July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Brewers Still Interested In Retaining Looper
Braden Looper may not be done in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Uggla Isn't High On Baltimore's List
The Orioles aren't likely to pursue Dan Uggla.

Baltimore Sun

Figgins Might Be Too Expensive For Phillies
Chone Figgins might be too pricey for the Phillies.

MLB.com

Sources: Wedge Could Be Mets' Bench Coach
Eric Wedge could become the bench coach of the Mets.

FOX Sports

Brewers Wanted Starter From Pirates For Hardy
The Pirates would have landed J.J. Hardy had they been willing to deal a young starter.

FOX Sports

Teams Have Strong Interest In Willingham
The Braves are just one of the teams interested in Josh Willingham.

FOX Sports

GM: Holliday Won't Get 'Teixeira Money'
One general manager doesn't see Matt Holliday getting a $180 million contract.

Boston Globe

Mets, Red Sox Looking Into Lackey's Health
John Lackey's arm trouble is forcing teams to investigate.

MLB.com

Trading Uggla Is Marlins' Top Priority
The Marlins are looking to deal Uggla for cheaper players.

Miami Herald

Strasburg Shines In Return To Mound
Stephen Strasburg pitched well after missing a start.

MLB.com

Reds May Have To Deal Arroyo, Phillips
The Reds may be forced to trim their payroll.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Doctor: Matsui Could Play Outfield
Hideki Matsui may be able to play in the outfield on occasion in 2010.

New York Times

Execs: Minaya May Not Have Control Of Mets
Omar Minaya may not have full control of the Mets.

New York Post

Boras Blames McGwire For Holliday's Slow Start
Scott Boras threw Mark McGwire under the bus.

Chicago Tribune

Indians Looking To Deal Wood
Kerry Wood had 63 strikeouts for Cleveland.

Boston Globe

Jays GM Goes To Bat For Wells
Vernon Wells could return to form in 2010.

Boston Globe

Tigers Won't Pursue Washburn, Huff
The Tigers will not bring Jarrod Washburn or Aubrey Huff back next season.

MLive.com

Mets Haven't Ruled Out Re-Signing Delgado
The Mets will explore re-signing Carlos Delgado.

Star Ledger

Rays Still Value Upton Tremendously
The Rays are unlikely to trade B.J. Upton.

ESPN

Angels Offer Lackey $72M Deal
The latest offer that John Lackey received from the Angels was a $72 million package.

ESPN

Agent: Bay Prefers To Stay In Boston
Jason Bay wants to stay in Boston.

Providence Journal

Cubs Interested In Granderson As Well
The Cubs are interested in Curtis Granderson.

Chicago Tribune

Tigers Gauging Angels' Interest In Granderson
The Angels could acquire Curtis Granderson.

MLB.com

Toronto's Wells Has Wrist Surgery
Vernon Wells should be ready for spring training.

Yahoo! Sports

Red Sox Eye John Lackey
Boston is looking to add John Lackey.

Boston Herald

Matsui Would Be 'Disappointed' If He Doesn't Return To Yankees
Hideki Matsui wants to return to New York.

New York Daily News

Rockies Decline Option On Betancourt
Rafael Betancourt could still return to the Rockies.

ESPN

Torre Happy For Girardi, Yankees
Joe Torre is happy for his former team.

ESPN

Tigers Determining Angels' Interest In Granderson
The Angels are interested in acquiring Curtis Granderson.

MLB.com

Jack Wilson Signs $10M Extension With Seattle
Jack Wilson signed a two-year $10 million deal with Mariners.

Post-Gazette