July 2009 - Baseball Wiretap

Adam Lind Wins Edgar Martinez DH Award
Adam Lind of the Toronto Blue Jays has captured his first Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award.

RealGM Staff Report

White Sox Get Pierre From Dodgers
Los Angeles has dealt Juan Pierre to Chicago.

ESPN

Halladay, Phillies Reach Deal On Extension
Roy Halladay is one step closer to becoming a member of the Phillies.

ESPN

Six Teams Looking At Wang
Six teams are interested in signing free-agent pitcher Chien-Ming Wang.

New York Post

Astros Re-Sign Jason Michaels
Houston has re-signed Jason Michaels.

Houston Chronicle

Halladay Deal Is Close, But Not Done
Roy Halladay isn't a member of the Phillies yet.

ESPN

Selig Plans On-Field Study Group
Replay, umpires and pace of game could be studied.

ESPN

Capps Likes Cubs, But 12 Teams Interested
Matt Capps is becoming a hot commodity.

ESPN

Talks Heating Up Between Holliday, Cardinals
The Cardinals hope to re-sign Matt Holliday by lengthening their offer.

ESPN

Cameron, Red Sox Nearing Deal
The Red Sox are close to signing Mike Cameron.

ESPN

Angels, Matsui Agree To One-Year, $6.5M Deal
The Angels have reportedly reached a preliminary agreement on a one-year contract worth about $6.5M with Hideki Matsui.

AP

Report: A-Rod And Hudson End Relationship
Alex Rodriguez and Kate Hudson may have broken up.

MSNBC

Lowell May Need Thumb Surgery
According to a report from Peter Gammons, Mike Lowell may need surgery.

Peter Gammons/Twitter

Lackey Reaches Five-Year, $82.5M Deal With Red Sox
John Lackey will likely continue to pitch postseason baseball.

ESPN

Phillies Close On Halladay
Roy Halladay will go to the Phillies and Cliff Lee will likely head to Seattle.

SI.com

Yankees Could Fill Rotation With Sheets, Duchscherer
The Yankees are looking for at least one more starting pitcher.

New York Daily News

Jays, Phillies Talking Halladay-Lee Blockbuster
Roy Halladay has reportedly been spotted in Philadelphia.

FOX Sports

Mets, Yankees Interested In Escobar
Kelvim Escobar made just one start in 2009 because of a shoulder injury.

Twitter (Joel Sherman)

Wang In No Hurry To Sign Amid Rehab
Chien-Ming Wang became a free agent when the Yankees non-tendered him on Saturday.

ESPN

Boston Offers Chapman $15.5M Deal
Boston is believed to have offered Aroldis Chapman a contract worth $15.5 million.

ESPN

Red Sox, Yankees Get Sunday Night Opener
The Red Sox and Yankees will kick off the 2010 MLB season on Sunday, April 4th at Fenway Park.

RealGM Staff Report

Angels In Serious Talks With Matsui
Hideki Matsui is tiring of waiting for the Yankees.

ESPN

Lackey Undergoing Physical For Red Sox
John Lackey has a serious suitor in the Red Sox.

ESPN

Yankees Won't Offer Damon More Than $16M Over Two Seasons
Johnny Damon wants significantly more than the Yankees are willing to offer.

New York Daily News

Jays Keep Bautista, Sign Gathright
The Blue Jays are giving both Jose Bautista and Joey Gathright the chance to win a starting spot.

Toronto Star

Rangers To Examine Lowell's Thumb This Week
The Rangers are expected to look at Mike Lowell's thumb this week.

WEEI

Mets Want To Act Quickly With Bay
The Mets expect the Jason Bay situation to be sorted out by the end of the week.

New York Daily News

Olsen Re-Signs With Nationals
Scott Olsen has re-signed with the Nationals after being non-tendered.

ESPN

Padres, Sox Getting Nowhere With Gonzalez Talks
The Red Sox and Padres aren't close to a deal involving Adrian Gonzalez.

Boston Globe

Yankees Still Talking With Matsui
The Yankees remain in contact with Hideki Matsui.

Boston Globe