May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Sabathia Will Reportedly Have Knee Surgery
CC Sabathia will undergo surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.

ESPN

Report: Yankees, Girardi Talking 3-Year Deal
The Yankees and manager Joe Girardi are talking about the parameters of a new three-year deal.

SI.com

D-Backs Add Trammell, Baylor To Staff
The Diamondbacks have hired Alan Trammell as bench coach and Don Baylor as hitting coach.

ESPN.com

Riggleman Will Return As Nationals' Manager
Jim Riggleman will be the Nationals' manager in 2011.

ESPN.com

Report: Mets Choose Alderson As New GM
SI is reporting that the Mets have selected Sandy Alderson as their new general manager.

Sports Illustrated

Source: Sandberg Will Not Join Cubs Staff
Ryne Sandberg will not be a part of the Cubs staff next season.

ESPN.com

Phillies Have No Plans To Extend Rollins
Jimmy Rollins could become a free agent next winter.

Philadelphia Inquirer

Yankees, Jeter Haven't Discussed Contract Yet
Brian Cashman says Derek Jeter will be a part of the franchise going forward.

New York Daily News

White Sox Pick Up Options On Thornton, Castro
Matt Thornton was an All-Star in 2010.

ESPN

Red Sox May Replace Farrell With Young
Curt Young was Oakland's pitching coach for seven years.

ESPN

Lee's Wife Was Harassed In New York
Kristen Lee wasn't greeted with open arms at Yankee Stadium during the ALCS.

ESPN

Union Would Consider Expanded Postseason
Michael Weiner says the players' union is open to reducing the regular season and expanding the playoffs.

ESPN

Manny Interested In Joining Blue Jays
Manny Ramirez is set to hit the free agent market.

Toronto Sun

Yankees Not Ready To Put DH Tag On Posada
Jorge Posada has failed to start 100 games at catcher for three consecutive seasons.

New York Daily News

Girardi Says Pettitte Was Hurt During ALCS
Andy Pettitte dealt with back and leg issues during the ALCS against Texas.

ESPN

Byrnes Gets Second Interview With Mets
The Mets could hire either Josh Byrnes or Sandy Alderson as soon as Friday.

ESPN

Report: Two Rookies On World Series Crew
Last season only established umpires worked in the World Series.

ESPN

Wilson, Lewis, Hunter Will Follow Lee For Rangers
The Rangers will roll out Cliff Lee, C.J. Wilson, Colby Lewis and Tommy Hunter in the World Series.

ESPN

Giants Will Start Lincecum, Cain
Tim Lincecum and Matt Cain will start Game 1 and 2, respectively.

ESPN

Scouts Think Yankees Might Shop Swisher
Nick Swisher has hit just .162 in 33 playoff games.

Chicago Tribune

Guerrero, Hudson Win Comeback Awards
Vladimir Guerrero and Tim Hudson both rebounded from rough 2009 seasons.

ESPN

Werth To Consider Return, But Will Test Market
There appears to be a chance that Jayson Werth will remain in Philadelphia.

ESPN

McGwire, Duncan To Return As Cardinals' Coaches
Tony La Russa is getting his staff back in St. Louis.

ESPN

Francona: Red Sox Will Miss Farrell
John Farrell is the new manager of the Blue Jays.

ESPN

Yankees Fire Pitching Coach Eiland
Brian Cashman said the decision was a "private" one.

ESPN

Teammates Don't Expect Werth Back
Jayson Werth will be a top free agent this winter.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

LCS Ratings Hold Steady From 2009
The 12 league championship series games this season averaged 8.6 million viewers.

Yahoo! Sports

Girardi's Deal Likely To Be For 3 Years
Joe Girardi's entire staff has expiring contracts as well.

New York Post

Jays To Unveil Farrell As Manager
The Blue Jays will introduce John Farrell on Monday.

Toronto Star

Rangers Still Deciding On Rotation
Texas does know that Cliff Lee will pitch Game 1.

Star-Telegram