June 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Santana Set To Test Elbow Tuesday
Johan Santana will test his surgically-repaired elbow.

ESPN

Storen Wants To Make Impression During Camp
Drew Storen wants to make Washington's Opening Day roster.

MLB.com

Guillen Says Thome May Not Like Reduced Role
Ozzie Guillen doesn't want to use a full-time DH in 2010.

Chicago Tribune

Schilling Isn't Planning A Comeback
Curt Schilling is working out, but he's not planning a comeback.

Boston Herald

Phillies Reach Three-Year Deal With Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz has been given a three-year, $9 million contract.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Astros, Byrdak Avoid Arbitration With Deal
The Astros have given Tim Byrdak a one-year deal.

ESPN

Boston Wanted Bay To Have Knee Surgery
The Red Sox wanted Jason Bay to have knee surgery after the 2009 season.

MLB.com

Rays, Upton Headed For Rough Arbitration Meeting
Just $300,000 kept the Rays and B.J. Upton from avoiding arbitration.

St. Petersburg Times

Lincoln Could Make Impact In Pittsburgh
Brad Lincoln could finally make his way to the Pirates.

Post-Gazette

Delgado May Have To Be DH
Carlos Delgado may not have the range needed for first base.

ESPN

Official: Boras Wore Down Cardinals On Holliday Deal
Scott Boras didn't give in during negotiations with the Cardinals.

ESPN

Yanks: No Deadline For Damon
Brian Cashman says that Johnny Damon hasn't been given a deadline on a decision.

New York Post

Rockies Could Fill Final Spot With Utility Man
The Rockies have one open roster spot.

Denver Post

Finances Could Force Rays To Move Crawford Or Pena
Carl Crawford or Carlos Pena may changes addresses this season.

Boston Globe

Red Sox Unlikely To Pursue Sheets
Ben Sheets doesn't look like an option for Boston.

Boston Globe

Stairs, Padres Agree On Minor League Deal
Matt Stairs will bring a veteran presence to San Diego.

ESPN

A-Rod Chokes Up Accepting Playoff MVP
Alex Rodriguez accepted an award from the granddaughter of Babe Ruth on Saturday night.

ESPN

Yankees Give Damon Weekend Deadline
Johnny Damon is being offered far less from the Yankees than he is seeking.

SI.com

Hicks Agrees To Sell Rangers To Ryan Group
Tom Hicks has agreed to sell the Rangers to a group that includes Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.

AP

Taguchi Returning To Japan
So Taguchi is returning to Japan to finish his career.

MLB.com

Report: Trainer Admits To Giving McGwire Steroids
A trainer claims that he supplied Mark McGwire with steroids.

Yahoo! Sports

Pence, Astros Agree On One-Year Deal
Hunter Pence will earn $3.5 million in 2010.

Yahoo! Sports

Report: Loretta Expected To Retire
Mark Loretta is expected to join the front office of a team.

ESPN

Chicago Expecting Big Things From Jenks
Bobby Jenks has worked hard this offseason.

Daily Herald

Dodgers Set For Two-Game Trip To Taiwan
The Dodgers will play two exhibition games in Taiwan.

ESPN

Guillen Wants Thome Decision By Sunday
Ozzie Guillen is leaving for Miami on Sunday.

ESPN

Tejada Headed Back To Baltimore
It appears Miguel Tejada has agreed to a one-year deal with the Orioles.

AP

Nationals Interested In Orlando Cabrera
The Nationals are still looking for a second baseman.

MLB.com

Vazquez: I Don't Have Much Playing Time Left
Javier Vazquez is going to go year-by-year regarding his future.

MLB.com

Thome's Chances Of Return To White Sox Sit At '50-50'
Jim Thome's future remains up in the air.

Chicago Sun-Times