July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Halladay Talks Like An Ex-Blue Jay
Roy Halladay spoke about all the trade rumors involving his name before Tuesday night's All-Star Game.

ESPN

Reports: Pedro Set To Join Phillies
Pedro Martinez is returning to baseball with the Phillies, according to multiple reports.

ESPN

AL Stars Win 7th Straight
The American League beat the National League 4-3 in Tuesday night's All-Star game at Busch Stadium.

AP

Giants Promote Posey To Triple-A
The Giants have promoted Buster Posey to Triple-A Fresno directly from Single-A San Jose.

BaseballAmerica

Pedro: Deal With Phillies Not Done Yet
Pedro Martinez left a Philadelphia hospital on Tuesday and told reporters that he hasn't yet signed with the Phillies.

Philadelphia Daily News

Agent: Giants Should Sign Bonds
Barry Bonds still isn't ready to officially retire, and his agent believes that he's a perfect fit for the Giants.

San Francisco Chronicle

Gossage: Put Joba Back In Bullpen
Goose Gossage believes that the Yankees should put Joba Chamberlain back in the bullpen.

New York Post

No Urgency In Boston's Talks With Bay
The Red Sox still aren't feeling any pressure to sign outfielder Jason Bay to a new contract.

Boston Herald

A's, Braves Still Talking Holliday Trade
A potential trade between the Athletics and Braves involving Matt Holliday apparently still has legs.

MLBlogs Network

Buehrle: I'd Like To Play For Cardinals 'One Day'
White Sox starter Mark Buehrle is a native of St. Louis and has admitted that he wants to play for the Cardinals "one day."

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Angels Leading Race For Halladay
The Angels are the favorite to land Roy Halladay.

Toronto Sun

Selig Rejects Accusation Of Collusion
Bud Selig is denying accusations that teams conspired against free agents last winter.

ESPN

Figgins Replaces Longoria On AL Roster
MLB announced today that Rays third baseman Evan Longoria will be unable to play in the 2009 All-Star Game due to an infected ring finger on his right hand.

RealGM Staff Report

Survey: A-Rod Not Out Of Best Player In Baseball Conversation
Alex Rodriguez standing as one of the best players in the game has taken several hits in 2009.

New York Daily News

Phillies Will Sign Pedro If He Passes Physical
The Phillies will sign Pedro Martinez if he passes a physical, according to team sources.

Philadelphia Daily News

Halladay: My Priority Is Winning
Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay hinted on Monday that he'd waive his no-trade clause in order to join a contender.

Chicago Tribune

Yankees Will Make Mitre 5th Starter?
Sergio Mitre pitched eight shutout innings on Sunday, giving the Yankees a viable option as a fifth starter.

New York Daily News

Pirates Aren't Rushing To Deal Sanchez
The Pirates aren't in active talks to deal Freddy Sanchez, according to a team official.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Reports: Cubs Weigh Chapter 11 To Speed Sale
The Cubs are thinking about filing for Chapter 11 in order to speed the sale of the club, according to a number of media reports.

ESPN

Pujols Says Numbers Are Clean, Invites Testing
Albert Pujols answered questions about steroid use defensively on Monday afternoon.

ESPN

Chicago All-Stars Look To Recruit Halladay
Ted Lilly and Mark Buehrle were asked if they would attempt to recruit Roy Halladay during the All-Star festivities.

Chicago Tribune

Jeter: Most I Know About Lincecum Is Video-Game Commercial
Tim Lincecum remains an unknown to most of the American League, including Derek Jeter.

San Francisco Chronicle

A's Send Gallagher To Padres To Complete Hairston Trade
The player to be named in the Scott Hairston deal with the Padres will be right-hander Sean Gallagher.

San Francisco Chronicle

Martinez Hopes To Retire In Cleveland
Victor Martinez would prefer to retire as a member of the Indians.

Plain Dealer

Fielder Wins Home Run Derby
Prince Fielder outlasted and outblasted former Brewer Nelson Cruz.

Journal Sentinel

Pedro Set For Physical With Phillies
Pedro Martinez will become a member of the Phillies if he passes a physical.

MLB.com

Halladay Open To NL, Big Market
Roy Halladay thinks there is a good chance that he will be traded this month.

ESPN

Lincecum, Halladay To Start ASG
Tim Lincecum and Roy Halladay will start on the mound on Tuesday.

San Francisco Chronicle

Marcum Could Return To Jays In August
Shaun Marcum, who is recovering from elbow surgery performed last September, made his second rehab start with class-A Dunedin on Saturday.

Toronto Sun

Mulder Still Receiving Interest From Dodgers, Brewers, Phillies
Mark Mulder will be in Cincinnati this week to work with his former coach from Michigan State.

Boston Globe