The Yankees are reportedly still trying to trade Kei Igawa, their $46 million free agent nightmare.
June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Yankees Still Trying To Deal Igawa
Nationals Aren't Scared Of Strasburg's Price
Nationals president Stan Kasten is holding firm that the team will work hard to sign whoever they take with the first overall pick, but won't buck the system for any one player.
Oil Can Boyd, 49, To Throw For Scouts
Oil Can Boyd, 49, has informed the Boston Globe that he will throw before a few major league scouts soon in hopes of making it back to the big leagues.
Angelos: O's Will Spend When They Contend
Orioles owner Peter Angelos says that the team is planning to make a push in the free agent market around the 2011 season, when the team expects to contend.
Dave Roberts Contemplates Retirement
Dave Roberts, who was released by the Giants earlier this month, is leaning towards retirement.
Girardi 'Feels Good' About Yankees
Yankees manager Joe Girardi told the Associated Press on Monday that he feels good about the team heading into the season.
Nady Gets RF Job
Joe Girardi said on Monday morning that Xavier Nady is the starting right fielder for the Yankees.
Angels, Royals Combine For 15 Homers
The Angels defeated the Royals 18-12 on Sunday, with the two teams combining for 15 home runs.
Derrek Lee Criticizes MLB For WBC Pressure
Derrek Lee says that Major League Baseball officials were "disrespectful" in pressuring him to replace Kevin Youkilis on Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster.
Andruw Jones Will Stay With Rangers
Andruw Jones plans to stay with the Rangers, possibly through the end of spring training, in an attempt to make the team's major league roster.
Japan Beats US, Will Face Korea In WBC Final
Japan defeated the United States 9-4 on Sunday night to advance to the final of the World Baseball Classic against Korea.
Nolasco, Marlins No-Hit Tigers
Florida's Ricky Nolasco and a pair of relievers combined to no-hit the Tigers in a spring game on Sunday afternoon.
Hamilton Could Receive Extension Soon
Josh Hamilton is expected to meet with the Rangers, who could make him an extension offer within the coming days.
Astros Will Try Pudge At Third?
There appears to be a chance that the Astros will play Pudge Rodriguez at third base this season.
MLBPA Files Grievance To Recoup Donations
The Players' Association has filed a grievance on behalf of players who have a provision in their contracts under which they agree to make to a charitable organization.
Brewers To Start Without Hoffman?
The Brewers could begin the 2009 regular season without closer Trevor Hoffman, who is suffering from a strained right oblique.
Rangers Expect Jones To Stay
The Rangers do not believe that outfielder Andruw Jones will opt out of his minor league contract on Monday.
B.J. Upton Won't Be Ready For Opener
Rays outfielder B.J. Upton won't be ready for Opening Day after a recently-suffered bone bruise in his hand.
Gavin Floyd Agrees To 4-Year, $15.5M Deal With White Sox
RHP Gavin Floyd and the White Sox agreed to a four-year, $15.5M deal on Sunday.
Gavin Floyd Agrees To 4-Year, $15.5M Deal With White Sox
RHP Gavin Floyd and the White Sox agreed to a four-year, $15.5M deal on Sunday.
A-Rod Linked To Spitzer Madam
Kristen Davis, a Manhattan call girl linked to former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer, claims she had a "professional" relationship with Alex Rodriguez.
Selig: Classic To Get 'Bigger And Bigger'
Bud Selig said on Saturday that he expects the World Baseball Classic, currently in the midst of just it's second run, to continue to get bigger.
Getz Wins Starting Job At 2nd For White Sox
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen informed Chris Getz on Saturday that he will be the team's starting second baseman to begin this season.
Boone Will Have Heart Surgery Thursday
Aaron Boone will have open heart surgery Thursday at the Stanford University Medical Center to correct a problem with his aorta and aortic valve.
Mets Will Bat David Murphy Second
Mets manager Jerry Manuel says that outfielder David Murphy will bat second in the team's batting order to begin this season.
A's Expected To Give Geren Extension
The Athletics are expected to announce a contract extension for manager Bob Geren later this week, according to sources.
Blue Jays To Sign Pitcher Shawn Hill
The Blue Jays will sign pitcher Shawn Hill once he clears waivers from the Nationals.
Red Sox Still Covet Hanley Ramirez
Hanley Ramirez was surprised recently to hear that the Red Sox tried to re-acquire him from the Marlins this offseason.
Nats, Bard Agrees To Minor League Deal
The Nationals have agreed to a non-guaranteed minor league deal with catcher Josh Bard.
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