June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Ian Kinsler Wants To Be MVP
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler doesn't believe he should be left out of the MVP conversation in the American League this season.

Dallas Morning News

Dodgers Unsure Of What To Do With Schmidt
Jason Schmidt pitched three innings against the Brewers on Tuesday, allowing two runs on six hits, and the Dodgers are still unsure of what to do with him.

Los Angeles Daily News

Cubs Want More Night Games
Cubs chairman Crane Kenney said recently that he wants to increase the team's number of home games from 30 to 50.

Chicago Tribune

Angels' Matthews Could Waive No-Trade Clause
Angels outfielder Gary Matthews isn't happy with his role, and could waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a move.

Los Angeles Daily News

Brewers Now Interested In Peavy?
The Brewers are the latest team to be mentioned in trade rumors involving Padres pitcher Jake Peavy.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Catholics Criticize Tigers' Good Friday Opener
Some Roman Catholics are upset with the Tigers, who's home opener is scheduled during holy hours on Good Friday.

ESPN

Lewis, Reyes Make Cleveland's Rotation
Scott Lewis and Anthony Reyes will open the season as the fourth and fifth members of the Indians starting rotation.

ESPN

K-Rod: I'm OK With Four-Out Saves
New Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez doesn't have an issue with four-out saves, something he rarely did as a member of the Angels.

Newsday

A-Rod: I've 'Given Up' On Being Likable
Alex Rodriguez says that he has "given up" on trying to be widely liked, accepting the fact that many people simply don't like him.

Newsday

Rockies Shopping Torrealba, Baker?
The Rockies are reportedly fielding offers for catcher Yorvit Torrealba and utilityman Jeff Baker this spring.

Denver Post

Jose Tabata's 43-Year-Old Wife Implicated In Abduction
A woman suspected of abducting a 2-month-old girl Monday near Tampa, Fla., is the wife of Pirates Minor League outfielder Jose Tabata.

MLB.com

Cashman: No Cameron Deal In Works
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman has once again reiterated that the team doesn't have a trade in the works for Brewers center fielder Mike Cameron.

New York Post

2009 Season Preview: New York Yankees
The Yankees improved dramatically with their free agent trifecta of CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and A.J. Burnett, but will their carryover core also produce?

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Holliday Acknowledges Stay With A's Could Be Short
As a guest on ESPN's Jim Rome is Burning Tuesday, Matt Holliday told Rome that he doesn't expect to sign a long-term deal with the A's when he becomes a free agent at season's end.

ESPN

Rangers Want To Trim Payroll By $20M
The Rangers would like to trim their payroll by $20 million for the 2010 season, according to multiple sources and confirmed by owner Tom Hicks.

Star-Telegram

Swisher Loves NY, But Wants To Play
The Yankees originally acquired Nick Swisher to play first base, but the signing of Mark Teixeira changed that.

New York Post

Will Yanks Look To Hardy At SS In 2011?
Derek Jeter's 10-year contract with the Yankees expires after the 2010 season, when there aren't expected to be many options at shortstop.

New York Times

Hall of Famer George Kell Dies At 86
George Kell, the third baseman who edged Ted Williams for the 1949 American League batting title, died Tuesday at 86.

ESPN

Deal Keeps Geren With A's Through '10
The Athletics signed manager Bob Geren to a one-year contract extension with a team option for the 2011 season on Tuesday.

MLB.com

Garcia Accepts Minor League Assignment From Mets
The Mets have reassigned Freddy Garcia to their minor league camp.

New York Times

WBC All-Tournament Team Announced
Daisuke Matsuzaka repeated as the WBC's Most Valuable Player and Jimmy Rollins was the only member of Team USA to make the All-Tournament team.

RealGM Staff Report

Chris Carpenter Looks Strong Again
Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter looked impressive once again on Monday during the team's 6-3 win over the Nationals.

Yahoo!

Dodgers Appoint Newcombe Special Adviser
Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has named Don Newcombe a special adviser to the chairman of the team.

ESPN

A-Rod: Keep Other 103 Players Anonymous
Alex Rodriguez had to admit his transgressions after it was revealed that he was one of the 104 players that tested positive for steroids during an anonymous test in 2003.

New York Daily News

Miami-Dade Agrees To Pay Share Of Marlins Stadium
Miami-Dade county has agreed to pay a share of the costs for a new ballpark in Miami for the Florida Marlins.

ESPN

Japan Wins Second Straight WBC Title
Japan beat South Korea 5-3, in 10 innings, Monday night to win its second straight WBC title before a crowd of 54,846 at Dodger Stadium.

AP

Reds Laugh Off ESPN's Harang Trade Rumors
Cincinnati general manager Walt Jocketty claims he is not shopping starting pitcher Aaron Harang.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Giants Hope To Leave Posey And Bumgarner In Minors In 2009
When asked if Buster Posey or Madison Bumgarner would be with the Giants any time this season, GM Brian Sabean said, "I would hope not"

San Francisco Chronicle

Owen Wilson Researches Role With Rangers
Owen Wilson has been working with the Rangers recently as he researches for his role as a left-handed reliever in the movie How Do You Know?

Dallas Morning News

Manny: 'I Feel Like I'm 20 Years Old'
Manny Ramirez claims that his injured hamstring feels fine, and that he feels young once again.

Los Angeles Times