Major League Baseball officials are considering filing a grievance against the Players Association.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
MLB Officials Mulling Grievance Against Players Association
Yankees Sign Tomko To Minor League Deal
The Yankees agreed to a Minor League contract with Brett Tomko on Friday and invited the veteran right-hander to Spring Training.
Mariners Finally Sign 1st Round Pick
The Mariners have reached an agreement on a contract with Josh Fields, their first-round selection in last June's First-Year Player Draft.
Cubs Only Expecting 25 Starts From Harden?
Rich Harden has a history of injuries, and Cubs manager Lou Piniella only expects the starter to make around 25 starts this season.
Will Phillies End Up Releasing Eaton?
The Phillies have a number of pitchers competing for their fifth, and final, spot in the rotation, and Adam Eaton appears to be on the outside looking in.
Rays' Maddon Comes Up With New Catchphrase
Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon has spent some time constructing a new catchphrase this offseason, but isn't ready to reveal it just yet.
Rangers Hold Onto Blalock As Trade Bait?
The Rangers strangely picked up with $6.2 million option on the contract of third baseman Hank Blalock this offseason, and could be looking to use him as trade bait.
Mets' Santana Won't Pitch In WBC
Johan Santana won't pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic next month.
Release Date For Book On A-Rod Moved Up
An unauthorized book written by Selena Roberts about Alex Rodriguez will come out sooner than initially planned as the controversy continues to build steam.
Mets Re-Sign Ramon Martinez
Ramon Martinez has re-signed with the Mets on a minor-league deal and will be in camp.
Lee: Allegations Are 'So Far In The Past'
Indians pitcher Cliff Lee, the reigning American League Cy Young winner, wants baseball to move on from the Alex Rodriguez steroid scandal.
Willis: 'It's A Lot More Fun This Year'
Tigers pitcher Dontrelle Willis has lost weight, feels stronger and is excited about the 2009 season.
Cards, Ankiel Agree To One-Year Deal
The Cardinals and outfielder Rick Ankiel have agreed to terms on a one-year deal worth $2.85 million for the 2009 season.
Chavez Wants Venezuelans Cleared For WBC
President Hugo Chavez is urging teams to allow Venezuelan players to represent their country in March's World Baseball Classic.
Selig Considers Suspending Rodriguez
Commissioner Bud Selig told the USA Today that he is considering punishing Alex Rodriguez with a suspension in the wake of his steroid admission.
Uggla Wins Arbitration Case Against Marlins
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla won his arbitration case against the club, and will make $5.35 million during the 2009 season.
Congressman Wants A-Rod To Teach Kids About Steroids
Congressman Elijah Cummings of Maryland is asking Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez to participate in a public school campaign against steroids.
Delmon Young Signs For $1.15M With Twins
Delmon Young and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms on a $1,152,000, one-year contract.
Griffey To Seattle Nearly Done
Ken Griffey and the Mariners are nearing agreement on a one-year contract.
Brewers Claim Nick Green Off Waivers
The Milwaukee Brewers claimed right-hander Nick Green off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Thursday.
Rangers Want To Extend Josh Hamilton
The Rangers have a history of extending players through their arbitration years and will attempt to do so with Josh Hamilton.
Bud: No Valid Excuse For Shaming The Game
Bud Selig today responded to the recent revelations that Alex Rodriguez took performance-enhancing substances while a member of the Texas Rangers from 2001 to 2003.
RealGM Staff Report
Phillies Have Bo Jackson Clone?
Third baseman Anthony Hewitt, the Phillies' first-round pick in the 2008 draft, was among the early arrivers for Spring Training.
Maddon Suggests Amnesty Program For PED Users
Rays' manager Joe Maddon suggested Wednesday that MLB implement an amnesty program for the reported 103 other players who tested positive.
Glavine Wants Incentives From Atlanta
Tom Glavine is trying to find a creative way to return to the Braves.
No Offer To Ohman From Mets
The Mets have not made an offer to free-agent lefthander Will Ohman, nor to they appear likely to do so.
Roberts Investigation Initially Wasn't About Steroids
Selena Roberts initially began digging into Alex Rodriguez's controversial personal life, not his steroid use.
Giants Don't Want To Deal Sanchez For A Bat
General manager Brian Sabean said Wednesday he cannot see trading Jonathan Sanchez for a hitter.
Braves Also Liked Abreu But Couldn't Afford Him
Atlanta's budget is so tight that they couldn't give Bobby Abreu a $5 million contract.
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