July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Johan Says Elbow Feels Fine
Johan Santana is confident in his health and the Mets.

ESPN

Giants Don't Want Posey To Change Positions
Bruce Bochy wants Buster Posey to take a few grounders at first base, but the Giants are not considering a position change.

Mercury News

Rangers Targeting Jose Molina
The Rangers are still looking for a catcher.

Star-Telegram

Cardinals, Padres Pursuing Lopez
Felipe Lopez switched agents and has fielded a host of offers.

Fox Sports

Lowell Focused On Baseball, Not Cloudy Future
Mike Lowell was a passed physical away from playing in Texas.

ESPN

Damon, White Sox Talks Haven't Progressed
Johnny Damon could land in Chicago if Detroit grows tired of waiting around.

ESPN

Girardi Expects Yankees To Repeat
The Yankees did a fair amount of shuffling this winter despite winning it all.

ESPN

Tigers, Damon Slowly Working Towards Deal
Johnny Damon still isn't close to a contract agreement with the Tigers.

Detroit News

Granderson Open To Playing Left Field
Curtis Granderson could play both left and center field for the Yankees.

New York Daily News

Sources: Mets Make Push For Barajas
The Mets want to sign Rod Barajas to a one-year deal.

FOX Sports

Bruney Loses Arbitration Case With Nats
The Nationals will pay Brian Bruney $1.5 million this season.

ESPN

Epstein: Matsuzaka's Back Issue Isn't Serious
Daisuke Matsuzaka has been forthcoming with the Red Sox.

ESPN

MRI On Jurrjens Shows No Damage
Jair Jurrjens has been prescribed a week of rest.

ESPN

McGwire Offers Steroid Apology
Mark McGwire has apologized again for his past steroid use.

ESPN

Dice-K Likely To Miss Start Of Spring
A back injury will limit Daisuke Matsuzaka this spring.

Boston Herald

Driver Guilty Of Killing Fan Outside Citizens Bank
A Cardinals fan was struck and killed in Philadelphia in July of 2008.

ESPN

Sabathia: 'Core Four' Won't Allow Letdown
The Yankees are focused on winning a 28th ring.

ESPN

Cardinals Await McGwire's Arrival At Camp
Mark McGwire is set to make his coaching debut on Wednesday.

ESPN

Papelbon Uses ALDS Loss As Motivation
Jonathan Papelbon has watched Game 3 of the ALDS about "100 times."

MLB.com

White Sox Still Alive In Damon Race
The Tigers are still the favorites to land Johnny Damon.

Sports Illustrated

Boston's Bard Looking For Bigger Role
Daniel Bard is looking for a more prominent role.

Boston Globe

Baltimore's Bergesen Hurt During Commercial
Brad Bergesen was injured during a commercial in December.

ESPN

Dodgers Looking At Gagne
The Dodgers may sign reliever Eric Gagne to a minor-league deal.

ESPN

Ross Beats Marlins, Doubles Salary
Cody Ross will earn $4.45 million in 2010.

ESPN

Source: Nationals, Wang Agree To Deal
Chien-Ming Wang is believed to finally a member of the Nationals.

ESPN

Yankees Invite Five To Spring Training
The Yankees invited two infielders and three pitchers to spring training.

Press Release

Rays Will Reduce Payroll In 2011
The Rays will be reducing payroll in 2011 when Carl Crawford likely leaves via free agency.

Tampa Tribune

Tigers, Damon Exchange Proposals
Johnny Damon is getting closer to the Tigers, but nothing is imminent.

FOX Sports

Jurrjens To Have MRI On Right Shoulder
Jair Jurrjens is experiencing soreness in his throwing shoulder.

MLB.com

Sources: Branyan, Indians Talking Closely
The Indians, Rays and Red Sox are in talks with Russell Branyan.

FOX Sports