Curt Schilling believes that the Red Sox need to re-sign free-agent catcher Jason Varitek this offseason.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Schilling: Red Sox Need Varitek
Phillies' Payroll To Hit Record Heights
Ryan Howard will soon sign a contract with the Phillies, and when that happens their payroll is expected to surpass $130 million, a club record.
Oldest Living Major Leaguer Dies At 100
The oldest living former major leaguer and a former teammate of Babe Ruth, Bill Werber, has died at age 100.
Orioles Still Want To Extend Roberts
The Orioles recently gave outfielder Nick Markakis the second-largest contract in team history in terms of guaranteed money and are interested in locking up infielder Brian Roberts as well.
Sources: Wolf May Head Back To Dodgers
The Dodgers lead the race to sign free-agent pitcher Randy Wolf, according to multiple sources.
Ricketts Family Set To Purchase Cubs For $900M
The Ricketts' family is set to purchase the Cubs, including Wrigley Field, in a deal worth about $900M.
Mets Sign Freddy Garcia
It's believed Freddy Garcia can earn as much as $8 million to $9 million if he makes the team and reaches all of his incentives.
Fielder Gets $18M Over Two Years
Prince Fielder and the Milwaukee Brewers reached a preliminary agreement Thursday on an $18 million, two-year contract.
Minaya Hasn't Proposed Adding Manny To Ownership
The New York Mets aren?t interested in signing free-agent Manny Ramirez, according to the team?s chief operating officer, Jeff Wilpon.
Heyman: I'd Rather Eat Dinner With Bonds Than Kent
Jeff Kent retired this week and will be a Hall of Fame candidate in five years.
McGwire's Brother Alleges Steroid And HGH Abuse
Jay McGwire alleges in a proposed book that his brother Mark McGwire was introduced to performance enhancing drugs in 1994.
New Dodgers Ausmus And Loretta To Commute Together From San Diego?
New Dodger catcher Brad Ausmus and infielder Mark Loretta, who both live in the San Diego area, might end up commuting together to Dodger Stadium.
Giants Would Only Have To Give Dodgers 2nd Round Pick For Manny
After finishing in the bottom 15 in the overall standings during the 2008 season, the Giants would lose only a second-round pick for signing Manny Ramirez.
Crede Set To Workout For Scouts
Third baseman Joe Crede has arrived in Arizona and is set to workout for scouts sometime next week. The Twins are expected to be in attendance.
Fielder And Brewers Close On Two-Year Contract
Prince Fielder and the Brewers are closing in on a two-year contract.
Dodgers, Ausmus Agree To One-Year Deal
Veteran catcher Brad Ausmus agreed Wednesday on a one-year deal with the Dodgers, where he will back up catcher Russell Martin.
Rincon Signs Minor League Deal With Tigers
The Tigers signed reliever Juan Rincon to a minor-league contract with an invitation to Spring Training on Tuesday.
Francoeur Asks Braves For Nearly $4M
Jeff Francoeur has reportedly asked the Braves for $4 million, which places the two parties roughly $1.15 million apart.
Brewers Haven't Talked About Fielder Trade
Brewers' GM Doug Melvin told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that he hasn't discussed any trades involving slugger Prince Fielder.
Red Sox Worried About David Ortiz?
The Red Sox are quietly worried about designated hitter David Ortiz because of both the wrist injury he suffered from last season and a lack of protection around him in the lineup.
Source: Phils, Werth Agree To Deal
The Phillies have reportedly avoided arbitration with outfielder Jayson Werth by agreeing to a two-year contract worth $10 million.
Jeff Kent To Announce Retirement
Jeff Kent plans to announce his retirement from baseball at a news conference on Thursday scheduled for Dodger Stadium.
Phillies Kick Tires On Andruw Jones
The Phillies have expressed interest in Andruw Jones, but don't see him as a likely addition to their team.
Agent: Marins Don't Want Uggla Long-Term
Dan Uggla's agent was blunt in his believed perceptions of what the Marlins think of his client long-term.
Fielder Asks For $8M In Arbitration
Brewers' first baseman Prince Fielder asked for $8 million on Tuesday in his first year of arbitration eligibility, but Milwaukee has only offered him $6 million.
Indians' Lee Wants To Discuss Extension
Cliff Lee wouldn't mind if the Indians approached him with the idea of a contract extension sometime before Opening Day.
Rangers Nearing Deal With Vizquel
The Rangers are getting close to a deal with free-agent shortstop Omar Vizquel, according to a major league source.
Church, Mets Agree On $2.8M Deal
Outfielder Ryan Church agreed to a one-year deal worth $2.8 million with the Mets on Tuesday.
Glavine Inching Closer To Return?
Free agent pitcher Tom Glavine is getting closer to a return from elbow and shoulder surgeries after a second pain-free throwing session.
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