillies Advance To First World Series Since 1993
The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 5-1 to advance to the World Series in which they will face either the Rays or Red Sox.
RealGM Staff Report
Jays, Yanks And Mets Believed To Have Interest In Manny
The market for Manny Ramirez is still unclear, but there are a few teams that are popping their heads up.
Dodgers Want Furcal Back
The Dodgers appear likely to try to bring back Rafael Furcal, who looks healthy this postseason after missing over four months following back surgery.
Tampa Bay's Upton Still Needs Shoulder Surgery
Rays' outfielder B.J. Upton's left shoulder will require surgery once the season is over.
Clemens Not Upset With Yanks, Lacks Desire To Play
Roger Clemens has denied a report that he is unhappy with the Yankees possibly because they chose not to honor him during the final game at Yankee Stadium.
Kazmir To Start For Rays In Game 5
Scott Kazmir will start for the Rays against the Red Sox in Game 5 at Fenway Park on Thursday.
Fire Damages Citgo Sign Over Fenway
A fire on Wednesday melted and blackened some of the plastic panels on the red, white, and blue Citgo sign over Fenway's Green Monster in left field.
Giants To Talk Trade With Twins For Delmon Young?
The Minnesota Twins may possibly engage the Giants on trade talks centered around Delmon Young, according to longtime Pioneer Press columnist Charley Walters.
Eighth Overall Pick In '07 Weathers Set For Tommy John Surgery
Casey Weathers, the Rockies' No. 1 pick in 2007, has suffered a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and faces Tommy John ligament replacement surgery.
Peavy Likes Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, L.A., And St. Louis
Jake Peavy wants to remain in the National League.
Hafner Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Travis Hafner underwent arthroscopic surgery Tuesday afternoon on his right shoulder.
Boras Using Bonds As Example Of Why Manny Deserves Six-Year Deal
Scott Boras is strongly hinting that he wants a six-year contract for Manny Ramirez at essentially max dollars.
Yankees Could Bring Randolph Back?
There is a chance that the Yankees could bring Willie Randolph back to the Bronx as their third-base coach.
Rays Pulling Tarp Off Upper-Deck At The Trop
With the demand for Rays tickets running high, the team has decided to remove the tarp that has covered the highest upper-deck seats all season.
Lowell Set For Surgery On Right Hip
Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell will have his right hip surgically repaired on Monday in hopes that he'll be ready for spring training.
Crawford Ties ALCS Record With 5 Hits
Rays' outfielder Carl Crawford tied an ALCS record on Tuesday night when he went 5-for-5 in Game 4 against the Red Sox.
Rays Rout Sox Again, Sit One Win From World Series
The Tampa Bay Rays thumped the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park for the second-straight night, 13-4, on their way to a 3-1 lead in the ALCS.
TBS Viewership Soars 52 Percent For ALCS
TBS has enjoyed increased viewership while broadcasting the first two games of the ALCS this month.
Brewers Could Give GM Melvin An Extension
Brewers' GM Doug Melvin has been in contact with owner Mark Attanasio regarding an extension, likely for three years.
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