Despite comments to the contrary by Pudge Rodriguez, the Mets claim that they aren't interested in the free-agent catcher.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Mets Say They Aren't Interested In Pudge
Hampton OK To Return As Heartbeat Fixes Itself
Mike Hampton's irregular heartbeat has cleared up without a procedure and the Houston pitcher is headed back to spring training sooner than expected.
Dodgers, Ethier Avoid Arbitration With New Deal
Andre Ethier agreed to a $3.1 million, one-year deal with the Dodgers on Tuesday, which allowed the parties to avoid an arbitration hearing.
Reds, Encarnacion Agree On 2-Year, $7.6M Deal
The Reds and third baseman Edwin Encarnacion have agreed to a two-year contract that will pay at least $7.6 million through the 2010 season.
Marlins Extend Gonzalez Through 2011
The Marlins have extended manager Fredi Gonzalez's contract through 2011. Gonzalez was entering the final year of his initial three-year, $1.5 million deal.
Griffey Denies Report He's Chosen Braves
Ken Griffey Jr. has denied a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he has opted to play for the Braves.
A-Rod: I Took An Energy Booster
Alex Rodriguez said in a press conference on Tuesday afternoon that a cousin injected him with a drug designed to give him an "energy boost."
Teixeira Still Carrying Angels Bag
Mark Teixeira arrived to the Yankees' Spring Training facility on Tuesday to begin his workouts, but he was carrying some baggage with him.
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McLouth, Pirates Agree To 3-Year Deal
Nate McLouth reached an agreement with the Pirates on Tuesday on a $15.75M, three-year deal.
Griffey Expected To Make Decision Tuesday
Veteran outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. is expected to make a decision on Tuesday about whether he'll play for the Braves or Mariners this season.
Selig: MLB Tried To Curtail Steroids
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig says that the league tried to address the issue of steroid use as far back as 1995.
Teammates To Join A-Rod At Press Conference
Several of Alex Rodriguez's teammates will support him during a press conference he called for Tuesday afternoon at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla.
Putz: Some Guys On M's Just Weren't Team Guys
Former Mariners closer J.J. Putz, who signed with the Mets this offseason, says that the Mariners struggled last season because of the selfishness of some players.
Braves, Glavine Move Closer To Deal
The Braves and free agent pitcher Tom Glavine have moved closer to reaching a deal that would allow the future Hall of Famer to play for Atlanta this season.
Reds' Taveras: 'I Can Steal 100 Bases'
Willy Taveras, the newest leadoff hitter for the Reds, believes that he can improve on the 68 stolen bases he had last season with the Rockies.
MLB To Copy NBA's Sign-And-Trade Mechanism?
The MLB is looking into the possibility of an NBA-type mechanism to get certain Type A free agents on big-league rosters.
Source: Ludwick, Cards Reach Deal
The Cardinals have reportedly avoided arbitration with outfielder Ryan Ludwick by agreeing to a one-year, $3.7 million contract.
Griffey To Decide Between Braves, Mariners
Free agent Ken Griffey Jr. could decide this week whether he wants to play for the Braves or Mariners this season.
Will Jays Deal Halladay At Deadline?
The Blue Jays could be a seller at this July's trade deadline if they are far behind the Yankees, Red Sox and Rays in the AL East.
Lugo Will Ask For Trade If He Doesn't Win Starting Gig
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo will request a trade if he doesn't land the team's starting job at the position this season.
Holdout Perez Regrets Accepting Nats' Offer
Odalis Perez regrets giving his verbal approval on minor-league contract with the Nationals two weeks ago.
Ohman Has Offers From Bucs, Marlins, Padres
Will Ohman, one of the top relievers left on the free agent market, has offers from the Pirates, Marlins and Padres on the table.
Hampton Leaves Camp With Irregular Heartbeat
Astros pitcher Mike Hampton left the team's camp with an irregular heartbeat, and is headed back to Houston for treatment.
Ortiz: Steroid Users Deserve Year Ban
Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz believes that players who test positive for steroids should be suspended from baseball for the whole season.
Lowell: I Was Hurt By Boston's Pursuit Of Teixeira
Mike Lowell was asked how he felt about Boston's courtship of Mark Teixeira, which would have triggered his exit via trade.
Ventura: Selig Should Be Indicted
Jesse Ventura believes the federal government should treat Bud Selig the same way they did Vince McMahon during the early 1990's.
Giants, Lincecum Aren't Pushing Long-Term Deal
Both the Giants and Tim Lincecum have said that discussions on a contract extension are not active, but that could change rather quickly.
Pujols: Cardinals Need To Be Committed To Winning To Keep Me
Albert Pujols discussed his confidence in the direction of the Cardinals on Sunday, while also stating his desire to retire as a member of the team.
Mauer Limited In Spring Training?
Minnesota's Joe Mauer will be limited in spring training as it opens on Monday for the team's pitchers and catchers.
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