May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Rangers Sold For $570 Million
Nolan Ryan's group bought the Rangers for $570 million.

Sports Illustrated

Wakefield Plans On Being One Of Boston's Starters
Tim Wakefield plans on winning back his spot in Boston's rotation.

CSNNE

Dodgers Re-Sign Brad Ausmus
Brad Ausmus was more than serviceable as Russell Martin's backup in 2009.

Yahoo! Sports

Santana's Rehab Is On Schedule
Johan Santana is already thinking about Opening Day.

New York Post

Yankees Can't Afford Damon
Johnny Damon appears to officially be done in New York.

ESPN

Thome, Twins Agree To One-Year Deal
Veteran Jim Thome and the Twins agreed Tuesday to a one-year, $1.5M deal.

ESPN.com

Garland Agrees To Deal With San Diego
The Padres and pitcher Jon Garland agreed to a one-year $5.3M deal on Tuesday.

ESPN.com

Report: Dawson To Enter Hall As Expo
Andre Dawson sent a text message to the Chicago Tribune on Tuesday saying that he will enter the Hall of Fame as a Montreal Expo.

ESPN.com

Dodgers Re-Sign Ronnie Belliard
Ronnie Belliard excelled with the Dodgers in 2009.

ESPN

Manuel Wishes Phillies Still Had Cliff Lee
Charlie Manuel wishes there had been a way for the Phillies to land Roy Halladay and hold onto Cliff Lee.

ESPN

Yankees Make Trade For Greg Golson
The New York Yankees today acquired outfielder Greg Golson from the Texas Rangers in exchange for minor league infielder Mitch Hilligoss.

RealGM Staff Report

Twins Could Be An Option For Thome
The White Sox ruled out adding Jim Thome on Monday.

Star Tribune

Cardinals Aren't Interested In Edmonds
Jim Edmonds is speaking with two teams.

Globe-Democrat

Cubs Sign Xavier Nady To One-Year Deal
Xavier Nady will bolster Chicago's outfield.

ESPN

Sheets, A's Agree To Deal
Sources claim that Oakland has agreed to terms with Ben Sheets on a one-year deal.

ESPN

A's Want To Sign Sheets Or Damon
Oakland has some money to spend on the free agent market.

Oakland Tribune

Mets Still Considering Smoltz
The Mets would use John Smoltz as a starter.

New York Daily News

Wang Looking For Major-League Offer
Chien-Ming Wang wants a spot in a Major League rotation.

FOX Sports

Ernie Banks Asks Sosa To Come Clean
Ernie Banks wants Sammy Sosa to address steroid allegations.

ESPN

Dave Bush Returns To Milwaukee
Dave Bush has signed a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Brewers.

ESPN

Angels Sign Izturis To Three-Year, $10M Deal
The Angels have avoided arbitration with Maicer Izturis.

ESPN

Ankiel Will Play Center Field For Royals
The Royals are switching up their outfield rotation.

ESPN

Loretta Retires, Joins Padres Front Office
Mark Loretta played for 15 seasons.

ESPN

Thome Not Retuning To White Sox
Manager Ozzie Guillen has informed Jim Thome that the White Sox will not be offering him a chance to return for the 2010 season.

ESPN.com

Upton Open To Long-Term Deal With Tampa
B.J. Upton is headed for an arbitration hearing, but he's open to a long-term deal with the Rays.

MLB.com

Officials Wonder If Rays Could Move To Jersey Or Connecticut
The Rays doesn't have a definite future in Tampa.

MLB.com

Sheets Seeking $8 Million Deal
Ben Sheets may have raised his value with a strong workout.

Sports Illustrated

Jackson Will Have Chance To Replace Granderson In Detroit
Austin Jackson is going to get playing time in Detroit.

MLB.com

Tejada's Transition To Third Won't Be Easy
Miguel Tejada doesn't have an easy road ahead as he learns to play third base.

Baltimore Sun

Rangers Add Colby Lewis To 40-Man Roster
Colby Lewis is getting closer to a return to the Major Leagues.

ESPN