June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Mariners Increase Pursuit Of Griffey
The Seattle Mariners have increased their pursuit of Ken Griffey, Jr.

ESPN

Selig: I Might Adjust Record Books
Bud Selig was asked on Wednesday if he would consider adjusting the MLB's record books in light of Alex Rodriguez's admissions.

USAToday

Price Ready To Compete For Rays' Fifth Starter Slot
David Price is in competition for the fifth slot in the Rays? rotation.

Tampa Tribune

Grading The Deal: Angels Get Abreu On The Cheap
The Angels found an excellent bargain in Bobby Abreu.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Toronto Signs LHP Noguchi
The Blue Jays reached an agreement on a Minor League contract with Japanese left-hander Shigeki Noguchi, according to Sports Hochi in Japan.

MLB.com

Alomar: Lawsuit Is Filled With Lies
In a statement, Roberto Alomar said that he is in very good health.

Mercury News

Blue Jays 'Close' To Adding Millar
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi maintains that the team is close to signing free-agent Kevin Millar.

Toronto Sun

Manuel: Phillies Can Repeat
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel knows that repeating as World Series Champions will be difficult, but he believes that his club can accomplish the feat.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Huizenga Regrets Dismantling 1997 Marlins
Former owner H. Wayne Huizenga admitted on Tuesday that he regrets dismantling the Marlins after they won the 1997 World Series.

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

Book Tells Manny's Side Of Boston Meltdown
A new authorized biography about Manny Ramirez has revealed his side of the 2008 meltdown in Boston that led to his trade to the Dodgers.

Boston Herald

Francona Is Upbeat About Ortiz, Lowell
Red Sox manager Terry Francona is optimistic about the health of first baseman David Ortiz and third baseman Mike Lowell.

ESPN

Joba Isn't Worried About A-Rod
Joba Chamberlain isn't worried about whether Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez will be ready to play this season.

ESPN

Nats, Dunn Agree To Two-Year, $20M Deal
The Nationals have agreed to terms with free-agent slugger Adam Dunn on a two-year, $20 million deal.

ESPN

Abreu Signs With Angels For $5M
Bobby Abreu is now a member of the Los Angeles Angels.

SI.com

Abreu Likely To The Angels
The Los Angeles Angels have emerged as the likely destination for free agent outfielder Bobby Abreu.

ESPN

Suit Claims Roberto Alomar Has AIDS
Roberto Alomar has full-blown AIDS and insisted on having unprotected sex, his ex-girlfriend charged in a lawsuit.

National Post

A-Rod's Wife Back By His Side
Alex Rodriguez's ex-wife Cynthia was by his side when he walked down the stairs of his Miami Beach home to face a waiting ESPN camera crew on Monday, sources said.

New York Daily News

Girardi: I Advised A-Rod To Tell Truth
Yankees manager Joe Girardi advised Alex Rodriguez to tell the truth in his first public statements earlier this week in the wake of steroid allegations.

Newsday

Wright: Mets Are OK Without Manny
Mets third baseman David Wright openly talked about his desire to see Manny Ramirez on the team last month, but is now saying he's content with New York's roster.

New York Post

Rays Close To Adding Shouse To Bullpen
The Rays are very close to signing reliever Brian Shouse, according to team president Andrew Friedman.

ESPN

Mets Sign Valentin To Minor-League Deal
The Mets have signed Jose Valentin to a minor league deal in order to provide insurance behind Luis Castillo at second base.

New York Post

Report: Three Say Orza Warned A-Rod
A report in this week's Sports Illustrated claims that Gene Orza, COO of the MLBPA, alerted Alex Rodriguez about an upcoming drug test in September of 2004.

New York Post

Oswalt: Steroids Users Should Have Numbers Erased
Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt is upset by the prevalence of steroids in the game of baseball, and believes that admitted users should have their numbers erased.

Houston Chronicle

Shaq Credits A-Rod For Steroids Admission
Phoenix forward Shaquille O'Neal weighed in on Alex Rodriguez's recent steroid admission, giving the third baseman credit for his honesty.

NBA.com

Royals Sign Jamey Wright To Minor League Deal
The Royals on Tuesday signed RHP Jamey Wright to a minor league contract for the 2009 season.

Press Release

Jays Acquire 2004 No. 1 Overall Pick
The San Diego Padres traded minor league pitcher Matt Bush to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday for a player to be named or cash.

SI.com

Brian Giles, Girlfriend Accuse Each Other Of Domestic Violence
Brian Giles of the San Diego Padres has countersued the former girlfriend who has accused him of domestic violence, saying it was she who abused him.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Giants Sign Ramon Ortiz To Minor League Deal
The Giants signed 35-year-old right-hander Ramon Ortiz to a minor-league contract with a spring-training invite.

San Francisco Chronicle

Abreu, Angels In Serious Talks
The Angels are reportedly in serious talks with free-agent outfielder Bobby Abreu on a one-year deal.

ESPN

Wells: MLB Would Fold If Jeter Tested Positive
David Wells touched on the most recent steroid scandal, and admitted that he'd be shocked if Derek Jeter ever used performance-enhancing drugs.

New York Post