June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Zito And Wilson Eating NASA Meals
Barry Zito has been eating meals developed by a former NASA nutrition consultant for two years.

San Francisco Chronicle

Casey To Retire After 12 Seasons
Sean Casey will reportedly retire after twelve major league seasons and join the MLB Network.

ESPN

Tulowitzki: 'I Still Believe In Myself'
Rockies' shortstop Troy Tulowitzki is confident that he'll bounce back after a rough second season and repeat the success of his rookie campaign in 2009.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Reports: Torre Book Reveals Bitter Yankees Rifts
Former Yankees' manager Joe Torre blasts the team in a book that is set to be released Feb. 3, according to a pair of newspaper reports.

ESPN

Sox Add Second Year To Varitek Offer
The Red Sox have reportedly made a bid to keep free-agent catcher Jason Varitek in Boston, offering him a two-year deal.

MLB.com

Brewers Introduce Hoffman To Fans
The Brewers formally introduced closer Trevor Hoffman to fans on Saturday at a press conference.

MLB.com

Rockies' Atkins Believes He'll Play Third
Colorado infielder Garrett Atkins is preparing to return to third base this season after covering for teammate Todd Helton at first often in 2008.

Denver Post

Duchscherer Agrees To Deal With A's
The Athletics have reportedly reached an agreement with pitcher Justin Duchscherer on a one-year contract that could be worth up to $4.05 million.

MLB.com

Utley: 'I'm Going To Listen To My Body'
Phillies' second baseman Chase Utley doesn't know when he'll be able to play again after having hip surgery but says that he'll listen to his body.

MLB.com

Joba Postpones Court Date For DUI
Yankees' pitcher Joba Chamberlain has postponed his scheduled court appearance for an October DUI charge for the second time.

Newsday

Bankruptcy Court Review Of Cubs' Sale Likely
Although the Cubs aren't part of Tribune Co.'s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, experts say a federal court overseeing the case is likely to review the impending sale anyhow.

ESPN

Yankees Willing To Gamble In Center Field?
The Yankees are reportedly willing to take a gamble in center field this season with a group of players capable of playing the position when needed.

New York Daily News

Chipper: I Want To Stay With Braves
Chipper Jones would prefer to stay with the Braves and wants to try to work out an extension with the only club he's ever known.

MLB.com

A's Close To Deal With Springer
The Athletics are reportedly close to a one-year deal with veteran reliever Russ Springer.

MLB.com

Blue Jays Fire Assistant GM
The Blue Jays have fired assistant GM Bart Given.

Toronto Sun

Mets May Have Sweetened Perez's Deal
According to a report on Friday night, the Mets may have sweetened their offer to free-agent pitcher Oliver Perez.

MLB.com

Rangers Introduce Alternate Red Uniforms
The Rangers announced Friday that their alternate uniform for the 2009 season will feature a red top and red cap.

Dallas Morning News

Mets Agree To Deals With Sullivan, Mackowiak
The Mets have agreed to terms on one-year deals with outfielder Cory Sullivan and infielder Rob Mackowiak.

ESPN

Mauer 'Good To Go' For Start Of Season
Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer said on Friday that he should be 'good to go' for the start of the season despite recently having kidney surgery.

ESPN

White Sox See 25 Percent Increase In Hat Sales Since Election
The White Sox have seen sales of their black hats with a white "Sox" logo on the front increase by 25 percent since President Barack Obama was elected back in November.

Chicago Tribune

With $66.1M Deal, Markakis Drives 1994 Ranger
Orioles' outfielder Nick Markakis recently signed a $66.1 million extension with the team, but he still drives a 1994 Ford Ranger.

Baltimore Sun

Wrigley Expected To Get Face Lift
If the Ricketts family gets approved on their $900 million acquisition of the Cubs, Wrigley Field could see some changes by the 2014 season.

Chicago Tribune

Tigers Close To Deal With Brandon Lyon
Industry officials claim that the Tigers are close to deals with free agent relievers Brandon Lyon and Scott Williamson.

Detroit Free Press

Brewers Unlikely To Add Pitching
Brewers' owner Mark Attanasio said Thursday that the team's payroll for 2009 is at the level of a year ago, making it unlikely that they'll add a starting pitcher before spring training.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Mariners Uninterested In Bringing Griffey Back?
The Mariners are looking to add a bat to their lineup, but reportedly are uninterested in bringing Ken Griffey Jr. back to Seattle.

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Alou Draws Interest From Phillies
The Phillies have reportedly shown interest in free-agent outfielder Moises Alou, with one major-league source claiming that they are pursing him "pretty hard."

Philadelphia Inquirer

A's Holliday Working Out With McGwire
New Oakland slugger Matt Holliday has been working out with former Athletics' hitter Mark McGwire in Southern California.

San Francisco Chronicle

Yanks Continue Talking With Pettitte
There continues to be an ongoing dialogue between the Yankees and free-agent pitcher Andy Pettitte.

North Jersey

Dodgers Talking With Garland, Looper
The Dodgers are reportedly close to terms with free-agent pitcher Randy Wolf but have had discussions with Jon Garland and Braden Looper, as well.

ESPN

Sheets Meets With Rangers
Ben Sheets spent Thursday visiting the Rangers in Arlington, Tex., according to major-league sources.

FoxSports