July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Valentine May Be Leading Candidate For Marlins
A source says Bobby Valentine is the leading candidate to replace Fredi Gonzalez.

New York Daily News

Orioles, Showalter Meet For Three Hours
The Orioles met with Buck Showalter on Wednesday, while Bobby Valentine pulled his name from consideration.

ESPN

Strasburg Dominant Again, But Suffers First Loss
Stephen Strasburg has a 1.78 ERA through four starts.

ESPN

Hamilton Takes Day Off Amid Hitting Streak
Josh Hamilton is hitting .485 over his last 17 games.

ESPN

Gonzalez Now Free To Replace Bobby Cox
Fredi Gonzalez was fired on Wednesday by the Marlins, but he could be managing the Braves in 2011.

MLB.com

Burnett Takes Responsibility For Struggles
A.J. Burnett has struggled and hasn't had the chance to work with Dave Eiland, who is out with a personal issue.

New York Daily News

Holliday Enjoying Success In No. 2 Hole
The Cardinals have won five out of seven since moving Matt Holliday to the number two slot ahead of Albert Pujols.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Astros Begin Youth Movement
Manager Brad Mills had three rookies in the starting lineup Tuesday and figures to keep them there awhile.

Houston Chronicle

McGowan Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Dustin McGowan underwent surgery for a torn rotator cuff and will miss at least the end of this season.

Toronto Sun

Boston Interested In Adam Everett
Adam Everett was designated for assignment by the Tigers.

WEEI

Marlins Fire Fredi Gonzalez
The Florida Marlins fired manager Fredi Gonzalez on Wednesday.

AP

Beltran To Play Class A Game Thursday
Carlos Beltran could return right after the All-Star break.

ESPN

Mets Might Send Maine To Minors
John Maine doesn't have the service time to refuse an assignment to the minors.

New York Daily News

Macha Says Hoffman Could Return As Closer
The Brewers have been using a rookie as their closer.

ESPN

Moyer Gives Up Record-Tying 505th Homer
Jamie Moyer has served up 505 home runs in his lengthy career.

ESPN

Mark DeRosa Done For Season
Mark DeRosa has been out since May 9th with a left wrist injury.

ESPN

Hamilton Plans To Skip Home Run Derby
Josh Hamilton put on a show at the 2008 Home Run Derby in New York.

ESPN

Yankees Still Covet Hitting Over Pitching
The Yankees could be looking for a third baseman to help relieve the stress on Alex Rodriguez.

ESPN

Astros Willing To Absorb Part Of Oswalt's Salary
Houston is willing to absorb part of the $31 million Roy Oswalt is owed over the next two seasons to facilitate a trade.

FOX Sports

White Sox Go From Sellers To Buyers
The White Sox had won six straight games through Monday night.

ESPN

Jays Won't Get Snider Back Soon
Travis Snider hit six home runs in 33 games.

MLB.com

Phillies Designate Dobbs For Assignment
Philadelphia needed to make room for Jimmy Rollins.

Todd Zolecki/MLB.com

Indians Recall Joe Smith From Triple-A Columbus
Joe Smith was on Cleveland's Opening Day roster.

ESPN

Orioles Acquire Jake Fox From Athletics
Baltimore has added infielder-outfielder Jake Fox.

ESPN

Santana Wants Mets To Get Another Ace
Johan Santana and Francisco Rodriguez want the Mets to acquire another elite pitcher.

New York Post

Cubs In No Rush To Determine Cashner's Role
The Cubs don't know whether Andrew Cashner will be a starter or a reliever in the future.

Chicago Tribune

Nationals Send Lannan To Double-A
John Lannan was Washington's Opening Day starter.

ESPN

Blue Jays Cut Edwin Encarnacion
Edwin Encarnacion hit just .200 with 22 RBIs this season.

ESPN

Matthews Jr. Near Minor League Deal With Reds
The Mets released Gary Matthews Jr. last week.

ESPN

Yankees Will Skip Phil Hughes
Phil Hughes is 10-1 with a 3.17 ERA through 82 1/3 innings.

ESPN