June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

A-Rod Admits To Steroid Use Over Three-Year Period
Alex Rodriguez admitted to Peter Gammons of ESPN to using steroids over a three-year period.

ESPN

A-Rod Parties All Night In Bahamas Following Steroid Report
Alex Rodriguez was in the Bahamas when the Sports Illustrated story broke and was reportedly drinking Grey Goose and Red Bull in the VIP area at Aura Nightclub just a few hours later.

New York Daily News

Rodriguez's Comments Last February Carry Weight?
Last February, Alex Rodriguez commented on the steroid issue in Major League Baseball and how he felt as though the game was making strides.

Yahoo!

Schilling: All 104 Positives Should Be Named
Curt Schilling believes that all of the 104 players that tested positive for steroids during the 2003 trial should be named, not just Alex Rodriguez.

ESPN

Casey Feels Violated By A-Rod Leak
Sean Casey, who spent last season with the Red Sox before opting to retire this offseason, has admitted that he feels violated by the recent leak of drug test results.

ESPN

A-Rod, Union, Yanks Remain Quiet
Alex Rodriguez, the Yankees, and the players' union are all still silent regarding a Sports Illustrated report that the shortstop-turned-third baseman tested positive for steroids in 2003.

ESPN

Marmol Won't Be Handed Cubs' Closer Job
Carlos Marmol is ready to take over as the Cubs' closer this season, but he won't simply be handed the job.

Chicago Tribune

Rays, Navarro Prepare For Arbitration
The Tampa Bay Rays and catcher Dioner Navarro are readying for their arbitration hearing to determine the All-Star's salary for the 2009 season.

St. Petersburg Times

Canseco Mum On A-Rod Allegations
Jose Canseco has accused Alex Rodriguez of steroid use, but the author of two steroid-related tell-all books is now at a loss for words.

New York Daily News

Yanks Put Nothing About Steriods In A-Rod's Contract
Despite news that he tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs back in 2003, the Yankees reportedly don't have the power to hold back any money from Alex Rodriguez.

MLB.com

Royals Sign Teahen To One-Year Deal
The Kansas City Royals have signed infielder/outfielder Mark Teahen to a one-year contract for 2009, avoiding arbitration.

Press Release

Jones Agrees To Deal With Rangers
Andruw Jones will sign a minor league deal with the Rangers that will pay him $500,000 if he makes the major league team.

ESPN

Phils, Howard Agree On 3 Years, $54M
The Phillies have agreed to a three-year deal with first baseman Ryan Howard worth $54 million.

ESPN

Minaya: 'I'm Set With This Team'
Mets general manager Omar Minaya is content with the roster he has constructed heading into spring training.

Newsday

Mariners Have Anderson On Radar
The Mariners are looking for a veteran outfielder, and appear to have free-agent Garret Anderson on their radar.

MLB.com

Astros Could Make A Play For Dunn
If Houston is able to sign free-agent Adam Dunn to a one-year deal before training camp starts, they could move Hunter Pence to center field and Michael Bourn to the bench.

Chicago Tribune

Giants Make Offer To Crede
Free-agent third baseman Joe Crede is reportedly considering an offer from the Giants.

MLB.com

Agent: Ayala Set To Join Twins
The Twins have agreed to a one-year with free-agent reliever Luis Ayala, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

ESPN

Report: Manny Is Preparing For Season
Manny Ramirez is still looking for a team, but is reportedly preparing for the 2009 season anyway.

ESPN

Yankees Official: Rodriguez's Legacy Is Gone
A Yankees official said Alex Rodriguez will have to "go away" once his playing days are over.

New York Times

Friend Of A-Rod: He Was Just As Good In Clean Period
A friend of Alex Rodriguez defended the third baseman on Saturday, pointing out that A-Rod hasn't tested positive for anything since Major League Baseball instituted random testing in 2004.

New York Post

Yankees On A-Rod: This Is A PR Nightmare
Reports that Alex Rodriguez tested positive for anabolic steroids back in 2003 have only added to the pressure the Yankees will feel this season.

New York Post

Ray Durham Is Considering Retirement
With no offers coming his way this offseason, veteran infielder Ray Durham is contemplating retirement.

MLB.com

Camp, Jays Avoid Arbitration Hearing
The Blue Jays agreed to terms with reliever Shawn Camp on a one-year contract worth $750,000 on Saturday, which allows the two parties to avoid arbitration.

ESPN

Washington's Hill Wins $775K Salary
Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill won his salary arbitration case on Saturday, and will earn $775,000 instead of the $500,000 the team offered him.

ESPN

Andruw Jones Close To Deal With Rangers
Andruw Jones appears headed for a minor-league contract with the Texas Rangers, according to baseball sources.

Yahoo!

MLB Issues Statement On A-Rod Story
?We are disturbed by the allegations contained in the Sports Illustrated news story which was posted online this morning," said the MLB in a statement.

RealGM Staff Report

Fernando Martinez's Strained Elbow Shuts Him Down
The Mets' top prospect, Fernando Martinez, has been shut down after straining his right elbow while playing for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Series.

New York Times

A-Rod Tested Positive For Steroids In 2003
Alex Rodriguez tested positive for two anabolic steroids in 2003, four sources have independently told Sports Illustrated.

SI.com

Giants Like Manny, But Won't Break Bank
The Giants are genuinely interested in free-agent slugger Manny Ramirez, but won't break the bank in order to sign him.

MLB.com