July 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Royals Sign Former Miami QB Pat White
The Kansas City Royals have signed Pat White to a minor league contract.

Press Release

Samardzija Wants To Start In 2011
Jeff Samardzija hopes to make the Cubs as a starter in 2011.

ESPN

Padres Worried About Latos' Innings
Mat Latos has already thrown 40 more innings than he did in 2009.

ESPN Insider

Pettitte Looks Good In Rehab Start
The Yankees want a healthy Andy Pettitte for the playoffs.

ESPN

Santana To Have Shoulder Surgery
Johan Santana will have season-ending surgery for the second straight year.

ESPN

Official: Jeter Isn't Going Anywhere
Derek Jeter will be a free agent this winter.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Rangers Disappointed Lee Kept Soreness Private
Nolan Ryan wishes Cliff Lee had been more forthcoming.

Dallas Morning News

Galarraga: Reunion With Ump 'No Big Deal'
Jim Joyce will umpire a start by Armando Galarraga on Friday night.

ESPN

Yankees Haven't Determined Pitching Roles For Playoffs
Only CC Sabathia and Mariano Rivera have guaranteed roles in New York.

ESPN

Polanco Playing With Broken Elbow
Placido Polanco is delaying surgery until after the season.

ESPN

Burrell Wants To Remain With Giants In 2011
Pat Burrell is open to returning to the Giants next season as a free agent next season even if he would not play every day.

San Francisco Chronicle

Jays Claim Taylor Buchholz Off Waivers
The Blue Jays claimed RHP Taylor Buchholz off waivers from Colorado.

ESPN

Tigers May Convert Phil Coke Into Starter
Jim Leyland said he's considering moving LHP Phil Coke from a reliever to a starter next season.

ESPN

Yankees DFA De La Rosa To Clear Room For Garrison
The Yankees designated Wilkin De La Rosa for release or assignment Thursday.

New York Post

Rays Send Gorgen To Arizona To Complete Qualls Trade
The Rays acquired Chad Qualls on July 31st.

Canadian Press

Padres Unlikely To Trade Gonzalez In Offseason
San Diego's unexpectedly successful 2010 allowed the team to retain Adrian Gonzalez.

ESPN

Trade Value Of Rasmus Has Decreased
It is unlikely that both Colby Rasmus and Tony La Russa will remain with the Cardinals in 2011.

ESPN

Phils Claim Cesar Carrillo Off Waivers From Padres
The Phillies have claimed RHP Cesar Carrillo off waivers from the Padres, and have designated LHP Nate Robertson for assignment.

AP

Red Sox Claim Matt Fox Off Waivers From Twins
The Twins announced Thursday that the Red Sox have claimed RHP Matt Fox off waivers.

AP

La Russa Holds Key To Pujols' Future
Albert Pujols has been very loyal to Tony La Russa.

Yahoo! Sports

Ortiz Predicts Crawford Will Sign With Yankees Or Angels
David Ortiz says the Yankees or Angels will pay Carl Crawford big money.

FOX Sports

Baker Concerned With Playoffs, Not Extension
Dusty Baker doesn't want to be a distraction to the Reds.

MLB.com

Hamilton Plays Catch, Return Getting Closer?
Josh Hamilton has the highest average (.361) in baseball.

ESPN

Cook Breaks Leg While On Mound
Aaron Cook might pitch again this season.

ESPN

Joyce To Umpire Galarraga's Next Start
Umpire Jim Joyce will be behind the plate for Armando Galarraga's next start on Friday.

AP

Posada Dealing With 'Foggy' Head
Jorge Posada was hit by a foul tip on Tuesday.

MLB.com

Boston's Martinez Turns Down Extension
Victor Martinez turned down a two-year extension with Boston.

WEEI.com

Yankees To Skip Hughes This Weekend
The Yankees have an internal limit on Phil Hughes.

ESPN

Cubs To Interview Sandberg Soon
The Cubs plan to sit down with Ryne Sandberg and others within the next two weeks.

ESPN

Lidge Dealing With Elbow Soreness
Brad Lidge downplayed the injury, saying an MRI isn't necessary.

Philadelphia Inquirer