July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Dodgers Done Pursuing Harang
Aaron Harang is no longer an option for the Dodgers.

MLBlogs Network

Byrd Close To Deal With Cubs
The Cubs are close to landing Marlon Byrd.

Dallas Mornings News

Lawsuit Against Sosa Thrown Out
A lawsuit by a business seeking $203,000 from Sammy Sosa has been thrown out by a Dominican Republic prosecutor.

ESPN

LaRoche Unhappy Braves Haven't Called
Adam LaRoche is not happy that the Atlanta Braves have not contacted him regarding an extension with the club.

Atlanta Journal Constitution

DeRosa Won't Wait Around For Cardinals
Mark DeRosa isn't going to wait around for the Cardinals to re-sign him.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Seattle Wants To Trade Morrow For Hitter
The Mariners are looking to bolster their hitting.

FOX Sports

Mariners, Gutierrez Discussing Extension
The Mariners are moving towards a contract extension with center fielder Franklin Gutierrez.

FOX Sports

Varitek OK With Reserve Role
Jason Varitek is transitioning into a new role.

ESPN

Lowell To Have Physical Over Weekend
Mike Lowell is expected to finally undergo a physical this weekend.

ESPN

Phillies Pick Up $8.5M Option On Rollins
Jimmy Rollins will make $8.5 million in 2011.

ESPN

Giants 'Unlikely' To Land Uggla
Dan Uggla isn't likely to land in San Francisco.

ESPN

Yankees Reach Agreement With Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson will sign a one-year deal worth $5.5 million.

AP

Cubs Trade Bradley To Mariners For Silva
The Chicago Cubs have traded Milton Bradley to Seattle for Carlos Silva.

ESPN.com

Damon Ready To Move On, Giants Could Be Landing Spot
With the Yankees closing in on Nick Johnson, Johnny Damon may be playing elsewhere in 2010.

New York Daily News

Holliday Unlikely To Sign By Christmas
The Orioles are reportedly the Cardinals' main competition to re-sign Matt Holliday.

MLB.com

Lowell-To-Rangers Deal Now 50-50
The Red Sox and Rangers are still pouring over medical charts before finalizing the Mike Lowell trade.

Providence Journal

Hal Steinbrenner: Yankees Aren't 'Done Yet'
Hal Steinbrenner says that the Yankees are still looking to make moves.

ESPN

Halladay's Option Year Isn't Guaranteed
Roy Halladay will need to pitch 225 innings in 2013 in order to have his 2014 option for $20 million vested.

Philadelphia Daily News

Orioles Reach Agreement With Mike Gonzalez
The Orioles have reached a preliminary agreement on a two-year, $12 million contract with pitcher Mike Gonzalez.

ESPN

Lee Thought He'd Finished Career In Philadelphia
Cliff Lee thought he'd retire with the Phillies.

ESPN

Granderson Takes No. 14 With Yankees
Curtis Granderson will wear No. 14 for the Yankees.

ESPN

Mets Agree With Japanese Reliever Igarashi On $3M, 2-Year Deal
The Mets and 30-year-old Ryota Igarashi agreed to a 2-year deal on Thursday.

AP

Red Sox Unlikely To Trade For Gonzalez
The Red Sox and Padres are unlikely to consummate an offseason trade centered on Adrian Gonzalez.

Boston Herald

Nationals Not Interested In Dealing Adam Dunn
Despite the Nationals' apparent needs all over the diamond, Adam Dunn is not being shopped.

FoxSports

Nolasco, Marlins Avoid Arbitration
The Marlins and Ricky Nolsaco have reached agreement on a one-year, $3.8 million contract.

MLB.com

Jose Arredondo Stabbed In Domincan Republic
Jose Arredondo was stabbed in Dominican Republic this week.

Orange County Register

Yankees Close To Deal With Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson could once again be a member of the Yankees by Friday morning.

New York Post

A-Rod's Hip Won't Need Further Surgery
Alex Rodriguez's checkup revealed positive news.

MLB.com

Beeston Praises Anthopoulos For Halladay Trade
Alex Anthopoulos did about as well as possible in dealing Roy Halladay.

Toronto Star

Jays Sign Catcher John Buck
John Buck will make $2 million in 2010.

Toronto Star