July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Strasburg Could Command $100M If He Was A Free Agent
As a free agent, some estimate that Stephen Strasburg could garner something approaching $100 million.

SI.com

Nolan Ryan Could End Up Owning Rangers
Nolan Ryan could end up leading an ownership group that owns the majority of the Rangers.

Dallas Morning News

Jays Have Received No Trade Calls On Halladay
Roy Halladay will be a free agent after the 2010 season.

Los Angeles Times

Overbay: Everybody Says Halladay's The Best
Blue Jays first baseman Lyle Overbay says that everyone that reaches the bag raves about pitcher Roy Halladay.

ESPN

Girardi: I Guess Rivera Was Right
Mariano Rivera retired Evan Longoria for the final out of New York's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

ESPN

Girardi: I Guess Rivera Was Right
Mariano Rivera retired Evan Longoria for the final out of New York's 4-3 win over Tampa Bay on Sunday.

ESPN

D-Backs Get Nine Innings Of No-Hit Ball From Bullpen
Arizona's bullpen pitched nine innings of no-hit ball in the team's 18-inning win over San Diego on Sunday.

MLB.com

Are Red Sox Looking At J.J. Hardy?
The Red Sox have struggled with injuries at shortstop, and Milwaukee's J.J. Hardy could be an option on the trade market.

Boston Globe

Cardinals Could Show Interest In Glavine
If Tom Glavine decides against retirement, the Cardinals could be a logical destination.

Boston Globe

Will Giants Ship Sanchez To Indians For DeRosa?
The Giants are looking for a bat, and could offer the Indians left-hander Jonathan Sanchez for Mark DeRosa.

Boston Globe

Rangers Win First Series At Fenway In 12 Years
The Rangers won their first series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park this weekend since August 1997.

Yahoo! Sports

Abreu Doubles For 2,000th Hit
Angels outfielder Bobby Abreu doubled in the first inning against the Tigers on Sunday for the 2,000th hit of his career.

MLB.com

Wells: I Passed On Canseco's HGH Suggestion
David Wells told the New York Daily News on Saturday that he passed on Jose Canseco's suggestion to take HGH back in 2001.

New York Daily News

Will Cardinals Draft Outfielder Grichuk?
The Cardinals had Lamar Consolidated High School outfielder Randal Grichuk in for a second workout on Sunday.

ESPN

Purke Is Looking For A Deal Like Porcello's
MLB Draft prospect Matt Purke is reportedly looking for a deal similar to the one Rick Porcello received from the Tigers back in 2007.

ESPN

Harden Scratched From Rehab Start
Cubs starter Rich Harden was scratched from a rehab start at Triple-A Iowa on Sunday.

Chicago Tribune

McCourt: Fans Will Be Happy When Manny Returns
Dodgers CEO Jamie McCourt believes that fans will welcome Manny Ramirez back with open arms next month.

Los Angeles Times

Atkins Looks Like Odd Man Out In Colorado
Rockies third baseman Garrett Atkins is starting to look like the odd man out.

Denver Post

Pirates: McLouth Trade Not Financially Motivated
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington tried to explain his rationale for trading Nate McLouth in an e-mail to season-ticket holders.

ESPN

Report: Glavine May File Grievance
There are reports that Tom Glavine could file a grievance against the Braves following his release on Wednesday.

ESPN

Teammates Aren't Taking Zambrano's Retirement Talk Seriously
Few in the Cubs' clubhouse appear to be taking Carlos Zambrano's retirement claim seriously.

Chicago Tribune

Is Rios On His Way Out Of Toronto?
Many believe that Alex Rios has turned into a $10 million embarrassment for the Blue Jays.

Toronto Sun

Scout Says Papi's Done, Damon Predicts Rebound
A scout believes that David Ortiz is done, but former teammate Johnny Damon is predicting a resurgence.

New York Post

Big Unit Could Go For No. 301 On Short Rest
Giants pitcher Randy Johnson could go for his 301st win on short rest Monday.

San Jose Mercury News

Beltran Dismisses 'No Class' Gripe
Mets center field Carlos Beltran has dismissed a claim by Pittsburgh's Adam LaRoche that he has "no class."

ESPN

Lugo Wants More Time In Field
Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo is upset with both his play and playing time.

ESPN

Phillies Show Interest In Penny
The Phillies are the latest team that has reportedly shown interest in Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny.

MLB.com

Dodgertown Gets New ZIP Code
The Dodgers announced on Saturday that Dodger Stadium and the surrounding property has a new ZIP code.

MLB.com

Bruney Hopes To Return Within Two Weeks
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney hopes to return to the club within the next two weeks.

MLB.com

Braves GM: No Truth To Penny Rumors
Braves general manager Frank Wren says that there is no truth to rumors that the team is interested in Brad Penny.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution