May 2010 - Baseball Wiretap

Arizona Sells Ryal To Yomiuri Giants
The Arizona Diamondbacks sold the contract of infielder/outfielder Rusty Ryal to the Yomiuri Giants.

Miami Herald

Epstein: Papelbon Remains Boston's Closer
The Red Sox kept Jonathan Papelbon in the loop as they upgraded their bullpen.

MLB.com

Yankees Won't Move Joba Back Into Rotation
Joba Chamberlain will remain in New York's bullpen.

Ken Davidoff/Newsday

Jays, Pirates, Rays Interested In Dotel
Octavio Dotel pitched for three teams in 2010, making 68 appearances.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports

Eiland Joins Rays As Special Assistant
Dave Eiland will work for the Rays after eight years with the Yankees.

Yahoo! Sports

Sabathia Understands Lee's Decision To Sign With Phillies
CC Sabathia and Cliff Lee remain close friends from their time together in Cleveland.

ESPN

Greinke Trade Spikes Ticket Sales
The response to the acquisition of Zack Greinke has even topped the expectations of the Brewers.

ESPN

Adenhart's Killer Sentenced To 51 Years To Life
Angels rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed on April 9, 2009.

ESPN

Francis Getting Calls From Mets, Yanks And Others
Jeff Francis went 4-6 with a 5.00 ERA in 19 starts last season.

Jerry Crasnick/ESPN.com (via Twitter)

Orioles Still Targeting Derrek Lee
The Orioles were close to a deal with Adam LaRoche, but they have moved onto Derrek Lee in their pursuit of the first baseman.

Baltimore Sun

Yankees Sign Pitcher From Steinbrenner's Youth Team
The Yankees have signed pitcher Leonel Vinas to a minor league contract.

Yahoo! Sports

M's Trade Rob Johnson To Padres
Rob Johnson was Seattle's starting catcher on Opening Day.

ESPN

Jenks 'Excited' To Join Boston's Bullpen
Bobby Jenks signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Red Sox.

ESPN

Angels Pull Offer To Beltre, But 'Door Is Still Open'
The Angels are believed to have offered Adrian Beltre a five-year, $70 million deal.

Los Angeles Times

Royals Telling Teams They Won't Deal Soria
The Royals hold a series of low-risk options on Joakim Soria through the 2014 season.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Yankees Have Lowest Luxury Tax Bill Since 2003
The Yankees and Red Sox were the only teams hit with a luxury tax bill for the 2010 season.

Yahoo! Sports

Webb, Rangers Share Mutual Interest
The Cubs and Nationals also remain interested in Brandon Webb.

MLB.com

Indians, Buck Agree To Minors Deal
Travis Buck had spent four seasons in Oakland.

ESPN

Blue Jays Sign Patterson, Five Others
Corey Patterson has signed a minor-league deal with Toronto.

ESPN

Harden Officially Returns To A's
Rich Harden is returning to Oakland.

ESPN

Braves, Uggla Still Discussing Extension
There is nothing imminent between the Braves and Dan Uggla, but talks are steady.

Dave O'Brien/Atlanta Journal-Constitution (via Twitter)

Counsell Returns To Brewers With One-Year Deal
Craig Counsell is returning for a sixth season with Milwaukee at age 40.

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Angels Interested In Podsednik
Scott Podsednik has been linked to both the Dodgers and Angels.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Greinke Was Never Close To Yanks, Blue Jays
The Yankees weren't comfortable with Zack Greinke in New York and he had the Blue Jays on his no-trade list.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Peavy Turns Heads With Rehab Session
Jake Peavy sustained a detached latissimus dorsi in his right shoulder on July 6.

MLB.com

New Buyer Emerges For Nuns' Wagner Card
The Honus Wagner is the most sought-after baseball card in history.

ESPN

Strasburg 'On Track' With Elbow Rehab
Stephen Strasburg went 5-3 with a 2.91 ERA and 92 strikeouts in 12 starts this year.

ESPN

Rangers Interested In Webb
Brandon Webb has made only one start in the last two seasons.

MLB.com

Pete Rose Jr. To Manage In White Sox System
Pete Rose Jr. played 21 seasons of minor league baseball.

Yahoo! Sports

Derrek Lee Looking For $8-$10M
The Nationals have reported interest in Derrek Lee.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports (via Twitter)