June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Webb Isn't Interested In Pay Cut
Brandon Webb isn't interested in taking a pay cut to remain with the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Republic

Marlins Could Give Johnson Four-Year Deal
The Marlins plan to offer pitcher Josh Johnson a multiyear contract this winter.

Miami Herald

Phils Send Ruiz Home With Wrist Injury
The Phillies have sent catcher Carlos Ruiz back to Philadelphia to have his sprained left wrist examined.

ESPN

Mom: Bradley Loves Baseball
Milton Bradley's mother says that her son absolutely loves baseball, but a number of factors affected his focus this season.

ESPN

Cox Blasts Report, Says He'll Be Back In 2010
Bobby Cox has strongly denied a discord with GM Frank Wren.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Greinke Now Comfortable With Media Attention
Zack Greinke has become the clear favorite to win the American League Cy Young award and has grown accustomed to the media attention.

Kansas City Star

Schilling Won't Run For Senate Seat
Curt Schilling won't run for Edward M. Kennedy's seat in the U.S. Senate.

Yahoo! Sports

Dye Knows Days With Sox Are Numbered
Jermaine Dye knows that he may be playing in his final games with the White Sox.

Chicago Sun-Times

'Everyday' Eddie Thinking About Retirement
Rangers reliever Eddie Guardado is thinking about retiring at the end of the season.

MLBlogs Network

Jenks Done For Remainder Of 2009
White Sox closer Bobby Jenks is done for the season.

ESPN

Twins Give Gardenhire 700th Win
The Twins defeated the White Sox 8-6 on Tuesday night to give manager Ron Gardenhire his 700th win.

ESPN

Reynolds Breaks His Own Strikeout Record
Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds broke his own strikeout record on Tuesday night.

ESPN

Yankees Become First To Clinch Berth
The Yankees became the first team to clinch a playoff berth on Tuesday night.

ESPN

D-Backs Could Give Webb Incentive-Laden Deal
The Diamondbacks could approach Brandon Webb about restructuring his $8.5 million option for 2010.

Arizona Republic

Girardi: Joba Needs To 'Step It Up'
Yankees manager Joe Girardi admitted on Monday night that pitcher Joba Chamberlain needs to step it up as the season draws to a close.

New York Post

Edwin Jackson May Be Tipping Pitches
Tigers pitcher Edwin Jackson has struggled lately and there have been whispers that he's tipping pitches.

Detroit Free-Press

Sotomayor To Throw First Pitch In New York
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor will throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium this weekend.

ESPN

Cardinals Void Prospect's Contract
The Cardinals have voided the contract of Dominican prospect Wagner Mateo after a failed physical.

ESPN

Wedge Expects To Remain With Indians
Indians manager Eric Wedge isn't worried about his future with the team.

ESPN

Francoeur: Marquis Wants To Pitch For Mets
Mets outfielder Jeff Francoeur says that Rockies pitcher Jason Marquis wants to pitch for the Mets next season.

New York Post

Yankees Scouting Twins Just In Case
The Yankees are scouting the Twins, who would likely be their first-round opponent if Minnesota is able to catch Detroit in the AL Central.

Pioneer Press

Source: Former Agent In Bidding For Rangers
A former big-time baseball agent is in the bidding to buy the Texas Rangers, sources told the Dallas Morning News.

Dallas Morning News

Millwood Reaches $12M Innings Incentive
Texas pitcher Kevin Millwood has appeared in enough innings to guarantee himself a $12 million contract in 2010.

ESPN

Span Hit In Head With Pitch
Twins outfielder Denard Span was hit in the head with a pitch against the White Sox on Monday night.

ESPN

Union May File Bradley Grievance
The Major League Baseball Players Association is considering filing a grievance to challenge the Cubs' suspension of outfielder Milton Bradley.

ESPN

Pettitte: Yankees Have Hit 'Lull'
The Yankees failed to clinch a playoff berth for the second straight day on Monday.

ESPN

Sanchez Isn't Assuming Giants Will Pick Up Option
Freddy Sanchez has played in just 24 games with the Giants since arriving in a trade from the Pirates.

Contra Costa Times

Astros Fire Manager Cecil Cooper
The Astros have fired manager Cecil Cooper.

Yahoo! Sports

Torre Noncommittal About Second Basemen
Dodgers manager Joe Torre is noncommittal about who will start at second base down the stretch.

Los Angeles Times

Pirates Expected To Target Ankiel
The Pirates are expected to pursue free-agent center fielder Rick Ankiel this winter.

Post-Gazette