June 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Red Sox Have Costliest Beer Per Ounce
Fans must shell out $7.25 for a 12 ounce beer at Fenway Park.

Wall Street Journal

Gaston: Barajas Isn't Returning In 2010
Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston doesn't expect soon-to-be free agent catcher Rod Barajas to return to the club next season.

Toronto Sun

Nationals Have Long List Of FA Targets
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has compiled a list of free agent targets for the winter.

Washington Post

B.J. Upton Still Wants To Play This Year
Rays outfielder B.J. Upton is dealing with ankle issues, but still wants to play this season.

Tampa Tribune

Streaker Gets One-Year Ban From Citi Field
A streaker that interrupted a game at Citi Field on May 12 has gotten a one-year ban from the ballpark.

ESPN

Soriano Wants Surgery 'Sooner Than Later'
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano wants to have surgery "sooner than later," which should end his season.

ESPN

Pettitte Will Only Return To Yanks Or Dodgers?
Many believe that Andy Pettitte will either re-sign with the Yankees or retire this winter.

ESPN

Varitek Probably Won't Return To Boston
The Red Sox have a $5 million option for 2010 on the contract of Jason Varitek.

MLB.com

Manuel Upset With Play Of Phillies
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel expressed frustration after the team's loss to the Nationals on Thursday.

Yahoo! Sports

Sheffield Might Return To Mets Soon
Gary Sheffield could make a surprising return to the Mets before the season is over.

New York Post

Chipper Jones Could Retire After 2010
Braves third baseman Chipper Jones could retire after next season if he has another frustrating campaign.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Jeter Trying To 'Enjoy The Moment'
Derek Jeter is set to surpass Lou Gehrig on New York's all-time hit list Friday night.

New York Post

Gil Meche Likely Done For Season
Royals pitcher Gil Meche is probably done for the season because of a shoulder problem.

ESPN

Phillies Remove Lidge From Closer Duties
Brad Lidge has been demoted as closer of the Phillies.

MLB.com

Hunter Wins Branch Rickey Award
Torri Hunter is the winner of the Branch Rickey Award in recognition of his work with kids in the community.

Yahoo!

Wang Hopes To Remain With Yankees, Cashman Not Sure
Chien-Ming Wang will be eligible for arbitration this winter, but it is unlikely that the Yankees will be open to that idea.

Journal News

Millwood Just Eight Innings Away From $12M
If Kevin Millwood logs eight more innings, his $12 million contract for next year automatically kicks in.

Star-Telegram

Doc Gooden Gets Job With Newark Bears
Dwight Gooden has been hired as senior vice president of the Atlantic League franchise.

MLB.com

Getting Out Of AL East Extended Embree's Career
Alan Embree believes getting out of the brutal American League East has helped him remain in the game.

Denver Post

Rogers Centre Hosts Its Smallest Crowd In History
Cito Gaston said the Jays need the support of their fans.

ESPN

Lincecum 'Pretty Confident' In Monday Return
Tim Lincecum isn't worried about coming back from his freak back injury.

Mercury News

Jeter Ties Gehrig's All-Time Hits Mark
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter tied Lou Gehrig's franchise record for hits on Wednesday night.

ESPN

Torre: Manny Isn't Done
Dodgers manager Joe Torre has come to the defense of his left fielder.

Los Angeles Times

Yogi Still Believes He Has Jeter Beat
Derek Jeter surpassed legendary catcher Yogi Berra for third place on the Yankees' all-time games played list Monday.

New York Times

Melvin: It Would Be Hard To Deal Fielder
Brewers general manager Doug Melvin admitted recently that it would be hard to trade first baseman Prince Fielder.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Joba Isn't Lock To Pitch In ALDS
The Yankees appear primed for the postseason, but Joba Chamberlain isn't a lock to pitch in the ALDS.

New York Post

Guillen Wants Garcia To Pitch For Chicago
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen wants to see pitcher Freddy Garcia with the team next season.

Chicago Sun-Times

Samardzija Doesn't Miss Football
The NFL season will kickoff on Thursday, but Cubs pitcher Jeff Samardzija doesn't miss the game.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rival Scout Believes Dodgers Better With Pierre Over Manny
A rival talent evaluator believes that the Dodgers are better with Juan Pierre in the lineup.

ESPN

Four Arrested For Stealing Ripken Monument
Four men have been arrested for stealing a large aluminum No. 8 that commemorates Orioles great Cal Ripken outside Camden Yards.

ESPN