May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Dunn Doesn't Want To Sign Until Manny Does
An official of one team that has had contact with Adam Dunn's agents says Dunn is "definitely" waiting to see what happens with Manny Ramirez.

ESPN

Jeter Reveals What He Took From Old Stadium
Derek Jeter finally admitted to taking the famous sign near the Yankees' clubhouse that features a quote from Joe DiMaggio.

New York Times

Feds Claims To Have Bonds' Urine Samples Containing Steroids
The federal case against Barry Bonds now looks stronger.

New York Times

Pirates Lock Up Maholm Through 2012
The Pirates and pitcher Paul Maholm have agreed to a multi-year deal that gives the Pirates the ability to secure Maholm through the 2012 season.

MLB.com

Texas, Cardinals And Dodgers Showing Most Interest In Benson
The Dodgers, Rangers, and Cardinals, sources say, are showing the most consistent interest in Benson.

FoxSports

Mariners And Giants Like Abreu
Could Bobby Abreu end up on the West Coast?

FoxSports

Mets Opening The Door For Pedro?
A report out of the Dominican Republic on Wednesday says Mets general manager Omar Minaya has expressed interest in re-signing Pedro Martinez.

MLB.com

Cubs Acquire Aaron Heilman
The Cubs on Wednesday sent infielder Ronny Cedeno and recently acquired left-hander Garrett Olson to the Mariners for Aaron Heilman.

MLB.com

Glavine Meets With Braves' GM
Tom Glavine still remains hopeful he'll have the opportunity to pitch at least one more season in Atlanta.

MLB.com

Yankees Want To Keep Former Personnel Quiet In The Future
The Yankees are considering including a "non-disparagement clause" in future player and managerial contracts.

Newsday

Kotsay: Free Agency 'Not Pleasurable'
Veteran outfielder Mark Kotsay has played for five teams in his 11-year career and didn't find the free agency process to be pleasurable this winter.

MLB.com

Mussina: Torre Book Won't Hurt Yanks
Mike Mussina doesn't believe that the drama surrounding Joe Torre's upcoming book The Yankee Years will hurt the team this season.

New York Post

Braves Intrigued By Abreu, Dunn?
The Braves are starting to become intrigued with free-agent outfielders Bobby Abreu and Adam Dunn as their prices continue to drop.

MLB.com

Boras: Manny Should Be Signed By Spring Training
Manny Ramirez should be signed by a team before the start of spring training, according to agent Scott Boras.

Los Angeles Times

Times Still Trying To Sell Stake In Red Sox
The New York Times Co. is still employing Goldman Sachs to help explore a sale of its stake in the company that owns the Red Sox.

ESPN

Source: Weathers Signs One-Year Deal
The Reds have reportedly signed reliever David Weathers to a one-year deal worth $3.9 million, avoiding arbitration in the process.

ESPN

Grading The Deal: Rockies Lock Up Jiminez
The Colorado Rockies showed their commitment to young pitching by signing 25-year-old right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez to a four-year $10 million deal.

Jordan Walgreen/RealGM

Will Clark Returns To San Francisco As Special Assistant
Former first baseman Will Clark is returning to the Giants as a special assistant.

AP

Garland Agrees To Terms With Arizona
The Diamondbacks and free agent right-hander Jon Garland have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with an option for 2010, according to major league sources.

Arizona Republic

Cubs To Acquire Aaron Heilman
The Chicago Cubs are on the verge of acquiring right-hander Aaron Heilman from the Mariners.

FoxSports

Mets Getting 'Closer' To Re-Signing Perez
A baseball source told Newsday on Tuesday that the Mets are getting "a little bit closer" to re-signing pitcher Oliver Perez.

Newsday

Mets' Manuel Would Welcome Manny
Mets' manager Jerry Manuel believes that his team is good enough to win this coming season but would certainly welcome Manny Ramirez into town.

ESPN

Torre: 'I'm Comfortable With The Book'
Joe Torre made his first public comments about the firestorm that his pending book his created on Tuesday afternoon.

ESPN

Justice, Gooden Deny Radomski's Claims
David Justice and Dwight Gooden denied HGH allegations made by former Mets' clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski during an exclusive interview with ESPN recently.

ESPN

Pirates Talking To Outfielders Hinske, Gonzalez
The Pirates have had discussions with free-agent outfielders Eric Hinske and Juan Gonzalez, with Hinske rumored to be close to agreeing on a deal.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Damon: We Never Called A-Rod Names
The firestorm surrounding comments made by Joe Torre in his upcoming book continue to burn in New York, with outfielder Johnny Damon weighing in on the controversy.

New York Post

Anderson Could Be Boston's Next Great Rookie
The Red Sox have enjoyed the success of numerous rookies as of late, and first baseman Lars Anderson could be the next young player to excel in Boston.

MLB.com

Yankees Still Looking To Deal Nady Or Swisher?
The Yankees are now expected to begin spring training with the team they currently have, but they still have a spare outfielder and could deal Xavier Nady or Nick Swisher for the right price.

New York Times

Glavine Likely To Meet With Braves' GM
Pitcher Tom Glavine is expected to meet with Braves' GM Frank Wren later this week about the possibilty of a return in 2009.

ESPN

Jimenez, Rockies Agree On Long-Term Deal
The Rockies have agreed to terms with pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on a four-year contract with club options for the 2013 and 2014 seasons.

ESPN