July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Indians Get Talbot To Complete Shoppach Deal
The Indians have landed Mitch Talbot to complete a trade with the Rays.

ESPN

Duchscherer To Make Decision Soon
Justin Duchscherer is expected to sign with a team within a week.

ESPN

Exec: Bay In 'Holding Pattern'
Jason Bay appears content to wait for a better, longer offer.

ESPN

Mets Have Inquired About Pedro Martinez
The Mets are considering bringing back Pedro Martinez.

ESPN

Braves Talking To Marlins About Uggla
The Braves are interested in Dan Uggla, Nick Swisher and Johnny Damon.

FoxSports

Marquis Agrees To $15M Deal With Nationals
Jason Marquis will hope to solidify the Washington starting rotation.

ESPN

Cardinals Not Afraid Of Eight-Year Deal With Holliday
The Cardinals could have Matt Holliday under contract for the next eight seasons.

Post Dispatch

Yankees Inquire On Zambrano
The Yankees are searching for a starter.

New York Post

Marlins Make Chapman Five-Year Offer
The Marlins have offered free-agent left-hander Aroldis Chapman a five-year contract.

MLB.com

Cust Still An Option For Oakland
The Athletics could re-sign Jack Cust.

San Francisco Chronicle

Rolen Deal Could Mean Move For Francisco
Scott Rolen will anchor down third base for the Reds for a while.

MLBlogs Network

Darren Oliver Near Deal With Rangers
Darren Oliver is close to returning to the Rangers.

ESPN

Dempster A Fan Of Bradley-Silva Deal
Ryan Dempster likes the addition of Carlos Silva.

Chicago Tribune

Tigers Sign Pitcher And Catcher
The Tigers have added Andy Bouchie and Phil Dumatrait.

Detroit Free-Press

Cubs Among Those Interested In Chapman
The Cubs are in the Aroldis Chapman race.

Chicago Tribune

Hart, McCutchen Options For Pittsburgh's Bullpen
The Pirates have a host of young arms.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Cubs Could Deal With Yankees For Outfielder
Melky Cabrera or Brett Gardner could be a fit for the Cubs.

New York Daily News

DeRosa May Have Lowered Asking Price
Mark DeRosa was initially asking for $10 million annually.

Boston Globe

Bay's Agent Tried To Rekindle Talks With Red Sox
Jason Bay's agent tried to restart talks with the Red Sox even after the club signed Mike Cameron.

New York Daily News

Oakland, Crisp Reportedly Close To Deal
The Athletics are close to signing Coco Crisp.

ESPN

Lowell Needs Surgery, Trade Dead
Mike Lowell needs thumb surgery and will remain in Boston.

ESPN

Bradley Grateful For Fresh Start In Seattle
The Mariners are giving Milton Bradley yet another chance.

MLB.com

Phillies Looking Towards Bullpen
The Phillies are focused on the bullpen now.

MLB.com

Mets Feel They Are Alone In Chase For Bay
The Mets don't think any other team is seriously interested in Jason Bay.

New York Daily News

Garland Could Land In Washington
The Nationals could sign Jon Garland.

Twitter (Ken Rosenthal)

Lowell Undergoes Physical In Texas
Mike Lowell has finally undergone a physical.

ESPN

Nationals Looking At Winn
Randy Winn would give Washington flexibility in the outfield.

ESPN Insider

Reds Give Rolen Two-Year Extension
The Reds and 3B Scott Rolen agreed Saturday to a two-year contract extension that guarantees him an additional $13M.

AP

Pirates Sign Javier Lopez
The Pirates have signed left-hander Javier Lopez to a one-year contract.

Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Boston Offered Holliday $82.5M Before Signing Lackey
The Red Sox offered Matt Holliday an $82.5 million deal before signing John Lackey.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch