July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Rockies Among Those Interested In Wigginton
The Orioles could receive quite a few calls about Ty Wigginton.

FOX Sports

Mets Showing Interest In Carmona
Fausto Carmona is enjoying a bounce-back year in Cleveland.

ESPN

Indians Send Huff To Triple-A Columbus
David Huff is 2-9 with a 6.04 ERA.

ESPN

Tigers Plan To Call Up Sborz
The Tigers will replace Rick Porcello on the roster with Jay Sborz.

ESPN

Bedard To Make Rookie League Start
Erik Bedard will make two starts in Arizona over the next week.

ESPN

Rays Thinking Regional For New Stadium
The Rays rank in the bottom third of baseball in terms of attendance.

ESPN

Reinsdorf: GM Will Make Call On A.J., Konerko
Jerry Reinsdorf has given full control to general manager Kenny Williams.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yankees Being 'Cautious' With A-Rod
The Yankees are handling Alex Rodriguez and his hip flexor with care.

New York Post

Saltalamacchia Open To Possible Deal
Jarrod Saltalamacchia wants to play everyday at the major league level.

Boston Globe

Astros Could Be Open To Dealing Feliz
The Astros are going to give Chris Johnson time at third base.

Houston Chronicle

Mets Could Use Mejia As Trade Bait
The Mets are sending young pitcher Jenrry Mejia to Double-A Binghamton to work as a starter.

ESPN

Drew Returning Early For Red Sox
J.D. Drew hurt his hamstring on Friday night.

ESPN

Tigers Option Porcello To Toledo
The Tigers don't know when Rick Porcello will return to Detroit.

ESPN

Ramirez: Piniella Not To Blame
Aramis Ramirez has defended manager Lou Piniella.

ESPN

Houston's Quintero Hit In Head By Bat
Humberto Quintero received seven stitches on Sunday afternoon.

ESPN

Furcal's Father Dies In Dominican Republic
Rafael Furcal's father was kicked in the chest by a horse three weeks ago.

ESPN

Mets May Shut Down Maine
John Maine isn't likely to make another rehab start in the near future.

ESPN

Marlins Looking To Forget Vuvuzela Giveaway
The Marlins gave away the soccer noisemaker of choice on Saturday night.

ESPN

Yankees Clarify Lady Gaga's Access To Team
Lady Gaga got into the Yankees clubhouse after Friday's loss to the Mets.

ESPN

Pittsburgh's Duke Will Miss Next Start
Zach Duke has a muscle strain in his elbow.

Tribune-Review

Manuel Could Be Close To Extension
The Mets are fighting for first place a month after Jerry Manuel was on the chopping block.

New York Post

Angels May Be Looking For Pitchers
The Angels may look to bolster their pitching staff over their batting order.

Los Angeles Times

Diamondbacks Won't Hold Fire Sale
Arizona already traded Conor Jackson to Oakland.

Arizona Republic

When Will Reds Shut Down Leake?
Mike Leake pitched 142 innings for Arizona State last season.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Hanley Leaves Game With Tight Hamstring
Hanley Ramirez injured his hamstring in the eighth inning on Saturday night.

ESPN

Strasburg To Get Days Off In Second Half
The Nationals want to limit Stephen Strasburg to 150-160 innings.

MLB.com

Utley Downplays Knee Soreness
Phillies first baseman Davey Lopes said last week that Chase Utley is dealing with a knee issue.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Guillen Wanted Peavy On DL
Ozzie Guillen wanted Jake Peavy to go on the DL before his complete-game shutout against the Nationals.

Chicago Tribune

Jeter A Late Scratch, Hopeful For Sunday
Derek Jeter hurt his heel running to first base on Friday night.

ESPN

Matsuzaka To Come Off DL, Face Rockies
Daisuke Matsuzaka threw 49 pitches in a simulated game on Saturday.

ESPN