June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Acta Safe In Washington, For Now
Hours before Washington's game against Tampa Bay on Saturday, reports surfaced that manager Manny Acta could be on his way out.

Washington Post

Bruney Brands Mets' K-Rod 'A Tired Act'
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney says the Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez is "a tired act."

ESPN

Penny: I Don't Care What Girardi Says
Red Sox starter Brad Penny has fired back at Yankees manager Joe Girardi.

ESPN

Jones Says He Was Treated Badly By McCourt
Andruw Jones says that he left the Dodgers because he was treated poorly by owner Frank McCourt.

Los Angeles Times

Halladay Isn't Headed To Disabled List
The Blue Jays don't currently plan to place Roy Halladay on the disabled list with a groin injury.

MLB.com

Orioles Expected To Sign Hobgood Soon
The Orioles are expected to sign first-round pick Matt Hobgood within the next few weeks.

Baltimore Sun

Damon Worried About Eye Troubles
Johnny Damon felt like he almost passed out in the field against the Red Sox on Thursday.

North Jersey

Cubs Activate Harden, Start Him Against Twins
The Cubs activated Rich Harden from the disabled list on Saturday, and promptly started him against the Twins.

ESPN

Castillo Feels 'So Bad' About Loss
Mets second baseman Luis Castillo cost his team a win against the Yankees on Friday night.

ESPN

Indians Covet 16-Year-Old Shortstop
The Indians plan to work out 16-year-old Dominican shortstop Miguel Angel Sano early next week.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Papelbon Fined For Slow Play
Major League Baseball has fined Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon for slow play.

ESPN

Peavy Could Miss Up To Three Months
Jake Peavy could miss as many as three months after going on the disabled list with a nagging ankle injury.

San Diego Union-Tribune

Halladay Leaves In Fourth Inning With Injury
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay, the major league leader in wins, left in the fourth inning on Friday with an apparent groin injury.

ESPN

Henry: Yanks Are Cursed By Teixeira
Red Sox owner John Henry used his Twitter account recently to ask whether the Yankees are cursed by Mark Teixeira.

ESPN

Girardi: Penny Intentionally Hit A-Rod
Yankees manager Joe Girardi believes that Red Sox pitcher Brad Penny intentionally hit Alex Rodriguez in the first inning on Thursday night.

ESPN

Vazquez Isn't A Fan Of Pitch Counts
Braves pitcher Javier Vazquez isn't a fan of pitch counts.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Ortiz: I'm Feeling Better At The Plate
David Ortiz went deep twice in Boston's recent sweep of New York, and claims things are finally coming together.

Boston Herald

Report: Selig Wants 10 Percent Reduction In Rookie Pay
Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has reportedly been making it known that he wants to see rookie bonuses reduced by 10 percent.

Pioneer Press

Boston Still Shopping Penny?
Brad Penny may have made his last start for the Red Sox on Thursday night.

Providence Journal

Rays Expected To Pass On Pedro
The Rays watched Pedro Martinez pitch in the Dominican Republic recently, but are unlikely to sign the free agent.

Tampa Tribune

Papelbon: September Wins Are More Important
The Red Sox are 8-0 against the Yankees this season, but closer Jonathan Papelbon isn't overly excited.

Boston Herald

Fans Gather 100K Signatures To Keep Valentine
Fans have gathered 100,000 signatures on a petition in an effort to keep Bobby Valentine as manager of the Chiba Lotte Marines beyond the 2009 Japanese baseball season.

ESPN

Cubs Also Watch Pedro Pitch
A source close to Pedro Martinez indicated that both the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays have watched Martinez throw in the Dominican.

Boston Globe

Pujols, Hamilton Maintain HR Derby Lead
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols and Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton have maintained their leads in the NL and AL, respectively, in the State Farm? Home Run Derby Fan Poll.

RealGM Staff Report

Damon: Yankees' Day Will Come
Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon didn't expect his team to get swept by the Red Sox for the third time this season.

ESPN

Manuel: The Phillies Always Come Back
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was very proud of his team after a comeback win over the rival Mets on Thursday.

ESPN

Rockies Go Home After Eight Straight Road Wins
The Rockies will travel home to face the Mariners after reeling off eight consecutive road wins.

ESPN

Chipper Jones: I'm Tired Of Being Frustrated
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones admitted after the team's loss to the Pirates on Thursday night that he's getting frustrated.

ESPN

Hamels: 'Choker' Comments Don't Matter Anymore
Phillies ace Cole Hamels doesn't think the "choker" comments he made towards the Mets last season matter anymore.

New York Daily News

Indians Win After Choo's Liner Hits Bird
The Indians defeated the Royals in the bottom of the tenth inning after Shin-Soo Choo's line drive struck a bird.

Yahoo! Sports