June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Cards Won't Deal Rasmus For Halladay
The Cardinals have spoken to the Blue Jays about Roy Halladay, but won't include Colby Rasmus in any package for the pitcher.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Pirates Offer Extensions To Wilson, Sanchez
The Pirates have approached infielders Jack Wilson and Freddy Sanchez about staying with the club for the foreseeable future.

Post-Gazette

White Sox Enter Halladay Derby?
ESPN is reporting that White Sox general manager Kenny Williams is making a secret play for Roy Halladay.

ESPN

Rickey Henderson Would 'Love' Comeback
Rickey Henderson would love to make yet another comeback, but the soon-to-be Hall of Famer will not be the first player to make one after entering Cooperstown.

ESPN

Boston Designates Lugo For Assignment
The Red Sox have designated shortstop Julio Lugo for assignment.

ESPN

Red Sox Desperately Trying To Deal Lugo
The Red Sox are informing teams that they are willing to pay virtually all of Julio Lugo's salary in a trade, according to a source.

FOX Sports

Boss Steinbrenner Says He Feels Well
Yankees owner George Steinbrenner spent three hours in his office in Tampa on Thursday and said he was feeling well.

ESPN

Peavy 'Walking Around Pain Free'
Jake Peavy had his right ankle removed from a protective boot on Thursday and will begin a rehab program soon.

ESPN

Fans Welcome Ramirez Back In L.A.
Manny Ramirez reached a warm welcome from fans at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night.

ESPN

Howard Quickest Ever To 200 HRs
Ryan Howard hit the 200th home run of his career on Thursday night, achieving the total in fewer games than any player in major league history.

ESPN

Rangers Join Crowded Halladay Chase
The Texas Rangers have jumped in on the Roy Halladay trade derby.

MLB.com

Yankees Were Duped In Arredondo Signing
The Yankees signed a shortstop purporting to be 16-year-old Damian Arredondo from the Dominican Republic to an $850,000 bonus two weeks ago.

SI.com

Royals DFA Tony Pena
The Royals designated shortstop Tony Pena for assignment and optioned center fielder Mitch Maier to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.

MLB.com

Cubs Sign B.J. Ryan
The Cubs signed former Blue Jays closer B.J. Ryan to a minor-league deal on Thursday.

Daily Herald

Peavy's Season Could Be Over
Jake Peavy might be done for the remainder of the 2009 season.

Union-Tribune

Dodgers Holding Off Sox, Yanks And Rays In Team Rankings
The Dodgers remain on top of our rankings with the big three AL East teams close behind.

Christopher Reina/RealGM

Dodgers Looking At Frasor, Sherrill
The Dodgers are looking at Jays reliever Jason Frasor, major-league sources say, and Orioles closer George Sherrill is another reliever on their wish list.

FoxSports

Jeter's Custom Tampa House Bigger Than A Best Buy
Derek Jeter's custom home is taking shape on Davis Islands.

Tampa Tribune

Tigers Could Release Ordonez
Magglio Ordonez's career with the Tigers is coming to an end.

MLive

Halladay Reiterates That He Likes Toronto
Roy Halladay reiterated on Tuesday night that his first choice has always been to remain with the Blue Jays.

Boston Herald

Teixeira: I'm Ready To Play Better
Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira says that he's comfortable in New York and is ready to play better.

New York Post

Belle: I Wasn't On Steroids, I Was Just An Angry Black Man
Albert Belle told the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he didn't take steroids during his playing career.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Nationals Have Not Contacted Mazzone
Nationals team president Stan Kasten says that the club has not reached out to pitching coach Leo Mazzone.

MLB.com

Wright: I Want To Stay With Mets
Mets third baseman David Wright isn't enjoying the best of seasons, but he still wants to remain with the club for the foreseeable future.

New York Post

Yanks, Red Sox To Battle Over Best Lefty Prospect In The World
The Yankees and Red Sox are among the teams that are expected to target Dominican defector Aroldis Chapman.

New York Post

Selig Considering Rose Reinstatement
Commissioner Bud Selig is still considering Pete Rose's application for reinstatement 12 years after it was submitted.

ESPN

Phillies Sign Pedro, Place Him On DL
The Phillies have signed Pedro Martinez to a one-year deal.

ESPN

Sources: All-Star Game At Citi Field In 2013
The Mets will host the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, according to baseball sources.

New York Post

Strasburg Waiting To Hear From Nationals
Stephen Strasburg said on Tuesday that he has not heard from the Nationals since he was drafted, other than receiving a minor league contract.

Washington Post

Selig: End Rehab Stints For Suspended Players
Commissioner Bud Selig wants to end minor-league rehab stints for players serving suspensions for performance-enhancing drugs.

Philadelphia Inquirer