July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Gomes Open To Being Cubs' Fourth Outfielder
Jonny Gomes would like to play in Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Werth May Not Have Future In Philadelphia
Jayson Werth may not be in Philadelphia in 2011.

Courier Post Online

Cliff Lee Jokes That He Wants A $200B Deal
Cliff Lee may only be in Seattle for one season.

ESPN

Marlins Preparing For Goodwill Trip To Iraq, Kuwait
The Marlins are looking to energize the troops.

ESPN

Giambi Close To Signing With Rockies
Jason Giambi enjoyed some success in Colorado last season.

ESPN

Jays Sign Shawn Hill To Minors Deal
Toronto has bolstered their pitching staff by signing Shawn Hill.

MLB.com

Yankees Among Teams Interested In Edmonds
Jim Edmonds wants to return to baseball and the Yankees have shown interest.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat

Mariners Aren't Done, Expect To Make Playoffs
Jack Zduriencik has Seattle looking towards the postseason.

Seattle Times

Kazmir Working Hard To Bounce Back
The Angels are hoping Scott Kazmir bounces back in 2010.

ESPN

Inge Free To Resume Baseball Activities
Brandon Inge should be ready for Spring Training.

Detroit News

Source: Phillies Sign Contreras
Philadelphia has added Jose Contreras to their pitching staff.

ESPN

A's Lose Top Prospect To Priesthood
Athletics prospect Grant Desme is retiring from the game of baseball to enter the priesthood.

ESPN

Mets Deal For Gary Matthews Jr.
Gary Matthews Jr. will patrol center field while Carlos Beltran recovers.

SI.com

Cubs Courting Gomes As Fourth Outfielder
The Cubs would use Jonny Gomes as their reserve outfielder.

Chicago Tribune

Mets Looking At Chien-Ming Wang
The Mets are among 15 teams interested in Chien-Ming Wang.

New York Daily News

Pirates, Dotel Agree To One-Year Deal
Octavio Dotel still wants to be a closer.

ESPN

Freddy Sanchez Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Freddy Sanchez had left knee surgery a few months ago as well.

ESPN

Mariners Finalize Deal With Hernandez
Felix Hernandez will be in Seattle through the 2014 season.

ESPN

Ankiel Agrees To Deal With Kansas City
Rick Ankiel agreed Thursday to a contract with the Royals for a guaranteed $3.25M.

Yahoo! Sports

Source: Phillies, Victorino Agree To Three-Year Deal
The Phillies and CF Shane Victorino have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth $22M.

ESPN.com

Nats Looking At Mike Jacobs
The Nationals are interested in signing Mike Jacobs.

MLB.com

Chavez Prepared To Move To First Or Outfield
Eric Chavez has constantly battled injuries.

Fanhouse

Blanton Signs For $24M Over Three Seasons
Joe Blanton made $5.475M in 2009.

USA Today

Cabrera Has Received Treatment For Drinking
Miguel Cabrera hasn't consumed alcohol since the final week of the 2009 season.

Detroit News

Padilla Re-Signs With Dodgers For $4M
Vicente Padilla was a valuable starter for the Dodgers during the second half of the season and the playoffs.

Los Angeles Times

Rays Optimistic About 16-Year-Old Southpaw From Czech Republic
The Rays are looking to Europe to sign players.

Tampa Tribune

Mets Turning To Smoltz, Sheets, Garland
The Mets are looking to improve their rotation.

New York Daily News

Thome Interested In White Sox Reunion
Jim Thome hasn't received much interest in free agency.

Chicago Tribune

Boston's Shortstop Hopes Eventually Rest In Jose Iglesias
Boston signed Jose Iglesias to a four-year, $8.25 million deal.

Providence Journal

Uggla Will Still Be With Marlins On Opening Day
Dan Uggla has been on the block for much of the offseason.

Miami Herald