July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Boston Hasn't Shut Door On Bay, But His Tenure Likely Over
The Red Sox have all but moved on past Jason Bay.

Providence Journal

Orioles Enter Bidding For Holliday
As they did last winter with Mark Teixeira, the Orioles are trying to be players in free agency.

FoxSports

Dodgers Working On Trade For Harang
The Dodgers have zeroed in on Aaron Harang to improve their rotation.

Los Angeles Times

Atkins Signs Deal With Baltimore
Garrett Atkins has signed a one-year, $4-million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.

Denver Post

Halladay, Lee Trade Finally Official
Roy Halladay is now a member of the Phillies.

MLB.com

Yankees Discussing Bronx Return With Nick Johnson
The Yankees and Nick Johnson are talking about teaming up again on a one-year deal.

New York Post

Dodgers Sign Carroll, Ayala
The Dodgers agreed to terms with Jamey Carroll and Luis Ayala.

Los Angeles Times

Lowell Deal Could Be Finalized At Any Time
Mike Lowell is still a member of the Red Sox, but that could change at any moment.

Boston Herald

Royals Aren't Possible Suitor For Bradley
Milton Bradley is unlikely to land in Kansas City.

ESPN

Red Sox 'Working Hard' To Get Gonzalez
The Red Sox could offer up Clay Buchholz and/or Jacoby Ellsbury for Adrian Gonzalez.

FOX Sports

Epstein Hints That Bay Is Done In Boston
Theo Epstein said on Wednesday that whoever signs Jason Bay will get a quality player and person.

ESPN

Molina Sticking To Demand For Three-Year Deal
Bengie Molina is adamant about getting a three-year deal.

ESPN

Mets Continue Serious Talks With Bay
The Mets haven't changed their four-year, $65 million offer to Jason Bay.

ESPN

Home Runs To Be Celebrated By Jumping Marlin At New Ballpark
Hanley Ramirez will likely trigger the jumping marlin most frequently.

Sun-Sentinel

Wells Optimistic Jays Have Improved Themselves
Vernon Wells has yet to reach the playoffs.

Globe and Mail

Freese Driving With Blood Alcohol Level Of 0.232
David Freese was arrested on DUI charges.

Post-Dispatch

Marquis Interested In Nationals
Jason Marquis wants to tutor Washington's young pitcher.

MLB.com

Source: Hicks Picks Greenberg-Ryan Bid For Control Of Rangers
Nolan Ryan's group has reportedly won a bid to control the Rangers.

Dallas Morning News

Mets Close To Signing Japanese Reliever
The Mets are believed to be close to signing Japanese reliever Ryota Igarashi to a two-year deal.

New York Times

Damon Ready To Look Elsewhere
Johnny Damon is ready to look at teams other than the Yankees.

New York Post

MLB Sets Up Mechanism That Could Ban DH
Tony La Russa listed the designated hitter rule as something the committee with look at.

Chicago Tribune

Reyes Says He'll Be Healthy In 2010
Jose Reyes says he'll be ready for the 2010 season.

New York Daily News

Minaya Comfortable Despite Lack Of Big Deals
Omar Minaya says that the timing hasn't been right.

ESPN

Red Sox To Introduce Lackey, Cameron
Boston will meet John Lackey and Mike Cameron on Wednesday.

ESPN

Mets Offer Escobar Minor-League Deal
The Mets have reportedly offered Kelvim Escobar a contract.

New York Daily News

Dodgers Could Target Pineiro
The Dodgers could target free-agent pitcher Joel Pineiro with some of the money they have freed up.

Twitter (Buster Olney)

Phillies Finalize Deal With Gload
Ross Gload is officially a member of the Phillies.

ESPN

Chapman Works Out For 15 Teams
As many as 15 teams watched Aroldis Chapman throw on Tuesday.

ESPN

Cardinals Leaning Towards Five-Year Offer To Holliday
The Cardinals want to re-sign Matt Holliday, but don't want to give him more than five years.

ESPN

Agent: Lee Didn't Force Way Out Of Philadelphia
Cliff Lee's agent says that the pitcher didn't force his way out of Philadelphia.

ESPN