Paul Konerko says that he would approve a trade from the White Sox if it helps the team going forward.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Konerko Says He'd OK Trade If It Helps Sox
Lasorda 'Shocked' By A-Rod's Admission
Tommy Lasorda has known Alex Rodriguez for nearly twenty years, and he was "shocked" to hear of the third baseman's recent admission to using performance-enhancing drugs.
Bowden On Probe: 'I'm Innocent'
Nationals general manager Jim Bowden has responded to a report that he's involved in a federal investigation into the skimming of signing bonuses given to prospects from Latin America.
Report: A-Rod To Meet With MLB Soon
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez will reportedly meet with investigators from Major League Baseball sometime between Wednesday and Friday of this week.
Fehr: Steroid Problem Has Been 'Fixed'
Donald Fehr, the head of the MLB Players Union, believes that baseball's steroid problem has been "fixed."
Dodgers Deny Latest Manny Rumors
Despite rumors to the contrary, Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti says that there has been no agreement between the team and free agent slugger Manny Ramirez.
Yankees Go On Team-Building Trip
Yankees manager Joe Girardi took his team on a trip off the field on Monday in an effort to help build bonds and diffuse distractions.
Could Mariners Trade Griffey At Midseason?
Some feel as though the Mariners might look to trade Ken Griffey Jr. at July's trade deadline if he's unable to fit into the team's plans.
Orioles' Mora Isn't Worried About Contract Status
Orioles third baseman Melvin Mora isn't worried about his contract status, even though he's entering the final guaranteed year of his deal.
Samardzija To Get Crack At Starting Role
Jeff Samardzija wants to start for the Cubs, and he will get his first shot at claiming the fifth spot in the team's rotation on Wednesday when he pitches against the Dodgers.
Vernon Wells Out One Month
Blue Jays outfielder Vernon Wells will miss four weeks of action after suffering a strained left hamstring.
Girardi Worried About Jeter Playing In WBC?
Derek Jeter's sore hamstring has Yankees manager Joe Girardi worried about the shortstop's availability for next month's World Baseball Classic.
Nationals Release Holdout Perez
The Nationals have released pitcher Odalis Perez, who didn't report to spring training and failed to return any of the team's phone calls.
Carrasco In Mix As Phillies' Fifth Starter
Carlos Carrasco is in the thick of the race to become the fifth starter for the defending-champion Phillies.
Peralta: Steroids Are Easy To Acquire In D.R.
Indians shortstop Jhonny Peralta claims that steroids are extremely easy to acquire in the Dominican Republic.
Could Mulder Return To Oakland?
Free-agent pitcher Mark Mulder could be a potential addition to Oakland's pitching staff before the end of spring.
A-Rod Awaits Word From Feds
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hasn't heard from Major League Baseball about when federal investigators are going to question him about steroid use.
Feds Expand Probe Of Nats' Bowden For Bonus Skimming
A federal investigation into the skimming of bonuses given to Latin America prospects is looking at Nationals general manager Jim Bowden as far back as 1994.
Twins Like Cruz, But Haven't Made Offer
Reports that the Twins are close to a sign-and-trade deal with the Diamondbacks for free-agent pitcher Juan Cruz are not true, according to a source.
Murphy To Start In Left Field For Mets
Mets manager Jerry Manuel revealed on Sunday that David Murphy will be the team's starting left fielder this season.
Chipper On Hanson: He'll Be No. 1 Starter
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones believes that the team's top pitching prospect Tommy Hanson will someday be a top-flight starter.
Youkilis Thinks Ortiz Will Have Big Season
Boston's Kevin Youkilis believes that David Ortiz will be looking to make a statement on the field this season.
Cubs' Gregg, Marmol Battling For Closer Role
Relievers Carlos Marmol and Kevin Gregg are preparing for a battle to be named the closer of the Cubs this spring.
Jeter Battling Sore Hamstring
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has a sore right hamstring, but expects to resume running on Monday.
Anderson Signs With Atlanta
Garrett Anderson's incentive-laden contract is believed to include a guarantee of approximately $2 million.
Dodgers, Manny Talking 'More Frequently'
The Dodgers have been having "more frequent and longer" conversations with agent Scott Boras about Manny Ramirez.
Ortiz Not Worried About Links To PED Users
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz isn't worried about recent reports that have linked him to users and suppliers of performance-enhancing drugs.
Leyland Likes What He Sees In Willis
Tigers manager Jim Leyland praised pitcher Dontrelle Willis after a very fluid outing during batting practice on Saturday.
Damon Unsure When Account Will Be Unfrozen
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon doesn't know when he'll be able to access his investor account, which has been frozen by the government because of affiliations with Robert Allen Stanford.
Griffey's Contract Includes Attendance Incentives
The $2.5 million contract that Ken Griffey Jr. signed with the Mariners has incentives tied into the team's attendance figures this season.
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