July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Twins Won't Be Allowed To Offer Arbitration To Cabrera
Orlando Cabrera has become an important part of the Twins since he came over from Oakland via trade, but whether he returns in 2010 is very much up in the air.

Star Tribune

Cubs, Yanks, White Sox Expected To Pursue Figgins
Ken Williams has long coveted Chone Figgins, but so have Lou Piniella and the Cubs.

Chicago Sun-Times

Delgado, Sheffield Doubtful To Play Again This Season
The Mets are unlikely to get top sluggers Carlos Delgado and Gary Sheffield back before the end of the 2009 season.

New York Daily News

Nationals Want To Improve Middle Infield
The Nationals are focused on improving their middle infield defense.

MLBlogs Network

Brewers Will Try To Limit Gallardo's Innings
The Brewers will skip Yovani Gallardo's next scheduled start in an attempt to limit his innings.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Maine Could Pitch Again This Season
The Mets could get pitcher John Maine back before the end of the 2009 season.

ESPN

Brewers Turn Triple Play Against Giants
The Brewers turned a triple play for the first time in more than a decade on Sunday.

MLB.com

Toronto's Ruiz Hit In Face With Pitch
Blue Jays rookie Randy Ruiz was hit in the face with a pitch by Josh Towers on Sunday.

ESPN

Peavy Still Hopes To Pitch In 2009
Jake Peavy threw a bullpen session on Sunday and is still hoping to pitch for the White Sox this season.

ESPN

Ichiro Becomes 2nd Fastest To 2,000 Hits
Ichiro Suzuki has become the second fastest player in history to record 2,000 hits.

ESPN

D-Backs-Dodgers Deal Hits Snag
The Diamondbacks don't feel as though the Dodgers acted in good faith in the trade that sent Jon Garland to Los Angeles.

Arizona Republic

Soriano To Have Knee Surgery
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano will miss at least two weeks of action following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

Chicago Tribune

MLB Investigating Rodney's Throw Into Press Box
Major League Baseball is investigating Tigers reliever Fernando Rodney's actions on Friday night.

Detroit Free-Press

Royals Could Give Greinke Additional Rest
The Royals could give Zack Greinke an additional day of rest prior to his next start.

Detroit Free-Press

Perkins Might File Grievance Against Twins
Glen Perkins could miss out on a chance to file for arbitration if the Twins shut him down for the season.

Star Tribune

More Marlins Have Issue With Hanley?
Dan Uggla may not be the only member of the Marlins that has an issue with Hanley Ramirez.

Miami Herald

Agent: Glavine Unlikely To Attempt Comeback
Tom Glavine's career is likely over.

Boston Globe

Pirates One Loss Shy Of Professional Record
The Pirates are one loss away from ensuring their 17th consecutive losing season.

ESPN

Victorino Wants To Stay In Philadelphia
Shane Victorino has switched representation and expressed his desire to remain with the Phillies over the long-term.

Philadelphia Daily News

Mets, Red Sox Complete Wagner Trade
The Red Sox have sent minor-league first baseman Eddie Lora to the Mets to complete the Billy Wagner trade.

Providence Journal

Lidge Credits Manuel For Turnaround
Phillies closer Brad Lidge has credited manager Charlie Manuel for his recent turnaround.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Strasburg Joins Nationals For Workouts
Stephen Strasburg took the field with the Nationals on Friday, but only for workouts.

Washington Post

Rivera Feels Fine After Bullpen Session
Yankees closer Mariano Rivera reported no pain after throwing a bullpen session on Saturday.

ESPN

Kansas City's Guillen Shut Down For Season
Royals outfielder Jose Guillen is done for the 2009 season.

ESPN

Mets To Sign Japanese Teenager
The Mets have reportedly agreed to sign Japanese teenager Taiki Kawasaki to a minor league contract.

NPB Tracker

Santana: I'll Be Ready For Spring Training
Mets ace Johan Santana says that he'll be ready for spring training.

New York Daily News

Girardi: We're Sticking To Joba Rules
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says that the team is going to stick to their plan with Joba Chamberlain.

New York Daily News

Sizemore Is Done For The Season
Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore is done for the season and will undergo a pair of surgeries.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Hamilton Has Bad Reaction To Shot
Josh Hamilton didn't travel to Baltimore with the Rangers after having a bad reaction to a shot.

ESPN

Rivera Hoping To Pitch On Sunday
Mariano Rivera is hoping to return to the mound for the Yankees by Sunday.

ESPN