July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Uggla Wants To Stay At Second Base
Dan Uggla will resist plans to move him to third base or the outfield.

Yahoo!

Detroit, Milwaukee Discuss Edwin Jackson
The Brewers could make a move for Edwin Jackson.

Journal Sentinel

Brewers Decline Option On Braden Looper
The Brewers have decided not to pick up the $6.5 million option for 2010 on the contract of right-hander Braden Looper.

Journal Sentinel

Scioscia Expects To Beat Yankees In 2010 Even If They Spend $350M
Mike Scoscia was asked on Thursday if he thinks the Yankees could 'buy another championship' next season.

Orange County Register

Jeter Films Homeless Man Cameo In Ferrell/Wahlberg Movie
Derek Jeter filmed a cameo this week as a homeless person in a new movie starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg.

DListed.com

Baltimore Working On Uggla Trade
Dan Uggla may move to the American League.

FoxSports

Rangers Interested In Guerrero
The Rangers are interested in Vladimir Guerrero.

FoxSports

Pittsburgh Open To Moving Ryan Doumit
The Pirates could move Ryan Doumit.

FoxSports

Boston Meets With Lackey's Agent
The Red Sox are actively pursuing John Lackey.

Boston Herald

Yankees To Make Push For Granderson
Curtis Granderson will be one of the more coveted players in the trade market.

New York Post

John Wetteland Hospitalized
Mariners coach and former MLB closer John Wetteland was hospitalized Thursday for what officials called mental health issues.

Sporting News

Lackey Would Be Lucky To Get Burnett-Like Deal
A.J. Burnett got an $82.5 million deal in 2008.

Sports Illustrated

Orioles Could Bring Bedard Back
The Orioles are looking for help in their rotation.

Baltimore Sun

Figgins Could Be Alternative To Damon For Yankees
The Yankees have alternatives if they consider Johnny Damon's price to be too high.

FOX Sports

Atlanta Looking At Second-Tier Sluggers
The Braves desperately need to add a power bat.

FOX Sports

Nationals Looking At Gonzalez, Everett For Shortstop
The Nationals are looking for a shortstop.

FOX Sports

Mets Looking To Trade Luis Castillo
Luis Castillo's contract could make him tough to trade.

New York Daily News

Hudson, Braves Agree To $28M Deal
The Braves have a wealth of starting pitching.

ESPN

Royals Sign Wilson Betemit To Minor League Deal
The Kansas City Royals have agreed to terms with infielder Wilson Betemit.

Press Release

Agent: Japan Isn't Option For Matsui
Hideki Matsui will play in the Major Leagues next season.

New York Daily News

Yankees, Red Sox Could Compete For Halladay
It remains to be seen if Toronto will put Roy Halladay on the block.

New York Daily News

Red Sox Preparing Offer To Matsui
Boston will likely offer Hideki Matsui a multi-year contract.

ESPN

Twins, Mauer To Begin Negotiating
Joe Mauer has begun negotiating with the Twins.

Pioneer Press

Reds Won't Trade Joey Votto
Cincinnati's payroll will decrease in 2010.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Matt Williams Joins D-Backs Coaching Staff
Matt Williams is joining Arizona's coaching staff.

ESPN

Authorities Rescue Zambrano's Mother
She was involved in a three-day kidnapping ordeal.

ESPN

Fontenot Earns Last Spot In Arbitration
Mike Fontenot beat out Adam Jones and Micah Owings for an arbitration spot.

ESPN

Source: Riggleman To Manage Nationals
A source has told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian that Jim Riggleman will be named the new manager of the Nationals on Thursday.

ESPN

Edwin Jackson Put On Trade Market Again
Edwin Jackson could be dealt for the second consecutive winter.

FoxSports

Mets 'Absolutely' Interested In Figgins
The Mets are high on Chone Figgins.

New York Post