June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers, Reds Discuss Pierre-For-Rhodes
The Reds and Dodgers have discussed a deal involving outfielder Juan Pierre and reliever Arthur Rhodes.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Dodgers, Indians Discussing Possible Deal
The Dodgers and Indians are having trade discussions, but it is unclear exactly what they are talking about.

FOX Sports

Minnesota Looking At Oakland's Cabrera
With the trade deadline approaching, the Twins are reportedly looking at Athletics shortstop Orlando Cabrera.

Star Tribune

Mariners Won't Trade Bedard
The Mariners haven't gotten much out of Erik Bedard, but they aren't willing to trade him just yet.

News Tribune

Sources: Gonzalez May Stay With Padres
A number of teams have called about first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, but sources claim that San Diego might be asking for too much.

ESPN

Yankees Lose Gardner To Broken Thumb
The Yankees have lost their fastest player after placing outfielder Brett Gardner on the disabled list with a broken thumb.

ESPN

Source: Jays Reject Philly's Counteroffer
The Blue Jays have rejected a counteroffer from the Phillies for Roy Halladay, according to sources.

ESPN

Cubs Deny Trade Rumor Involving Bradley
The Cubs are doing their best to deny a trade rumor involving Milton Bradley.

Chicago Tribune

Cardinals Want To Re-Sign Holliday
The Cardinals are hoping to re-sign Matt Holliday to ensure that his time in St. Louis will last longer than just a few months.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Phillies Offer Jays New Package For Doc
The Phillies are trying to sell the Blue Jays on an alternative package for Roy Halladay.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Rays Notch Franchise-Record Comeback
Jason Bartlett hit an RBI double in the 12th inning to cap Tampa Bay's franchise-record comeback over Toronto on Saturday.

ESPN

Aaron: Put Asterisk By Steroid-Linked Records
Former home run king Hank Aaron believes that an asterisk should be placed beside the names of players linked to steroids.

ESPN

Neck Spasms Force Derrek Lee To Leave
Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee was forced to leave Saturday afternoon's game against the Reds with neck spasms.

MLB.com

D-Backs, Gonzo Discuss Front Office Job
The Diamondbacks and former outfielder Luis Gonzalez are discussing a job in the team's front office.

Arizona Republic

Big Seventh Helps A's End Yanks' Streak
The Athletics scored six runs in the seventh inning as they defeated the Yankees 6-4 to end their eight-game winning streak.

ESPN

Kazmir Wants To Stay In Tampa Bay
Scott Kazmir has heard his name pop up in trade rumors, but made it known that he would prefer to stay with the Rays.

St. Petersburg Times

Sources: Phils Won't Meet Demands For Halladay
The Phillies think the Blue Jays are asking for too much for pitcher Roy Halladay.

ESPN

Wang May Be Done For Season
It appears more and more likely that Chien-Ming Wang could be done for the season with a shoulder injury.

New York Post

Jeter Passes Ted Williams On All-Time Hit List
Derek Jeter notched three hits on Friday night, passing Ted Williams on baseball's all-time hit list.

New York Post

Pedro To Make Single-A Start Sunday
Pedro Martinez will make a start for the Single-A Clearwater Threshers on Sunday.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Jays Looking To Deal More Than Halladay
Scott Rolen and Kevin Millar have also been pushed by the Jays in trade talks.

FOX Sports

Cardinals To Dangle Glaus In Trade
The addition of Matt Holliday leads many to believe that the Cardinals will attempt to trade Troy Glaus.

FOX Sports

Boston Could Renew Interest In Oakland's Cabrera
The Red Sox could show interest in Athletics shortstop Orlando Cabrera in the final days leading up to the non-waiver trade deadline.

FOX Sports

Vicente Padilla Diagnosed With Swine Flu
Rangers pitcher Vicente Padilla has been diagnosed with swine flu, but he's expected to make his next start.

ESPN

Red Sox Cut Kotsay To Make Room For LaRoche
The Red Sox on Friday designated veteran Mark Kotsay for assignment to make room for Adam LaRoche.

AP

Are Phillies Close To Getting Halladay?
A number of outlets are reporting that the Phillies are close to acquiring Roy Halladay from the Blue Jays.

New York Post

Hanley Could Keep Pujols From Triple Crown
More than two months remain in the season, and Hanley Ramirez appears to be the biggest obstacle between Albert Pujols and the Triple Crown.

Miami Herald

Source: Nationals Willing To Deal Dunn
Nationals acting general manager Mike Rizzo said earlier this month that the club wouldn't deal Adam Dunn, but a source claims a trade is possible.

Washington Post

Source: Maine Could Miss Rest Of Season
The Mets could be without pitcher John Maine for the remainder of the season, according to a source.

Newsday

Yankees Concerned About Joba's Pitch Limit
Joba Chamberlain has never pitched more than 100 1/3 innings in a season.

Newsday