The Braves reportedly made a contract offer to free-agent pitcher Tom Glavine earlier this week after gaining confidence that he's healthy enough to make an impact.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Braves Offer Contract To Glavine
Joba: I Want To Start
Yankees pitcher Joba Chamberlain told the New York Daily News that he wants to start this coming season, rather than return to the bullpen.
Orioles Sign Sherrill, Avoid Arbitration
The Orioles avoided arbitration with reliever George Sherrill on Friday night by signing him to a $2.75 million for the 2009 season.
D-Backs Sign Gordon To 1-Year Deal
The Diamondbacks have signed free-agent reliever Tom Gordon to a one-year contract worth $500,000.
Wolf Agrees To One-Year, $5M Deal With Dodgers
Veteran pitcher Randy Wolf agreed to a one-year, $5M deal with the Dodgers on Friday.
Brad Pitt To Play Beane In Moneyball Movie?
Brad Pitt is reportedly likely to play Oakland general manager Billy Beane in a proposed film based on Michael Lewis' book Moneyball.
Mets Are On The Madoff List, But Say They?re Fine
The Mets claim that despite the presence of principal owner Fred Wilpon on a 162-page list of victims of Bernard L. Madoff's $50 billion investing scandal, the team is fine financially.
Reds Sign Veterans Jones, Ward
The Reds added some veteran depth on Thursday by signing Jacque Jones and Daryle Ward to minor-league deals.
M's Appear To Be Warming To Idea Of Bringing Griffey Back
A decision will have to be made soon, and the Mariners appear to be warming to the idea of bringing outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. back to Seattle.
Could Rangers Make Play For Andruw?
The Rangers are looking for an impact outfielder to place alongside Josh Hamilton and have talked about giving Andruw Jones a shot.
Talks 'Still Alive' Between Phils, Nomar
Talks between the Phillies and free-agent infielder Nomar Garciaparra are "still alive" according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr.
Boras Tells Twins Crede Is Healthy
Agent Scott Boras has told the Twins that free-agent third baseman Joe Crede's back is healthy and that he's ready to contribute this season.
Jays Finish Deal With Japan Veteran Takahashi
Ken Takahashi finalized a minor league contract Friday with the Blue Jays and was invited to major league spring training camp.
Lincecum Feels He Can Still Improve
Tim Lincecum was interviewed by Giants' beat writer Andrew Baggarly on Thursday.
Rangers Sign Jason Jennings To Minor League Deal
Jason Jennings signed with the Rangers Thursday night to a minor league deal.
Marlins Have Interest In Pudge
The Marlins reportedly have interest in free-agent catcher Ivan Rodriguez if he can be had for the right price.
Agent: Beimel Still Interested In Rockies
Free-agent reliever Joe Beimel is still interested in signing with the Rockies, according to agent Joe Sroba.
McLouth, Pirates Still Far Apart
The Pirates and outfielder Nate McLouth aren't even close to agreeing on a multi-year contract extension.
Nationals Re-Sign Odalis Perez
The Nationals have signed pitcher Odalis Perez to a nonguaranteed minor league contract.
Sheets Will Have Surgery; Miss First Half
Free-agent pitcher Ben Sheets has decided to undergo elbow surgery, but is hopeful that he'll be able to pitch in the second half of the season.
Yankees Turned Down By Andruw Jones
The Yankees offered a non-roster spot to Andruw Jones and were turned down.
Mets Sign Elmer Dessens
The Mets have signed reliever Elmer Dessens to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Twins Sign Guerrier To $1.5M Deal
The Twins have avoided arbitration with righthander Matt Guerrier by signing him to a one-year deal worth $1.475 million.
Jeter To Play Against The Yankees
Derek Jeter will play for the United States against his Yankees in a warmup for the World Baseball Classic.
Dodgers Prefer Abreu Over Dunn As Backup Plan
The Dodgers have weighed as backup plans such as Bobby Abreu and Adam Dunn if they are unable to re-sign Manny Ramirez.
Sheets Considering Elbow Surgery
Ben Sheets is considering elbow surgery that would probably keep him out for most, if not all, of the 2009 season.
Chipper Showers David Wright With Admiration
During a press conference for the World Baseball Classic, Chipper Jones spoke of his admiration for Mets' third baseman David Wright.
Floyd Agrees To One-Year Deal With San Diego
Cliff Floyd has agreed to terms with the Padres on a one-year deal, according to FoxSports.com.
Dodgers' Offer To Manny Included Deferred Money
The Dodgers' one-year, $25 million offer to free-agent Manny Ramirez included an unspecified amount of deferred money.
Jays To Sign Kevin Millar
Kevin Millar is almost certain to sign a minor league deal with the Blue Jays by the end of the week.
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