June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Coghlan Could Make Uggla Expendable
Chris Coghlan's emergence could make it easier for the Marlins to eventually trade second baseman Dan Uggla.

Palm Beach Post

Jeter: You Can't Look At Standings
Heading into this weekend's series at Fenway Park, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter refuses to concentrate on the standings.

MLB.com

Body Found On Chipper Jones' Ranch
The body of a man was found on Chipper Jones' family ranch in Texas on Thursday morning.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Molina Wants Two-Year Extension From Giants
Bengie Molina wants a two-year contract extension from the Giants, but nothing has been discussed.

San Jose Mercury News

Abreu Wants To Stay With Angels
Bobby Abreu has become baseball's best bargain this season and hopes to remain with the Angels past 2009.

FOX Sports

Riggleman Could Remain Nats' Manager
The Nationals finally have an official general manager, which means a long-term solution at manager is next.

MLBlogs Network

Reports: Mets Place Wagner On Waivers
The Mets have placed left-handed reliever Billy Wagner on waivers, sources told the New York Daily News.

New York Daily News

Sale Of Cubs To Ricketts Family 'Imminent'
Sources told the Chicago Tribune on Thursday that the sale of the Cubs to the Ricketts family is "imminent."

Chicago Tribune

Six More Regular Season Starts For Joba
Joba Chamberlain will make six more starts for the Yankees from Tuesday to the end of the regular season.

New York Post

Sources: Jon Garland Clears Waivers
Diamondbacks pitcher Jon Garland has cleared waivers, a source told FOX Sports.

FOX Sports

Moyer A Good Fit In Washington?
Jamie Moyer is unhappy with a demotion to the bullpen and some believe that the Phillies could look to trade him this winter.

ESPN

Feliz Could Become This Season's K-Rod
Neftali Feliz has been dominant out of the bullpen.

ESPN

Rival Exec: I Don't Understand Why Royals Are Holding Onto Pieces
The Royals have been reluctant to trade attractive pieces such as Joakim Soria.

ESPN

Padres Pull Gonzalez And Bell Off Waivers
The Padres placed both Heath Bell and Adrian Gonzalez on waivers, but multiple teams claimed both players and the club quickly pulled both players.

ESPN

Scout: Wagner Looks Like Old Wagner
Billy Wagner is throwing the low 90s.

ESPN

Sheffield Feuding With Mets
Gary Sheffield is not happy the Mets don't want to extend his contract.

New York Post

Padres Deal Scott Patterson To A's
The A's have acquired Scott Patterson.

Press Release

Stubbs Beats Giants With Walkoff With First Career HR
Drew Stubbs hit his first career homer leading off the 10th inning, giving the Cincinnati Reds a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants.

ESPN

Rangers Send Vallejo To Houston To Complete I-Rod Trade
The Rangers have sent Jose Vallejo to the Astros to complete the Ivan Rodriguez trade unless the Rangers make the playoffs.

Star-Telegram

Mets Release Livan Hernandez
The Mets parted ways with Livan Hernandez Thursday afternoon and as expected activated Billy Wagner from the disabled list.

New York Daily News

Gonzalez Extends Homer Streak To Four Games
Colorado's Carlos Gonzalez has homered in four straight games and six of the last eight.

ESPN

Hudson-Peavy Could Face-Off In Minor League Start
Tim Hudson is set to make his next-to-last rehab start Sunday for the Class AAA Gwinnett.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A's Trying To Deal Nomar
Nomar Garciaparra could join the pennant race with another team.

Contra Costa Times

Nationals To Make Rizzo Permanent GM
Mike Rizzo is staying on in Washington.

Washington Post

Jeter's 2010 Free Agency Begins To Become An Issue
Derek Jeter could see himself be a designated hitter for five more years after he stops playing shortstop.

New York Daily News

MLB Wants 'Worldwide' Draft
MLB would like to see international prospects also included in the draft.

Washington Post

Pujols: Everyone Wants Me To Fail
Albert Pujols, largely believed to be baseball's best player, says that everyone is waiting for him to fail.

Los Angeles Times

Ellsbury One Steal From Boston's Club Record
Red Sox outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is one steal away from tying the team's club record for stolen bases.

MLB.com

Sheffield Doesn't Expect To Finish Season With Mets
Gary Sheffield doesn't expect to finish the season with the struggling Mets.

New York Post

Ricciardi Unsure If Halladay Will Be On Market This Winter
Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi isn't sure whether Roy Halladay will be on the trade market this winter.

WEEI