May 2008 - Baseball Wiretap

Brewers Waiting On CC As Well
The Yankees aren't the only team waiting to hear from free-agent pitcher CC Sabathia this offseason, as the Brewers await word, as well.

MLB.com

Cashman Won't Make Burnett An Offer?
The Yankees haven't been shy this offseason, but they aren't necessarily ready to meet the demands of free-agent A.J. Burnett.

MLB.com

Piniella: 'We Are Focused On 2009'
Cubs' manager Lou Piniella hasn't spoken to his team since the team lost to the Dodgers in the playoffs seven weeks ago.

Chicago Tribune

D-Backs Make Offer To Vazquez
The Diamondbacks have reportedly made an offer to free-agent infielder Ramon Vazquez, according to a Major League source.

MLB.com

Schilling Staying Busy, Weighing Options
Curt Schilling, a free agent, hasn't seen his name come up in many rumors, despite the fact that he has yet to officially announce his retirement.

MLB.com

Mets Won't Give Any Closer Four Years?
The Mets are searching for a closer, but don't appear willing to give anyone a deal longer than three years.

New York Post

Lowe Also Receiving Interest From Giants, Seattle, Phillies And Others
Derek Lowe is drawing interest from a long list of teams, including the Mets, Braves, Phillies, Giants, Mariners, Yankees, Red Sox, and Dodgers.

SI.com

Orioles Looking At Izturis
The Orioles have talked to the representative for free agent Cesar Izturis as they look to fill their vacancy at shortstop.

Baltimore Sun

Castillo Begs Mets Not To Trade Him?
Second baseman Luis Castillo would love to be given a second chance by the Mets.

New York Post

Putz Is The Mets' Top Priority?
The Mets have targeted Seattle closer J.J. Putz as their priority.

Rocky Mountain News

Twins And Blake Progressing On Deal
The Twins and Casey Blake have made progress discussing the framework of a potential deal, length, and general salary range, his agent Jim McDowell said Thursday.

Star Tribune

Tigers And Red Sox Discussing Dontrelle For Lugo Swap
The Red Sox and Tigers have discussed a swap of shortstop Julio Lugo for pitcher Dontrelle Willis.

SI.com

Mets Open To Trading Schneider Or Castro?
The Mets are not satisfied with their catching tandem of Brian Schneider and Ramon Castro.

SI.com

Mariners Also Interested In Teixeira
The Nationals, Orioles, Red Sox, Yankees, Giants, and Mariners are believed to be among the teams interested in Mark Teixeira, according to a report on Friday.

SI.com

Royals Shopping Jose Guillen
The Kansas City Royals are shopping outfielder Jose Guillen. He has two more seasons at $12 million annually remaining on his current contract.

SI.com

Giants Very Serious About Orlando Hudson
The Giants' pursuit of free-agent second baseman Orlando Hudson, previously considered casual, is apparently serious.

MLB.com

Boston 'Lusts' For Teixeira?
One baseball source, familiar with the Red Sox? thinking this offseason, said the club?s ?lust? factor is very strong for Mark Teixeira.

Boston Herald

Jays Could Be Only Team To Offer A.J. Five-Years?
A.J. Burnett may receive less money per year from Toronto, but they could be the only team to offer the five-year contract he covets.

Toronto Sun

Yankees Have Deal Brewing With NL Team To Keep 1B Open For Tex?
The Yankees dealt for Nick Swisher, but it could be a precursor to another move with a National League team.

Boston Herald

Jeter: 'Mussina Is A Hall Of Famer'
Yankees pitcher Mike Mussina officially retired on Thursday just weeks after recording his first 20-win season, and New York captain Derek Jeter weighed in on his decision.

Press Release

Matsuzaka: I'm Playing In WBC
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka claims that he will play in the World Baseball Classic for Japan next spring.

ESPN

White Sox Sign Cuba's Best Teen Talent To Major League Deal
The White Sox have signed Dayan Viciedo, regarded as Cuba's best teen talent, to a Major League contract.

ESPN

Nine Innings In Playoff Games Ensured
Commissioner Bud Selig announced on Thursday that in the future all playoff games will be a minimum of nine innings.

MLB.com

Steinbrenner: CC Has Deadline To Accept Offer
Hal Steinbrenner claims that free agent pitcher CC Sabathia has a deadline to accept the team's sizable contract offer.

ESPN

Utley To Have Hip Surgery, Out Until June?
The Phillies announced Thursday that Chase Utley will need right hip surgery that potentially could keep him out until the first week of June.

ESPN

Burnett And Lowe Not Happy With Yankees Offers?
The Yankees intended to make four-year offers on A.J. Burnett and Derek Lowe for about $14-15 million annually, essentially $60 million each.

SI.com

Source: Teixeira Almost Certain To Sign Before Manny
Mark Teixeira's agent Scott Boras is in deep economic discussions with interested clubs, according to a major-league source.

FoxSports

George Officially Passes Control Of Yankees On To Hal
George Steinbrenner officially passed control of the New York Yankees to his son Hal on Thursday.

SI.com

Mussina Announces Retirement
Mike Mussina becomes the first pitcher to retire immediately following a 20-win season since Sandy Koufax in 1966.

RealGM Staff Report

Agent: Giants To Make An Offer For Sabathia
An agent familiar with the situation said Wednesday he expected the San Francisco Giants to make an offer to CC Sabathia's agents.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel