May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers Could See $20M Spike In Payroll
A number of Dodgers will be eligible for salary arbitration this winter.

Los Angeles Times

Holliday, Cardinals Aren't Talking Extension
The Cardinals and Matt Holliday don't plan to discuss a possible contract extension until after the postseason.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Phillies Ready To Explore Closing Options
The Phillies are going to try some different options at closer in the season's final week.

Philadelphia Daily News

Teams Can Begin Bidding On Chapman
Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman has been declared a free agent by Major League Baseball.

ESPN

X-Rays Negative On Lester's Knee
Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester was struck on the right knee with a line drive on Friday night, but X-rays have come back negative.

ESPN

Padres Open-Minded About Bringing Back Milton Bradley
Padres GM Kevin Powers said Friday that he would be open-minded about obtaining Milton Bradley from the Cubs.

ESPN

Haren Wants To See Webb Back In Arizona
Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren wants to see teammate Brandon Webb back in Arizona next season.

Arizona Republic

Halladay Could Be Making Final Home Start With Jays
Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay is scheduled to start on Friday night against the Mariners.

Toronto Sun

Report: Ryan Could Join Group Bidding For Rangers
Bidders that are looking to buy the Texas Rangers have had talks with Nolan Ryan about joining their investment group.

Dallas Morning News

Piniella Wants Cubs To Add 'RBI Man'
Cubs manager Lou Piniella wants to see the team add a big bat to their lineup this winter.

Chicago Tribune

Phillies Could Put Happ In Bullpen
The Phillies could move rookie pitcher J.A. Happ to the bullpen for the postseason.

Yahoo! Sports

Dotel Wants To Pitch For Mets, Yankees
The White Sox have told reliever Octavio Dotel that he isn't in their long-term plans.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cardinals Looking To Extend Pujols
The Cardinals will look to sign first baseman Albert Pujols to a contract extension this winter.

Twitter (Jon Heyman)

Lincecum Open To Long-Term Contract
Tim Lincecum is open to signing a long-term deal with the Giants.

San Francisco Chronicle

Twins To Offer Mauer $120M Deal
The Twins are expected to offer catcher Joe Mauer a seven-year contract worth $120 million.

Pioneer Press

Mora's Time With Orioles Ending
Melvin Mora is preparing to finish up his time with the Orioles.

Baltimore Sun

Greinke, Hillman Ejected Against Red Sox
Royals pitcher Zach Greinke and manager Trey Hillman were ejected in a loss to the Red Sox on Thursday night.

ESPN

Harden To Miss Remainder Of Season
Cubs pitcher Rich Harden will not pitch again this season.

ESPN

G-20 Summit Keeps PNC Park Buzzing
President Barack Obama's motorcade passed in view of PNC Park in the eighth inning, and military helicopters buzzed over the ballpark all day.

ESPN

Pirates Claim Anthony Claggett Off Waivers From Yankees
The Pirates have claimed RHP Anthony Claggett off waivers from the New York Yankees.

Press Release

White Sox Don't Like This Year's Free Agent Class
The White Sox had a disappointing 2009 and Ken Williams feels that frustration.

Chicago Sun-Times

Posey To Get A Few Starts Before Season Ends
Bruce Bochy will give Buster Posey a few starts behind the plate if the Giants are eliminated from Wild Card contention.

Contra Costa Times

Dave Duncan Uninterested In Houston Job
Dave Duncan is uninterested in becoming the next manager of the Houston Astros.

Houston Chronicle

Morneau Won't Need Back Surgery
Justin Morneau is out for the rest of the season because of a stress fracture in his lower back.

Pioneer Press

Cubs, Rays Could Become Trading Partners
The Rays could become a trading partner with the Cubs for Milton Bradley.

St. Petersburg Times

Giants Unlikely To Exercise $8.1M Option On F. Sanchez
Freddy Sanchez will require surgery after the season to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee.

Mercury News

Brewers Leaning Towards Trying To Keep Looper
The Brewers will likely exercise their half of a mutual option with Braden Looper.

Journal Sentinel

Cox Will Retire After 2010 Season
Bobby Cox will retire as manager of the Atlanta Braves after the 2010 season.

ESPN

Gaston: Jays Need Help In Rotation
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston said Tuesday that he hopes to see the team get help in the starting rotation this winter.

Toronto Sun

Twins Must Decide On Cuddyer's Future
The Twins will have to decide after the season whether to exercise the 2011 option on the contract of Michael Cuddyer.

Pioneer Press