May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

A-Rod Feels Yankees Will Be Fine Without Cliff Lee
Alex Rodriguez expects pitcher Ivan Nova to step up.

New York Daily News

Arizona's Offseason Plans Nearly Complete
Arizona has added pieces to their bullpen, while dealing Mark Reynolds.

Arizona Republic

Halladay Thrilled To Have Christmas Song About Him
Roy Halladay's name is featured in a new original Christmas song.

MLB.com

Manny May Not Be Open To Part-Time Role
The Yankees are looking to add a right-handed hitter to come off their bench.

New York Daily News

Nationals Still In Mix To Sign Pavano
Carl Pavano will likely sign with a team after the Christmas holiday.

MLB.com

Moyer Won't Rule Out 2012 Return
Jamie Moyer won't be healthy enough to pitch again until he's close to 50 years old.

ESPN

Marlins Have $41.5M Committed To Nine Players
The Marlins will have $41.5 million committed to nine players and they are projected to pay the remainder of their roster just $13.5 million.

Palm Beach Post

Gallardo Thrilled With Greinke Trade
Yovani Gallardo could slide down to the No. 3 spot for the Brewers in 2011.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Editor Finds Error In Ruth's Hall Of Fame Exhibit
Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run in Toronto, not the United States.

Yahoo! Sports

Hoffman Thrilled To Have Reached 600 Saves With 2011 Uncertain
Trevor Hoffman isn't sure a team will give him a chance to pitch in 2011.

MLB.com

Pavano Deal Could Increase Interest In Blanton
Joe Blanton is similar statistically to Carl Pavano.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Pirates Sign Atkins, Claim Thompson
Pittsburgh has signed Garrett Atkins to a minor league contract.

ESPN

Blue Jays Trading Aaron Hill?
The Blue Jays may look to move Aaron Hill as they continue to chase the Yankees and Red Sox in the AL East.

ESPN Insider

Pettitte No Sure-Fire Hall Of Famer
The New York Times polled nine writers and only two said they would vote for Andy Pettitte to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

New York Times

Marlins Sign Nolasco To Extension
Ricky Nolasco is expected to earn $6 million in 2011.

ESPN

Yankees Have Discussed Signing Manny
The Yankees are simply checking all their options this winter.

FanHouse

Reds Going After Scott Podsednik
Cincinnati needs more production out of their leadoff spot.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Rangers, Rhodes Agree To Contract
Arthur Rhodes was spectacular for the Reds in 2010.

ESPN

Padres Near Deal With Hawpe
Brad Hawpe would play first base for the Padres.

ESPN

Watergate Prosecutor Kept Tabs On Steinbrenner
The FBI monitored George Steinbrenner for illegal campaign contributions to Richard Nixon.

ESPN

Yankees Don't Have 'Clear Role' For Damon
There isn't a clear role for Johnny Damon in the Bronx.

ESPN

Gonzalez Told Red Sox He Won't Seek Pujols-Like Deal
Adrian Gonzalez isn't going to ask for more money in an extension with Boston if Albert Pujols signs a mega-deal in the interim.

ESPN

Firing Came As 'Shock' To Eiland
Dave Eiland, who was relieved as pitching coach of the Yankees before being fired after the team's exit from the 2010 ALCS, is now a member of the Rays' staff.

ESPN

Rockies Acquire Matt Lindstrom In Trade With Astros
The Rockies have improved their bullpen for 2011 by acquiring right-hander Matt Lindstrom from the Astros.

MLB.com

Pirates Sign Atkins
Garrett Atkins will reunite with Clint Hurdle.

MLB.com

Mariners Won't Trade Felix
The Mariners are in no way interested in trading 2010 Cy Young Award winner Felix Hernandez.

New York Daily News

Cardinals Lose Assistant GM To San Diego
Cardinals assistant general manager John Abbamondi is leaving the club to accept a vice president position with the San Diego Padres.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Yankees In Talks With Damon
The Yankees are in communication with Johnny Damon about a contract for the 2011 season.

Newsday

Anthopoulos Devotes First Season As Jays' GM To Long-Term Development
Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos has made a strong commitment to long-term development over his first year in charge.

MLB.com

Nationals Sign Sean Burnett To Two-Year Extension
The Nationals have reached an agreement with reliever Sean Burnett on a contract extension.

Washington Post