July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Red Sox, Giants, White Sox, Cubs And Mets All In On Teahen
Mark Teahen's days in Kansas City are likely numbered.

Kansas City Star

Nationals Fire Manny Acta
Manny Acta has been fired as manager of the Washington Nationals.

ESPN

Scout: Mets Have Had No Plan Building Team Beyond Free Agency
The injuries to the Mets top talent is no excuse, according to one rival scout.

New York Daily News

Obama To Join Fox's Booth During ASG
President Barack Obama will join Fox Sports announcers Joe Buck and Tim McCarver during Tuesday's All-Star Game.

SI.com

Brewers Prospect Escobar An 'Untouchable'
Alcides Escobar isn't sure when he will get the chance to play shortstop for the Brewers.

Journal Sentinel

Cubs Want B.J. Ryan
The Cubs are expected to make a run at B.J. Ryan when he clears waivers Monday.

Chicago Tribune

Arizona Releases Tony Clark
The Arizona Diamondbacks released veteran first baseman Tony Clark.

Arizona Republic

Zambrano Cruises, Hits Third HR Of 2009
Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano allowed three runs over six innings and helped his own cause with a solo home run in the fourth inning on Sunday.

Yahoo! Sports

Fans: ASG Shouldn't Decide Home Field
Fifty-six percent of fans voted that the annual game shouldn't have an effect on the Fall Classic.

ESPN

Mets Get Good News On Reyes, Delgado
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes and first baseman Carlos Delgado both had good workouts on Sunday.

ESPN

NL's Hoffman, Duke Replace Broxton, Cain
Trevor Hoffman and Zack Duke have replaced Jonathan Broxton and Matt Cain on the National League All-Star team.

RealGM Staff Report

Pedroia Replaced For ASG By Pe?a
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will skip Tuesday's All-Star Game to be with his pregnant wife.

RealGM Staff Report

Fourteen All-Stars Don't Receive Bonuses
Fourteen of this year's 66 All-Star selections did not receive bonuses, including all three Yankee representatives.

New York Post

Yanks Would Have To Give Up Joba, Hughes For Halladay?
The Yankees have inquired about Roy Halladay, but the Blue Jays appear to be asking for too much - including either Joba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes.

New York Post

Holliday Expected To Join Halladay On Trade Market
Roy Halladay is getting all the attention on the trade market, but A's outfielder Matt Holliday could be the next star placed on the block.

Boston Globe

Marlins Plan To Be Buyers This Month
The Marlins are looking to improve their roster ahead of the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.

MLBlogs Network

Sheffield: I Can Play Everyday
Gary Sheffield still believes that he's an everyday player, but the Mets disagree.

Newsday

Brewers Won't Make Strong Play For Halladay
The Brewers, who dealt for CC Sabathia last July, aren't expected to be players in the race for Roy Halladay this month.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Reds Lose Bruce To Broken Wrist
Reds outfielder Jay Bruce left the team's loss to the Mets on Saturday night after breaking his right wrist while attempting a sliding catch.

ESPN

Cain Hit By Liner, Bruises Pitching Arm
Giants pitcher Matt Cain was hit by a liner on Saturday night and left the game with an injury that was diagnosed as a bruise.

AP

Broxton Likely To Miss All-Star Game
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton may have to skip the All-Star game on Tuesday because of of an ailing big toe.

AP

A's Send Hannahan To Seattle For Souza
The A's acquired RHP Justin Souza from the Mariners for INF Jack Hannahan on Saturday.

AP

Boston Still Linked To Nick Johnson
The Red Sox continue to be linked to Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson.

Yahoo! Sports

Rockies Could Hold Onto Atkins
Garrett Atkins has been mentioned in trade rumors this season, but the Rockies aren't going to deal him without reason.

Denver Post

Giants Could Deal Sanchez For More Value After No-Hitter
San Francisco's Jonathan Sanchez has been on the trading block recently, and Friday night's no-hitter may have increased his stock.

San Francisco Chronicle

Line Drive Breaks Embree's Leg
Rockies reliever Alan Embree will miss the remainder of the season after his right leg was fractured by a line drive on Friday night.

ESPN

Cardinals Call Up P.J. Walters
The Cardinals have called up pitcher P.J. Walters from Triple-A Memphis and optioned infielder Brian Barden to their top minor league club.

ESPN

Pirates Agree To Terms With Two Rookies
The Pittsburgh Pirates today agreed to terms with two non-drafted free agents.

RealGM Staff Report

Guillen Wants White Sox To Keep Dye
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has cast his vote to hold onto outfielder Jermaine Dye.

Chicago Tribune

Reds Don't Appear Interested In Rolen
The Reds don't appear to be as interested in Blue Jays third baseman Scott Rolen as rumors have indicated.

Dayton Daily News