May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Minaya Says Mets Have Turned Down Deals
Mets general manager Omar Minaya told the New York Daily News that he is talking to other teams as the trade deadline approaches.

New York Daily News

Red Sox, Padres Make Little Progress On Gonzalez Deal
The Red Sox and Padres have made little progress in their conversations about first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.

ESPN

Source: Cabrera Could Go To Twins
The Athletics and Twins were making progress on a trade involving shortstop Orlando Cabrera late Thursday night.

ESPN

Canseco: Member Of HOF Among Users
Jose Canseco wasn't surprised to hear that Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs back in 2003.

ESPN

Nolan Ryan Confirms Halladay Discussions
Nolan Ryan confirmed Thursday night that the Rangers and the Blue Jays are having trade discussions about Roy Halladay.

MLB.com

Source: Boston Working On Three-Way Deal
The Red Sox and Indians are reported to be discussing a three-way trade on Thursday night, that could include Victor Martinez and Clay Buchholz, plus some prospects.

ESPN

Rockies Interested In Nick Johnson
The Rockies would like to add Nick Johnson.

FoxSports

Pirates Send Grabow, Gorzelanny To Cubs For Three Players
The Pirates have acquired Kevin Hart, Jose Ascanio, and Josh Harrison from the Cubs for John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny.

Press Release

Cubs Acquire Grabow, Gorzelanny From Pittsburgh
The Chicago Cubs have improved their pitching with John Grabow and Tom Gorzelanny.

RealGM Staff Report

Dodgers Make Trade For George Sherrill
The Dodgers improved their bullpen Thursday by acquiring Orioles closer George Sherrill in exchange for two prospects.

MLB.com

Gonzalez To Boston Talks Heat Up
The Red Sox appear to be back in discussions with the Padres about first baseman Adrian Gonzalez.

SI.com

Giants Interested In Arroyo, Davis, Garland
The Giants believe they need to improve their rotation.

SI.com

Dodgers, Red Sox Emerge As Halladay Frontrunners
If Roy Halladay is dealt, it will most likely be to the Dodgers or Red Sox.

Yahoo!

Cubs In Talks For John Grabow
The Cubs are holding trade talks with the Pirates about lefty reliever John Grabow, according to sources.

SI.com

Ortiz And Manny Tested Positive In 2003
David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez tested positive for PEDs in 2003.

New York Times

Royals Make Deal For Josh Anderson
The Kansas City Royals have acquired outfielder Josh Anderson from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations.

Press Release

Angels Could Turn To Arroyo Or Harang
The Angels have been disappointed by the Jays' asking price for Roy Halladay.

Los Angeles Times

Oddsmakers Predict Minaya Will Be Fired By End Of Year
Internet gambling Web site BetUS.com has posted 1-2 odds that Minaya will be fired before the end of the year.

Bloomberg

Brewers' Hardy And Escobar Joke About Trade Rumors
The Brewers have been reportedly shopping their shortstops.

Journal Sentinel

Orlando Cabrera's Wife Tracking Rumor Mill
Orlando Cabrera has been frequently mentioned in trade talks, with the Twins most interested.

Contra Costa Times

Garza Admits Throwing At Teixeira
Matt Garza tried to protect teammate Evan Longoria.

St. Petersburg Times

Yankees Interested In Josh Anderson
The Yankees are looking for an outfielder.

MLive

Jays Now Likely To Keep Halladay For The Long Run
Unless the Blue Jays receive an incredible offer, they intend to bring back Roy Halladay for 2010 rather than shop him again in the offseason.

SI.com

Marlins Pursuing Heath Bell
The Marlins are one of 10 to 15 teams pursuing San Diego closer Heat Bell.

FoxSports

Grading The Deal: Giants Overpay For Freddy Sanchez
The Giants have been unquestionably horrible at second base offensively and Freddy Sanchez will be an upgrade, but he isn't worth the price.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Giants Get Freddy Sanchez From Pirates For Alderson
The Giants have acquired second baseman Freddy Sanchez from the Pirates for right-handed pitcher Tim Alderson.

Press Release

Yankees Become Frugal Shoppers At Deadline
As strange as it sounds, the Yankees might be against adding to their payroll as the non-waiver trade deadline approaches.

New York Times

Webb Still Hopes To Get Option Picked Up
Brandon Webb is still hoping to return in September and convince the Diamondbacks to pick up his option for next season.

Arizona Republic

Dodgers Mull Addition Of Billingsley To Halladay Offer
The Dodgers are believed to be considering the inclusion of Chad Billingsley in an offer for Roy Halladay.

Chicago Tribune

Reds Acquire Balentien From Mariners
The Reds have acquired outfielder Wladimir Balentien from the Mariners in exchange for pitcher Robert Manuel.

MLB.com