July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Agent: Doumit Isn't Pouting In Pittsburgh
Agent Matt Sosnick has strongly rejected claims that Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit hasn't been giving his best lately.

Post-Gazette

Dodgers Aren't Expected To Retain Hudson
The Dodgers are not expected to retain Orlando Hudson because of the money he should command.

Los Angeles Times

Colletti Wants To Return To Dodgers
Ned Colletti's contract as Dodgers general manager contains a mutual option for the 2010 season.

Los Angeles Times

Scouts: Halladay Isn't Right Physically
A pair of scouts believe that Roy Halladay is battling some kind of physical issue.

ESPN

Exec: Worst Thing Cards Could Do Is Re-Sign Holliday
One American League executive believes that the Cardinals would be making a mistake by re-signing Matt Holliday to a long-term deal.

ESPN

Rangers Lose Young For Two Weeks
The Rangers have lost third baseman Michael Young for two weeks because of a strained left hamstring.

ESPN

Cubs Still Hoping Samardzija Will Become A Starter
Regardless of what happens in the offseason, the Cubs will likely give Jeff Samardzija another chance to make their starting rotation in 2010.

Chicago Sun-Times

Giants Bring Up Buster Posey
Bengie Molina's lingering injury has prompted the Giants to call up Buster Posey.

San Francisco Chronicle

Dye: Thome Was 'Down' About Trade
Jim Thome is known as a jovial guy, but the slugger was a bit "down" after getting wind that the White Sox had traded him.

ESPN

Posada Forgets Count Twice Against O's
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada forgot the count twice on Tuesday night against the Orioles.

MLB.com

Guillen: Sox Still Have A Shot
Ozzie Guillen still believes that the White Sox have a shot to make the postseason.

ESPN

Hudson Wins In First Start Since July 2008
Tim Hudson helped the Braves beat the Marlins in his first start in over thirteen months on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Rockies Recall Giambi, Add Contreras To Rotation
The Rockies believe that they have improved their chances of making the playoffs.

ESPN

White Sox Could Shut Peavy Down
Jake Peavy may not pitch for the White Sox this season after all.

Chicago Tribune

Cardinals Extend Franklin And Miller
The Cardinals have agreed to contract extensions with closer Ryan Franklin and fellow reliever Trever Miller.

MLB.com

Ackley Takes BP At Safeco
Dustin Ackley took batting practice at Safeco Field for the first time on Monday.

Seattle Times

Beltran Set To Begin Minor League Rehab In Brooklyn
Carlos Beltran may get a few more at bats this season.

New York Post

A-Rod May Avoid Second Hip Surgery
Alex Rodriguez may be able to avoid a second surgery on his hip during the offseason.

New York Post

Hardy Understands Demotion Will Help Brewers Trade Him
J.J. Hardy still feels upset about the Brewers decision to send him down to Triple-A.

Journal Sentinel

Soto May Face Competition At Catcher Next Season
The Cubs could use an upgrade at catcher after a disappointing 2009 from Geovany Soto.

Chicago Tribune

Dodgers Make Shocking Trade For Thome, Garland
The Dodgers have added Jim Thome and Jon Garland for their postseason run.

MLB.com

Giants Sign Penny To Minor League Deal
Veteran pitcher Brad Penny and the Giants agreed to a minor league deal on Monday.

AP

Rockies Acquire Jose Contreras
The White Sox have dealt Jose Contreras to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for Brandon Hynick.

FoxSports

Thome, Garland Dealt To Dodgers
Jim Thome is reportedly on his way to the Dodgers.

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