July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

White Sox Making Run At Adam Dunn
The White Sox have been offering up anyone in exchange for Adam Dunn.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tulowitzki On Pace For July 28 Return
Troy Tulowitzki will play at the Triple-A and Double-A level this season.

Denver Post

Mets' Oliver Perez Close To Return
Oliver Perez has made four minor league starts.

ESPN

Ryan Sweeney Done For Season
Ryan Sweeney should be ready for spring training.

ESPN

Tigers Lose Inge To Broken Hand
Brandon Inge was hit on the hand by a pitch from Scott Feldman.

ESPN

Giants Recall Velez, Send Martinez To Fresno
The Giants recalled IF-OF Eugenio Velez from Triple-A Fresno and optioned RHP Joe Martinez to Fresno.

ESPN

Balldelli Signs With Rays
Rocco Baldelli signed a Minor League contract on Monday with Tampa Bay.

MLB.com

Red Sox Not Currently Discussing Ianetta Trade
A report linked the Red Sox with Chris Ianetta, but the team is not currently discussing a trade with the Rockies.

Providence Journal

Wily Mo Pena Signs With Padres
The Padres signed outfielder Wily Mo Pena to a minor-league contract on Monday, team sources said.

North County Times

Red Sox Farm Report: Rizzo Homers, Doubles
Anthony Rizzo went 2-for-4 with a homer and a double on Sunday.

RealGM Staff Report

Pirates Sending Penn, Chulk To Japan
Hayden Penn and Vinnie Chulk will be sent to Japanese clubs.

ESPN

Guerrero Plays LF For First Time In Career
Vladimir Guerrero played left field for the first time in his career, excluding two All-Star game appearances there.

ESPN

Escobar Hits First Career Grand Slam To Cap Toronto's Sweep Of O's
Yunel Escobar hit his first career grand slam during a six-run second inning.

ESPN

Indians DFA Hernandez To Create Spot For Jeanmar Gomez
Jeanmar Gomez was called up by Cleveland to start on Sunday against the Tigers.

ESPN

Rays 'Wont Go Near' Prince Fielder
The Rays have been mentioned as a potential landing spot for Prince Fielder ahead of the deadline.

Jeff Passan/Yahoo! Sports

Black Gets Three-Year Extension From Padres
Bud Black has a 281-297 record as manager of the Padres.

MLB.com

Isringhausen To Audition For Reds
Jason Isringhausen will audition for the Reds on Tuesday.

KFNS 590

D-Backs 'Exchange A Lot Of Rhetoric' With Trades
Interim GM Jerry Dipoto doesn't anticipate a trade for the D-Backs in the near future.

MLB.com

Yankees To Put Pettitte On DL With Groin Strain
The New York Yankees plan to place Andy Pettitte on the disabled list with a Grade 1 groin strain.

SI.com

Joba Warned Setup Man Job May Be In Jeopardy
Dave Robertson is challenging Joba Chamberlain for New York's setup role.

New York Daily News

Torre Still Undecided On Future
Joe Torre wants to wait a few months before deciding on his future.

ESPN

Lowell: Red Sox Unlikely To Release Me
Mike Lowell spent time at home in Miami recently with permission from the Red Sox.

ESPN

Burnett Injured During Tantrum
A.J. Burnett hurt his palms during a tantrum on Saturday.

ESPN

Rockies Preparing To Build Facility In Dominican Republic
The Rockies are doing their due diligence this week as they began taking steps toward building their own facility in the Dominican Republic.

Denver Post

Uggla Likely To Dodge Another Round Of Trade Rumors
Dan Uggla has seemingly been on the trade block for years, but the Marlins will likely keep him again at the trade deadline.

MLB.com

Bochy Hopes Giants Don't Sacrifice Starter To Trade For Bat
The Giants are interested in upgrading their offense, but Bruce Bochy doesn't want to sacrifice one of his starters in the process.

San Francisco Chronicle

Dodgers Won't Trade Matt Kemp
The Dodgers have no interest in trading Matt Kemp despite the occasional frustrations he creates.

Los Angeles Times

Yankees Explore Purchase Of Tottenham Hotspurs
The Yankees are interested in purchasing Tottenham Hotspurs of the English Premier League.

Daily Star

Showalter No Closer To Becoming Baltimore's Manager
Buck Showalter will not be named the Orioles' manager this weekend.

MLB.com

Tejada, Wigginton To Phillies Talks Now Dead
Talks between the Orioles and Phillies about infielders Miguel Tejada and Ty Wigginton are dead.

Baltimore Sun