July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers Won't Refund Fans For Playoff Tickets Until November
The Rangers won't refund fans that purchased playoff tickets until November.

Dallas Morning News

Nationals Set To Focus On Hiring Manager
The Nationals are ready to begin focusing on finding a manager.

Washington Post

Webb Still Isn't Interested In Extension
Brandon Webb told the Diamondbacks on Wednesday that he still isn't interested in a contract extension.

Arizona Republic

Bob Melvin Interviews With Astros
The Astros met with former Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin about their vacant managerial position on Friday.

ESPN

Ronan Tynan's Anti-Semitic Comments Cost Him 'God Bless America Gig'
Ronan Tynan made anti-Seimitic remarks to a Jewish doctor seeking an apartment in his building.

IrishCentral.com

Sabathia Will Play RBI Baseball If Rain Delays Game 1
CC Sabathia's favorite player in RBI baseball is Bert Blyleven.

New York Times

Tattoo Parlor Offering Free Phillies 'P' Ink
Phillies' fans can get the team's logo tattooed on their body at no charge.

Philadelphia Daily News

Cardinals Surprised Pujols' Extension Comments
The Cardinals were hoping Albert Pujols would be more amicable to a longterm contract extension.

Post-Dispatch

Abreu Rejects $16M Offer From Angels
The Angels offered outfielder Bobby Abreu a two-year, $16 million contract, but he rejected the deal.

Twitter (Jon Heyman)

Yankees Add Guzman, Drop Hinske From Roster
The Yankees have added speedster Freddy Guzman to their roster for the ALCS.

New York Times

Strasburg Could Begin Season In Rotation
Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is scheduled to pitch in Arizona on Friday.

Chicago Tribune

Tigers' Guillen: I Want To Play Everyday
Carlos Guillen has changed positions three times in the last two years.

MLB.com

Reyes Has Surgery, Will Begin Rehab
Mets shortstop Jose Reyes has finally had surgery to repair a torn hamstring tendon behind his right knee.

ESPN

Indians Consider Acta For Vacancy
The Indians are considering former Nationals manager Manny Acta for their managerial vacancy.

ESPN

Phillies Beat Dodgers In NLCS Opener
Closer Brad Lidge finished the Phillies' 8-6 win over the Dodgers on Thursday night in Los Angeles.

AP

A-Rod Finds Happiness On And Off Field
Unlike other relationships involving athletes and celebrities, Kate Hudson appears to have had a positive influence on Alex Rodriguez.

MLB.com

Red Sox Trying To Re-Sign Saito For Less
The Red Sox are trying to keep Takashi Saito while paying him less than the $6 million option.

Boston Globe

Will Clark Unlikely To Become Giants' New Hitting Coach
With Carney Lansford fired by the Giants as their hitting coach, Will Clark has been mentioned as a potential replacement, at least by the media.

San Francisco Chronicle

Sabathia Came To New York For Chances Win A Championship
CC Sabathia was not only offered $161 million by the Yankees, but also an excellent chance to compete for a World Series on an annual basis.

Los Angeles Times

Philadelphia Will Start Pedro In Game 2
Pedro Martinez will start Game 2 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.

Los Angeles Times

Dodgers' Owners In Midst Of Messy Divorce
Frank Mcourt and his wife Jamie are divorcing.

FoxSports

Pujols In No Rush To Sign Extension With Cards
Albert Pujols is more concerned with a chance to win another World Series than money.

ESPN

Has Owner Jeff Wilpon Become Mets' General Manager?
Peter Gammons claims Omar Minaya is the Mets' general manager in name only.

New York Post

Red Sox Don't Have MLB-Ready High-Level Prospects
Boston's run of high-level prospects being promoted to the big league team appears to hitting a lull.

Boston Globe

LaPorta Likely To Miss Beginning Of 2010
Matt LaPorta underwent surgery on his left big toe and left hip this week.

Plain Dealer

Cubs Appear Poised To Steal Rangers' Hitting Coach
Rudy Jaramillo has rejected a one-year offer to return as Rangers hitting coach.

Chicago Tribune

Tigers Want To Lock Up Verlander Through First Year Of Free Agency
The Tigers are preparing to offer Justin Verlander a multi-year extension.

Detroit News

Boston Likely To Pursue Rich Harden
Boston appears interested in signing Rich Harden.

Boston Herald

Giants Fire Hitting Coach Carney Lansford
The Giants will not renew hitting coach Carney Lansford's contract for next season.

AP

Astros Begin Long List Of Managerial Interviews
Dave Clark and Al Pedrique were interviewed by Houston on Wednesday.

MLB.com