June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Alomar Wants To Join Jays Front Office
Blue Jays legend Roberto Alomar wants to become a member of the team's front office.

Toronto Star

Sox Won't Have Byrd For Three Weeks
In need of pitchers, the Red Sox may have to wait three weeks before Paul Byrd is ready to contribute.

Twitter (Amalie Benjamin)

Ortiz Claims Steroid Innocence
David Ortiz held a news conference before Saturday afternoon's game in New York defending his innocence.

ESPN

Sources: Zambrano To Go On DL
Cubs starter Carlos Zambrano will go on the disabled list with a sore back, according to baseball sources.

ESPN

Francoeur Shaves Beard, Gives Up On Mets Reaching .500 With Strategy
Several Mets players recently had resolved not to shave until the team reached .500, but Jeff Francoeur has decided to abandon the bonding exercise and shave his face.

New York Daily News

Mets Acquire Jason Buois In Deal With Cubs
The Mets acquired outfielder Jason Dubois from the Cubs.

New York Daily News

Hamilton Admits Relapse
Josh Hamilton admitted Saturday that he had a night of excessive alcohol drinking at a Phoenix-area bar back in January.

MLB.com

MLB Issues Statement On 2003 Test Results
Major League Baseball issued a statement on the 2003 test results on Saturday morning, warning against inaccurate reports.

Press Release

Marlins Want To Host 2015 All-Star Game
The Marlins are hoping to host the 2015 All-Star Game in their new ballpark, which is set to open in 2012.

Palm Beach Post

Jason Schmidt's Career May Be Over
The Dodgers have placed Jason Schmidt on the disabled list, a move that could signal the end of the pitcher's career.

Los Angeles Times

Bedard's Season, Run With M's In Jeopardy
Seattle starter Erik Bedard's season could be over after it was revealed that he has fraying in his pitching shoulder.

ESPN

Fielder Regrets Reaction To Plunking
Prince Fielder expressed some regret on Friday for his actions earlier in the week after being hit by a pitch against the Dodgers.

ESPN

A-Rod: Game Was A Heavyweight Battle
Alex Rodriguez drilled a two-run home run to left field in the bottom of the 15th inning to give the Yankees a dramatic 2-0 win over the Red Sox on Friday night.

ESPN

Sources: White Sox Likely Claimed Rios
According to Buster Olney, the White Sox are likely the team that was awarded a waiver claim on Alex Rios.

ESPN

Rangers DFA Padilla, Citing Discipline Issues
Vicente Padilla has been designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.

Dallas Morning News

Sources: Waiver Claim Placed On Jays' Rios
A waiver claim has been placed on Blue Jays outfielder Alex Rios, according to MLB sources.

ESPN

Smoltz Designated For Assignment
The Red Sox have designated John Smoltz for assignment, according to a report by WEEI in Boston.

WEEI

McCarver Rips Yankees' Joba Rules
FOX analyst and former major-leaguer Tim McCarver disagrees with the Yankees' decision to restrict Joba Chamberlain's innings.

New York Post

Yankees Put Cano On Trade Waivers
The Yankees aren't expected to deal Robinson Cano, but they did place the second baseman on trade waivers Wednesday.

New York Post

Smoltz Admits Struggles Are Frustrating
John Smoltz is starting to get frustrated with his performance with the Red Sox.

Boston Globe

Reds Unlikely To Fire Dusty Baker
The Reds will be looking to shake things up this winter, but firing manager Dusty Baker isn't a likely option

Dayton Daily News

Oakland Releases Jason Giambi
The Athletics have released Jason Giambi, who is hitting just .193 this season.

ESPN

Rays Acquire Greg Zaun From Orioles
The Rays have acquired switch-hitting catcher Gregg Zaun from the Orioles in exchange for a player to be named.

Press Release

Twins Trade For Carl Pavano
The Twins have acquired Carl Pavano from the Indians.

AP

Scherzer Embraces Advanced Statistics
Max Scherzer embraces baseball's new age of information and analysis of advanced statistics.

Arizona Republic

Burnett Won't Dwell On Past Outings Against Sox
A.J. Burnett has struggled against the Red Sox this season, but won't worry about the past when he takes the mound on Friday night.

New York Post

Mets Could Deal Wagner To Contender
The Mets could look to trade reliever Billy Wagner before he returns from Tommy John surgery.

New York Daily News

Hudson Unlikely To Return To Dodgers?
Orlando Hudson will head into free agency this winter and a return to the Dodgers may be unlikely.

Los Angeles Times

Giambi May Not Return In 2009
Jason Giambi's future with the Athletics appears to be in question.

San Francisco Chronicle

Minor Leaguer Gets 30 Days For Injuring Fan
A minor league pitcher who threw a baseball that injured a fan has been sentenced to 30 days in jail and three year's probation.

ESPN