June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Pitt Believes 'Moneyball' Movie Will Still Be Made
The 'Moneyball' movie is on life support, but Brad Pitt still is optimistic that it will be made.

MTV.com

Pedro Doesn't Disappoint In Phillies' Debut
Pedro Martinez lasted five innings to get the win for his new team, the Phillies, in a 12-5 rout of the Cubs on Wednesday night at Wrigley Field.

AP

Yankees Have No Immediate Plans To Talk Extension With Jeter
The Yankees have no immediate plans to discuss a contract extension with Derek Jeter.

New York Times

Percival Plans To Call It Quits
Troy Percival is acknowledging that his career is over.

St. Petersburg Times

Shapiro Has 'Unfinished Business' In Cleveland
Indians general manager Mark Shapiro feels as though he has "unfinished business" in Cleveland.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Report: Smoltz Refuses Option To Minors
John Smoltz has refused an option to the minor leagues, according to reports.

ESPN

Tigers, Red Sox Disciplined For Brawl
Kevin Youkilis and Rick Porcello have each been suspended for five games for their roles in a brawl on Tuesday night.

Press Release

Brewers Send Hardy To Minors
The Brewers have sent former All-Star SS J.J. Hardy to the minors and have designated 3B Bill Hall for assignment.

AP

Angels Release Struggling Reliever Speier
The Angels have released struggling reliever Justin Speier, who is still owed $6.5 million.

Los Angeles Times

Brewers Deny Hardy Waiver Rumors
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin has squashed speculation that J.J. Hardy is going through waivers.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Manuel Wants Sheffield Back In 2010
Mets manager Jerry Manuel wants the team to bring Gary Sheffield back in 2010.

New York Post

Cubs' Ramirez Gets Cortisone Shot In Shoulder
Cubs third baseman Amaris Ramirez received a cortisone shot in his injured left shoulder on Tuesday.

ESPN

Moyer Feels Misled By Phillies
Jamie Moyer feels misled by the Phillies after they made the decision to send the pitcher to the bullpen.

ESPN

Diamondbacks Release Tom Gordon
The Diamondbacks on Tuesday released veteran pitcher Tom Gordon, who has had an injury plagued season.

AP

Gaudin Likely To Start Sunday For Yankees
The Yankees are expected to start Chad Gaudin on Sunday against the Mariners in place of Joba Chamberlain.

MLB.com

Porcello, Youkilis Ejected After Fight
Kevin Youkilis charged the mound on Tuesday night after he was hit in the back with a pitch by Detroit's Rick Porcello.

MLB.com

Yankees Will Keep Mitre In Rotation
Sergio Mitre will make his next start for the Yankees.

New York Times

Giants Could Put Winn On Bench
The Giants have a crowded outfield, which could mean less playing time for veteran Randy Winn.

Contra Costa Times

Report: Smoltz Clears Waivers
John Smoltz has cleared waivers, according to ESPN.com's Buster Olney.

Boston Globe

Red Sox Pass On Christian Guzman
The Red Sox were looking at Nationals shortstop Christian Guzman, but decided against placing a claim on the infielder.

Boston Globe

Rays Could Listen To Offers For Upton
Buster Olney of ESPN is reporting that the Rays could listen to offers for center fielder B.J. Upton this winter.

ESPN

Rolen Attempts To Bury Hatchet With La Russa
Scott Rolen has attempted to put an end to his feud with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa.

ESPN

Ian Kennedy Completes First Mound Session
Yankees pitcher Ian Kennedy threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing surgery on May 12 to remove an aneurysm from his right biceps.

ESPN

Dodgers Nearly Made Deal For Heath Bell
The Dodgers were close to acquiring Padres closer Heath Bell at the non-waiver deadline.

FoxSports

Ricco Would Likely Replace Minaya As GM
John Ricco is an expert at statistical analysis, as well as juggling the finances of player contracts.

New York Daily News

Dye Shocked By Addition Of Rios
White Sox outfielder Jermaine Dye was shocked by the team's addition of Alex Rios.

Chicago Tribune

Report: Arroyo, Harang Clear Waivers
Reds starters Bronson Arroyo and Aaron Harang have cleared waivers, according to a report.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Sheffield Has Closed Door Meeting With Manuel
Gary Sheffield had a closed door meeting with Mets manager Jerry Manuel on Monday.

Star Ledger

Tulowitzki Hits For Cycle, Drives In Seven Runs
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki hit for the cycle on Monday night in Colorado's 11-5 win over the Cubs.

ESPN

Pedro To Start Wednesday At Wrigley
Pedro Martinez will start for the Phillies against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday.

AP