May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Big Hurt: Age Is Forcing Me Into Retirement
Frank Thomas has admitted that he is getting close to retirement at the age of 41.

ESPN

Andy Phillips Signs With Japanese Team
Former MLB infielder Andy Phillips has signed a one-year contract worth $400,000 with the Hiroshima Carp of Japan's Central League.

ESPN

Ponson Tested Positive For Stimulant At WBC
Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant during the WBC and has been banned from international competition for two years.

ESPN

K-Rod Regrets Battle With Yanks' Bruney
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez regrets his confrontation with Yankees reliever Brian Bruney two weeks ago at Yankee Stadium.

ESPN

Umps At Phils-Rays Erred In Using Replay
MLB told an umpiring crew that it mistakenly used video review Thursday on a ball hit by Tampa Bay's Pat Burrell that bounced into the stands at Tropicana Field.

ESPN

Eye Problem No Longer An Issue For Ortiz
After meeting with an ophthalmologist, Red Sox slugger David Ortiz is no longer suffering from dry eyes.

Yahoo! Sports

Rodriguez Ties Reggie With 563rd Homer
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit the 563rd home run of his career on Thursday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Phillies Bench Rollins For Pair Of Games
Shortstop Jimmy Rollins sat out Philadelphia's loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday night as his struggles this season continue.

ESPN

A-Rod On 4 RBI Night: 'I Needed That'
Alex Rodriguez had his best game of the season on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a home run and 4 RBIs against the Braves.

ESPN

Smoltz Isn't Worried After Horrible Debut
John Smoltz wasn't worried about his horrid debut for the Red Sox against the Nationals on Thursday night.

ESPN

MLB Cooperating With Federal Probe Into Manny's Drug
According to a Thursday report, MLB is cooperating with a federal probe into where Manny Ramirez got the performance-enhancing drug that resulted in his suspension.

AP

Cubs' Soto Tested Positive For Marijuana At WBC
Cubs catcher Geovany Soto says he is embarrassed after testing positive for marijuana at this lyear's WBC.

AP

Ortiz Surpasses 1,000 RBIs On Home Run
Red Sox slugger David Ortiz surpassed 1,000 RBIs for his career with a home run on Wednesday night.

MLB.com

A-Rod Is Starting To Feel Good At Plate
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez hit a two-run single that got the team going in their win over the Braves on Wednesday night.

Yahoo! Sports

Marlins Among Teams Interested In DeRosa
The Marlins are among a host of teams that are interested in Indians' infielder Mark DeRosa.

FOX Sports

Brewers Could Move Hart For Pitching
The Brewers are looking for pitching, and could move right fielder Corey Hart to fill the need.

FOX Sports

Smoltz Anxious To Make Boston Debut
John Smoltz is scheduled to make his Red Sox debut against the Nationals on Thursday.

ESPN

Lester Concerned After Broken Bat Scare
Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester expressed his concern over the safety of maple bats after a broken bat came close to seriously hurting shortstop Nick Green.

ESPN

Giants' Johnson Wins No. 302
Randy Johnson earned career victory No. 302 as the Giants beat the A's 6-3 on Wednesday night.

AP

Kawakami Leaves After Being Hit By Liner
Braves starter Kenshin Kawakami left in the third inning against the Yankees after being hit by a line drive.

ESPN

Indians Get Veras From Yanks For Cash
The Indians have acquired reliever Jose Veras from the Yankees for cash.

ESPN

Morneau Overtakes Ortiz For AL HR Derby Spot
Justin Morneau has overtaken David Ortiz in the latest Home Run Derby voting poll.

RealGM Staff Report

Royals Sign Four Draft Picks
The Royals today announced the signing of four more draft picks from the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

RealGM Staff Report

Bay Doesn't Want To Touch Home Run Derby Contest
Jason Bay was involved in the 2005 home run derby contest and it isn't something he wants to revisit.

Boston Herald

White Sox Still Not Ready To Break Up Team
Ken Williams is holding steady ahead of the July 31st deadline.

Chicago Sun-Times

Shoulder Surgery Looking Likely For Webb
Brandon Webb underwent his second MRI in the past week on Tuesday and met later in the day with team physician Dr. Michael Lee.

Arizona Republic

Jocketty: Reds In Market For A Hitter
Reds general manager Walt Jocketty says that the team is looking to add a hitter prior to late July's trade deadline.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Sabathia: 'I'm Pitching On Friday'
CC Sabathia rested his achy left arm on Tuesday, but still expects to make his scheduled start on Friday.

New York Times

Indians' Wedge Won't Discuss Status
Indians manager Eric Wedge is rumored to be on the hot seat, but isn't addressing the situation.

ESPN

Halladay Scheduled To Return On Monday
Roy Halladay is scheduled to return to the mound for the Blue Jays on Monday.

ESPN