Pat Burrell may be the first member of the 2008 World Series champion Phillies to leave the team as he enters free agency this winter.
July 2008 - Baseball Wiretap
Burrell Hasn't Heard From Phillies
Free Agency To Begin Friday
Players have filed for free agency, and teams have created their wish lists as Friday, the first day teams can sign players, approaches.
Royals Unlikely To Make Splash This Winter
The Royals aren't expected to make a significant splash in the free agent market this winter.
Manny Tops Dodgers' Free-Agent List
A majority of fans in Los Angeles would like to see the Dodgers re-sign Manny Ramirez after a tremendous offensive display during his time with the team.
Epstein Plans To Be 'Selective Shopper'
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein plans to be a "selective shopper" during this free-agent season, which officially begins Friday.
Holliday To St. Louis Talks Dead?
Boston, Tampa Bay and the Yankees also are known to have had interest in Matt Holliday.
Pettitte Files For Free Agency
Andy Pettitte filed for free agency Sunday after repeatedly saying he hopes to return to the club next year.
Longoria, Ramirez To Fight For AL Honors
Rays' third baseman Evan Longoria and White Sox infielder Alexei Ramirez are expected to battle for Rookie of the Year honors in the American League.
Cubs' Soto To Take Home NL Rookie Honors?
Cubs' catcher Geovany Soto is considered by many to be the front runner to take home the National League's Rookie of the Year award.
Can Phils Extend Howard And Hamels?
The Phillies are optimistic that they'll be able to keep both Ryan Howard and Cole Hamels over the long-term, but both will command a tremendous amount of money.
Angels Already Decided Against Bringing Back K-Rod?
Angels owner Arte Moreno is believed by some to have already decided against bringing back closer Francisco Rodriguez.
Japanese Talent Now On Radar For Tigers
The Tigers have reportedly joined a number of teams in the race to sign Japanese pitcher Junichi Tazawa.
Saltalamacchia Would Love To Be In Boston
Rangers' catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia has heard rumors of him being traded to the Red Sox, and he couldn't be happier.
Phillies Place Priority On Pitching
The Phillies might be World Series champions, but they will place a premium on maintaining their strong pitching this offseason.
Torre Patient, Optimistic About Manny
Dodgers' Manager Joe Torre is being patient, but remains optimistic that the team can retain free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.
Yankees Move Plate, Rubber To New Stadium
Workers in the Bronx removed the plate, pitching rubber, and some dirt from the mound at old Yankee Stadium and moved it to the new Yankee Stadium across the street this weekend.
Brewers Hire Randolph As Bench Coach
The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday hired Willie Randolph as their bench coach.
McLane: Astros Unlikely To Land Peavy
Astros' owner Drayton McLane said Friday that the team is a long shot to land pitcher Jake Peavy, whom the Padres have placed on the block this offseason.
Jeter: I've Spoken To CC
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter said Friday that he has spoken to free agent pitcher CC Sabathia about joining him in New York.
Towers: Peavy's Train Has Left Station
Padres' GM Kevin Towers has acknowledged that pitcher Jake Peavy is on his way out of San Diego.
Pettitte Waiting To Hear From Yanks
Andy Pettitte wants to return to the Yankees next season but is still waiting to hear from the team about how they feel.
Rangers Keep Blalock For DH
The Texas Rangers exercised their $6.2 million club option to retain Hank Blalock on Friday.
Padres Pick Up $9M Option On Giles
The Padres have picked up the $9 million option on outfielder Brian Giles for the 2009 season.
Source: MLB Won't Let Cuban Buy Cubs
Mark Cuban has long been a player to purchase the Chicago Cubs, but that now seems unlikely.
Is Trading For Putz Minaya's Plan B?
The Mets believe the Mariners will make J.J. Putz available this winter.
Peavy Trying To Dictate Who Doesn't Get Traded For Him
Yunel Escobar is a shortstop the Padres would like to acquire in a package for Jake Peavy, but the pitcher's no trade clause could kill such a deal.
Cano Trade Buzz Still Lingering
Matt Kemp and Russell Martin are the two players most frequently mentioned as players that could be dealt in return for Robinson Cano.
Tigers And Indians In On Street
The Indians are one of several teams, including the Tigers, interested in Oakland reliever Huston Street.
Yankees Don't Believe They'll Get Cameron
The Yankees have expressed interest in acquiring Mike Cameron, but a source called getting the centerfielder "unlikely."
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